Articles — Dog

  Scottish Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1885 Lifespan: 12 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Scottish Terriers are actually an old breed, despite it being somewhat undocumented. The origin of this dog is believed to be from Pliny the Elder, a Roman author dating back to 55 B.C. This breed is also believed to be descendants of the ancient breeds found in Scotland, which many say are a foundation breeds of all Terriers found in the world today. The Scottish Terrier was originally bred for hunting and...

West Highland White Terrier AKC recognized in 1908 Lifespan: 13-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Cute as a bug and white as snow, the West Highland White Terrier is a popular choice of dogs for apartment and condo dwellers.  He’s practically perfect to pack along most anywhere.  And talk about getting attention!  This white furry friend always gets his fair share. While the West Highland White, affectionately known also as the Westie, was originally bred to hunt down rats and keep other small critters at...

  Basset Hound Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1935 Lifespan: 12 – 13 years Size: Large Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36” 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 Do your ears hang low?  Do they wobble to and fro?  The popular kid’s song certainly describes the Basset Hound because...his do.  This long-eared, sad-eyed dog breed was made famous by a cartoon character named Droopy and became further adored for being the model for Hush Puppy brand shoes, this lazy long dog...

  Australian Cattle Dog Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1980 Lifespan: 12 – 16 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. It is a medium-sized dog with a short coat and has two main colors. It has either black or brown hair evenly distributed through a white coat. This gives the appearance of a "blue" or "red" dog. It should not be confused with the...

  American Eskimo Dog Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1994 Lifespan: 13-15 years Size: Small to Medium Energy: Very Active Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The American Eskimo Dog is a small to medium-size (intermediate) Nordic-type dog. "Eskies" are known for its erect triangular ears, bright white coat, and jet black points (especially on lips, eye rims, and nose). Today they are mostly enjoyed as companions. They are very obedient and active. The breed's white double coat consists of a short, dense undercoat, with longer guard hairs forming an outer coat....