PupsizeWhich dog fits a 24, 30, 36, 42 or 48 inch crate?
Crates are sold by length. Type your puppy's age and weight to see the length to buy for the grown dog.
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Crate sizes by length
A crate's name is its length in inches. Inside sizes below are typical of wire crates; makers differ by an inch or two, so check the listing.
| Crate length | Inside, about | Grown weight | Typical dogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 inches | 24 x 18 x 19 in | Up to 25 lb | Toy and small breeds |
| 30 inches | 30 x 19 x 21 in | 26 to 40 lb | Smaller medium breeds |
| 36 inches | 36 x 23 x 25 in | 41 to 70 lb | Larger medium and smaller large breeds |
| 42 inches | 42 x 28 x 30 in | 71 to 90 lb | Large breeds |
| 48 inches | 48 x 30 x 33 in | 91 to 110 lb | Very large breeds |
| 54 inches | 54 x 35 x 45 in | Over 110 lb | Giant breeds |
So a 50 lb dog takes a 36-inch crate and a 30 lb dog a 30-inch crate. For a puppy, size the crate for the grown dog: a large-breed puppy of 30 lb at 16 weeks will likely grow to 55 to 88 lb, so buy a 42-inch crate and use its divider for now.
Questions
What size dog fits a 42 inch crate?
A 42-inch crate suits a grown dog of about 71 to 90 lb, such as most large Labradors and German shepherds. A smaller large dog fits a 36-inch crate.
What size dog fits a 36 inch crate?
A 36-inch crate suits a grown dog of about 41 to 70 lb. That covers larger medium breeds and many female Labradors and golden retrievers.
What size dog fits a 24 or 30 inch crate?
A 24-inch crate suits a grown dog up to about 25 lb, and a 30-inch crate one of about 26 to 40 lb.
What is a crate divider for?
A divider panel closes off part of an adult-size crate, so a puppy has a snug space now. You move it back as your puppy grows instead of buying a second crate.