There are many different dog crate brands and designs made for different families and dog sizes and breeds. The most important thing owners should consider when looking for a good dog crate is size according to professional dog trainer, Jen Jones. After all, there are small, medium sized dogs, and big dogs!
Here’s your complete guide to choosing the right dog crate for your pooch!
Choisir la bonne cage pour des chiens de tailles différentes
Voici quelques éléments à prendre en compte avant d'acheter une cage pour chien :
- Your dog’s size
- Your dog’s age
- Votre chien se sent-il à l'aise dans un environnement semblable à une tanière ou préfère-t-il une cage ouverte ?
- Une ventilation et une isolation adéquates
- Un style qui s'adapte à votre maison
- En avez-vous besoin pour voyager ?
Quelle taille doit avoir une cage pour chien ?
Jen also noted that crates should not be too big nor should they be too small. Consider getting a crate that “grows” with your dog. Dog crates should be just big enough for your dog to stand up, lay down, and turn around comfortably.
Des tailles de chiens différentes nécessitent des caisses de transport différentes
Les gros chiens :
For large dog breeds such as Great Danes or German Shepherds, you’ll need the extra space of a 42″ size crate.
Chiens de taille moyenne :
Medium sized dogs such as Poodles or Border Collies will do well in an intermediate size 28″ crate.
Petites races de chiens :
Small dogs such as Pomeranians or Chihuahuas should be fine in a tight, cozy 18″ crate.
Les meilleures trouvailles en format chien
Les meilleures caisses d'intérieur pour chiens de différentes tailles
Les meilleures caisses de voyage pour chiens de différentes tailles
Comment mesurer votre chien pour une cage ?
Longueur
To accurately measure the length of your dog, get her standing on all four paws and measure from the tip of her nose to the base of her tail. You do not need to include the entire length of your dog’s tail, or the crate will be too big.
Largeur
For this one, you’ll need to get your dog sitting down. Measure the width of her chest, right behind the forelegs.
Hauteur
To measure for height, get your dog standing up and gently press their back against a wall. There should be some spring in their step so they can move around inside of the cage if they want to stretch out or curl up.
Tailles des chiens Grands chiens Chiens de taille moyenne
Quelle taille de cage faut-il acheter pour un chiot ?
If you plan on getting a crate for a puppy, it’s important to know what size crate they will need when they are fully grown. Dog owners should always buy a dog crate that has a divider so the space can be adjusted as your pups grow into big dogs.
Tailles des caisses pour les plus petites races de chiens :
18″ Dog Crate
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Chihuahua
- Poméranien
22″ Dog Crate
- Shih Tzu
- Lévrier italien
- Teckel nain
- Caniche jouet
- Toy Fox Terrier
- Terrier de Boston
- Bichon maltais et épagneul nain.
Dog breeds such as these, who have delicate bone structures and can be prone to compressed spinal discs or fractured bones, often benefit from the extra small crate of just 22 inches long. This is because there isn’t a lot of room for them to move around in the crate, so they have less chance of injuring themselves while playing or getting up. However, it’s important that these little guys still have enough room to stand up and turn around comfortably.
24″ Dog Crate
- Terrier australien
- Terrier écossais
- Schnauzer
- Carlin
- Shih Tzu
- Caniche miniature
Dog owners with these small breed dogs might also want to consider their pup’s comfort when they choose a dog crate in the 22″-24″ range. These breeds have delicate bone structures and can be prone to compressed spinal discs or fractured bones, so they might enjoy having more room to move around in instead of just standing up and turning around comfortably due to extra head space.
Tailles des chiens Grands chiens Chiens de taille moyenne
Tailles des caisses pour chiens de taille moyenne :
30″ Dog Crate
- Cocker Spaniel
- Chien de berger des Shetland
- Teckel
- Beagle
- Basenji
- Corgi gallois
36″ Dog Crate.
- Boxer
- Labrador Retriever
- Lévrier
A 30-36″ Dog crate is a good choice for medium sized breeds of dogs that can be active and playful, but may still have a bit of growing room left to do. Because this size is considered “intermediate,” it’s a good fit for many larger breed puppies as well as full grown medium-sized pups. It also makes a great option for owners with multi-dog households since you’ll have ample space to set up the crates.
Tailles des chiens Chiens de taille moyenne Grands chiens
Tailles des caisses pour les grands chiens
42″ Dog Crate
- Dalmatien
- Setter anglais
- Berger allemand
- Golden Retriever
- Caniche standard
Dog owners with big dogs like these should definitely consider getting a crate that is at least 42 inches long to allow space for their dog’s head and body.
48″ Caisse pour chien
- Chien-loup irlandais
- Rottweiler
- Chow Dog
- Samoyède
Les propriétaires de chiens grands chiens Les propriétaires de chiens de ce type devraient certainement investir dans une cage d'au moins 48 pouces de long pour avoir de la place pour la tête, les jambes et les coudes, au cas où !
54″ Dog Crate
- Malamute d'Alaska
- Grand Danois
- Saint Bernard
Les propriétaires de grands chiens comme ceux-ci devraient certainement investir dans une cage d' au moins 54 pouces de long afin qu'ils puissent se tenir debout ou s'étirer entièrement, et se sentir à l'aise et en sécurité.
Tailles des chiens Grands chiens Chiens de taille moyenne
Contributeur : Jen Jones
Jen is a professional dog trainer and behavior specialist with more than 25 years of experience. She is also the Editor in Chief of Your Dog Advisor.
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