SMONTER38" Heavy Duty Dog Crates Indoor & Outdoor Dog Cage Strong Metal Pet Kennel Playpen with Two Prevent Escape Lock and Locking Wheels

I needed a crate that could cope with my determined collie who bent a strong wire crate door inwards and nearly got his head stuck, plus rattling it on purpose, and general shenanigans. This crate is like a lion crate. It's wrought iron, so heavy (wheels provided), solidly made, nicely designed (although a cage is still a cage) and my collie has given up. Result!The ease of assembly - well, lots better with two people, as the sides are heavy and you need to put the top on, when the sides are upright. If a side falls on your foot, it hurts. Lol. The rest is easy peasy, tools provided, correct fixings etc. It didn't take long. The instructions state, put the wheels on first, and this is correct as the crate is heavy.Easy to lock - the locking mechanisms are made for opposable thumbs. The latches seem fiddly but in fact they're unusable by anything without fingers and thumbs, which is perfect. Not normal bolts but a two-stage latch and screw, once you have the hang of it, very easy to use.The crate floor is slatted for hygiene so probably not very comfy. To solve this I inserted the thick base from my dog's pet bed, but anything with a rigid base is fine, then put bedding on that. If your animal isn't crate trained and still relieves itself in the crate, waste will fall through and collect in the tray underneath, ditto an upset water bowl.An ordinary dog will not chew their way out of this. My collie has big teeth and he's very determined but the gig is absolutely up. There's nothing to rattle either. He sleeps happily in it at night, as I cover most of it with a blanket to make a den. I don't leave him all day, but a couple of hours here or there, and he would be destructive if given the house, so this is perfect.A final thing: some of the crate's height is taken up by the tray area underneath. Bear this in mind when ordering the right size. My collie can stand up fine, but it would be too small for a retriever to stand. Check your crate size before ordering. x

Really solid, good quality finish and easy to put together

Absolutely delighted with this crate. I have an American Pitbull so I need a strong crate, this is perfect. I got the 38 inch and its perfect for her. She loves it, feels secure and sleeps great. Full of energy in the morning. I didn't know a lot about crates before I bought this and it was only reading reviews I gained some knowledge. I was going to go for the larger crate thinking that she would have more room but I read that if they have too m7ch room they'll go toilet in it. So I opted for the smaller one. I'm delighted I did. I love that this has a litter tray as such underneath so if any accidents happen it's easy to clean. The top is hinged too so can access the crate from there and the wheels are a godsend because this crate is heavy. I love it and it looks nice.

We recently had a puppy that had to be left alone for 2 or 3 hours alone at home while nipping to the office for meetings and such - to which we'd return and find the house in ruins.We started cage training with the usual run of the mill pet store cages - but when left, he was managing to break out of those and injure himself doing so - so that couldn't continue.Did a lot of research on various 'strong' crates - but nothing looked quite as substantial as this one, so i took the plunge.All i can say is i'm glad i did, puppy no longer hurts himself on the cage at all, as there's nothing to hurt himself doing in this cage. As well as that it's incredibly sturdy, does actually fold down for some sort of transportation (although it's heavy!) and has a really convenient tray underneath to catch toy innards and will catch water if they decide to knock that over - so it stops them from sitting in any mess they make.Nitpicks are that one of the latches didn't screw down once they were levered into place (thread problem) - so that's not quite as secure as i'd like it at the moment however he hasn't managed to figure out opening them even when not screwed in anyway, so that shouldn't be a worry.

Really good quality crate. Easy to assembled.

This may well be expensive but it’s the best crate I’ve ever bought. Better than the wire ones than doesn’t last very long at all . And will save me hundreds of pounds in decorating. I’ve gave it five stars because it’s well worth the money

Superb, keeps my dog safe and sound. Safe and secure for all.

Love it really sturdie worth every penny thank you

Je ne peux pas fermer la cage correctement !Seulement avec l’attaché du bas.

Bel article, semble robuste a voir dans le temps....dommage livre avec une barre en bas de la cage qui était en partie tordue ,on a pu la redresser mais pour un prix de plus de 200 euros cela ne devrait pas se produiresinon contente de mon achat ,facile a monter

My dog used to destroy thin metal crates & got so much anxiety when in them. With this crate she actually loves it & goes in on her own, it’s so sturdy & the wheels are great for moving it around. The bottom tray that pulls out is also great for easy cleaning especially if you have a puppy that’s prone to accidents.

Compared to the average dog crate, such as the Paws and Pals one I tried previously, this crate contains my pitbull mix dog that chews concrete and rocks for fun. My Jorja has seperation anxiety and has eaten 9 pairs of shoes, 3 library books (loves the plastc covers) 4 eyeglasses, various chargers, etc.Assembly instructions were understandable, but difficult for a female, senior citizen to put together. I was not impressed with the strength latches for door and top, especially as I often find 1 of 2 top latches released. I would not recommend this crate for a single person to travel and assemble in a motel room. All tole, for the price difference of avg. dog crate $90 and this one, $175, it has been well worth it for me.I always read 1 or 2 star reviews before purchasing, to ensure I'm I can be prepared to swiftly return a purchase if need be. Upon reading these reviews today and viewing pictures, I wonder at our different outcomes. Is my pittie not smart or strong enough to escape this crate as others have done?Jorja's always enters her crate with joy, knowing there will old chew toys and something new, even if only fresh peanut butter on a depleted stuffed bone. I suspect time also plays a role and I never leave her in the crate more than 4 hours at a time. I strongly suspect bent bars or an escape could occur if she was left to her own resources for 8 hours or more at a time. Obviously, some dogs have bent bars and escaped this crate, but my habits deter such desperate measures.I'm not criticizing a loving owner that needs to go to work and leave their pet crated. Hopefully the dog's quality of life and love upon owners return makes it worth it. I'm just wondering whether the variables of time and high quality toys and treats may impact the need to escape. In conclusion, I suggest the seller provide stronger latches and owners. whenever possible, provide chew toys, perhaps CBD calming treats, and minimize crated time.

If I could give it 10 stars I would. This cage is beautiful, thick barred and my Rottweiler loves her bed. I will find her using it during the day. Gate wide open and there she sleeps. Highly recommend