Best Dog Crates for Small, Medium and Large Dogs
The right crate starts with your dog's weight: each listing gives a weight band or a size class for the size it sells, and our picks cover small, medium and large dogs. For medium dogs we picked the MidWest iCrate, 4.7 stars from 110,973 ratings (a figure shared across all iCrate sizes), with a divider panel included and a 21- to 40-pound band for the 30-inch size. For small dogs we picked a double-door Internet's Best crate, and for large dogs a LEMBERI steel kennel on wheels.
Beyond size, the three differ in doors, dividers and whether they fold. We point out where a listing contradicts itself.
Our picks
- Best for Medium Dogs: MidWest iCrate 30-Inch Single Door Dog Crate · Amazon
- Best for Small Dogs: Internet's Best Double Door Wire Dog Crate, 24 Inch · Amazon
- Best for Large Dogs: LEMBERI 48-Inch Heavy Duty Dog Crate · Amazon
How we picked
We searched Amazon for dog crates on October 14, 2026, sorted by review rank, set aside sponsored results and kept listings rated at least 4.5 stars on 1,000 or more ratings. We opened the shortlisted listings and read the size and weight guidance, doors, latches, divider, tray, folding and who sells and ships each one. We rejected one well-rated listing that turned out to be a small zip-up carrier with two different weight limits on the same page.
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1 Best for Medium Dogs: MidWest iCrate 30-Inch Single Door Dog Crate
- Sized for dogs of 21 to 40 pounds, per the title; the listing suggests its 36-inch model for dogs near 40 pounds
- Divider panel, leak-proof plastic pan, rubber feet and a carry handle are included
- One door with a slide-bolt latch and what MidWest calls a Paw Block
- Folds flat without tools; 17 pounds
The iCrate's rating is pooled across every iCrate size, so its deep base speaks for the whole line rather than this 30-inch crate alone. The case for it rests on the rest of the listing. It is the only pick with a divider panel, which the listing says lets the crate grow with a puppy, and its sizing is clear: a bullet gives 30.5 by 19.25 by 21.5 inches and steers dogs near the top of the 21- to 40-pound range to the 36-inch model.
2 Best for Small Dogs: Internet's Best Double Door Wire Dog Crate, 24 Inch
- Designed for small breeds of 11 to 25 pounds, per the listing
- 24 x 17 x 19.5 inches, with a front door and a side door
- Removable leak-proof plastic pan and a detachable carry handle
- Collapses and folds down for storage or travel
For a small dog, this 24-inch crate is the only pick with a second door on the side as well as one at the front. Its star rating sits just below the iCrate's, on a much thinner base. The listing does not mention a divider panel, and its spec table gives a weight of 1.75 ounces, which cannot be right for a steel crate, so we do not quote one.
3 Best for Large Dogs: LEMBERI 48-Inch Heavy Duty Dog Crate
- Per the listing, 20-gauge steel panels and 0.8-inch steel tubes, 81.8 pounds
- A front door plus a top door, with dual locks and safety buckles
- Floor grate with a stated 500-pound load capacity, over a slide-out plastic tray
- Four swivel wheels, two of them lockable; arrives mostly assembled
This is a welded steel kennel on wheels for large dogs. The listing calls it indestructible and escape-proof; those are the brand's words, and no listing can promise either. What it does specify is 20-gauge steel panels, a top door for feeding and two lockable wheels. The title says large dogs, while the spec table lists All, Large and Small. The spec table also calls it foldable, though the bullets describe a kennel that arrives mostly assembled and never mention folding. It is sold and shipped by LEMBERI, and the return terms say a return shipping fee may apply on an 81.8-pound crate.
At a glance
| Crate | Size (this listing) | Doors | Divider | Weight guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidWest iCrate | 30.5 x 19.25 x 21.5 in (bullet) | 1 | Included | 21 to 40 lb (title) |
| Internet's Best | 24 x 17 x 19.5 in | 2 (front, side) | Not listed | 11 to 25 lb (bullet) |
| LEMBERI | 47.2 x 30.7 x 36 in | 2 (front, top) | Not listed | Large dogs (title) |
Specs as stated on each Amazon listing on the capture date.
What to look for
Start with the listing's size guidance
Start with the listing's own weight or breed band for the size you are buying. The iCrate gives 21 to 40 pounds for the 30-inch size and suggests sizing up near the top of that range.
A divider, if you have a puppy
A divider panel lets you shrink the space while a puppy grows. Of our three, only the iCrate lists one as included.
Doors and where the crate will sit
Think about which sides of the crate you can reach where it will stand. The iCrate has one door, the Internet's Best front and side doors, and the LEMBERI front and top doors.
Folding wire or a wheeled kennel
The iCrate folds flat and the Internet's Best collapses and folds, per their listings. The LEMBERI's bullets describe a kennel that arrives mostly assembled and rolls on wheels, though its spec table lists it as foldable. It weighs 81.8 pounds, so plan where it will live.
The bottom line
- Best for medium dogs: The MidWest iCrate includes a divider and gives clear sizing guidance for medium dogs, on a rating shared across all iCrate sizes.
- Best for small dogs: Internet's Best gives small dogs of 11 to 25 pounds a crate with front and side doors.
- Best for large dogs: LEMBERI is a wheeled steel kennel; read its claims as the brand's, and check the return shipping terms.
FAQ
What size crate does my dog need?
Use the listing's guidance for the size you are buying; the table above gives it for all three. The 30-inch iCrate's listing also names example breeds for its 21- to 40-pound band: French Bulldogs, Welsh Terriers and Dachshunds.
Can a cat use the Internet's Best crate?
Its spec table lists cats as well as dogs, and a bullet describes it as a space for a small dog, cat or puppy. The only weight band it gives is for small dogs, 11 to 25 pounds.
Can any crate stop a dog that escapes?
No listing can promise that. LEMBERI's listing describes 20-gauge steel panels, dual locks and safety buckles and calls the crate escape-proof, but that last part is the brand's claim.
What is the LEMBERI's top door for?
The listing says the top door lets you feed, soothe and interact with your dog without opening the main door at the front.
What assembly does the LEMBERI need?
Per its listing, most of the kennel arrives assembled: you attach the four wheels with 10 screw bolts, which LEMBERI says takes less than 10 minutes.
Editor's note: Ratings, specs and sellers are from each Amazon listing as captured on October 14, 2026. Listings change, and when this page and a listing disagree, the listing is right.
