How to Choose The Right Size Cage for Your Dog or Puppy

Having the right size cage for your puppy or dog is very important! You want your canine to feel at home in his cage or crate. After all, it is his or her own space. A cage too small is cruel, and your dog/puppy will be unhappy. Too large of a cage may encourage your dog or puppy to use part of it as a toilet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• measuring tape

1. Measure your full grown dog for proper fit. If you have a puppy, research the breed on the internet to learn the breed's standards on adult size.

2. Your cage or crate should be tall enough for your canine friend to stand up on all fours. Your full grown dog should have 3-4 inches of room between his/her head and the cage.

3. Your cage or crate should be long and wide enough so that your canine friend can turn around. Your full grown dog's cage should be about 5 inches longer than your dog (measured from snout to the tip of tail).

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a puppy, buy a crate or cage that will fit him/her when full grown. Purchase a divider to adjust the size of the cage until no longer needed.
• Many cages/crates come with a divider.