Ever Wonder What the Difference is Between Dog Crates and Dog Kennels?

Intrigued?  Don't be.  There actually is no difference between a dog crate and dog kennel and the two terms can be used interchangeably. There is however different types of dog crates/kennels.

You can get dog crates or kennels that are wire, hard plastic, or soft sided.  The hard molded plastic type typically has a top and bottom which is held together along the middle by bolts.  It has an opening along one end and the door is either wire or plastic.  It also has ventilation along the sides of the carrier.  If you are going to be traveling and need a dog carrier then choose the type that will best fit your traveling needs.  If traveling by airline, you will need the hard molded plastic style.  If you are traveling by car then either the wire type or the hard plastic type are fine but a lot of times the hard plastic type can be belted into place easier and will hold up better if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a motor vehicle accident.  Also, the wire type of dog kennels are not meant to be able to be moved once your dog is inside whereas you can do so with the hard molded plastic type.  The wire type of dog kennels are good for training.  You do want to make sure though that you buy the correct size.  Make sure there is enough room for your dog to stand, sit, and lie down only.  If they are given too much room in their kennel then they may use the bathroom in it as well.

So, when you are ready to choose a dog crate or kennel, ask yourself some basic questions to make sure that you are buying a suitable crate or kennel for your needs.  Is the crate for home use only?  If so, the wire type may be fine.  But, if not, you again need to consider how you will be traveling.  If going by air, the wire type will not be approved by airlines.  Are you buying a crate for a puppy or young dog not yet done growing?  Then make sure you buy a size large enough to still use once the dog is full grown.  Do you need a dog crate or kennel that is portable or collapsible?  As stated earlier, the hard plastic type can moved even while the dog is inside, the wire kind cannot.  However, the wire types are usually collapsible so they may take up less space when not in use.

This was just a brief description on the different types of dog kennels/crates that are available.  Again, before making any kind of purchase for your dog, sit down and figure out what your needs are.  Once you know how the crate/kennel will be utilized then the selection of one really just comes down to getting the proper size for your dog.  I hope that this has helped you some on the kennel/crate selections.  We are here on this blog to try and provide you with some useful information on different types of dog products out there.  Also, check out our website at baddogsupplies.com.  We have a wide selection of the different types of dog crates or kennels, including the soft sided and airline approved.  As always, whether you are looking for a dog crate/kennel or some other dog supply product, if we don't have what you need or just have a question about a product then let us know so we can help.

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