The Colossal puppy crate is the right crate for Great Danes

Searching for a crate for Great Danes?

Midwest makes the perfect puppy crate for Great Danes and other large tall breeds. The Colossal crate by Midwest is the Mother of all crates! The Colossal is a giant among indoor crates and one of the largest sizes available. Dog crate size tips are listed below.

If your long term plan is to keep your Great Dane crated and comfortable into adulthood, go with the Colossal now for your new puppy.

Cost conscious Dane lovers are encouraged to check out the "Bargain Hound" crate following this link. Cages and Crates from PetSmart.com.

The Bargain Hound electro-coated crate is built with a slightly smaller gauge wire yet is still strong enough for Great Danes! For less than two hundred dollars with shipping, it's definitely a deal. The crate has a black satin rust resistant finish and includes the plastic pan.

I also highly recommened you compare prices with Dog.com - Discount Pet Supplies . While the crate is cheaper here, I believe the "pan" is optional and shipping may be higher.

Once again, Midwest's Colossal crate is heavier gauge and about 300-dollars in price. We are currently searching various vendors and will add new links to this page shortly.

The Midwest Colossal Crate for Great Danes Sized to accommodate full grown Danes Drop pin rods at corners for easy assembly Door has two slide bolt latches Available in zinc plated or electro-coated finish Bottom pan is made of tough ABS plastic Five & nine-qauge wire used for construction measures 54-inches long, by 37-inches wide, by 45-inches high The next size up is a kennel:)

Obviously the crate is too big for proper potty training, you will have to section it off to the appropriate size for your puppy. Crate dividers are available and sold separately. You can also section-off the dog crates yourself using some cut plywood or other material.

No sense in wasting money on a variety of puppy crates, Danes grow too rapidly. This is definitely a crate for Great Danes that your little puppy will "grow into":)

Dog crate size tip...

A general rule for crate sizing is, measure your dog (or estimate if it's still a puppy), from chest to base of tail, and again to top of shoulders. Take the measurements and add 4 to 6-inches to each, this is the desirable crate size.

Understand that the final size of full grown Danes will vary and is most noticeable between males and females. Those of you with smaller Great Danes may be able to go down one size.

Many Great Dane owners eliminate the crate all together once their pups are fully house trained. This includes being over the destructive chewing and teething periods. The choice is yours and is based on your individual needs.

If you intend to continue crating your dog once it matures, a puppy crate like Midwest's is the way to go and will save you money over the long haul. Those of you who will only use the crate through the potty training and house breaking phases should choose a smaller model.

Our opinion on the pan?

Hey, your Dane will soon be potty trained, who needs a collection pan anyhow?