Firstrax Noz2Noz Sof-Krate N2 Series 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Dog Crate

We've use this crate for 2 years now and it's still holding up well. We have traveled quite a bit and it's easy to carry and set up. We have the 42" version and it would be difficult to put in a small car with luggage. Overall we are VERY happy with the quality and design. We bought this for our Standard Poodle puppy because it can be folded and carried when traveling. Our previous dog had been a crate escape artist so he had a heavy wire crate. I suspect this one would not have worked with him. Though this dog whines, she has never tried to get out, and runs into her crate for her treat at night. We've had no issues with the zippers breaking or the stitching coming undone.

I’ve had this crate for my 13 year old dog for about 10 years now; use it all the time traveling as well as his all time crate ( he was crate trained as a pup with a standard crate, now just uses his crate when he feels like it and for meals). Need a new one, after 10 years the front zipper is shot and crate somewhat worn on top. Its great, easy to use

I needed a portable soft crate to take to obedience competitions & my young Doberman girl is not a crate fan. Well, now she is! While she would not go very willingly into her wire crate, she now goes into this soft crate all on her own & sleeps! It is cozy for her & after doing a lot of research on soft crate quality, I picked this one. Easy to set up & take down, light to carry & we are both extremely happy with it!

At almost 8 years old dog developed a sudden fear of her wire crate. I assume she got a tag or something stuck in it and now she refuses to go near it without hyperventilating. Since it was also on the small side, I figured it was time for an upgrade. I chose the fabric crate for ease of moving and because she doesn't try to chew or escape (Don't get this for a puppy or dog that will try to force their way out). While she's just getting used to it, I like this crate so far! There is zero smell (A concern I had based on reviews for similar crates) and the fabric and mesh seem solid. Some stitching is a little wonky but the seems still seem solid. My only concern is the velcro right along the At almost 8 years old dog developed a sudden fear of her wire crate. I assume she got a tag or something stuck in it and now she refuses to go near it without hyperventilating. Since it was also on the small side, I figured it was time for an upgrade. I chose the fabric crate for ease of moving and because she doesn't try to chew or escape (Don't get this for a puppy or dog that will try to force their way out). While she's just getting used to it, I like this crate so far! There is zero smell (A concern I had based on reviews for similar crates) and the fabric and mesh seem solid. Some stitching is a little wonky but the seems still seem solid. My only concern is the velcro right along the mesh- it seems like something is going to tear if I don't cover it up. One more thing to consider is that there are metal bars along the bottom. Make sure the pad you choose for the crate is big enough/thick enough to cover them! … more

Our mini dachshund was having difficulty jumping and getting his back legs over the 2" metal doorway of his metal crate however this crate with the cloth makes it easy for him to get into the door entry. Couldn't be happier with this product!

I have only had the crate for 2 days, so I can't comment on longevity yet. I debated for a long time between the 36" and the 42" because of my dog's length. She is just about exactly 35" long. I thought 42" would be overkill and chose the 36" and I'm glad I did. She cannot stretch completely out on her side in the crate, but she still seems comfortable. I will not be leaving her enclosed in it for extended periods anyway. This will eventually be our crate for trials. For now it is just her "place" for when we eat dinner and when she wants her own space. We will keep all the doors open until she is fully comfortable with it. She is two and we have not used a crate with her, though she did travel I have only had the crate for 2 days, so I can't comment on longevity yet. I debated for a long time between the 36" and the 42" because of my dog's length. She is just about exactly 35" long. I thought 42" would be overkill and chose the 36" and I'm glad I did. She cannot stretch completely out on her side in the crate, but she still seems comfortable. I will not be leaving her enclosed in it for extended periods anyway. This will eventually be our crate for trials. For now it is just her "place" for when we eat dinner and when she wants her own space. We will keep all the doors open until she is fully comfortable with it. She is two and we have not used a crate with her, though she did travel in crates when she was a rescue. She is reliable loose in the house when we are not home. She is not destructive, but I will update this review if we have issues down the road. Set up was very simple and the crate is sturdy. … more

I needed a new soft crate and had seen the Noz2Noz at many obedience trials. It is simple to put up and take down, and appears to be of good quality. It is ONLY for a crate-trained dog (which they stress). People who put an untrained dog in it will not be happy with it, but I am.

I have used the crate 2 x. First time, my dog met me at the door, tail wagging. I assumed it was my fault for not "locking" the zipper ends together. I bought the crate to "travel" with as the metal ones are heavy and bulky. I brought it with me to use this weekend. Yesterday I put the dog in the crate, made sure the zipper ends were locked at the top of the crate. Winnie greeted me at the door again. The zippers were still locked but he was able to push through the zipper at the bottom and and there was also a spot that the zipper had become unstitched. This is a 30 lb basset-beagle hound. Figure a bigger dog would just push the entire side out.

Goodbye to our old metal, scratchy, heavy, awkward crate! This goes up and down easily, and our son's big lab took to it right away. It's spacious, lightweight, but quite sturdy.

I take it to agility practice with Maddie, a Golden Retriever. It is easy to carry, though takes a bit of maneuvering to get frame in place. She stays in crate even without front door being zipped up, so I guess she likes it.