It can be very confusing when looking to buy a dog cage for your best friend. The reason for this is that there are so many types available. These vary from the heavy duty metal dog cages to the smaller, cut, decorative ones that tend to appear more like a piece of furniture.
You will probably find one of the most popular and cheaper types are the wire cages. These are easy to service and are often used for crate training and travelling. One slight disadvantage is that they do not really provide a quiet retreat for your dog as they are open on all sides. This can be easily solved by placing a blanket over the cage.
On of the more popular choice amongst pet owners is the soft dog cage. They look cute and are often in bright colors, so pet lovers adore them. However, they are not ideal if you dog likes to chew things or if he is going to grow much bigger. If your dog is not a chewer, you will find them quite durable.
The next type is the wicker dog cage, which is one of my favorites. It will often blend in with the furniture at home and so is ideal if you plan on keeping the cage indoors. As with the soft type of cage, these types are best suited to small dogs.
The most common type of cage used for transporting dogs is the plastic dog cage, which has a door at the front and air vents on the top and along the sides. These types are often a little more expensive than the other models available. Therefore, it is worthwhile buying one that is also an airline approved carrier, in case you decide to travel by air at a later date. I would advise this type of cage over the wire variety for travelling in a car.
When deciding on what type of cage to buy you should also consider both the size of your dog and his habits. If he is a chewer or if he is large, I would recommend buying a hard plastic carrier type cage. This is especially so if he is also going to be spending a lot of time in it.
No matter which cage you decide to purchase, this is going to be your dogs new home. As such it should be a cage that provides him with security and a quiet place that he can rest. - 32366
You will probably find one of the most popular and cheaper types are the wire cages. These are easy to service and are often used for crate training and travelling. One slight disadvantage is that they do not really provide a quiet retreat for your dog as they are open on all sides. This can be easily solved by placing a blanket over the cage.
On of the more popular choice amongst pet owners is the soft dog cage. They look cute and are often in bright colors, so pet lovers adore them. However, they are not ideal if you dog likes to chew things or if he is going to grow much bigger. If your dog is not a chewer, you will find them quite durable.
The next type is the wicker dog cage, which is one of my favorites. It will often blend in with the furniture at home and so is ideal if you plan on keeping the cage indoors. As with the soft type of cage, these types are best suited to small dogs.
The most common type of cage used for transporting dogs is the plastic dog cage, which has a door at the front and air vents on the top and along the sides. These types are often a little more expensive than the other models available. Therefore, it is worthwhile buying one that is also an airline approved carrier, in case you decide to travel by air at a later date. I would advise this type of cage over the wire variety for travelling in a car.
When deciding on what type of cage to buy you should also consider both the size of your dog and his habits. If he is a chewer or if he is large, I would recommend buying a hard plastic carrier type cage. This is especially so if he is also going to be spending a lot of time in it.
No matter which cage you decide to purchase, this is going to be your dogs new home. As such it should be a cage that provides him with security and a quiet place that he can rest. - 32366
About the Author:
Fran writes numerous articles on pet dog cages and about the safety aspects of dog cages to keep your pet safe whilst traveling.
