wow, that sure is a long long time for a 10 month old puppy to be confined to a crate
I would consider a xpen , you can put a crate in there with the door open, a pee pad on the floor, lots of toys for him to play while your away at work. Or maybe gate him /her in the kitchen.
Puppies need play time also, that seems extreme to be locked in a cage since he is still a puppy and needs time to run and excersize and play , Im not sure if you lock him in the crate all night while you sleep but if so it means FAR TO many hours locked up. 8 hours at night and then 9 and a half during the day
Id try
Walmart.com: Kennel-AireĀ*Exercise Pen, 36": Dogs
with toys , food , water, and a nice soft bed, you will have to use a pee pee pad as that is a long time to have the puppy hold it self. JMO