• Be able to stand fully without hunching over
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Choosing the right crate in the correct size is important. Your pet spends a lot of time travelling inside their crate while travelling, and a bad fit impacts your pet’s safety and comfort. If you’ve been thinking about your pet’s crate, don’t worry. As experts in pet travel, we can help guide you and help you decide the best crate for your pet.
As a general guideline, your pet should be able to:
• Be able to stand fully without hunching over
• Be able to stand fully without hunching over
• Be able to stand fully without hunching over
To ensure you select a crate with the correct size and fit, you should measure your pet. To measure your pet properly and choose the correct crate, follow these steps:
• Measure your pet’s height while they’re sitting, starting at the top of their head or the tips of their ears (if their ears stand above their head) to the floor.
• Measure your pet’s length while they’re standing, moving from the tip of their nose to the base of their tail.
• Add 3 to 4 inches to both dimensions to give you the most appropriate crate size for your pet.
If your pet is in between crate sizes or the crate you’ve selected doesn’t match up with your pet’s measurements exactly, make sure to go up a size as this will help your pet stay comfortable.
Something you should avoid doing is buying a huge crate, one that is far bigger than your pet needs. While one may think more space is better, the crate should not be too spacious. A crate that is too large can make pets feel vulnerable and unprotected, which is not ideal for travel.
| SIZE | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT (IN KG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant | 48 in or 121.92 cm | 32 in or 81.28 cm | 35 in or 88.9 cm | 147 |
| Extra Large | 40 in or 101.6 cm | 27 in or 68.58 cm | 30 in or 76.2 cm | 89 |
| Large | 36 in or 91.44 cm | 25 in or 63.5 cm | 27 in or 68.58 cm | 66 |
| Intermediate | 32 in or 81.28 cm | 23 in or 58.42 cm | 24 in or 60.96 cm | 48 |
| Medium | 28 in or 71.12 cm | 21 in or 53.34 cm | 22 in or 55.88 cm | 35 |
| Small | 24 in or 60.96 cm | 16 in or 40.64 cm | 16 in or 40.64 cm | 17 |
| LENGTH | 48 in or 121.92 cm |
| WIDTH | 32 in or 81.28 cm |
| HEIGHT | 35 in or 88.9 cm |
| VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT (IN KG) | 147 |
| LENGTH | 40 in or 101.6 cm |
| WIDTH | 27 in or 68.58 cm |
| HEIGHT | 30 in or 76.2 cm |
| VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT (IN KG) | 89 |
| LENGTH | 36 in or 91.44 cm |
| WIDTH | 25 in or 63.5 cm |
| HEIGHT | 27 in or 68.58 cm |
| VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT (IN KG) | 66 |
| LENGTH | 32 in or 81.28 cm |
| WIDTH | 23 in or 58.42 cm |
| HEIGHT | 24 in or 60.96 cm |
| VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT (IN KG) | 66 |
| LENGTH | 28 in or 71.12 cm |
| WIDTH | 21 in or 53.34 cm |
| HEIGHT | 22 in or 55.88 cm |
| VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT (IN KG) | 66 |
| LENGTH | 24 in or 60.96 cm |
| WIDTH | 16 in or 40.64 cm |
| HEIGHT | 16 in or 40.64 cm |
| VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT (IN KG) | 66 |
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The first thing to consider is your pet. If your pet is young, you should consider a crate that will fit their size as a fully grown adult. You can use a small divider inside the crate and adjust the size as your pet grows into the crate. This will make sure your pet is comfortable inside their crate, while still limiting their movement enough to prevent accidents.
If you have two or more pets, consider your position carefully. You could maybe let your multiple pets share a crate; however, this is only ideal if your pets are from the same litter. Even so, they may fight over space or be stressed while travelling, so it is recommended you get separate crates for your pets. As your pets grow, you will need separate crates for them anyway, so it is best to get your pet accustomed as early as possible.
Since you will be using the crate to transport your pet locally or over long distances, it is a good idea to get your pet used to it. A crate’s best location depends on your pet and their personality; some pets like to be close to their humans, while others prefer to be in a quiet and secluded spot.
For most pets, the best place for the crate will be a spot which doesn’t see too much activity, like your living room or bedroom. While setting up your pet’s crate, make sure you account for the temperature and cleanliness of the space, as well as other hazards like electrical cords, uncovered food, or beauty/makeup/grooming products.
