Biology
Find crate length and height from your dog's measurements.
Your inputs
Change any value — everything updates instantly.
Dog standing.
Dog sitting or standing, whichever is taller.
2–4 in is typical.
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Crate length
28 in
This means a crate at least 28 in long and 24 in high.
What you are seeing
Each bar grows to show a result for your inputs.
The top bar is the main answer: 28 in.
Change nose to tail base (now 24) and the bars update instantly.
Crate height
24 in
Head height + extra.
Length in cm
71 cm
× 2.54.
Result explanation: Crate length
28 in.
Real-life comparison: With nose to tail base 10% higher, the answer would be 30.4.
Low, normal or high? Use this as an estimate based on the stated formula.
How the result changes with nose to tail base
How to read this chart: The line shows the result across a range of values. The dot marks your input.
Find crate length and height from your dog's measurements.
This means a crate at least 28 in long and 24 in high.
Guideline only; check fit in person.
The dog should stand, turn and lie comfortably.
crate = dog measurement + extra room
Symbols
Why this formula works
The dog should stand, turn and lie comfortably.
Unit check
Units match on both sides ✓
Worked example
Common mistakes
This means a crate at least 28 in long and 24 in high.
Very large crates reduce the den feeling for house training.
Use a divider as they grow.
Airlines have their own rules.
Usually proportional to length.
Important limitation. Guideline only; check fit in person.
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