Too many crates...

[windyhill]

We've been going to a ton of websites to try and get our future Newf his crate, but there are soooooo many. Any suggestions...does anyone have a crate they would definitely not recommend. Are there huge differences in quality from the less expensive to the more expensive? We want one that can fold down and be transported.

Thanks guys,

Bennett

 

[bridge2itnf@aol.com]

Well i have heard that there are crates that u can even add on to. But i dont know to much about them i have used a crate with tuggs , i just went to pet depo and picked out the size he needed . i think it was around 150.00 dollars . but he already needs another lager one.
Bridget
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Until We Newf Again

 

[shawn]

I ordered Newmie's crate from RCSteele. They had the biggest crate of anywhere I looked and I wasn't prepared to keep buying crates as he out-grew them. Just thought I'd get the largest one to start with and not buy stock in crate companies.

I think Newmie's crate is 54" long and comes up to about chest level if not higher.

shawn

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

R.C. Steele does have a wide variety of crates available. I like the fold down Midwest crate, although I don't know if they make the really big crate in a fold down model. But, it's easy to transport and to store when you no longer need it. You would be best buying the largest, and dividing it up for now. Agway has a lot of large crates on display as do most pet stores.
Lynn

 

[nice newfie]

I'm getting mine from kvvets.com in Nebraska(?).Here in Canada the collosial crate (4ft high) is about $388 can the same type on the website sells for 72.00 us. so even with the awful exchange rate and shipping it's still cheaper.Karen

 

[bridge2itnf@aol.com]

HEY nice newfie can u give me that address id like to order one as tuggs is fastly out growing his, 31 inches today! wow
Bridget
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Until We Newf Again

 

[Miyax]

I picked up the largest crate availabe at Petco. It's sturdy and folds. It's from Precision Pet Products. Just info, mind you I'm not promoting them. But, it does suit my needs (and Ese's) right now quite well. My chance to bring Ese home came up suddenly. So I took what I could get and got a divider to use as he grew into it. I don't recall the dimensions, just that it was the largest they had and for dogs that were 90 - 120lbs so I knew eventually I'd probably have to get a larger one and special order it.

However, he's going to eventually outgrow this one. Probably in a few months. Even though this crate folds, it is still rather heavy and awkward so taking it along when we went to Louisiana for Christmas was a bit of a chore. We like to travel, and Ese seemed to love every leg of our trip. Which brings me to a question: Has anyone ever heard of Eezi-Crates? I found them after seeing a link for them on DogLogic: http://www.doglogic.com/eezi.htm

They say they are for daily use, and show lots of pictures of Great Danes owners using them at shows, etc, but it seems so dubious that they could be used as an 'everyday crate'! For travel however, they look great. Anyone know anything about these?

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A tribute to his Newfoundland:
"... beauty without vanity
strength without insolence
courage without ferocity
and all the virtues of man without his vices"
- Lord Byron, 1808

 

[windyhill]

Thanks for all the info guys. Miyax, those crates look wonderful, but in one of the letters it says they don't work if your dog is a chewer. I'd love to get one after our puppy is a big boy.

Bennett

 

[nice newfie]

Hey Bridget, The address is:
KV Vet Supply
3190 N Rd
David City, NE 68632
1 800 423 8211

Good Luck!!

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

Looking at this crate, I would say that it is more of a crate for short term transporting. They almost remind me of a porta-crib that I used to use for my children when needed a temporary crib. I also think the fact that the sides are enclosed leads me to believe it is a temporary thing also. I always thought that airline transport crates or travel crates were enclosed so the dog didn't get scared of seeing and smelling strange things in a new environment. On a daily basis though, a dog should be able to see out and have contact with his surrounding and family. Even though a metal crate is virtually open, he feels "enclosed" but has contact with things around him. So it may work for you on a car trip, etc. but I would probably stick with a basic metal crate for everyday use at home. Also, if anyone wansts to shop through catalogs, I have the phone #'s for R.C. Steele, Pet USA,JB Wholesale, New England Serum Co. and Drs. Foster and Smith.
Lynn

 

[mollysmom]

Hi Windy, I found a good sized crate at the Foster/Smith site. http://www.drsfostersmith.com
If you'd like to see it and get a better description, that's the addy above. Use the search for

Kennel-Aire square back standard cages. The size is Giant. Dimensions are 37X54X45 H Price $199.

I've been using crates 26X42X28 H for Molly and adult female newfs, but if they needed to stay in them for any length of time, I'd need the size above. I'm going to start shopping for a larger one soon. I'll probably shop locally so I don't have to pay for the shipping. Linda

 

[Kodiak]

I've got the same one Miyax has for Kodi. It was the largest one that PetCo sold. The crate door is always open and he still uses to sleep in at night.

Brenda

 

[bridge2itnf@aol.com]

Thanks for the Address Nice newfie

Bridget
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Until We Newf Again

 

[Annie Milliron]

We have 5 crates.

Two of them are the Midwest Folding Economy Crates, which we use every day and are quite pleased with!!! They measure 48"D x 35"H x 30"W.

Two of them are Scott Crates, for our Van. They measure: 48" L x 24" W x 36" H. They work ok, but we weren't thrilled with the quality. If we had to do it over again, we'd go with crates from Central Metal Products for our van. I've also seen that Midwest now makes side-by-side crates designed for vans and suv's, but I don't know much about those.

Our 5th crate was acquired by pure luck. We were doing errands one day, and we drove by a house that was having a yardsale. They had a crate, that looked identical to our midwest crates. We stopped, and sure enough, it was a midwest crate, but one of the drop pin style. We measured it, and it was the same size, so we bought it. It was almost brand new and in excellent condition.

We paid $50 for it. It's our extra crate, reserved for an occasional rescue, and we may also take it to our all-breed club, to use when training one of the girls.

If I could change one thing about any of our crates, I would like to have one with a side door as well. They are neat.

Annie

 

[windyhill]

Thanks, the Midwest crates are actually the ones we are leaning toward, at least today!

Thanks again,

Bennett

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

I've had two Midwest crates for years, and I am very pleased with them. They were recommended to me in the beginning and I've found them to be a good value. They are light weight, sturdy, and well constructed and available in pet stores as well as catalogs.
Lynn