mylittlefluffballs 1,384 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 HI all, looking for a crate for Watsons new friend as she will need somewhere to have her own time etc, and was wondering what would be a good size to start off with? Don't want to get anything too small, and obviously don't want to get it too big either. Thanks in advance 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pawz4me 6,802 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 My personal feeling is that I'd rather err on the side of too big than too small. You can fix a too big crate by shoving something in the back of it to block off space. But you can't fix too small, and I worry about comfort. Some of the wire crates come with divider panels, which work really well for growing pups since it's easy to give the pup more room as she grows. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 8,173 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 When I use individual crates on my guys, I use the 24" Midwest Ultima Pro Triple door crate. They're a very sturdy crate and can even be stacked. With the three doors, I can put it almost anywhere and still have a door available. It used to come with a divider too, but I don't see that listed in the description now. Here's an example link: http://www.chewy.com/dog/midwest-ultima-pro-triple-door-dog/dp/102208?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=MidWest&utm_term=&gclid=CJD0rPvw48ICFZFefgodUL4AjQ Vicki 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PipsMom 34,988 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 That's the same as Abby's ....glad it's endorsed by you Vicki, I didn't know if it was a good one..:) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mylittlefluffballs 1,384 Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Oh that's great! Thanks Vicki and Crystal off to search for U.K ones x 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 8,173 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 I do have five of them around here, though only two are in use, for Ebony & Panda. About the only time all five would be in use at the same time would be in the MotorHome (if we still had one!). They're sturdy enough for Shih Tzu and still light enough where *I* can handle them. Vicki 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PipsMom 34,988 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Hey! Check out Gumtree in your area. I just looked and they come in small, med and large.....starting at £20.00.....new! But that's in York.......so check online in Devon.....also Amazon has them on sale today. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shihtzumummy2 4,675 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 My boys are 9 kg in weight and are 10.5 inches in height, so we bought two of the large ones so that they can move around if need be. They only ever sleep in the crates, and on their insistence they both sleep together in one. The other one we keep in my husbands 4x4 for when we go visiting overnight or longer. See photo below I would not be without the crates, and to be truthful they'd not cope without them either, they feel safe and comfortable in them. No matter where we go, the crate goes with us. I have the crate in one of our lounges, the big one that we use more than our second lounge, which I use as my office computer room. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 8,676 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 All of our home crates and pens are Midwest - they will last a lifetime. However, for travel we use Vari-Kennels. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 8,173 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I also do use the Vari-Kennels for short travel trips, usually to a dog show.They're very light weight and fit nicely into the "trolley" thing I use. Vicki 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 8,676 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I do have five of them around here, though only two are in use, for Ebony & Panda. About the only time all five would be in use at the same time would be in the MotorHome (if we still had one!). They're sturdy enough for Shih Tzu and still light enough where *I* can handle them. Vicki What? Still no motorhome? Tell him he's got until the end of January or he'll be motorhome shopping with ME. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 8,173 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Still NO motorhome! He is running an ad in the local newspaper though, so he is actively looking! Vicki 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
missy dawn 22,220 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Still NO motorhome! He is running an ad in the local newspaper though, so he is actively looking! Vicki Ok, youve got him looking for a motorhome, now to start puppy looking Sheila-shih tzu dreamer 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mylittlefluffballs 1,384 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I still haven't ordered one yet and she is coming today will order one for next day delivery on amazon at some point today so excited x 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mylittlefluffballs 1,384 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 What do you think of this one? And it's reduced too, and also next day delivery too.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00362B47M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419761707&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=51I90fopOmL&ref=plSrch 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 8,173 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 That link is for a 30 inch crate. Does it come in a 24"? That's nice that they'll deliver it so quickly though! Vicki 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mylittlefluffballs 1,384 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yeah here is the 24" one will this be a better size then? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0035XFOFA/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g199_i2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=mobile-2&pf_rd_r=0G8D8F2AS0PP78C3VZPT&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=507564367&pf_rd_i=mobile 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 8,676 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yeah here is the 24" one will this be a better size then? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0035XFOFA/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g199_i2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=mobile-2&pf_rd_r=0G8D8F2AS0PP78C3VZPT&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=507564367&pf_rd_i=mobile Yes, the 24" would be a better size for a Shih Tzu. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 8,676 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Still NO motorhome! He is running an ad in the local newspaper though, so he is actively looking! Vicki OK, but you might want to give him the warning anyway. Who knows how hard he's looking? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mylittlefluffballs 1,384 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thanks hunni x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 8,173 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 The 24" crate is the best size for a Shih Tzu. I haven't ever heard of that brand, but from the tiny picture, it looks like it should work. Vicki 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joanne13 2,288 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Yeah here is the 24" one will this be a better size then? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0035XFOFA/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g199_i2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=mobile-2&pf_rd_r=0G8D8F2AS0PP78C3VZPT&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=507564367&pf_rd_i=mobile Hi mylittlefluffballs did you get this crate in the end? Just wondering on your opinion on it? I may get this one when I get a puppy xxx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VanSwssAlmd 3,211 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) My two Tzu have 24 X 18 crates. They work great Oops..NM..old post Edited March 30, 2015 by VanSwssAlmd 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
#Charlie_the_tzu 10 Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 On pet smarts website ( where I live ) there is a Midwest icrate dog crate for $25 on there smallest size. ONLINE ONLY 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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