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  Welsh Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1888 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Fun, friendly, and a just a wee bit feisty, the Welsh Terrier an is old breed so he can be set in his ways but there are so many things to love about him, you won’t mind his typical Terrier ways once he paws his way into your heart. If you’ve got a rodent problem or if foxes are sneaking around your property, this guy will tend to the...

  Pekingese Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1906 Lifespan: 12 – 14 years Size: Small Energy: Low Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The Pekingese is an ancient dog breed, which DNA evidence confirms is as one of the oldest in the world. This dog breed is believed to have originated from China around 2,000 years ago. The dog's name was borrowed from the China capital town at the time, Peking (now Beijing). The 'Peke' was believed to be a companion for princes, nobles, and imperial family members. In 1980, the Pekingese...

  Miniature Pinscher Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1925 Lifespan: 12-16 years Size: Small Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The Miniature Pinscher is considered as an older breed, dating back several hundred years. This dog breed was originally bred to kill rats in Germany. Back then this dog was called the Reh Pinscher because the body resembled reh or small deer. Since they were originally developed to hunt, this dog will attack small object such as coins, bottle caps, pills, and such, which have led some to serious health consequences....

  Lhasa Apso Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1935 Lifespan:12-15 years Size: Small Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The Lhasa Apso originates from Tibet. Apart from its appearance, its unusual history is the other factor which makes it unique. This dog is known as an ancient dog. It is believed that it has been living ever since the year 800 A.D.! That makes the dog one of the oldest breeds ever recognized in the world. Lhasa Apso is a small breed of mountain wolf. Its size makes it interesting...

  Irish Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1885 Lifespan: 13-15 years Size: Medium Energy Level: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size Introduction The exact origin of the Irish Terrier is unknown, but Ireland is a good place to start. Some believe it is Glasgow that takes the honor of developing one of the oldest terrier breeds. It was recognized by the AKC as a breed in 1875, arriving in the U.S. in the late 19th century. However, it...