Side by Side Comparison of: Petnation vs BestPet

Easy to put up and take down, it only takes about a minute. My Golden just loves it and I have a bed from Brindle that I put inside it and it fits PERFECTLY! I wanted to use this crate for a month trip out of state and I left it open in my room with her bed in it and she uses it every night and is very comfortable in it. The mesh bone window things actually let in a lot of light and are easy to see out of, although it's hard to see into the crate. I wouldn't suggest this for dogs that chew through everything... but if I put a nylabone in the crate when I put my dog in it, it's perfect. I got a 36" for my English Cream Golden Retriever and she is 22" in height and about 65 lbs. She fits perfectly.

I really do love this crate. It's cute and my dog went in and loved it. Until she didn't.I had never crated her since we got her at the shelter a few months ago. But I needed to as she was really hard to have in the car. She would sit on my lap while I was driving or she would climb under the seat if I blocked her. She was really scared in the car and this crate seemed to make her feel safe and happy.Then we took a road trip to visit a friend. She did great in the car - just relaxed and comfortable in her crate. So when we went out for a couple hours I thought I would crate her, just to make sure she didn't get into anything. She loved the crate so I thought it would be great. When we got home she had chewed through the sides of the crate. Making the zipper unusable.This is not a problem with the crate but if you have a chewer this may not be the crate for you! It is cute and like I said my pup loved it. Until she didn't.

We purchased this pet home as a pet carrier for my daughter's cat when transporting her to and from the vet. We had a standard, hard pet carrier in a slightly smaller size that she absolutely despised so getting her into it was very difficult and she dreaded the entire process. We bought this carrier for the fact that it was a little larger, collapsed down to a flat size and was hopefully less imposing due to its soft makeup. Prior to using it we set it up which was a breeze, literally just folding up the sides and connecting the rods, and put it out for her to explore. The cat was very interested in it and was shortly going in and out freely of her own accord. This never happened with the hard carrier. When we brought her to the vet getting her in was super easy and she seemed much more at ease than she ever did with the other carrier. Obviously this will be a very pet specific thing in regards to their comfort level with a certain product, but for us this is working great. The fact that it has soft fabric construction did have me scared as to her scratching her way through it but so far she seems very comfortable with it so there shouldn't be any issues there. We are very happy with this purchase.

Oh, I love this item! It came last week - yesterday I put it together. As soon as my Tasha saw it on the floor she went inside and went to sleep. I have added her poofy dog pad and before we went to bed last night, it was on the couch and again, Tasha was inside sleeping. I had to call her three times before she came into the bedroom and went reluctantly into her regular crate.Very well made! Extremely easy to open and close. We're moving 1,000 miles back to the Midwest at the end of July! This will be perfect for her when we stop for the night and after we get to my friend's house where we'll be staying until the movers finally deliver my furniture and belongings. This was reasonably price, is very durable (the material appears to be canvas). I'm purely delighted I got it - it's roomy (my dog is a Bhchon/Poodle and has a long body but she fits easily with room to spare in this pet home! So glad I found this item - it will last for years.

I've had this crate for 5 months now and I really like it! It just BARELY fits in the back of my BMW 335i (4 door). I owned two car hammocks in the past that just covers the seats but they only did a fair job with preventing the dirt and hair from getting on the seats and other parts of the car. After doing more research, I caved in and got this collapsible crate that would contain the dirt and hair a bit better and it has been awesome. Hardly any dirt/hair seeps out of the crate and onto the seats and I have a 65 lb Samoyed that I take to the park on a regular basis. It's super light weight and pretty easy to set up in the car and take down without cranking your back or neck too much. (Yes, if you have a sedan, you have to insert it in the backseat first when it's collapsed before opening it up like a tent.) I also like how there's plenty of vents for my dog. It lays flat in your trunk if you want to store it in there. It has not ripped or deteriorated yet but my dog is also very good and doesn't scratch or try and escape it. Worth the price!

This is a fabric wrap on a steel frame ... It is by no means a kennel. If your dog destroys things, STAY AWAY from this product. It doesn't have anything in it to support the floor like a pan or something and repeated digging could easily rip through the fabric siding, letting the dog out.That being said, I love this product! I have a Yorkie that is very kennel trained and hardly chews on anything and this just fits her perfectly! Its her little cubbly hole in our room or on the go and the fabric floor makes it easy to feel a pudded carpet undneither which makes it comfy to sleep in.If you are looking for a bulletproof, rip-proof, cujo-proof kennel, buy a metal one. But if you have a well mannered, pampered, prissy pooch, this is perfect! Recommended buy!

First off, I did not buy this crate to contain my dog throughout the day, so I can't comment on whether it would hold up to the tactics of an escape artist. I actually ended up removing the doors with a pair of pliers because they were just getting in the way. That being said, this crate is perfect for creating a cozy little cave. My dog weighs 28 pounds, and the 36" size provides plenty of space for her to spread out. This crate doesn't seem as heavy duty as some of the more expensive ones I've seen, but I definitely wouldn't call it flimsy either. If you're just looking to make your dog a place where they can feel cozy and safe, rather than a sturdy prison cell, then this crate is perfect :)

This has been a great crate for my dog, We keep it in the bedroom so she can sleep near us. It is easy to assemble, and has held up nicely. She doesn't really ram it or try to get out in any way, so I cannot comment on the sturdiness of that. She goes there to sleep and doesn't hesitate whether it is kept open or closed.You can get a standard sized mat for it, and water dish, and all is well. Thanks!

Bought this for my dog when she decided it was great fun to tear apart anything made of paper when we were not home. This thing is HUUUGE. Just be aware, I didn't realize how big it was even by looking at the measurements. But for us, the big size is a good thing. When we crate the dog, she has room to stand and move around a little bit. Her beanbag bed fits in perfect and she has room to not be on the bed if she wants as well. The set up is amazingly easy, and it comes down just as simply. The latches can be a pain sometimes, because they get caught up in the bars of the kennel, but it's not enough to for me to remove stars. I like this enough that I've also recommended it to several other people, as the price is amazing, especially compared to pet store prices.

Excellent size for my dog. I have a 30lb mixed breed who hates being kenneled, but the extra space helps. Other reviewers state that their dogs can destroy the bars and escape, but at least for my dog, this is not a problem. I did leave the bottom latch on one door undone once, and the bars were flexible enough that he squeezed through somehow (20lb at the time). I came home to a loose dog (no harm done) and a still-closed crate; took me a minute to figure out that one latch was still open. Because the cage has smaller gauge bars, it's light enough that I can carry it without too much trouble compared to other crates of the same size I have had to deal with at work.

No assembly required. Just had to take it out of the box and unfold it. Collapses back down easily if we need to transport/move it.The floor/bottom is pretty sturdy plastic. In the past month that we've had it, we haven't noticed any damage to the plastic from the dogs claws, etc. Only downside is that when the dogs claws scrape on the plastic bottom it can be a little oud. I didn't subtract a star for that as it's a personal preference. The floor is probably plastic for dogs that aren't house trained and might have an 'accident' in the crate. We just bought a cheap dog blanket/mat and put it down in the crate to reduce the noise and make it more comfortable for her. It's so spacious compared to the last one we had that she actually voluntarily goes to her crate to sleep, chew on toys, etc.One thing I love is the two separate doors, so when we put it in the corner we can have it 'width ways' or 'long ways'

I was skeptical of this crate because I had read the reviews, and a lot of them complained about the same issues. However, I was on a budget, so I needed something inexpensive. I didn't expect this crate to be perfect because it is so cheap compared to other crates, but I have absolutely nothing to complain about. The metal tray slides out easily and is very easy to clean. It also doesn't hold any kind of odor after cleaning. The crate is sturdy despite being foldable, and the handle is tougher than I expected. I have had minimal issues with the latches, and I absolutely love the three door design. Though some reviewers called this create "lightweight," it's actually much heavier than I expected it to be. I actually have trouble moving it around when it is not folded. Perhaps, the quality of this crate has been improved recently because I really see nothing "flimsy" about this crate. It has been very durable so far. That being said, dogs are very powerful biters, so if you have an extreme chewer, you would probably make a safer investment by purchasing a more expensive, heavy duty crate. Otherwise, this crate won't disappoint. The one thing I want to mention is that mine did not come with a divider. Other reviewers mentioned their crate arriving with a divider, but since it is not advertised as having one, I don't have any issue with one not being included. My 5 month old GSD mix is very satisfied with the space, and she has a lot of room left to grow.

This was a great little travel kennel for our Brittany Spaniel. When not in use, it folded up and fit perfectly in between our washing machine and the wall for storage. The material was easy to clean and I love the fact that there are two openings- one on the front and one on the top. Despite it being a good sized kennel, it is remarkably light and easy to throw in the trunk of the car and go. This would have easily been 5 stars, had our dog, Roo, not found an untrimmed string on the screen of the front zip up panel. She completely ate most of the screen. I tried to patch it and fix it but it was too mangled. She is still under a year old though, and I would buy another one of these when she is older and not so prone to destroying everything.

I just received this item and have been using it for 4 days. I bought it for travel purposes only, but I'm using it at home so that our puppy gets used to it before we travel. So far so good. It's lightweight, yet sturdy. Our dog seems content when she is inside of it. The only issue is that because she is still in training accidents are a little harder to deal with. If you can, you may want to purchase a tray for the bottom. I use puppy pads but she likes to mess them up. This item can be vulnerable to chewing around the mesh, but she hasn't really done that too much. The size is equivalent to a large crate, which for us is working well. So far I am pleased with this product and would recommend it.

I love this kennel. It is super light and travels easy. Just one issue I have is that, even though it breathes fairly well, I worry about it being warm, especially if you live in a warmer, humid climate like I do, where even with AC you only get down to 75 indoors at times. My dog tolerates it fairly well though. I wouldn't trust to leave her in it alone during the day, but she sleeps in it zipped at night. In the mornings she'll claw and chew at it sometimes when I am not getting out of bed quick enough for her, but she hasn't caused any holes or real damage. I will probably still get a solid metal one, but this is very sturdy and I'm happy I made the purchase. I bought the 36" for my standard poodle. She's a little on the petite side, so she has more than enough room to stretch out.

I now own three of these in 24, 32 and 36 inches. They are one of my favorite dog purchases! My dogs happily sleep and hang out in these. We zip them in at night or when we leave them home alone. I really like that I can unzip the top to check on them or cover them with a blanket if it gets cold. They are much cozier, easier on the eyes, and don't feel as bulky as the plastic kennels that we used to use.I love that I can wipe down the inside, spray it out, or even take it apart and wash it in the washing machine as necessary. I have done all of these, but I think that frequent trips through the machine will break down the interior waterproof coating faster. (Since I have dogs with continence issues, I also put a rubber sheet under their bedding to help reduce the need for washing the kennel.)These fold down nicely and are wonderful for travel. We even keep a fleece bolster bed in there when we travel and it folds up fine, just not as flat as it would be without it. My dogs like to lay on top of it too, but I discourage that as I don't want to stretch out the top of the cover. That said, I have set the smallest one on top of the larger one to have a bunk bed configuration when we've been in tight quarters while traveling. Everywhere we go, people ask about our awesome kennels - I'm thinking I should start getting a percentage of the sales I've made.The only possible weakness I have found is the front zipper. We bought one and exchanged it close to the 30 day mark because the zipper didn't run smoothly, and when it didn't "break in", I was worried that it wouldn't hold long term. (Since Amazon is so awesome, that was a simple process and I had the replacement before I had even returned the original.) I try to be gentle when zipping and unzipping, and so far none of them have given me any problems, but I'm not sure that would be the case if I was just yanking the zipper (as my kids are prone to do.) Our various kennels have been in use now between two to ten months.Update: Six months later and the zippers continue to run smoothly. Still loving these kennels!Update: 10/11/17 I love these so much I bought a fourth one last spring so each dog has one upstairs and downstairs. I saved some money on the last one by buying it in “like new” condition from Amazon Warehouse, and I’ve been perfectly happy with it. My oldest crate is now almost two years old. This is our biggest one and sits right next to the couch in the family room. Since it’s close to the fireplace, I sometimes have to shoo off a dog that wants to lie hammock style on top to soak up the warmth, or tell my teenage kids not to rest their legs on top of it while watching TV. I recently realized that one of the top bars was no longer latched. It turns out that the plastic thingy that connects the two bars has cracked. It’s probably repairable with super glue, but I haven’t messed with it because it would likely break again with the excessive weight put on it, and now it just ensures that everyone stays off of it. Despite this, the crate has retained it’s shape and works just fine for us - except it can’t hold weight on top any more. Since this is not the crate we use for travel, it hasn’t affected its functionality for us at all, and we can still zip in our dog when we leave the house. Also, this summer our small dog scratched a hole thru the mesh of his crate while we were traveling. He’s been using these for a year and a half and this was the first time. I assume he was particularly stressed because he hasn’t done it again with his second carrier. Until I figure out how to repair it, he now just uses this one as his bed at home with the mesh rolled up. As a result, I am changing this from five stars to four. However, I still would choose to buy these again to replace the ones that have been damaged as they are priced so well.

I have a smaller version of this carrier (with a strap), and I needed another/extra carrier asap, so I ordered this larger version. To my (not so great) surprise, I realized it has no carrying strap, which I very much need for transporting my animals, but that was my fault that I hadn't looked into this feature on this carrier. Yet, it did say, "Easy to carry" on the box, but after receiving it, I realized that's when it's folded down. They also repeatedly describe it as a 'retreat,' though it's the size which would work perfectly for a carrier. If I had spent more time reading reviews, questions, and zooming in on the pic, I would have noticed that it did not have a carrying strap (yep...I've kicked myself a couple times already). My mind had the vision of my other Petnation carrier which I have had for over 15 years, and it's wonderful, has held up very well, and it does have the straps, as do some larger carriers which I have, therefore, I assumed that it would, and I ordered it right away because I knew it was a great product. I really like the Petnation products, which is why I didn't return it, and I did manage to conjure up a carrier/belt type of contraption, which will work to hang it over my shoulder while I kind of hold it in place while walking. I don't understand why it didn't come with a strap, though? My other Petnation carrier has one, and it is just below the size of this one-not much smaller at all. 5 stars if it had a strap.

I ordered this because I needed something more portable than a huge airline crate. Kinda disappointed on size but my 70 lb golden retriever seems to love it. If I close the top "sun roof" type thing he isn't able to sit inside of it, only lay down. If there were a next size up I would have ordered it and been a little bit more happy. The siding and the mesh is nice and durable. I haven't had any complaints this far. Super easy to set up and take down!

This isn't as sturdy as the original model that I bought at Feeder's Supply but it was less expensive and the same size. We have two large Weimeraners and wanted to get an extra crate so we could take the end sections off two of them and zip tie them together (our dogs can't be left out when we leave as they are very destructive even though they have plenty to chew on) so that they could be together or have their own spaces if they preferred. It's a great item since it holds up to their weight and strength for the most part but anyone who has Weimeraners knows how determined they can be and ours actually broke the soldering at some of the joints and bent the prongs on some of the bar sections so we had to bend them back or break them off to make it safe and turn the crates the other direction towards the wall where too many prongs are missing now.

There aren't many options if you have a giant breed and a normal budget. I have used these before for Great Danes and I am using this one now for my Mastiff. If you have a dog this large, crate training isn't really an option if you value having things like couches, doors and blinds. Start young, feed meals in the crate (Gus excitedly runs to his crate when he sees me with his food bowl or his night time treat now), go a couple restless nights while puppy acclimates to being away from his litter and you will be golden.

My giants (Great Dane and Saint Bernard) each have this same crate and fit great. They sleep in it every night. We also purchased a rectangular orthopedic dog bed to lay on the bottom. The hinges to secure the door can be a little cumbersome. It needs to slide over then down yet the metal gets a bit flimsy and can get stuck. This can be very difficult for someone dog sitting for you.My favorite part is how easy it is to set up and to fold back down. It flattens to about 3" height then has a handle for easy transporting. No parts to disassemble! Takes us 30 seconds to put up and down.

Easy to clean, great size.Update, my dog busted this thing up pretty good on Friday. I guess he wanted to get out so, he figured a way out. He tore through the plastic, hehad already chewed the edges a few months ago. He pushed the liner out then somehow he got out the bottom. When I got home from work he was at the door. Thr crate was pretty good up to this point and My husband bent everything back into place however, we need a new liner and we need to see if he will chew through bottom again. I still give it 4 stars you cant help a bored/anxious doggie for the damage.

Had to travel cross country with my cat in my van and wanted to ensure she didn't get too traumatized. All I needed was 1500 miles of distressed meowing. This size worked great. Her round carpeted cat bed/perch needed to fit (her security blanket), along with her scratching post (her other security blanket), a small litter pan and enough room leftover for a little stretching. Water and food bowls hung from the walls and I put a piece of carpet on the metal flooring for comfort and to lessen any rattling that might occur. This size cage comes with a divider but I didn't need it for my situation. I blocked off a small portion for the litter box and used the premium multi-cat litter to lessen any cat smell. It all worked like a charm. She had no problems during the trip. Even when we got to our new house, she preferred sleeping in it while she got used to her new surroundings. An excellent size to have on hand; easy to fold up for storing. Would fit my 35 lb dog fine if he needed it. As cages go, this one was pretty inexpensive so the wire isn't as substantial as perhaps a more expensive one would be but there are no rough ends and it all fits together well.

This is a pretty good crate. It weighs 30 pounds, so it's light enough considering it is metal. It is very sturdy when set up, and although it is not the easiest crate I've seen to fold down, it is not difficult. Also I strongly prefer a metal pan over a plastic one - somehow they seem easier to clean and they stay cool in hot weather provided you keep it in shade.This crate's selling point for me was the fact that it is 26 inches tall. Most crates of this kind are 24 or 25" high. But my dog is tall and needs a 27" high crate, but my space is very limited so I did not want to get the next size up as those are much longer. I wish they'd make a taller crate for tall dogs as I don't think making it 27" high would weaken the design of this crate. But at 26" it is better than any others I could find and is doable.My main gripes though is that I wish the side door was hinged on the other side of the opening. My dog is out of a kennel and appreciates having a crate to nap in, so I intended to leave it set up with one door open at all times so he could use it as he wished. But since the door opens at the end of the crate with the hinge near the corner, that left the door sticking out for me to trip over as I passed by (I'm blind). If the hinge were on the other side the door could fold back against the side of the crate when opened.Also the sliding bolt latch is not that simple to use. You have to slide the two bolts across one at a time and I often had to jiggle the gate to get the bolts lined up so they'd slide over. I've seen a better design where the sliding bolt was oriented vertically and you lifted it up and slid it into 2 locking rings in one smooth motion. I would have preferred that design.Also the carrying handle is pathetic. It's so cheap and thin that I'm surprised it can support the 30lbs weight when you want to move this thing!This crate makes an acceptable household crate. I like that it is fairly easy to fold down and can be stored away to make more room for guests or to take along on a long trip. But it is not quite so simple to handle so it does not lend itself well to shows or such situations where the crate will need to be moved often.

This is a very nice crate, it's compact for travel and my dogs fit perfectly in it.(2 chihuahuas) Only problem we have had with it is if the dog scratches on the net it rips instantly and they dog can escape. I've replaced the netting with some pet proof screen we used for our doors at home and hot glue which has worked sense and they can't scratch out of it.

This would be a five star review, as this has been wonderfully portable in the car and you can get it in cars that you normally would not be able to fit an equivalently sized crate, however, I took it in the house ONE time, took a shower and in 15 minutes my puppy decimated the back bone mesh 'window' base seam. She did not 'chew' it up, she got one little spot with her nail and the entire seam gave way rendering it virtually unusable as crate. It was 45 days old. Me being me, I blocked the backside and still use it in the truck, but if my puppy wasn't so good, she would escape.The fabric and mesh itself is of excellent quality and has no holes after 6 months, but the construction gave way. The zipper also has a double zipper, but is either not intended to zip both ways or mine was defective, because I could only zip in one direction. The zipper does get wrinkles in it because of the curve, but it works well.These do get a little warmer because of the lesser air flow, so be aware in warmer weather. My puppy loved the darker cave-like feel and settled right down. I actually crate trained her with this in the truck (my dog goes everywhere with me), and had no issues with her chewing or scratching or damaging the crate in any way. It's also better than a plastic floored crate because they don't slide around when driving. Riding in a car on those hard plastic bases is to a dog what an ice rink is to a human...

We bought this for my German shorthaired pointer and it was easy to set up, and she loved being in it inside the house. I guess it makes her feel safe. But we put it in the back of the truck and her in it for a 2 hour drive and she wasn't happy. Her nails were groomed but she managed to tear it at the seams. It's still holding up but definitely use for indoor use ONLY.

We have a 24" plastic dog carrier that is cracking so I bought this one for ease of travel. Unfortunately, it last 2 weeks before our dog (who is not a chewer or digger) ended up with her head through the front mesh. Boo! There are any pros to this product but unfortunately, it didn't last long.Pros:1) ample size. This 24" unit has a much roomier interior than our other plastic carrier.2) folds flat for easy transport in the car.3) mesh sides and front allow for easy viewing of pup and lots of air flow. Also was easy to teach our dog to go in and out without front mesh door rolled up (like a flap door).4) easy zip front doorCons:1) mesh can easily rip or tear. Pup made holes within the first couple days of use. Two weeks after first use, heard noises, went to check on her and her head was sticking through a hole in the front mesh door!2) if zipper is not locked, dog can escape. Our dog escaped in the first couple days. No further issues after locking with the clasp on the zipper.I really wanted this to work for us but I'm not sure if there is a good fix for the holes. My guess is it would be a constant battle of repair and holes.

Our oldest daughter has this crate for her 70+ pound golden retriever and it works well. So I bought 2 for my other daughters 5 year old 20# cockapoos. When they were crated for 6 hours, the one cockapoo scratched his way out and ripped his door. Then he somehow helped his brother move the zipper and jailbreak from his crate too. Unfortuntely, the crates were only used for a week when this happened.

We brought home a medium-sized rescue dog, likely a Polish sheepdog but unclear, likely two years old but unclear, less than a week ago and thought this would be perfect for him. He is a very calm dog, far calmer than others I've had. I probably bought the crate too large because I felt bad about a small area (lesson learned). The first time we put him in it he was fine, and he did well for about an hour. The second time that night he scratched at the door until the zipper opened enough for him to get out. The third time he got the zipper open, tore a large hole into the fabric near the zipper, and busted up the zipper enough that it no longer zips. Perhaps it was my fault to put him into a crate too large for him, though I can't be sure, and even still I'd expect it to last through these issues since mine can't be the only dog who tries to get out. (And he had only been in the crate for about an hour each time.) It's very nice-looking with a sturdy frame and would work well for those with dogs who are already used to being crated, I think, which is why I give it three stars.

I bought this crate for my husky puppy. Wishing 2 weeks, he broke through the door (as in chewed through it). The company sent me a new door panel right away, but he destroyed that one after another 2 weeks. This is a crate for calm dogs, not chewers! If you have a calm, large dog, get this crate! If your dog has separation anxiety, or just really hates crates, get something more heavy duty. I was extremely pleased with how nice the company was when I asked for another panel. They were very accommodating and understanding. If I ever wind up with a calm dog, I will be getting this crate again. Until then, it's doggy Fort Knox...

A little on the flimsy side so if your dog is large and determined to get out they will but if your dog is properly crate trained already then it is a good crate. I have a very large German Shepherd 8 month old puppy and she has plenty of room.

First, this cage is massive exactly what I want and needed. Sometimes I'm away from home long periods of time and I have to lock my pup away because he's deaf and could wander into traffic or something. He's about 6 months and weighs around 25 lbs. He has a ton of space.I guess to keep the price so cheap, the actual bars are thin and pretty easy to break. My small pup actually broke a few pieces off the bottom of the cage. He's also bent the entire cage out of shape a bit. Its still intact but definitely not in perfect condition after a month.Overall, it works for me.

Love the 3 door access, removable tray and size of crate. I ordered the same product from Amazon a few years back and LOVE it. However, this newer one that I just ordered does not seem to be made to the same high quality as the original that I purchased. It is bent in a few places, some rust on it, and the bending joints aren't as smooth, I would not return this product over these things but I don't know why it would not be the same quality.

The size of the crate is okay and will house a large breed dog such as a shepherd with ease, BUT if you have a dog who wants to get out, eventually the dog will tear the crate apart!! See picture. The metal is just not strong enough. If your dog is mellow then the crate will be just right. If not get something that will last for more than 2 months!

Good for an older or very well-trained dog, but not a strong, rambunctious one.We use these crates for cats for a cat shelter, so it's less problematic that this crate is not-so-sturdy than it would be were a large dog in it. We have purchased a half dozen of these crates But we had to take one of our young male cats out of one of them and move him to one of our stronger dog crates because if the lower latch wasn't locked as well as the top and he was able to push his way out of it. And he only weighs 10 pounds. But for a dog that is well-trained to the crate, we would recommend it highly. The price is excellent, takes five minutes to set up and is easy to clean. We would actually rate this 3.5.

Really loved the portability, the light weight, and the look. Assembled and disassembled easily. That's where the "good" ends. I want to give this at least three stars but we only got three uses out of it. Maybe if it made it to four uses I could have gone there...We had this for three nights. The second day the puppy was in there for about two hours when she managed to separate the zippers and went on a mini terror spree. Picked up some D-ring clips and secured the zippers... problem solved!Well, not really.The third day she clawed her way through the screen and went about her reign of terror. Now we have a crate that needs to be thrown away after only three uses. I can't recommend this for puppies. Maybe it's ok for older dogs. I won't be buying another one.

I had one of these carriers for 6 years until my yorkie finally threw a fit and chewed up the zipper (it's incredibly durable! it survived 6 years of intense use, camping, and travel; my yorkie loved it...idk what made her finally chew on it but that's not the point). The new one has two 'male' sides of velcro so I can't roll up the door :(. AWFUL QUALITY CONTROL. I'm worried if I request a replacement I'll just get another defect item. I'm so disappointed because I have a trip coming up and I guess I'll have to hand sew on some velcro to be able to use this. Boo hiss.

Bought the 32" for our 38 pound female border collie. The crate is bigger than she needs except the next smallest size is too low for her to enter without having to crouch. Easy to set up and take down and the dog likes the "moon roof". My only complaint is after about 10 months of use the whole bottom side has ripped from front to back. The Dog did not do this and still respects the crate without trying to escape although the rip is now large enough that she could easily tear it the rest of the way to get out. The problem is the material for the floor is of low quality and quickly failed. Now shopping for a new crate and notice other brands have a door on the side as well as the end perhaps enabling a larger dog to enter a smaller crate and more flexible when using a car.

I actually didn't learn my lesson and bought this bed twice. I love the look. I love that it is collapsible. I love that you can unzip the front and the top. I love the canvas. I love the straps and handle. I hate the mesh. The first one was torn apart by 2 foster puppies that were in it for about 20 minutes on a drive home. They were not monsters and didn't tear up anything else during my few weeks with them, but they managed to take the front mesh flap off this thing. I tried to repair it, but eventually gave up. I bought it again for my 8 year old 5lb poodle as a travel carrier when he stays the night with friends when I'm out of town. He can unzip the front flap from the inside making it completely useless as a crate. The zipper has wide teeth and is plastic so it is easy to unzip. They know this so there is a clip there to hold the zipper, but then he ended up getting through the mesh in a day as well. It is a bummer because I really wanted this one to work.

I've had other kennels like this and was surprised to see one at this price point. I use these in a small airplane so that dogs can ride comfortable and they stay "in place". Our new rescue dog had other ideas and busted out of it within an hour. I started looking at it carefully as compared to my other one and it because obvious, the zippers are lighter weight as is the fabric. This may work fine for a calm dog, but our dog is half lab and half cattle dog, she is powerful and this was an easy jailbreak for her.

I recently adopted a new dog from a shelter - a 2 year old 50 lb wire haired Terrier mix. He is sooo cute and well behaved too. The shelter crate trained him (in a steel crate)for over a year. He seemed happy to call this new comfortable fabric crate his own. I know, I'm anthropomorphizing but it is very stylish a cozy looking. I only crated him for a few hours a day. However, I was worried he would be able to break out - especially when my slightly crazy cat pranced in front of him while he was on the inside. Sure enough, after a month he had enough and he slowly worked his teeth through the fabric near the zipper. He smartly tore a lateral hole through the bottom part of the zipper where it meets the fabric. Freeeeedom! He escaped and almost caught my surprised but ninja like cat. It was something right out of King Kong. It is now unusable as a crate. Its serves as a inside the home dog house.It would only seem logical for the manufacturer to use material that is somewhat tear resistant, no? After all this crate is made to hold dogs (descendants of wolves) who possess fangs and sharp claws. Since I have had this crate for a couple of months I can no longer return it. I guess I should of bought a ugly steel crate.

Extremely flimsy. Usually when you set one of these up, it doesn't wobble, but this shifts everytime my dog moves. Shotty looking welds, crooked grating, and the doors look like they'll fall off if touched too much. With that being said, I needed something my dog could lay in while I am sleeping and where he could see me. So this works. I absolutely would not trust it to contain him if he wanted out. If you have a dog that just needs a safe place to sleep but not something to contain them, than this is a good cheap alternative to the nicer ones you can purchase for more money.

Very flimsy. My 5 month old standard poodle is constantly breaking out.My plastic bottom was broken too when received. I would invest in a stronger kennel.

This crate is very flimsy and we've had to reinforce parts of it to be sure it doesn't bend. The material is not as thick and sturdy as other brands I have used. This crate is for very large breed dogs but not sturdy enough to safely contain a strong dog. Fortunately it works well for crate training our Golden Retriever but if he didn't love being in his crate I'd be worried.

Very large cage, best price you'll get for this size, The metal grating on top will sag just a hair but being lightweight and wide you can't really help that or you sacrifice maneuverability of the cageUPDATED REVIEWI've had this cage for four months, it is very oversized for the 7 month old puppy that is in it. The construction of the cage has now shown to be very poor and week as it has bent and snapped in multiple locations on the cage.Very unsatisfied with the longevity and construction of this cageI left at 2 stars only being that the price was cheap.I guess once again you get what you pay for

Cheaply made would not recommend this cage for a dog that likes to break out of enclosures, also some of the wiring is detached , poor craftsmanship.Thats why we say you get what you pay for .

I received the product in a "damaged state" but the seller was really good at responding to all my concerns in a timely manner. I decided to work with the seller and keep the crate because of the size and price. I also needed the crate because our dog was arriving the following day. Regardless, the crate is not as strong as I'd hope and the side door does not lock easily. I have to wiggle and lift the side door slightly to get it open (probably because of the damage it arrived in), but you can also tell it's not really sturdy because if you place something in the center of the top of the cage, it dips slightly (I put four medium dog bath towels). I've seen a lot of better crates since I was a foster before becoming an owner and I would not recommend this product for a big strong dog (i.e. pit bull, boxer, amstaff, etc). I haven't had this problem, but I can see a dog damaging or hurting itself on it if he/she really wanted to get out. It might work for lighter and smaller dogs.

I really wanted to like this product but it only took <2 hours for my dog to tear through the front mesh. He's never been an aggressive scratcher, so I was very disappointed to have the petsitter come by the first day and have the brand new crate already broken. Very disappointed with this purchase.

I have two Boxers and a French Bulldog that are all crate trained and do very well in their crate. The mesh on the front of these is just not very tough as all three of them easily ripped it. The Bulldog was first and then the boxers followed. I would not recommend these to anyone with a dog that may push on the netting.On a positive note - these are nice looking, light weight, and super easy to setup. If the manufacturer can make them a bit stronger in the front door area they could be great.

Second crate we have had. The first we ended up selling when our dog preferred not to use it any longer. After six years, it was still in like new condition, other than a few stray hairs. Recently, we purchased another for a 2 year old rescue that was crate trained. No more a chewer than the last, just soft toys, I thought this would be a perfect crate with the soft sides. I hate the clang of the metal sides on the wire crates.Unfortunately, the new crates are not as well built as earlier models, no doubt in order to squeeze a few more pennies from each unit. The new ones have lighter weight jacket zippers, and the front netting is stretched way tighter. FIrst time in, the dog managed to collapse the spring-loaded top braces, but we were able to duct tape it to prevent that issue. Then my slightly anxious Corgi took a single nip at the zipper, and the entire bottom of the screen tore open, the zipper ripped in two, and the crate is no longer useable. There is no warranty; apparently it was user-caused damage (I admit, the dog nipped at it, but the crate should stand up to things that dogs do). The replacement cover is $28 + S&H. I've used it twice. No way I would invest more money in a flawed product.

Not recommended for a puppy that is teething. He chewed himself out of it & totally destroyed this product in 1 day. Ended up having to replace with a metal cage, that I have now had for 6 weeks as long as their is a double latch on it, he has not been able to chew out of this one as of yet. Wish I had known this before I bought it. I thought it would be easier to transport him to the vet's in this as I don't want him chewing up my car seats.

I have bought three of these. I like that they are fabric and are easily stored and transported, but I wish the screen was a bit sturdier. My smaller dog shredded hers within a day and the larger dog has 'scratched' a hole in it after a few days. UPDATE: there are two zippers and the dog has managed to scratch both of them off. Fortunately I was able to put them back on. Please put a better quality netting/screen on this crate.

The GoodIt is very lightweight, easy to clean, and sturdy. I think It's a little deep for our pug, but it should work out ok.The BadThe zippers catch frequently, as though the canvas is pulled too tight, and my 1 yr old daughter won't stop playing with it, lolThe UGLYNow i did get it put together, but dear god! I never want to have to take it apart for fear of not getting up again. Let me clarify this by first stating that I am a 30 year old male, with good upper body strength (I'm 6'2" 240# & a massage therapist - I work intensely with my hands). That said, I could BARELY get the two support bars, that hold the structure erect, together. There is no way I could see the average person assembling this thing with anything resembling ease.I would have just knocked off one star for this, but it was so incredibly frustrating that I took two off for this and the zippers.UPDATE: The mesh is terribly weak. My dog (<18# pug) got excited to get out and barely nicked the mesh, I watched it tear from side to side and it tore halfway across in another spot about an inch higher. There is also a decent sized hole in the back upper corner. Simply put, they need better material to hold this together. Can I put 0 stars?

Do not waste your money on this crate. The measurements are not even accurate to what they posted in the description. The headline says with metal pan. The description says hard plastic. It's real flimsy material and is to small. My small pets can not use it because they get there paws caught in the bottom because the plastic junk of a pan is too short. I also contacted the seller with my reasonable complaint and they haven't even responded. I sent it the day of recieving. I could have done a better job making this crate out of chicken wire. It was bent anyway when I pulled it out of the box. This item doesn't even deserve a single star. Very pissed off customer!

We bought this crate for a new puppy thinking it was the same crate we had purchased previously for our other dog (since Amazon linked me to it when I tried to "buy again". It was not the same. A three month old 25 lb puppy was able to break the welds on the bars and bend the bars up. Some pointing directly into the crate, others bent all the way up. All in just a few hours. And the bottom pan is not metal. It's cheap plastic that warped after being washed and left to dry in the sun...in March. It's garbage. Don't waste your money or put your dog at risk.

Does NOT have a Metal Pan as the description states. Very flimsy, can't put my 30lb bulldog in here. I bought the identical one 5 years ago, same size and brand. I still have that one, it is great. This one weighs left than half of what the other weighs, the wire gauge is light and will be easily bent. They cost about the same. I am returning it though the return shipping is half the cost again. Disappointing.

Really good value. It set up in seconds, is sturdy and the second door gives you more options to fit in tight spaces. Nothing to complain about. Mine did come with a divider.Edited to add that my 35lb mini Aussie was able to bend the wire enough that the gates don't close tightly making it easier and easier for him to bend every time he is in there. I thought I should add that since some people were asking if it is sturdy. If your dogs don't paw or throw a fit in the kennel then this is a great deal. But I bought it for my dog with separation anxiety and he has been tearing it up while we are away.3rd rewrite. My bent this gate enough to get out and tear up our house. It is 100% bot sturdy enough for an anxious or determined dog.

Arrived & the tray was damaged/broken in one corner. Contacted customer service & they want pictures in order to fix the the problem. Too much of a pain to mess with. Cheaply made!

This crate was plenty big enough for our german Sheppard. Unfortunately it is no where near strong enough for a big dog. He bent the wires in about 2 hours and got out. Very very flimsy.