Articles — Dog

  American Bulldog Quick Facts: AKC recognized: N/A Lifespan: 10-15 years Size: Large Energy level: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction The American Bulldog originated in the United States around the 18th century. The original breed was preserved by working-class immigrants. They brought their dogs to the American South. They used them to do many farm works such as watchdog, catcher dog, and stock dog. There are no clear records for the pedigrees of American Bulldogs. This breed...

Airedale Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1888 Lifespan: 11-14 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 42” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Also known as the Bingley Terrier or the Waterside Terrier, the Airedale Terrier originated in the valley of River Aire, Yorkshire, England. This dog is also known to be the largest one in the terrier group. Regarding the breeding history, the exact lineage of the dog is unclear. It is believed that the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and the Otterhound are the ancestors of Airedale Terrier. This dog breed...

  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...