Halcyon Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) We adopted a dog today from a local rescue group! Isn't he cute! He's so playful yet gentle. Here's his pic He's about 8 lbs and won't grow much more (he's 7 months old). We would like to get a crate for him and I don't know what size to get. The one that looks good is this one but can someone recommend the right size crate? Thank you!!!! Edited February 6, 2011 by Halcyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 OMG he's adorable! I love grizzly faces! I'm no help in the crate department--- mine weigh over 120 lbs! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks-he's actually smaller than the pic makes him look! He's only 8 lbs or so, but he's a terrier so he's "tough" and not delicate (good for two young boys) buthe's afraid of our 18 yo cat LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Congratulations!!!! He's sooooo cute!!! :001_smile: The cage you linked is for 70 to 90 pound dogs. :lol: I don't see a problem with a larger crate, but I think the reason it's not recommended is that it gives the dog the option of setting up one end for sleeping and the other for doing his business. Business shouldn't be handled inside the cage. :tongue_smilie: Whereas a smaller cage won't give him the option and might actually make him feel more secure. Then again, if your cat would be likely to go up to the cage and reach in to play :D, a larger cage would give the pup more of a chance to stay out of reach. So how's that for some solid helpful advice. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Oh he's the cutest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Adorable! Congrats! :D An 8lb dog might be fine in a cat carrier... :lol: When I've bought crates for my dogs, I just go with the recommended size advertised. It's worked so far. ETA: Lots of people like/use the wire crates you linked to, but I actually prefer the plastic crates. Just to think about. Edited February 6, 2011 by annlaura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 adorable:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 He looks like he's smiling for the picture! So precious! Enjoy your new little man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Aww...he looks like a happy little fellow! We have a similar crate for our 10 lb. dachshund. We have Midwest double door version. I'm pretty sure it is the 24" one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 What a doll! All of our pets have come from "the pound".... they make great pets. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks-I thought I linked to the 24 inch one LOL. I think the smallest would be fine, except he's a bit longer so I think a 24 inch will work better. :) Thanks all-I haven't had a dog in 15 years and I am so glad DH finally agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awtl Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 He's adorable! He looks just like a little terrier dog we used to have. It's funny because we opened the door to let our dog in, and he just came in, too, like he had always lived there! Nobody claimed him and we kept him. That's the kind of crate I would get. We have those for our dogs. It has to be tall enough so he is able to fully stand up in the crate, and long and wide enough so that he can lay down and stretch out. If you're still housebreaking him, then you don't want it any larger than this because a smaller crate will discourage him from going in his crate, but if he's fully housebroken, then it can be larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thank you awtl! he's not housebroken yet-he's getting there, and he understands, but he's not there yet. So we'll get the 24" crate. Thanks everyone. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Such a cutie! I'd get the 24x18 because a lot of terriers usually have longer bodies. Edited February 6, 2011 by theAmbitiousHousewife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 We adopted a dog today from a local rescue group! Isn't he cute! He's so playful yet gentle.Here's his pic He's about 8 lbs and won't grow much more (he's 7 months old). We would like to get a crate for him and I don't know what size to get. The one that looks good is this one but can someone recommend the right size crate? Thank you!!!! SOOOO CUTE!!!! Our Dorky and Pommie both use the size made for cats. They are small...but cozy. The dog should have enough room to get up and turn around, but not enough to make one end a bathroom. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Awwww! He' SO CUTE! What a sweet puppy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 LOVE!!! What's his name? That face is tooooooo cute!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nakia-we named him Tai :) Does anyone know a good online forum to ask dog questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks-I thought I linked to the 24 inch one LOL. I think the smallest would be fine, except he's a bit longer so I think a 24 inch will work better. :) Thanks all-I haven't had a dog in 15 years and I am so glad DH finally agreed. Sorry! It comes up as 42" x 28" when I pull up the link. :lol: 24" should be great! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 What a cutie pie!!!!! We have 3 small dogs (4 lbs, 12 lbs and 14 lbs) and they all have the "medium" size crate. I think it's the 24" crate. I think they need room to move around and get comfy, so we buy a slightly larger crate than they probably need. I'd hate for them to feel cramped. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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