Most wire dog crates will have raised internal flooring which are designed to elevate your dog over a solid crate pan. The idea is that the crate pan will catch any food, water, or waste that would normally build up on the flooring of your dogs crate. The benefit being that these wire crates are very easy to clean.

A wire dog crate is very useful in house training and protecting puppies or older animals that can become quite destructive when left alone to their own devices. Wire dog crates are generally designed with two access doors, one at the front of the dog cage and another on top. Having a top of cage access panel is very convenient, especially if you plan on housing a litter of puppies. By opening the top rather than the front of the dog crate you lessen the risk of the puppies escaping the crate when they are not supposed to.

When selecting a wire dog crate it is incredibly important to consider the size of the wire, be sure that the wire panels are close enough together so that your dogs paws won’t fall through the bottom grid. Also make sure you check for any sharp edges. Be wary of front crate doors that are spring loaded, these doors can potentially snap shut on a paw or tail injuring your dog unnecessarily.

Features:

• Offers a den with a great view for you and your dog
• Increases interaction between you and your dog
• Provides good ventilation and air circulation
• Very easy to clean
• Easy to store, transport and travel
• There are no small parts (nuts/bolts/screws etc.)
• Made of heavy duty galvanized materials
• Can be folded up into a suitcase type style for sturdy transportation
• Suitable for use with dog crate mats and other accessories

Advantages of Wire Dog Crates

Ventilation and air circulation - A wire dog crate is very well suited to dogs that have long or thick coats or if you live in a very warm climate. Wire dog crates are completely open which provides quite a lot of air movement within the crate. This in turn allows your puppy or dog to stay nice and cool.

Dividability – Most wired dog crates come is a wide variety of shapes and sizes, a key advantage of these crates is that most offer divider panels. What this means is that if you have a puppy you can buy a larger crate and use dividing panels to make it the right size for your puppy. As your puppy grows up you can release more and more of the cage which means you do not have to make additional caging purchases saving you lots of money in the long run.

Foldability – Most wire dog crates can be quickly and easily ‘broken down’ for storage or travel.

Allows your dog to see his environment – A wire crate allows your dog to see what’s going on around him, which can reduce feelings of isolation or separation. This may be a disadvantage depending on your particular dog, as explained below.

Easy to clean – You can find many wire crates with a slid-out tray underneath to catch dropped food, water and other wastage. Because the crate is so well ventilated odors are allowed to escape more easily.

When not to use a Wire Dog Crate

A wire dog crate should be avoided in certain situations. If you live in a drafty, cold area then a wire dog crate may not be suitable. Puppies and smaller dogs may be better served by a wooden enclosed crate that will allow them to retain body heat more easily.

Similarly if you want to travel with your dog regularly then a wire dog crate may not be ideal. For starters these types of dog crate tend to be quite heavy making them hard to transport easily. Secondly most wire dog crates are not airline approved, if you wish to travel with your dog then you will need to buy a second dog travel crate to make the trip.

Recommended Wire Dog Crates

The Other Door Wire Crate with Plush Pad The Other Door is an innovative pet crate that is both stylish and durable. This crate blends well with your home decor as you can choose the color that best suits you. These crates are made of heavy-gauge, black steel grids and heavy-duty, blow-molded plastic with rounded corners to protect walls and vehicle interiors. This crate has a top, front, and 2 side entry doors open for easy access. The large front door swings up and in (just like a garage door) and the entire cage can be quickly and compactly folded for convenient storage. It is a breeze to set up when needed and can be transported easily with built-in wheels and a pull handle. The Other Door includes a waterproof bottomed, plush comfort pad for your pet’s comfort and vinyl carry bag.

General Cage Cozy Crate Pet Crate The Cozy Crate from General Cage is a solid all-purpose cage, excellent for training, travel and show. The attractive black epoxy finish resists corrosion and looks great in any environment, and the crate assembles quickly and easily without any tools. A safe dual-latch system secures with one hand for effortless access, and it folds down compactly for storage. A seamless plastic tray is included. Available in four sizes. Features: Durable and attractive epoxy finish Sturdy steel wire construction Easy assembly/disassembly Dual-latch locking system Seamless plastic pan included

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