Crate Sizing Guide
It's essential to choose the right-sized crate for your pet. Your pet carrier should provide enough space for your pet to stand, turn around comfortably, sit upright, and lie down in a natural position. This is a general guideline only; for specific requirements and approvals, please check with your airline.
- Length of Your Pet (A) While your pet is standing, measure from the tip of their nose to the base of their rump in a straight line (measurement A). Be sure not to include the tail.
- Total Height of Your Pet (B) & Front Leg Length (C) To measure height, measure from the bottom of your pet’s front paw to the top of their head (B) while they are standing, making sure to include the ears. This is crucial, as airlines will check that your pet can stand upright in the crate without lowering their head.
- Width of Your Pet (D) Measure the width of your pet across their shoulders. This will help ensure they have enough space to turn around inside the crate.
- Weight of Your Pet It's also important to know your pet's weight, as crates have a maximum weight capacity.
With all these measurements, you can now determine the appropriate size crate you need.
To determine the best crate for your pet’, compare the measurements you’ve gathered with the internal dimensions of the PP range of pet crates.
- Crate Length: Add the length of your pet (A) plus half of the front leg length (C).
- Crate Width: Double the shoulder width (D) and add 5 cm.
- Crate Height: Add 5 cm to the total height (B).
For example, for a dog that is 45 cm long, with a leg length of 18 cm, 17 cm wide at the shoulders, and 45 cm tall, the calculations would be:
- Crate Length: 45 cm + half of 18 cm (9 cm) = 54 cm
- Crate Width: 17 cm × 2 + 5 cm = 39 cm
- Crate Height: 45 cm + 5 cm = 50 cm
Lastly, confirm that your pet does not exceed the maximum weight for the selected crate.
Pet Crate Guide
| Model | External Dimensions (cm) | Suitable Breeds | Max Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP 20 | L53 x W37 x H37 | Kittens, Small Puppies, Chihuahua, Rabbit, Guinea Pig | 6 kg |
| PP 30 | L62 x W41 x H45 | Cats, Small dogs such as Chihuahua | 10 kg |
| PP 40 | L73 x W45 x H53 | Mini Schnauzer, Jack Russel, Fox terrier, Chihuahua | 12 kg |
| PP 50 | L82 x W56 x H60 | Pug, Large Miniature Schnauzer, Cavoodle, Corgi, West Highland Terrier, Spaniel | 15 kg |
| PP 60 | L93 x W61 x H73 | Beagle, Corgi, Spaniel | 20 kg |
| PP 70 | L115 x W66 x H80 | Border Collie, Small Labrador, Small Retriever, Australian Shepherd | 33 kg |
| PP 80 - H | L115 x W66 x H90 | Small German Shepherd, Labrador, Golden Retriever | 33 kg |
This chart provides an overview of pet crates, their external dimensions, suitable breeds, and maximum weight capacity to help you choose the right one for your pet.
IMPORTANT
Please note if you have a snub nosed breed you will need to go up a crate size from the calculations below because they require more air flow than regular cat and dog breeds.