Make sure you have plenty of room for this dog kennel, taking the measurements before you buy it is one thing, actually seeing it put together inside of the house is quite another! Our 3.5 month old great dane puppy was starting to look a bit cramped in an older 36" kennel we had. She still fit but looked very uncomfortable when she tried to stretch out and stand up. She looks so much more comfortable and has plenty of room to grow in this kennel.
I read all of the horror stories about the condition people received their kennels in due to the size and weight so I was worried we would receive ours damaged too. Ours actually arrived in pretty good condition. The UPS man moved it around with a dolly and my husband wrestled it into the house. The box is huge and the kennel is very heavy. We sliced open the side and slid the kennel out. Everything is held together with white zip ties. A few of the panels were stuck together, but they were easy enough to unhook the side hooks from where they attached themselves.
Putting this together was a bit of a chore, not because it was hard, but because it was big and bulky and there were two of us that insisted we knew what we were doing, so we argued over which way the panels should face, put them upside down a couple of times, then had to re-do them. This does come with a set of directions, but some of the pictures weren't really that clear. The picture on the outside of the box actually gives you a better idea on how this all fits together.
There were a couple of places where the wires were bent and we had to straighten them out with a pair of pliers. Also one of the side wires had a broken weld where it connects at the top, it was next to one of the bent hooks (corner area) so it had probably been set down a bit too hard at some point during shipping. It doesn't seem like it will affect the kennel, and it doesn't show so I'm not going to worry about it.
I'm not too pleased about the side door of this kennel though. The top slide bolt latch did not slide into the holder that was welded onto the side. The holder had been welded a tiny bit too low (quality control should have checked this), we had to bend the tip of the sliding pin down a little so it would be able to slide into the latch. The side door also seems a little stiff to open and close, as if it is misaligned. We can still open and close the door though, and once shut it is very secure. There were also a few areas we had to straighten out so the drop pins could connect the corners.
Once this is put together it really is very sturdy. It is not flimsy at all, we are actually pleased at how sturdy this kennel looks and feels. The bottom pan slides in and out smoothly, and I won't worry about our dog spending time in the kennel while we are gone, or during the night. She loves the extra room and until she finishes growing she has plenty of room inside to sprawl out and play with all of her toys.
The problem areas we found when this kennel first arrived were easy fixes, the completed kennel is large and strong. I checked around before I purchased this kennel and the price here was so much more reasonable than anywhere else, plus you get free delivery right to your house. If you have the room, and you have one of the giant breed dogs, then this kennel will be perfect.
*Update 7/31/16- at 5.5 months old now our dane puppy is still growing. There is plenty of room in this kennel for her, her jumbo round Costco bed, and a stack of toys. She loves her crate! Our Aussie and the cats also love going inside to relax. Giant puppies can make giant messes, this crate is the perfect size for her and we are so happy that there is plenty of room inside for her to grow. No worries about her eating the couch while we are gone!
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XXL Heavy Duty Double Door Dog Crate
The extra, extra-large double door metal dog crate by MidWest Homes for Pets is specifically designed for the largest breed of dog breeds, including Great Danes, Mastiffs, and St. Bernards. This durable, heavy duty metal dog crate features a two-door configuration with convenient front & side door access, three secure slide-bolt latches per door, four rubber 'roller' feet to protect your floors and a durable easy to clean leak-proof plastic pan. This 'ginormous' dog crate utilizes drop-pin construction (4 drop-pins) ensuring maximum durability to safely and securely handle large breed dogs.
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XXL Sized CrateDue to the exceptionally large size of the SL54DD crate, two people are required for assembly. |
Drop Pin ConstructionThe four drop pin construction ensures strong and durable dog crate assembly to keep your large dog secure. |
Secure Slide Bolt LatchesThe front and side doors both feature three heavy duty, secure slide-bolt latches per door for ultimate protection and security. |
Patent-Pending L-HookThe L-Hook is a brand new feature that prevents the sides of your SL54DD from bowing in. |
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| Ultra-soft Synthetic Sheepskin or Plush Fur | Elastic Corner Straps Secure Bed To Crate Pan | Ultra-Soft Synthetic Fur Reversible (Blue Paw Print Top & Fleece Bottom) Pet Bed | Leak-proof Plastic Pan | Allows You To Adjust Length Of Living Area As Your Puppy Grows Into Its Adult Size Home | |
| Comfortable Polyester-Filled Bolsters | Exquisitely Soft, Dreamy Fleece Material With A Poly Fiber Cushioned Base | Extra Stuffed Poly Fiber | Odor Resistant Plastic | Durable and Attractive Black Electro-Coated Steel Wire Finish | |
| Machine Washable | Machine Washable | Machine Washable |
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| target species | Dogs | Dog | Dog | Dog | Dog | Dog |
| material | Metal, Plastic | Iron, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Metal | Metal | Alloy Steel | Metal |
| style | Double Door | Durable,Portable | Double Door w/ Divider | Single Door w/ Divider | Sturdier,Sturdy | Portable Double Door w/ Divider |
| number of doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| number of levels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| gap size | 15 months | 0.5 inches | 15 millimeters | 15 millimeters | — | — |
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Perfect for my Dane
My 10 month old Great Dane pup who is about 130lb fits great and more room to grow into. Very sturdy and heavy. At first putting the crate together was bit challenging definitely need two people to assemble. Make sure you assemble them the correct way or you’d make the mistake like I did - the bottom piece that holds the tray on the bottom I put them upside down but still works and it’s pain to dissemble again
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2024Color: BlackSize: 54.0"L x 37.0"W x 45.0"HVerified Purchase
Jen
Finally a crate big enough!
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2023Color: BlackSize: 54.0"L x 37.0"W x 45.0"HVerified Purchase
Jen
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2023
This crate does not come pre-assembled like the smaller wire crates do, it comes in 6 panels that need to be assembled in a particular order. You need to have room to lay the bottom and side panel down beside each other for installation. I didn't have that kind of floor space so I assembled it on the bed, but had to keep tilting the crate in order to get the corner poles in. By myself it took probably almost an hour, but with enough space and 2 people it should only take 20 minutes or so.
I'm very happy with the quality/sturdiness of it. It has 2 doors, which is very useful, and it has 3 latches on each door.
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Reviewed in Germany on April 16, 2024Color: BlackSize: 54.0"L x 37.0"W x 45.0"HVerified Purchase
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