Anyone know if this will stand up to an adult German Shepherd? He has broken cheap wire cages in the past.
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I have two 16 month old black labs (85 and 90 lbs). They have done fine in it. It does seem to feel more flimsy than our smaller ones but I think that is just because of the height of the kennel. The latch has to be secured with a wire though on the one we use all the time..they paw at it and have been known to get out. My metal tray (which is why we bought it) is about 2 inches shorter than what I think it should be. Had to anchor it so that the dogs could not paw at rug that was beneath it.
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My Great Dane, who is just over a year old, broke this crate at the bottom where it should be the most sturdy... She has severe separation anxiety and we were trying to correct it.. seems we went a little too long!The corners were all zip tied and also throughout the rest of the crate anywhere there was a place where the crate latched together with another piece.. It all depends on how determined the dog is into getting out.. Mine was very...very.It is a pretty decent crate though.. especially for the price!
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It's a great crate in terms of size. I own a 100lbs Akaskan Malamute and he can stand upright in this crate. It is however not very strong. My boy broke out on the first day. That said, I added zip ties to the all the connections and he has not escaped since. It was a good price and just adding some strong zip ties wasn't expensive.
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Depends on how aggressive. It's pretty strong, and you can tighten up the areas where the panels fit together by bending the clips tighter with a pair of pliers. I use a keychain clip to secure the bottom latch on the cage door since mine figured out how to work his open with his tongue. It puts together easily, but IS noisy with the metal pan.
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Probably not. We have reinforced with zip ties but our English Mastiff is mild mannered and even when he paws the cage in a friendly manner it shakes. If he is a rowdy dog I would go with the kennels they use in the groomers or vet...with the wheels attached. Super heavy duty. I can send you a link if you still need it. They sell them on Amazon.
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I have a Great Dane with seperation anxiety & she hasnt gotten out of it or destroyed. I did zip tie the corners just in case.
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I tried to get my German Shepherd to use the bed by using treats and coaxing. He would get up on it, but he'd get down as quickly as he could--usually after I'd stepped away. If your dogs have been up on their beds several times and still won't use them, perhaps, like my dog, they don't like the "feel" of it; some dogs are more sensitive about their balance. I gave it 2 weeks, trying every day to get my dog to use it, then gave up and shipped it back.
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I have a 75 lb dog that looks a bit like a german shepherd. We live in an urban setting with everything from sidewalks to gravel. We use the booty to cover his bandaged paw and depending on how long he is out and how much he plays and chases the boots last between 1 and 3 outings before there are minor holes. I was looking at a Great Dane in the dog park today and comparing their feet size... I have a hard time picturing one of these fitting on a Great Dane but others have said they do.
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I have an 85 lb German Long Hair pointer that blasts through it. He is not quite as tall as a German Shepard. Some Times he and my other dog, who is the same height but lighter try to go through at the same time. They have never gotten stuck but one does end up wedged for a nanosecond. I think it will work fine. I would recommend the darker frame. I got the white one to match the for and it never looks clean for long. Finn, is built like an Abrams tank has crashed through the door (with and without the pegs in place) from the outside. Last time one of the pegs broke. So don't count on this door begin highly secured when shut down. If a dog can do it (with a hard head) a foot could do it too. I have an 85 lb German Long Hair pointer that blasts through it. He is not quite as tall as a German Shepard. Some Times he and my other dog, who is the same height but lighter try to go through at the same time. They have never gotten stuck but one does end up wedged for a nanosecond. I think it will work fine. I would recommend the darker frame. I got the white one to match the for and it never looks clean for long. Finn, is built like an Abrams tank has crashed through the door (with and without the pegs in place) from the outside. Last time one of the pegs broke. So don't count on this... » Read More I have an 85 lb German Long Hair pointer that blasts through it. He is not quite as tall as a German Shepard. Some Times he and my other dog, who is the same height but lighter try to go through at the same time. They have never gotten stuck but one does end up wedged for a nanosecond. I think it will work fine. I would recommend the darker frame. I got the white one to match the for and it never looks clean for long. Finn, is built like an Abrams tank has crashed through the door (with and without the pegs in place) from the outside. Last time one of the pegs broke. So don't count on this door begin highly secured when shut down. If a dog can do it (with a hard head) a foot could do it too. « Show Less
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The crates size when assembled is 54H x 46L x 35W. I"m not sure of the wire guage. It seems to be about the same as the Midwest 48". When set up, it seems to be a little bit wobbly. If your dog is relatively calm it shouldn't pose a problem. I carry mine to shows, trials, etc. There are a lot of dogs around, so I take the extra precaution of using zip-ties. I found some ties that were re-usable to you don't need to worry about finding cutters to take the crate down. It does have three doors, so that makes it easier to find a pace to set up the giant crate. The crate is probably fine without the ties, but it makes me feel better. It also happens to be the only collapsing crate of it's size. I've owned and bred Danes for almost 30 years. This is the only one I have ever seen. Sorry to be so long winded, but, I just can't help it. Good Luck.
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Hi there. We have a large German Shepard and she will respond to the collar even on the lowest settings. You just have to be sure to have the collar on snug enough.
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If you use it with a collar, it would not be safe incase of accident. However, I returned this item and it was neither strong enough for my German Shepherd or taut enough.
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Hi, I found this item to be made cheaply?? Like on top there is no safety so I used wired to stop it from maybe caving in. Also it doesn't close very well either, so you may want to use a back up clip. For a 5 lb dog might be fine but, For a few more dollars you can get either a Midwest or another brand. Hope this helps
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I have a German Shepherd/Rott/Lab mix that it works great for..! He weighs approx 125lbs and would initially jump in and out of my SUV. After he pulled a muscle doing this, I resorted to searching the web for something other than a set of steps that would be more cumbersome for me to handle. Hence, I found the OttoStep.....best thing going!! I love it and so does he..!! He was a little leery at first, but quickly picked up the concept. He does not have to jump at all. I would highly recommend it, especially for larger, older four legged friends. Hope this helps in making your decision. :)
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We have 3 German Shepherds (78lb female, 90lb male, and 95lb female) and they do fine in them... we only have 2 of the cases though for the 2 younger/smaller shepherds... in a pinch I put the 2 females in one case together when we had a repair guy over... it was cramped, but they both fit and could both lay down.
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I have a dog who is about 45 lbs. Zeke is content to spend days in crate.It is weaker metal than some , but it has worked very well for me. I could see if you had a large dog who hates being in a crate. But I am very happy with mine.
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It will probably hold up, but if your dog has long nails, they can get caught on and possibly tear the lining. The mesh is pretty durable, but still it could happen.
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Mine has been outside in rain/sun (Florida) for a month or so. No sign of rust, at least yet. It worked as expected, just not big/strong enough to keep arrmidillo caged. I would/should have gotten a extra large if I had known. He broke through the "door" 4 times now. I reenforced it with steel rods and plastic ties. We'll see if that holds him!
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Our German Shepherd loves it (has hip issues for long walks). He can lie down and look out the mesh side panel or sit up with his head sticking out of the zippered top panel. Only issue is he weighs about 70# and the buggy weighs about 30#, so net add of 100# is quite a workout on a long ride over variable hills. It's very well made, albeit with a soft bottom panel, so it will last forever...
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Yes it probably would. Our dog destroys all toys in a matter of minutes too. We don't let him play with this when he is outside alone, because he digs up the gardens dragging it all over with his paws, and becomes so obsessed it just can't be good!! He is only 45 lbs., so I wonder if the German shepherd might do better with the large size.
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My german shepherd did well in it here in Arkansas. The lowest temperature I remember was 9 degrees, and for at least a month she dealt with anywhere from 20-30 degree weather fairly well, which included snow/sleeting conditions in my yard and in her pen. I used pine shavings for the bottom of the dog house, which held up well--the bottom portion of the doghouse is around 3-4" thick, fyi. You might want to adjust the vent at the top to ensure whatever amount of circulation you prefer. Also this house worked fine for my 9 month old german shepherd, but if she were full grown it would have been kinda small for her.
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It really depends on the size and girth of the dog's neck. I have a colossal sized German Shepherd. She could easily weigh 100+ pounds. However, I work very hard, run with her and keep her trim. She is able to use the Herm Sprenger 18" Prong Collar with no problem. However, if your dog is very muscular, stout and has a very thick neck (17.5" or larger) . . . I would recommend a larger size. You can purchase extra links to increase the size. If you are going to run or bike with the dog, I would STRONGLY consider a "Gentle Leader" in the stead of a prong collar. I solely (ONLY) utilize the Gentle Leader for biking and running.