[Mardelin]

While some feel that canvas crates are nicer over a metal crate....There are some draw backs.....During the summer air doesn't circulate as well. Cleaning requires complete hose down with a good disinfectant as they do absorb smell, then letting them to air dry out in the sun. They aren't a stable as metal crates, several Kennel Clubs have banned them from show sites, as dogs have escaped from them. There are nice crate covers that you can purchase and/or make to make them a bit more pleasing to the eye.