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Buying guides and care advice written for this range: what to measure, what matters and what to skip.
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These are the mid-size crates from our Dog Crates range, roughly 30 to 38 inches: folding two-door wire crates, a heavy-duty 36-inch crate with removable tray, a black wire cage with double locks, a portable breathable soft crate, and wooden crate furniture and end tables. It is for owners of medium breeds such as Border Collies, Cocker Spaniels, Bulldogs and Australian Shepherds.
Sizing a crate for a medium dog
Measure your dog standing: nose to tail tip, and floor to the top of the head. The American Kennel Club advises adding 3 to 4 inches to each, then comparing with the crate's interior dimensions.
As a rough guide, 30-inch crates suit dogs up to about 30 lb and 36-inch crates suit many dogs of 30 to 50 lb, with 38-inch furniture crates for longer medium dogs. Medium breeds vary in shape, so a stocky Bulldog and a leggy Border Collie of the same weight may need different crates.
Wire, heavy-duty, soft or furniture
Folding wire crates are the everyday choice and the American Kennel Club calls them the sturdiest common type, with good airflow and visibility. A heavy-duty crate with welded steel and double latches suits medium dogs that have broken out of a standard crate.
Portable soft crates are light and fold small for travel and camping, but the American Kennel Club notes soft crates are for dogs that will not chew and are harder to clean. Wooden crate furniture suits calm, crate-trained adults and doubles as a table in the living room.
Puppies growing into a medium crate
If your puppy will be a medium dog, buy the adult size and use a divider, as the American Kennel Club suggests, moving it back as your puppy grows. A crate that is too big lets a puppy toilet at one end, which slows house training.
Ask your breeder or vet what adult size to expect, and measure your puppy every month or so. Mixed breeds are hard to predict, so leave some margin.
Making the crate comfortable
Add a washable mat sized to the floor, a chew toy and access to water for longer stays. A cover over a wire crate makes it feel more den-like for dogs that settle better in a darker space.
Place the crate in a room the family uses, away from direct sun and heating vents. Remove collars with tags in the crate, and never use the crate as punishment. If your dog panics in the crate, ask your vet or a qualified trainer for help.
Medium breeds and their crate sizes
Medium breeds vary more in shape than in weight. Beagles, Cocker Spaniels and Shetland Sheepdogs often fit a 30-inch crate, while Border Collies, Australian Shepherds and Bulldogs usually need 36 inches. Treat breed names as a starting point only.
Measure your own dog standing, because individuals differ a lot within a breed. If your dog has to duck its head, curl tightly or cannot stretch out on its side, go up a size. For a growing puppy, buy the size it will need as an adult and use a divider until then.
What size crate for a medium dog?
Many medium dogs of 30 to 50 lb fit a 36-inch crate, and smaller medium breeds a 30-inch crate. Measure your dog standing and add 3 to 4 inches to length and height to confirm.
Is a 30 or 36 inch crate better?
It depends on your dog. If it can stand without ducking and lie flat in a 30-inch crate with a little room to spare, that is enough. If not, go to 36 inches.
Are soft crates safe for medium dogs?
For calm dogs that do not chew or scratch, and mainly for travel, yes. Dogs that chew or try to escape need a wire or heavy-duty crate.
Can I use crate furniture for a puppy?
It is better to start a puppy in a wire crate with a divider. Move to wooden crate furniture once your dog is house trained and settles calmly.