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  Belgian Malinois Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1959 Lifespan: 14-16 years Size: large Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* up to 48" dog crate* (depending on size) Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size Introduction The Belgian Malinois (pronounced MAL-in-wah) is one of four types of herding dogs from Belgian.  The Belgian Malinois is often mistaken for German Shepherd because they have a similar color, but they are a distinct dog breed. They are a native dog breed from Belgium and named after the town they come from,...

Bearded Collie Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1976 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: medium Energy: medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Bearded Collie is an old dog breed in Britain. They are sometimes called Mountain Collie or Highland Collie. This dog breed was the type of herding dog which helped farmers for centuries. The Bearded Collie made its way to the United States around the 1950s and gained people's interest by 1969. As they are originally bred to work, the Bearded Collie is not the type to guard but they will...

  American Bulldog Quick Facts: AKC recognized: N/A Lifespan: 10-15 years Size: Large Energy level: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” 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 The American Bulldog originated in the United States around the 18th century. The original breed was preserved by working-class immigrants. They brought their dogs to the American South. They used them to do many farm works such as watchdog, catcher dog, and stock dog. There are no clear records for the pedigrees of American Bulldogs. This breed...

Airedale Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1888 Lifespan: 11-14 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Also known as the Bingley Terrier or the Waterside Terrier, the Airedale Terrier originated in the valley of River Aire, Yorkshire, England. This dog is also known to be the largest one in the terrier group. Regarding the breeding history, the exact lineage of the dog is unclear. It is believed that the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and the Otterhound are the ancestors of Airedale Terrier. This dog breed...

  Whippet Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1888 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Whippet is a sighthound breed originating in England. The information about this official pure breed was unknown until the 1800s. This is even though recent studies show that they have been mentioned in art and literature as early as 1610. The Whippet is the descendant of the Greyhound. That’s why most people often call this breed a miniature Greyhound. In the past, the Greyhound was an exclusive pet belonging to the...