Articles — Dog Crates

  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...

Pointer Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1884 Lifespan: 10-17 years Size: Large Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 48" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The Pointer, often referred to as the English Pointer, is a dog breed that was developed as a gundog to help hunt birds or rabbits. According to Wikipedia, the English Pointer originated in the 16th and 17th centuries in England and was brought to US in the 1800s. They were then bred extensively, largely due to the abundance of hunting. Breed The American Kennel Club formally recognized the Pointer in 1884. These high energy dogs are...

Standard Schnauzer Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1904 Lifespan: 13-16 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Schnauzer sounds German, doesn’t it? Standard Schnauzer dogs are believed to have originated in the 15th – 16th centuries in Germany as its answer to the general purpose working dog needed on farms. Schnauzer in German is translated as "snout", which colloquially means mustache. Schnauzer dogs are a terrier dog breed, but uniquely they don’t have the terrier's typical temperament. Their versatility makes them good working dogs. They are a...