Nicer than your typical metal crate for smaller dogs
586269
We are using this crate to keep two of our dogs in when we have visitors over. One dog is 8 pounds, and one is 5 pounds (they are similar to Yorkshire Terriers). Both fit in the crate at the same time, and have plenty of room to spare.

I mostly wanted to comment on the quality of the crate though. It seems like many of the negative reviews have talked about the crate falling apart or not holding up well. If you have a very strong dog I could see it causing some issues largely because this is designed to be a collapsible travel crate. It has plenty of locking points to keep it secure, but I've seen the strength of some larger dogs and I don't think this could withstand the kind of strength/persistence that some larger dogs have.

That being said it is absolutely perfect for our smaller dogs. We had originally had a fabric crate for them that had mesh for the windows/doors. It didn't take long for them to claw holes in it, which we then knew we had to go to something metal. We didn't want a typical metal crate because of how industrial/rugged they look, and we wanted something that would fit in more with our living room furniture. This crate is absolutely perfect for that. The plastic gives it a more "warming" feeling so that when it comes to appearance it doesn't look as bad, and then the overall structure is strong enough that our dogs are never able to get out nor does it have any indication of wear on the crate. For that reason I think this will withstand the test of time, and is worth the extra money you have to spend.
3274363
I got this crate for my new puppy. I have had similar crates with dividers, and I really like the idea of getting one crate for your dog that you can adjust the size as it grows. This item has met my expectations very well. The crate itself is very easy to assemble and is collapsible for easy disassembly. It comes with two handles and also a tray for the bottom of the crate. It also comes with a divider, so you can set the amount of space that you want the dog to be able to access, so that you can increase the space as your dog grows up. I really can't say enough about how easy this was to put together. I had it up in about 10 minutes. Putting on the casters that I bought for it was harder than the actual crate assembly.

The one thing that did not go smoothly with the assembly was the installation of the included divider. It was a challenge to get the divider lined up and snapped together in the right way. For me, the hooks near the bottom of the crate were difficult to get hooked in. I ended up getting most of the hooks on, and it is holding up well, but I wish this part of the assembly would not have required so much effort.

Still, I really do like the crate. It was super easy to assemble, and my puppy loves it. I highly recommend this crate for your dog's needs. I also recommend that you get some casters to put it on as well. It really makes a huge difference when you are trying to move this crate around.
2516164
I bought this crate as a downsize for my lab mix (66 lb) and yorkie (12 lb). They share a crate but the previous one they had was big enough for a St Bernard. This crate is the perfect size and seems much sturdier than my larger crate. They both love it.
3972125
This is a great, sturdy crate with two entrances/exits that can be easily broken down or cleaned. My Pitador has grown into this one and is currently 10 months old and fits comfortably inside. Would recommend for most breeds as mine is medium sized and about 67 pounds at the moment.
4581469
We (puppy has another opinion!) are happy with this crate.  It's nice to have two doors as a feature.
4015147
I have 2 Boston Terriers who need to be crated during the day to avoid "accidents" in the house.  I thought I might be able to keep the divider out but one of the Bostons is very high strung and was bouncing all over the smaller, more mellow one.  The divider keeps them apart with plenty of room for their small dog beds.  I recommend this for small dogs.  It's a good quality cage and it was very easy to assemble.
4698535
Love this kennel, I wasn't sure if it was going to be strong enough for my pitbulls but they don't try to break out either. It's a little shorter than your average kennel of the same length and width and the wires are a little bit narrow but I like it. Double doors is a nice feature and it comes with a wire wall if you have a puppy so you can make it smaller. This is wayy better than spending 100+ at petco
803286
My 10 month old mastiff puppy was bumping his head on his old crate. This one is HUGE. This crate is ~90lbs (including the pan) so make sure you have a permanent place to put it. The dimensions listed are correct. It seems a little flimsy until it's all locked together and then it's perfectly fine. I had mine up in about 5 minutes. Considering how big it is, you wouldn't want the wires to be any thicker or the weight of it wouldn't be shippable or manageable.

A hint for introducing your puppy to it: I got in the crate with a milkbone covered in peanut butter. Puphead just couldn't resist coming to see me and that peanut butter. I played with him while in the crate and showed him it was okay and that the metal bottom wasn't scary. No problems.
4939011
I don't ordinarily write reviews but feel that this crate deserves one. Packaging, and especially that which comes out of China, can often provide a hint as to the quality of the merchandise it encloses. I immediately noticed how well this thing was packed. All components were well padded and enclosed in plastic. Assembly is straightforward and can essentially be completed using nothing more than a Philips screwdriver. We bought this for a new puppy which makes the removable top panel a really helpful feature (although we didn't realize it at the time). Another detail worth mentioning is the center caster which provides support to the bottom tray. This is important since the tray is critical to the structural integrity of the crate and will keep the tray from deforming as your dog grows. The casters enable you to easily move the crate from room to room or for cleaning the area where it resides. So, while you can easily spend a lot less, the overall quality of this thing combined with its features and appearance deserve your attention when considering the purchase of a new house for your pooch. We haven't regretted the purchase for a minute.
4098135
Though not the quality of a more expensive crate, this 42 in crate has nice mesh siding to allow for more pass through and thick canvas like material.  The pockets are also nice to hold food and "babies".  This crate is not quite as robust a its more expensive counter parts and the part that needs to be improved is that there is not a place to clip the zipper to keep it "locked".  If you try and crate a dog who likes to escape, they may be able to scratch the zipper down and easily free themselves.
1302493
This is the second crate we purchased for our new golden pup.  We first purchased a 2 door  KONG kennel (from petsmart since it is not offered by Amazon) primarily for the slide up door feature.  The space allotted for the kennel in the house didn't work well with a conventional opening door.  The Life Stages Kennel was purchased for use in the car since the slide-up door would not work.  I was pleasantly surprised as to the rugged construction of the Life Stages Double-Door kennel when compared to the Kong kennel considering that the  Life Stages Kennel was 1/3 the price.  Both are sturdy kennels  with extremely easy assembly.  It took longer to unpack than assemble.  One thing to note - the latches could come loose due to aggressive activity by a confined pet and result in the door becoming less secure.  A simple solution is to place a bungee cord across the side of the kennel.  Depending on your space requirements both kennels are excellent products.
2163032
Really like this crate, it is very solid and has plenty of room for my Italian Greyhound. We have not used it for traveling, it is a safe spot for him to stay in during the day while we are at work, and it has worked out well
3015742
Easily transported.  Puppy might eat it but puppies will do that.  Easier than a bulky metal crate.
4811120
This is more adorable that it even looks in the photo! We just received it today in the small size. It is plenty big enough for my 6 lb. chihuahua, and could easily hold two (if the two would get along with each other). It is like a mini tent with the roll-up windows (velcro to fasten on the sides and rear, tie and velcro in front.) The front and back sections lift up from the inside and are zipped into place. A bottom mat is provided with a sheepskin type covering. Pockets are on the outside of the crate/tent that can hold a few supplies. The top of the crate has a strap to make it easier to carry -- but, I have not tried carrying our pup in it. When folded up, the crate fits into a very nice carrying case that also has pockets on the outside of it. I'll try to post photos of it and give an update after we've used it for a week of traveling.
1811463
Bought this for our new Chorkie and works beautifully.  18" is great for our 5 pound dog.  He is able to curl up in it with plenty of room as well as stand up and turn around. Was able to line the bottom tray with newspaper and throw and old towel in the crate.  Set it in the corner of the bedroom and he knows that is the place he can escape my 4 boys chasing him.  Went together very easily and is definitely solid.  The handle that comes with it doesn't fit in the dead center so when using it to pick up the crate it does cant over to one side.  The provided divider is cool but for a cage this small already (18") I can't imagine making it smaller.  Crate training an indoor dog early is definitely the way to go and the Midwest crate delivers.
4639870
First, my only complaint.  It's SHORT compared to the metal crates with which I'm used to dealing.  The "25 lb" crate is barely comforatble for my 17lb terrier and my 25 lb Minnie Aussie has to duck down to get into it. They really need to rethink the design or the weight classifications.

Now, as for the rest, it breaks down really easily, folds up nicely and is light and sturdy.  I like the zippered top opening and the well vented design.  It appears to be made of nylon canvas and once I get the size issues figured out, I think they'll work great for the RV.  My dogs use their crates for naps and bedtime and are never locked in so I'm not worried about them trying to breaking out.  If I had a situation where I needed to crate them while I was away, the terrier would shred one of these in no time.
430432
We purchased one of these crates last summer for a new puppy that we adopted.  It was fairly easy to set up.  I think it took a total of 10 minutes from the time I started unpackaging it, until it was good to go.  I highly prefer this type of crate over the molded plastic kind for 2 reasons: 1. The open-ness of the crate allows a better airflow.  2. While in the crate, our pup has much more visibility about what is going on in the world around her.

Unfortunately, we underestimated and she did eventually end up outgrowing the crate, so we recently purchased the next size up for her.  It was an easy & smooth transition to the larger crate, since it was exactly the same (size aside) as the previous crate.

Also, there is a significant price savings to be had by buying through Amazon versus the big box pet supply stores.