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Getting Started When you get a dog, the best thing you can do is invest in a dog crate. They are incredibly beneficial and allow you to accomplish a lot of tasks easier and safer. Among the standard uses, such as toilet training, dog crates are fantastic when it comes to travel, whether it be by plane or by car. With planes specifically, dog crates are a great way to allow your pet to travel with you during your journey. As well as planes, having a crate during car journeys is equally important. There are more reasons why securing your dog...

  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....

The Choices When it comes to giving your dog their own personal space, a dog crate becomes the perfect accessory. They have a number of benefits and are becoming widely accepted all over the world. Unfortunately, many new buyers do not know which dog crate type they should invest in. There are so many variations in terms of material, making the decision difficult. As well as material, brands become an issue, complicating the buying decision further. We have already discussed brands in another article, so, with this article, we’ll focus on the different crate materials you can purchase. All have...

  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...