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PlatinumYorkies · 12-28-2005, 12:22 PM

I was wondering for all of you who use plastic crates, what size do you use..Or would you use?
http://www.jbpet.com/Shopping/produc...=CratesPlastic

Thank you for your help!

chachi · 12-28-2005, 12:25 PM

I used a small one like that to take them to the vet or whatever in. I didnt crate train.

Lexi Rae · 12-28-2005, 12:31 PM

right now during the day , lexi sleeps in a plastic one... about 24 inches long.
when she was little i had her in the open metal crate, but thats at my aunts house for when we go there and she wants to get away from us and nap.

txshopper73 · 12-28-2005, 12:35 PM

The size that picture of the yorkie is in is the size we use...when I crate.

PlatinumYorkies · 12-28-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

The size that picture of the yorkie is in is the size we use...when I crate.

The large, do you crate more than one...

See, I was planning on keeping kim in there at night...and when I go out... Do he need a smaller one for trips to the Vet!

chachi · 12-28-2005, 12:53 PM

If your gonna get a larger crate you definitely want a small one for transporting him to the vet. I think some people crate train in this size too. But if your gonna have him in there for an extended period of time I quess you want a larger one. Have you considered an
Xpen? You can make those small or large by how many panels you use.

troubletb · 12-28-2005, 12:56 PM

I use the medium one, as Bell is bigger and we bought it for her. But I haven't used it for at least a year. Its collecting dust in my garage.
Mine looks exactly the same with the same lock in front and the same snaps on the side and I purchased mine at Walmart, I believe it wa a bit cheaper and you wouldn't have to pay for shipping.

Rambo's Mommie · 12-28-2005, 12:58 PM

I bought two crates for Rambo. One is a plastic travel one and a metal one that has the dividers on it because I am crate training. That stays at home.

Stormy · 12-28-2005, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatinumYorkies

I was wondering for all of you who use plastic crates, what size do you use..Or would you use?
http://www.jbpet.com/Shopping/produc...=CratesPlastic

Thank you for your help!

For my 5 pound Yorkie I have medium and for my 3 lb yorkie I have small.
W travelthem in the car and I like them to be comfortable with room to move.

parker'smom · 12-28-2005, 01:03 PM

I bought one of the wire metal crates. I have heard horror stories about them getting hung between the bars or whatever so I also bought a 3-piece bedding set that has a mattress, bumper(like in a baby crib), and a cover. I really like this and so does Parker.... He goes in there for "quiet time" when he is tired of playing or what ever.... I purchased this set at petsmart.com.... it is called Petdreams or something like that..... I found it in the bedding accessories section! Also, I would purchase another small crate for transport.

lilbumbleybees · 12-28-2005, 01:08 PM

that's a good size. They need just enough room to COMFORTABLY stand up, turn around, and lay down.

PlatinumYorkies · 12-28-2005, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatinumYorkies

The large, do you crate more than one...

See, I was planning on keeping kim in there at night...and when I go out... Do he need a smaller one for trips to the Vet!

Oh my I am so sorry , I meant HIM!

PlatinumYorkies · 12-28-2005, 01:43 PM

So, if I am going to crate train, I need to get this!
http://www.dog.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=1...ppy%20Supplies
ok, what size!

lovmyyorkie · 12-28-2005, 01:48 PM

This is a link on Crate Training and it tells you what size to buy, and any questions you may have feel free to e-mail the website owner Ric Ross. He is really good at answering any questions on Yorkies, he ownes 7 yorkies and has a rescue organization.

Good Luck!

http://yorkiemania.homestead.com/YorkieMania21.html

parker'smom · 12-28-2005, 02:03 PM

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...=1135807135349

I have this and the size I bought is for the 24"D x 21"H x 18"W crate...
This gives him plenty of room, without so much to make it "tolerable" to potty in there!!! He loves this!!!!

12-28-2005, 12:22 PM	#1
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	Crate Question??? I was wondering for all of you who use plastic crates, what size do you use..Or would you use? http://www.jbpet.com/Shopping/produc...=CratesPlastic Thank you for your help! __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

12-28-2005, 12:25 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I used a small one like that to take them to the vet or whatever in. I didnt crate train. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-28-2005, 12:31 PM	#3
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	right now during the day , lexi sleeps in a plastic one... about 24 inches long. when she was little i had her in the open metal crate, but thats at my aunts house for when we go there and she wants to get away from us and nap. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

12-28-2005, 12:35 PM	#4
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	The size that picture of the yorkie is in is the size we use...when I crate. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

12-28-2005, 12:53 PM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	If your gonna get a larger crate you definitely want a small one for transporting him to the vet. I think some people crate train in this size too. But if your gonna have him in there for an extended period of time I quess you want a larger one. Have you considered an Xpen? You can make those small or large by how many panels you use. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-28-2005, 12:56 PM	#7
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	I use the medium one, as Bell is bigger and we bought it for her. But I haven't used it for at least a year. Its collecting dust in my garage. Mine looks exactly the same with the same lock in front and the same snaps on the side and I purchased mine at Walmart, I believe it wa a bit cheaper and you wouldn't have to pay for shipping. __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

12-28-2005, 12:58 PM	#8
Rambo's Mommie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 45	I bought two crates for Rambo. One is a plastic travel one and a metal one that has the dividers on it because I am crate training. That stays at home. __________________ Rambo's Mommie

12-28-2005, 01:03 PM	#10
parker'smom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	crate I bought one of the wire metal crates. I have heard horror stories about them getting hung between the bars or whatever so I also bought a 3-piece bedding set that has a mattress, bumper(like in a baby crib), and a cover. I really like this and so does Parker.... He goes in there for "quiet time" when he is tired of playing or what ever.... I purchased this set at petsmart.com.... it is called Petdreams or something like that..... I found it in the bedding accessories section! Also, I would purchase another small crate for transport.

12-28-2005, 01:08 PM	#11
lilbumbleybees YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,339	that's a good size. They need just enough room to COMFORTABLY stand up, turn around, and lay down. __________________ Liz Little Lotte , Bouncer, Lilli , Yodi

12-28-2005, 01:43 PM	#13
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	So, if I am going to crate train, I need to get this! http://www.dog.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=1...ppy%20Supplies ok, what size! __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

12-28-2005, 01:48 PM	#14
lovmyyorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 955	This is a link on Crate Training and it tells you what size to buy, and any questions you may have feel free to e-mail the website owner Ric Ross. He is really good at answering any questions on Yorkies, he ownes 7 yorkies and has a rescue organization. Good Luck! http://yorkiemania.homestead.com/YorkieMania21.html __________________ Rosie and my 4 brats Buffy Big Bro. Duncan : Baby Keanu Baby Bear

12-28-2005, 02:03 PM	#15
parker'smom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...=1135807135349 I have this and the size I bought is for the 24"D x 21"H x 18"W crate... This gives him plenty of room, without so much to make it "tolerable" to potty in there!!! He loves this!!!!