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  Irish Setter Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1878 Lifespan: 11 – 15 years Size: Medium-large Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate.* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Irish Setter is a family breed. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the show-bred dog recognized by the American Kennel Club as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognized by the Field Dog Stud Book. These medium-to-large-sized dogs are solid, powerful, and sinewy, with enough stamina and bird sense to get the job done any day of the week. It has a stunning coat...

  Ibizan Hound Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1978 Lifespan: 11 – 14 years Size: Large Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Ibizan Hound is an agile and lean dog from the hound family. The hound has two hair types of the breed: wire and smooth, with the more commonly seen type being smooth. Some consider there to be a third type, long, but the so-called longhair is most likely a variation of the wire. The breed’s quiet grace is often described as deer-like. Ibizan Hound history is traceable...

Gordon Setter Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1892 Lifespan: 12 – 13 years Size: medium - large Energy: medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Gordon Setter belongs to a large breed of dogs. It is also categorized into the Setter family, with the likes of the famous Irish Setter and English Setter. It is the largest type of Setter with an average weight of 80 pounds and a standing height of up to 27 inches. The Gordon Setter's fur is black in color and very shiny. It also has brown marks...

Dalmatian Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1888 Lifespan: 10-18 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Dalmatian is a medium-sized dog and has unique spots in either black or liver all over his body. It is known as a spotted breed, is very active and adored in the UK. It has intelligence, endurance and is a fast learner. It is a popular show dog. It was popularized by a Disney movie: 101 Dalmatians. It makes a very attractive sport dog which can be easily maintained.     Breed The American Kennel...

Chow-chow Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1903 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: large Energy: medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Chow- Chow has some unique characteristics such as a blue-black tongue, teddy bear coat, and the fur of a lion. It is an active dog which is popular in the northern region of China. His skills are hunting, herding, pulling a cart, and guarding. It has a low to moderate activity level, which makes the Chow-Chow friendly with kids. It is recommended for small homes and apartment-dwellers. Once a Chow-Chow learns his new...