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  Cardigan Welsh Corgi Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1935 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Cardigan Welsh Corgis originated in the British Isles. They were one of the first breeds there, which some believe is up to 3,000 years ago! They were initially bred as farm guardians, but nowadays they are more often relied upon as companions. The name Corgi means “dwarf” in Welsh, which suits their short body. Before 1934, people mostly thought that the Welsh Corgi had only one breed - the Cardigan....

  Cairn Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1913 Lifespan: 13-15 years Size: Small Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Originating in the Scottish Highlands, the Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest Terrier breeds. How they got their names is a long story. Briefly, in 1909 these dogs were shown in the UK as Short-haired Skye Terriers. But the Kennel Club didn’t agree with this name since they were seen as being different from the Skye Terrier. The Cairn Terrier was suggested as an alternative name and soon after...

Bedlington Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1886 Lifespan: 11-16 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Bedlington Terrier is a medium-sized breed that originates from Bedlington, located in the north of England. This dog is about 16 inches high and up to 22 pounds in weight. At first glance, this dog looks similar to a sheep because it has a white wool-like coat. The Bedlington Terrier is a medium energy dog. It has a charming look about it. This dog is fairly active, has a...

When you’re looking for a quality dog crate, you’re going to want to find one that is sturdy and strong. Unfortunately, you’re not going to find one of these from a non-branded retailer and you may need to look to more quality brands for your crate. This is where issues arise, however, because there are so many brands available to use and it can be confusing to decide which one is best for you. The type of crate you need will be determined by your needs, but in most cases, a Zinger dog crate will do just the trick. Zinger...

Basenji Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1943 Lifespan: 12-16 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” 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 Faster than the speed of light (well, almost) and famous for NOT barking, the Basenji is an athletic, affectionate, and adorable dog breed that hails from Africa where he was a hunting dog...and a darn good one! He’s a sneak too.  A sighthound, Basenjis specialize in silently attacking his prey.  Oh, and by the way, it’s not...