30 vs 36 inch dog crate: which one?
30" covers 26–40 lb, 36" covers 41–70 lb on both MidWest's and PetMD's charts.
| 30” crate | 36” crate | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (MidWest and PetMD) | 26–40 lb | 41–70 lb |
| PetMD size (L x W x H) | 30” x 20” x 23” | 36” x 24” x 26” |
| PetMD max dog length / height | 24” / 18” | 30” / 20” |
| PetMD example breeds | Beagle, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Corgi | English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog |
A Bulldog (AKC: 40–50 lb) sits right on the line; PetMD lists English Bulldog under 36”.
Sources: MidWest; PetMD; AKC weight 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.