Articles — Breed chart

Bull Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1885 Lifespan: 12 – 13 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Clownish and playful are good descriptions of the Bull Terrier. Given its muscular build, the Bull Terrier may appear unapproachable, but it is an exceedingly friendly dog, with a sweet and fun-loving disposition that is known for its obedience and agility. The Bull Terrier can be all white or colored. At the start of the 19th century, Bull Terriers were developed to satisfy the needs of controlling vermin and animal-based...

Kerry Blue Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1922 Lifespan: 13-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crates* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed that originated in Ireland. This dog is also called by Irish Blue Terrier. This breed was initially used to hunt rabbits, foxes, rats, badgers, and hares. As time went on, this dog was also used for other purposes such as herding sheep and cattle. Some people use this dog as a guard dog. Nowadays, most people commonly use Kerry Blue Terriers as a...

English Setter Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1884 Life Expectancy: 12 years Size: Small Energy Level: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Originating from England, these dogs were bred to hunt for small birds. The English Setter dog is a part of the same family as other dog breeds like the Gordon Setter and Irish Setter. The male dogs standing as tall as 25-27 inches while the females stand two inches shorter. Adult male English setters weigh between 65-80 pounds while the females weigh between 45-55 pounds. The English Setter is...

Cocker Spaniel Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1878 Lifespan: 10-14 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Originally bred as hunting dogs in the United Kingdom, Cocker Spaniels got their name from the game that they hunt, the Eurasian woodcock. The dogs are a member of the Spaniel family. The breed is the 29th most popular breed in America and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878. The male Cocker Spaniel can grow, on average, to 15.5 inches in height while the female grows to...

Chinese Shar-Pei Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1992 Lifespan: 8-12 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. In 1978, the Guinness Book of World Records and TIME magazine named the Chinese Shar-Pei as one of the rarest dog breeds. It wasn’t recognized by the American Kennel Club until 1992. According to the AKC, as of 2017 it is the 61st most popular dog breed. The Shar-Pei was smuggled into America by a businessman. It is believed that these Shar-Pei are mostly the offspring of these initially smuggled dogs. The Chinese...