Is the 6-panel strong enough to use in place of a crate for a ~30lb puppy?
1471473
It holds my two adult terriers of approximately the same size (combined). They are very active little buggers. I'd say for the short term yes.
1471474
It is pretty strong. I use it to keep a lab puppy from going down the stairs. She is about 25 lbs now. It is on carpet and when she jumps up on it, it stay put. If you keep it on a smooth hard surface it would probably move if the dog jumps on it a lot but I doubt it would come apart. It is very versatile and has saved my sanity with a very active puppy.
1471475
Absolutely! However, I do use a small bungee cord for extra security of the gate door. It's also a great height to keep them from jumping over. It gives them plenty of room to move and stretch, unlike a crate. So much easier to keep clean as well.
1471476
This is rated up to 88 lbs. H6: Recommended for small dogs up to 88 lbs.http://www.richellusa.com/catalog/pet-products/convertible-indoor-outdoor-pet-playpen-6-panel.html
1471477
I think so, my dachshund is 20 pounds and he cannot move it if it is in the cage form with the locks on the gate. He knows how to open gates if they are not locked.
473721
A smaller crate would work fine. My dog weighs in at 45 pounds and sometimes shares her bed with her 40 pound sister. so I would recommend a much smaller home for your pet.
202748
Yes, the parts are strongly built. I still have not used the additional parts I have purchased, will be using in the yard this summer. My puppy loves it so much that we no longer use the crate for her to sleep in. She has her food water and toy in it.
1917396
It won't help with extreme seperarion. The crate is strong, but your dog might be sad in there. My dog was too old to start crate training he went nuts in there, but I am saving crate for the next dog I get. The crate itself is awesome quality very strong, so your dog will be safe
2185488
Yes. You need to buy the correct size for your crate so you would want a 42 by 28 inch size, but the Velcro closings are on all four of the sides, so you can raise or lower any of the sides. It works very well.
2185487
Yes, if you have the correct 42 in cover. There are velco tabs on each corner. You can raise or lower each side as needed. You will be glad that you bought a cover. By having the side door open, I use the crate as a lamp table. The dog can sit in her crate, be out of the way and feel part of the family. Very nice.
316441
We have an 8.5 lb little puppy that is 6.5 months old. The tie-out is light enough for him, but it should be sturdy enough for a bigger dog.
408699
Absolutely not!!!!! You would be better with a midwest steel cage. Not even sure if it would be good for a puppy either with their teething and scratching at everything....
1433349
I don't think the 4 panel is large enough. One of my puppies is a jumper so I had to make a 4 panel one and use one panel on top to stop her from getting out. There is barely space for her bed and a couple of chew toys. You would need a bigger one to fir the wee wee pad and the crate.
7566
Definitely! My Boxers are 78 pounds and 65 pounds. This crate is sturdy and solid.
1636182
Yes. We started with a 4- panel pen and we had a xsmall crate inside the pen and one wee wee pad on the floor. The puppy has grown some, so I've expanded it to 6 panels with a medium size crate and two wee wee pads. But with the expansion, he has more play room and isn't on the wee wee pads with his toys.
312186
I don't think so given the sizes you've mentioned. We have a 5lb Maltese and it's fine for him with room to spare. I imagine this crate would be ok for an animal up to about 15 lbs but anymore may be stretching it.
451516
My dog is a beagle daschoung mix, about 32 or 33 lbs. It is ok for him for travleing. I dont use it for long term kenneling. He can stand up in it and move around. The crate is very good quality, easy to set up and take down. I am very pleased with my purchase.
853970
I'd have to say probably not, depending on the temperment of the dog. Rottweilers being as large as they are, could probably pretty much destroy the crate just by getting a bit excited and moving around in it. That's just my opinion, but I think I might look for something a bit sturdier.
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I have the largest size offered and the swinging panel is very easy for my Lab pup to use. We installed it when he was only 8 weeks old and he had no problem going in and out the same day it was installed. Provided your cocker spaniel is reasonably mobile he should have no issues whatsoever.
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!
2094257
You would have to ask the manufacturer. I have had no trouble with the crate to date.