10 Best Crates for Puppies 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Crates for Puppies

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How we created this crate list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best crates for puppy.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best crates for puppies.

Key crate considerations

Size

Durability

Portability

Safety features

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Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large

Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Large

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
6,365
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Our ratings

Size

4.5/5
Great

Durability

4.5/5
Great

Portability

4.5/5
Great

Safety features

4.5/5
Great

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Coated Steel, Metal

Features

Collapsible, Divider Included, Double Door, Removable Pan...
2
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch

MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 30 inch

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,451
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Our ratings

Size

4.7/5
Excellent

Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Portability

4.7/5
Excellent

Safety features

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Coated Metal, Plastic, Metal

Features

Collapsible, Divider Included, Double Door, Removable Pan...
3
Petmate Two Door Top Load Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24 inches, up to 15-lbs
Petmate Two Door Top Load Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24 inches, up to 15-lbs
Petmate Two Door Top Load Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24 inches, up to 15-lbs
Petmate Two Door Top Load Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24 inches, up to 15-lbs
Petmate Two Door Top Load Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24 inches, up to 15-lbs

Petmate Two Door Top Load Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24 inches, up to 15-lbs

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,873
$49.04Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.6/5
Excellent

Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Portability

4.7/5
Excellent

Safety features

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Material

Plastic, Stainless Steel, Metal

Features

Top Load, Carry Handle
4
EliteField 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Gray, 36 inch
EliteField 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Gray, 36 inch
EliteField 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Gray, 36 inch
EliteField 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Gray, 36 inch
EliteField 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Gray, 36 inch
EliteField 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Gray, 36 inch

EliteField 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Gray, 36 inch

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2,221
$105.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.5/5
Great

Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Portability

4.7/5
Excellent

Safety features

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds, Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Nylon, Mesh, Steel, Synthetic Fabric...

Features

Top Load, Collapsible, Carry Handle, Carry Bag...
5
Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large
Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large

Frisco Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, Med/Large

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
6,257
$49.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.5/5
Great

Durability

4.5/5
Great

Portability

4.4/5
Great

Safety features

4.4/5
Great

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds, Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Coated Steel, Metal

Features

Collapsible, Divider Included, Removable Pan, Carry Handle
6
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch
MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch

MidWest iCrate Fold & Carry Single Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 24 inch

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,623
$33.29Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.5/5
Great

Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Portability

4.6/5
Excellent

Safety features

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Coated Metal, Plastic, Metal

Features

Collapsible, Divider Included, Removable Pan, Carry Handle...
7
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch
MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch

MidWest LifeStages Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate, 36 inch

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,338
$68.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.6/5
Excellent

Durability

4.7/5
Excellent

Portability

4.7/5
Excellent

Safety features

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds, Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Coated Metal, Plastic, Metal

Features

Collapsible, Divider Included, Double Door, Removable Pan...
8
Petmate Vari Dog & Cat Kennel, Tan, 32-in, 30-50-lbs
Petmate Vari Dog & Cat Kennel, Tan, 32-in, 30-50-lbs
Petmate Vari Dog & Cat Kennel, Tan, 32-in, 30-50-lbs
Petmate Vari Dog & Cat Kennel, Tan, 32-in, 30-50-lbs

Petmate Vari Dog & Cat Kennel, Tan, 32-in, 30-50-lbs

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
711
$69.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.4/5
Great

Durability

4.5/5
Great

Portability

4.5/5
Great

Safety features

4.5/5
Great

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds, Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Material

Plastic, Steel, Metal

Features

Airline-approved
9
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H
EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H

EliteField 4-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate, Blue Gray, Med/L: 36-in L x 24-in W x 28-in H

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
578
$115.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.6/5
Excellent

Durability

4.7/5
Excellent

Portability

4.7/5
Excellent

Safety features

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Nylon, Mesh, Steel, Synthetic Fabric...

Features

Top Load, Collapsible, Carry Handle, Carry Bag...
10
Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in
Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in
Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in
Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in
Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in
Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in
Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in

Frisco Two Door Top Load Plastic Dog & Cat Kennel, Blue, 24-in

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,797
$44.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size

4.6/5
Excellent

Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Portability

4.6/5
Excellent

Safety features

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this crate right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Material

Plastic

Features

Top Load, Carry Handle