Articles — Crates

Wire Fox Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1885 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction This wiry dog can hunt!  And, he’s kind of cute and all-around adorably awesome.  The Wire Fox Terrier hails from across the pond in England where he’s been traced back to English Hunting Dogs. Intense, inquisitive, and very intelligent, the Wire Fox is a character.  Although he was created in the mid 19th century to dislodge game, like chasing foxes out of their holes, he has long since become...

Toy Poodle Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1870 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Small Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Toy Poodle is oodles and gobs of cuteness all in one pint-sized package.  He weighs in at no more than 10 pounds, soaking wet.  And, speaking of wet, Toy Poodles are bred from Standard Poodles who were originally designed to be Working Water Dogs.  No wonder their so sharp...and this tiny tot is super smart too.  This Toy is a joy!  Happy, friendly, intelligent, and playful, he knows no...

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1886 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Small Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction This dog is dandy indeed!  The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is dashing and dignified, yet daring at the same time.  In fact, he’s a little package of dynamite - one you don’t want to have a close encounter with...if you’re a rodent, at least. Created for the purpose of hunting down small critters, this guy is...

Tibetan Spaniel Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1983 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Small Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Also known as Tibbies, the Tibetan Spaniel is a small, assertive, and smart breed originating over 2,500 years ago in the Himalayan mountains of Tibet. They share ancestry with the Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier Shih Tzu, and the Pug. The Tibetan Spaniel has an incredibly long history. Bred in Tibetan Buddhist lamaseries to be companions and alarm dogs, they were popular gifts to foreign dignitaries. Today the little...

American Staffordshire Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1936 Lifespan: 10-12 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The American Staffordshire Terrier is a dog breed that was originally from Great Britain before migrated to the US. This dog is medium sized with a life expectancy up to 12 years. This dog has become a favorite in the US and Canada. The American Staffordshire Terrier is tenacious, dutiful, brave, faithful, friendly, and attentive. It is no wonder that many North Americans choose this dog to be their friends. The AmStaff...