is the metal really flimsy like some people are saying because we have a 42 pound dog and she doesnt try to get out of her cage so we want to know if this cage would work well for her
2090703
Not at all. Iv ordered two kennels now from here and both of them are the same sturdy quality you'd get at your pet store. I bought a smaller one for my Pomeranian and one for my full size doberman and I couldn't have asked for a better deal.
2090704
I wouldn't call it flimsy. Adequate, not industrial strength like you might see for cages in an animal shelter. This is a lighter weight cage built for transporting, so it's not heavy gauge steel. If the dog in the cage isn't actively, desperately seeking escape, I'd think this would be fine. My shelter rescue basset reacted so much when I pulled this out of the box that I have never actually closed the cage door. Subsequent visit to the vet revealed bad teeth suspected to have been the result of chewing on the crate she was kept in while being used as a puppy mill. While my Basset was happy to have her own den, then my predatory pussy cat decided to take it over as her den! Makes a great cat crate - as long as I don't shut the door. Makes a wonderful dog crate, as long as the door is open, the Pupperonis are inside, and the cat is up on her cat-tree!
2090705
I have a 40 pound dog who doesn't mind his crate and it works fine for him. We've never had any problems with it after about a month. I think it's sturdy enough for a dog who doesn't try to get out.
2090706
I have a dog who is about 45 lbs. Zeke is content to spend days in crate.It is weaker metal than some , but it has worked very well for me. I could see if you had a large dog who hates being in a crate. But I am very happy with mine.
2090707
Im sure it would bend if she tried to get out.. We have a 56 pound American Pit Bull Terrier, and I accidentally only latched one of the two latches on the door (she noticed) and beat at the door. Although it did bend, it still latches and works just fine. Totally my fault though. I have bought two of these kennels though, and would reccommend it!
2090708
While it is flimsy it is not going to fall apart. I just do not believe it will last any where near as long as the ine I bought from a local pet supply. More of aa concern are the latches which are a pain to operate.an update is needed- This week I came home 2 times to the pup (35 Lb lab) that was in this crate running loose. Both our pups have escaped by pushing an end panel out of the clips. Our sturdier crate bought years ago from petsmart will not bend enough to allow tis. I now have the panels zip tied to prevent future escapes
1915459
Have an 27 lb Chinese pug who has traveled the past 7 weeks in our carrier (it has been broken down to half capacity) he has done wonderfully in it, but not sure how a larger dog would do in it. He has. Had plenty of room but is a third of the size being asked about.
392644
Yes, it would work for her now, and for a couple more months. Our dogs are 65 and 70lbs, and both of them fit in it (one at a time) with room to spare. I'd estimate the max weight to be 90-100lbs. At that point, you'll probably want to look into another size.
1209522
metal and we have loved ours. Our dogs weigh about 20-25 pounds and it is perfect height for a medium dog. If your dog is tall, it would be way too short though.
1119313
Hi, Erika--My dog is a feisty 50 pound mix and either chewed through or figured out the locks on every other cage I tried. He has not been able to break out of this one yet:) I"m not sure what the warranty is, but the cage is pretty much indestructible and we've been very happy with it! Well worth the money.
392608
The reviewer best put a red cape with a big S on that Pug and leave it alone. It is pretty well constructed. A large heavy dog might be able to thrash around and eventually bend or wear out the clips that hold it together, but that would take a lot of doing. No way in the world I could see a dog chew it up. Heck we now put cardboard and a blanket on top of ours and our dog and cat will sit on top of this cage to look out the back door. Our dog is 10lb's.
616812
Ours stands up fine and we have 2 mini dachshunds going in and out of it and even had a German Shepherd laying on top of it when she visits. She is old and don't think she realized she could go into it or didn't feel it was worth the effort for her old bones!
923525
its a wonderful substitute for a metal kennel. Yes it would hold a puppy. Its good for the size of a cocker spaniel. it gives them the extra room that a kennel doesn't afford them. I think your puppy would love it mine does. In fact I got my sister one for her dog.
1900661
How much does the dog weigh? I would not waste money of cage because my 60 lb dog broke several wires and can push door so handle opens. It lasted 2 months. They wont give my money back.
1119311
Hi, Erika-- My dog is a feisty 50 pound mix and either chewed through or figured out the locks on every other cage I tried. He has not been able to break out of this one yet:) I"m not sure what the warranty is, but the cage is pretty much indestructible and we've been very happy with it! Well worth the money.
189767
HAS NOT FALLEN OR BROKEN YET!! i Have 2 parakeets as well that live comfortably in this cage. It isnt flimsy although The top side pannel comes off too easily for cleaning ect the pannel itself is flimsy. it dosnt spring lock in which i think would've made this cage great.
26002
It holds my 55 lb dog and 1 year old just fine. The dog doesn't jump on it though. I don't know if it would hold up to that.
2062957
It is huge and not made very well. I also have a GSD. If your GSD is very active in the crate I would not recommend this one. I would invest in a sturdier one.
859354
Think it says it can handle 55lbs. I've used it with my 26 lb dog in it and it eventually failed going around a corner with the bottom brackets bending from stress*.I bet with a more solid and stable mass (bags, books, boom box, Buju Banton) it would handle things better. *no dog was hurt in the writing of this review)
1522294
No not like I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be like the metal cage I bought back in 1990 for my dog that liked to chew but it wasn't. I bought it for the same reason. My puppy actually got the door open. Luckily I was home at the time. I gave it to a friend of mine who has a dog that doesn't chew and is content in staying in the cage.
348634
The doors (there are 2) are really solid. So for each door there are 8 hooks (4 on top, 4 on bottom) and you actually lift the door up when you close it so that the hooks can latch to the frame of the cage. That is all i do to keep my great dane in there, but she is crate trained and doesnt try to escape. but if you need more security Then there is a latch that you can use to latch the door and there is a place to put a lock if needed. Will the crate hold a wild wolf. Probably not. It is solid, but I could see potential of a large aggressive animal bending some areas. If your dog has some domestication. I think this crate works just perfectly. If it where any more heavy duty- it would be too heavy to move around ( it folds flat so we take this crate on vacations with us)
391950
Agreed, mine has never toppled, and that's with two big 95 lb. dogs eating out of it at the same time. The legs lock into place very securely and the whole thing is pretty robust, it's not some flimsy, cheaply made stand. It's really great for traveling too.