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Dog Crate Size Calculator
Find the right crate size for your dog from its weight or by measuring length and height, with typical wire crate sizes and puppy tips.
How to use it
- Weigh your dog (for a puppy, use the estimated adult weight).
- Measure from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, and from the floor to the top of the head or ears when standing.
- Compare the weight-based size with the measurement-based minimum, and choose the larger.
How it works
A crate should be big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably - but not so large that it can use one end as a bathroom. Add about 3 inches to the length and height measurements for the minimum interior size.
Typical wire-crate lengths and weights (brands vary a little): 18 in up to 12 lb, 22 in 12-25 lb, 24 in 25-30 lb, 30 in 30-40 lb, 36 in 40-70 lb, 42 in 70-90 lb, 48 in 90-110 lb, and extra-large 54 in for dogs over 110 lb. Puppies can use a divider panel that you move back as they grow.
FAQ
What size crate for a 50 lb dog?
A 36 inch crate is the usual size for dogs of 40-70 lb, such as a Labrador or Border Collie, provided the dog stands under about 26 inches tall at the head.
Should a dog crate be bigger than the dog?
Yes, but only enough to stand, turn and lie down: roughly 3 inches longer and taller than the dog. Much more space makes house training harder.
What crate size for a puppy?
Buy the crate for the adult size and use a divider panel so the puppy has only room to stand, turn and lie down until it grows.
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