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  Whippet Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1888 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Whippet is a sighthound breed originating in England. The information about this official pure breed was unknown until the 1800s. This is even though recent studies show that they have been mentioned in art and literature as early as 1610. The Whippet is the descendant of the Greyhound. That’s why most people often call this breed a miniature Greyhound. In the past, the Greyhound was an exclusive pet belonging to the...

  Great Pyrenees Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1933 Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Size: Large Energy: Medium-high Recommended Crate Size: 54” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Great Pyrenees is also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog. It is a large breed of dog used as a guardian dog for livestock. It should not be confused with the Pyrenean Mastiff. In 1874, the Great Pyrenees was not completely standardized in term of its appearance. There are two major sub-types recorded, the Eastern and the Western. They are classified into several other large white European...

  Weimaraner Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1943 Lifespan: 10 – 13 years Size: Large Energy: Low, Medium, High Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Weimaraner is a large-sized dog that was originally bred for hunting in the early 19th century. In the past, Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game such as deer, boar, and bear. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, Weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals like foxes, fowl, and rabbits. The Weimaraner is popular as an all-purpose dog. It...

  Tervueren Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1959 Lifespan: 12 – 14 years Size: Large Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 42" dog crate* to  48" dog crate* (depending on your pet's measurements). Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Tervuren, or Tervueren, has various classifications. It is classified under several breed standards: as a breed in its own right, as well as in others, as one of several acceptable variations of the Belgian Shepherd Dog. Since 1959 in the United States, the AKC recognizes it under the name Belgian Tervuren, while prior to 1959, the Belgium Tervuren was...

Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1906 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Samoyed dogs are a fluffy herding dog and help Samoyedic people in Siberia to pull sleds. They are originally bred to hunt, herd reindeer, haul sleds, and accompany their owners in pack hiking, tracking, warming, and sleeping. They can be your best family friends. Sometimes the Samoyed is also nicknamed as 'Sammie' or 'Bjelkier'. Breed The American Kennel Club formally recognized the Samoyed in 1906. These medium energy dogs are known as friendly, gentle,...