What size crate for my dog? Crate size by weight
Short answer: by MidWest's iCrate guide, dogs of 11–25 lb fit a 24" crate, 26–40 lb a 30", 41–70 lb a 36", 71–90 lb a 42" and 91–110 lb a 48" (MidWest size guide). Then measure your dog to confirm.
Crate size by weight
| Dog weight | Crate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 6 lb | 18" (18 x 12 x 14 in) | PetMD |
| Up to 12 lb | 22" (22 x 14 x 16 in) | PetMD |
| 11–25 lb | 24" | MidWest |
| 26–40 lb | 30" | MidWest |
| 41–70 lb | 36" | MidWest |
| 71–90 lb | 42" | MidWest |
| 91–110 lb | 48" | MidWest |
Measure to confirm
PetSmart's guide says to measure from nose to the base of the tail and from the floor to the top of the head or ear tips, then add 2–4 inches to each. If your dog falls between sizes, size up (PetSmart).
Puppies
Buy the crate for your puppy's adult size and use the divider panel the iCrate comes with to make the space smaller for now (MidWest).
Next: use the size fit tool, see sizes for each breed, or read golden retriever crate size.
FAQ
What size crate for a 50 lb dog?
A 36-inch crate. MidWest lists its 36" iCrate for dogs of 41–70 lb.
What size crate for a 40 lb dog?
A 30-inch crate. MidWest lists its 30" iCrate for dogs of 26–40 lb. If your dog is still growing past 40 lb, choose the 36".
What size crate for a 20 lb dog?
A 24-inch crate. MidWest lists its 24" iCrate for dogs of 11–25 lb.
What size crate for a 60 lb dog?
A 36-inch crate. It covers 41–70 lb on MidWest's chart.
Terms used here
- Budget, mid, premium: picks grouped by the maker's own list price, lowest to highest. Budget is everyday basics (a crate, collars, a light harness, boots), mid is padded walking and lift-assist harnesses, premium is specialty gear (a life jacket, a car harness, travel beds). No store prices are shown.
- Chest girth: the distance around the widest part of the rib cage, just behind the front legs. Harnesses are sized by it.
- Back length: base of the neck to base of the tail. A crate should be at least 4 in longer.
- Paw width: the widest part of the front paw while standing. Boots are sized by it.
- Weight band: the weight range a crate or bed size is made for on the maker's chart.