Do big dogs break door?
1972503
My dog is 75 lbs Labrador mix. She is quite tall as well. She uses door day in and day out. It's been over 6 months and still works great. Only complain I have is that the door flap is really not air tight. I can feel drafts of air especially when it's too cold or too hot, it makes huge difference.
1972504
Not at all. My 75lbs Golden Retriever does try to force it. After awhile, she waits for the 'click' before she even tries it. When closes, it lowers on a groove all the way around. Seems very secure, and somewhat weather tight. This door is awesome.
1052807
I would sure think so. The door is made of Lexan do it's very stout. The only way they could get in is with the dog and his collar.
739688
Yes, there is a solid plastic panel that can be put in place when the door is not being used. How secure it is would be a matter for the owner to decide. If your dog is large or you have multiple dogs, they might be able to force their way through, since they are used to the door and may hit it at high speed when entering. Never mind the tandem entry method. As to keeping out cats, it should be fine. Now, for burglary issues, you may want to increase the difficulty level.
418114
In my opinion, most active dogs over 20 lbs. could push open the gate on this product. You would need to put a child's safety lock on the swinging door to keep it secure. But, it's unlikely big dogs could push it over.
2087712
I think so. I purchased the door for our two small dogs each about 10-12 lbs
431939
We don't have an extreme weather door to compare it to. My friends two little dogs (5-8lbs) don't have problems going through it. Just make sure the door you're replacing has the symbol in the middle too, some reviews said the plain doors fit differenlty than the doors with the company logo in the middle.Hope this helps!
1179916
If the doggie door is wider than the pups' shoulders, the pup will be able to use the doggie door while wearing the collar.
794173
Dependsw on what you mean by 'Large': both my 60 lb Vizsla and my sister's 70 lb Golden Retriever make it through the door without hesitation. Marmaduke of Clifford might have issues though:) Good luck.
794170
We have a 60 lb. husky mix who fits just fine through the doggy door. He is just about 10 months old so he will probably get even bigger and I don't think it will be a problem.
440484
I installed the door, our dog is also about 26" tall and very broad, he has no problem going through
384324
Yes, it comes with a piece of plastic the size of the doggie door that can slide in or out, to keep you dog from going through it. **I've had this door for almost a year and have been so pleased with it!
567362
I have a lab and he is 102 lbs and the door has been working great. It is a large as I did not want the xl door as I have a French bulldog and it was to high up. Hope this hel
63965
NO. The little dog door has a plastic panel that slides in and locks the opening. Can't get in or out through it. We have a 8lb puppy, mini doxie, that has no trouble getting in or out through the door. At night we lock, so she can't go out and raccoons and foxes can't get in.
190750
Large dogs can easily jump this gate and there is no easy open latch. If this is what you need this gate is not a good choice for you.
1723073
The larger of the two doors made by this company has a flap opening approx. 7 inches wide and 8 inches tall. It is designed for large cats or small dogs. I am not aware of a model that would accommodate medium to large size dogs.
1913233
My experience is with the extra large door (weather extreme). I have three dogs (110 LBS EA) and they use the door all day everyday! In my case the flaps do get worn or pushed to one side and it will create a gap. This is fixable by adjusting the small screws at top of flaps. The flaps DO create a decent seal so I guess it will depend on the amount of use the door gets. Hope this info helps!!
1380452
Yes. My German Shepard now weighs 95 pounds and is a big boy in heighth too and he has no trouble getting through the door. He uses it multiple times daily.