Dog crate size chart by weight and breed
Seven standard crate lengths, the weight each one fits, and the breeds that usually land there. Then measure, because PetMD says measurements win.
Short answer: under 25 lb, a 24” crate or smaller; 26–40 lb, 30”; 41–70 lb, 36”; 71–90 lb, 42”; 91–110 lb, 48”. Over 110 lb, no chart we cite covers it.
Crate size chart by weight
| Crate | Dog weight | Max dog length / height (PetMD) | Source for weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18” | Up to 6 lb | 10” / 10” | PetMD |
| 22” | Up to 12 lb | 16” / 12” | PetMD |
| 24” | 11–25 lb (PetMD: 13–25) | 18” / 14” | MidWest |
| 30” | 26–40 lb | 24” / 18” | MidWest, PetMD |
| 36” | 41–70 lb | 30” / 20” | MidWest, PetMD |
| 42” | 71–90 lb | 36” / 24” | MidWest, PetMD |
| 48” | 91–110 lb (PetMD: 90–110) | 42” / 26” | MidWest |
Where the two charts differ (11–12 lb, and exactly 90 lb), we show both. The calculator uses MidWest from 11 lb up.
Crate size chart by breed
Breed weights are AKC’s adult ranges. The top of the range decides the crate.
| Breed | AKC weight | Crate by weight |
|---|---|---|
| French Bulldog | 28 lb | 30” |
| Dachshund | 11–32 lb | 24”–30” |
| Bulldog | 40–50 lb | 30”–36” (PetMD lists 36”) |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | 45–70 lb | 36” |
| Golden Retriever | 55–75 lb | 36”–42” |
| Labrador Retriever | 55–80 lb | 36”–42” |
| German Shepherd Dog | 50–90 lb | 36”–42” (PetMD lists 48”) |
| Rottweiler | 80–135 lb | 42”–48”; over 110 lb not covered |
Then measure
PetMD: base crate size on your dog’s measurements, “not their weight or breed alone.” Measure nose to base of tail and floor to top of head; if either is over the crate’s PetMD limit, go up a size. Two 40 lb dogs can need different crates: a stocky dog and a leggy one weigh the same but don’t stand the same.
Sources: MidWest iCrate guide (https://www.midwesthomes4pets.com/resources/cratesizing/); PetMD crate sizing (https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/crate-sizing-for-dogs); AKC breed weight chart.
Next: how to measure your dog (/articles/how-to-measure-your-dog-for-gear/), crate size by weight vs measurement (/compare/crate-size-by-weight-vs-by-measurement/).
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.