Best budget crate
Budget / $Amazon Basics 36-inch folding metal crate
Budget-friendly comparison for medium breeds; verify height and length before buying.
Amazon / $ / Medium breeds
Size category guide
Small Dog Crate Size Guide
Start with small dog sizing patterns, then confirm your dog's real measurements against the product brand chart.
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Use breed and weight for a fast estimate. Add measurements for a tighter recommendation, then confirm against the brand chart.
Recommended size
medium starting point
Why this size
This is a broad weight-based estimate. Measurements will produce a more useful result.
Confidence
Breed or weight estimate
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Compare this result with the brand's chart and fit notes.
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Measure body length next for a tighter result.
Size up if
Size up if the dog cannot stand naturally, turn around, or lie down without pressing into the sides.
Avoid if
Avoid crates so large that a puppy can soil one end or so low that ears or head press the top.
- Start with your dog's measurements whenever possible.
- Always compare this estimate with the specific brand's size chart before buying.
Fit checklist
- Dog can stand naturally.
- Dog can turn around easily.
- Dog can lie down with legs comfortable.
- Door and latches feel secure.
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Everyday crate pick
Balanced / $$MidWest Life Stages 36-inch double-door crate
Strong everyday comparison for medium dogs that need a divider and secure latch.
Amazon / $$ / Medium adult dogs
Premium home crate
Premium / $$$Diggs Revol intermediate crate
Premium comparison for medium dogs where folding, finish, and cleaning matter.
Amazon / $$$ / Premium medium setup
Breed examples
Small breeds to compare
Bichon Frise crate size
12-18 lb typical adult range
Border Terrier crate size
11-15 lb typical adult range
Boston Terrier crate size
12-25 lb typical adult range
Cairn Terrier crate size
13-18 lb typical adult range
Cardigan Welsh Corgi crate size
25-38 lb typical adult range
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel crate size
13-18 lb typical adult range
Corgi crate size
22-38 lb typical adult range
Coton de Tulear crate size
8-15 lb typical adult range
Dachshund crate size
11-32 lb typical adult range
French Bulldog crate size
16-28 lb typical adult range
Havanese crate size
7-13 lb typical adult range
Jack Russell Terrier crate size
13-17 lb typical adult range
Lhasa Apso crate size
12-18 lb typical adult range
Miniature Schnauzer crate size
11-20 lb typical adult range
Pembroke Welsh Corgi crate size
22-31 lb typical adult range
Pug crate size
14-18 lb typical adult range
Rat Terrier crate size
10-25 lb typical adult range
Russell Terrier crate size
9-15 lb typical adult range
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