Crate Size for a Small Dog – Measure, Do Not Guess

A tape measure laid alongside a small dog standing beside an open wire crate

Set crate size for a small dog by measurement, not weight. Every published sizing rule in English measures the dog first and then adds a fixed allowance. The United States Department of Agriculture adds 6 inches to the dog’s length and squares the result. The American Kennel Club adds 3 to 4 inches to each … Read more