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  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...

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...

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1973 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Medium Energy Level: Medium - High 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 Introduction Historically, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs, or Wheaties, were owned by the poorer classes in Ireland. Their versatility helps a lot in their jobs as a farm dog like ridding the property of vermin, helping guard against intruders, as well as doing a little hunting. It has a strong prey drive. The Wheaten Terrier...

Portuguese Water Dog Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1983 Lifespan: 11-13 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction This dog breed once existed all along Portugal’s coast. They were taught to retrieve lost tackles and broken nets, and even herd fish into the nets.  They were couriers from ship to ship. As their name suggests, the Portuguese Water Dog loves water very much. This is supported by their webbed feet. In the early 20th century, Portugal faced social upheaval which led to the decline of this wonderful...

Norwegian Elkhound Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1913 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crates* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Norwegian Elkhound or Norsk Elghund in Norwegian means "Norwegian moose dog". As its name suggests, Elkhounds are used for the tracking and hunting of moose (or elk), bears, and even wolves. This dog breed was presented for the first time at an 1877 dog exhibition in Norway. It is believed to be one of the oldest dog breeds with Elkhounds having been found buried in Viking burial grounds! Breed The...