[nagdu] crates

[Julie J.]

I've always had the plastic variety.  I can't think of any particular 
reason why, just because I guess.  The one downstairs I bought at a farm 
supply type store way back in the day when I first started training 
dogs.  I've had to replace the nuts and bolts, but other than that it's 
still in great shape.  The crate upstairs I bought on line a few years 
ago for Monty.  I'm remembering it was about $100, but he's a really 
tall dog.  A general rule of thumb is to purchase a crate a few inches 
more than the height of your dog at the shoulder.  So a typical lab 
seems to be 22 inches at the shoulder, so a crate about 26 inches high 
or so should be the right size.  Bigger is fine, but too small will be 
uncomfortable for the dog.   A crate mat is a good idea too, but like I 
said before I fold up an old blanket.  Your mileage may vary, especially 
if your dog is a chewer.

HTH
Julie



On 9/25/2012 8:27 PM, Jessica Pitzer wrote:
> Hi all,
> Due to some recommendations I'm gonna get a crate for my new pup.
> I think it'll help with having it have a place, and for hwen the baby
> starts walkign so it can get away, lol. Anyway what crates are good,
> what size is good for a lab and where online can I get one and not pay
> outlandish for shipping, also do you recommend wire ones or plastic?
> Thanks.
> Jessica
>
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