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Shih Tzu Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1969. Lifespan: 12 - 14 years. Size: Small Recommended Dog Crate Size for Shih Tzus: 24" dog crate  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Introduction The Shih Tzu, also known as the Chrysanthemum Dog, is a small-sized breed with long silky hair. Some believe this breed originates from Tibet and China region, but it is still up for debate. Shih Tzu means lion and according to Buddhist belief, since lions were associated with their deity, the dogs were bred in court. The Shih Tzu is the 17th most popular breed...

Bulldog Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1886 Lifespan: 8 - 10 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Dog Crate Size for Bulldogs: 36" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction The Bulldog, also known as the English or British Bulldog, is a medium-sized breed that has a distinctive wrinkled face and pushed in nose. As of 2014, it is the fourth most popular breed in the United States. The Bulldog is known as courageous, friendly and calm. It got its name from being used in...

German Shepherd Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1908 Lifespan: 10 - 12 years Size: Large Dog Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 48” dog crate*   Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Top 10 Fun Facts Whenever it comes to the dogs, most of us just lose it. Because the way we love them it is totally unexplainable. Dogs have for centuries, proven to be one of the loyal and most expressive pets around. For way more occasions they have successfully expressed their qualities to be accepted in the family as an integral part. This breed is well loved....

Labrador Retrievers Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1917 Lifespan: 12 - 14 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Dog Kennel for Labrador: 42" dog crate*  Return to the main Dog Crate Sizes Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction Labrador Retrievers consistently rank as the most popular dog breeds in the United States and it is not hard to see why.  Sweet, friendly, and fun, Labs are the all-American dog, paws down!  They are also very well-loved in Canada, the United Kingdom, in many other countries around the world. Due to their loving...

There are many wonderful benefits of crate training your pet. Pet Crates Direct offers many different crate options for this. The challenge is to make the crate comfortable for your pet. Many people don’t like the idea of cooping your pet up in a small crate for long periods of time, but you just have to make sure your crate is properly sized for your pet. Dogs are instinctively wired to create dens, or cozy, safe spaces for themselves, so while you may feel bad putting your dog in a crate at first, they will actually come to get used to...