Does the crate have a wire inner frame to support the sides/top? I'm concerned about its sturdiness vs. a soft pet carrier (has no frame).
1364035
It has metal rods that lock into place to create a frame. It's very sturdy.
1364036
No, it's a rectangular metal tube frame. The canvas is supported tightly but your pet will have direct access to the canvas.
1364037
It has a frame that you can detach for folding purposes. So it's very sturdy when the frame is in place!
1641549
yes it comes w/ the crate. it is a metal pan as well.. which is much more sturdy than the typical plastic ones.
1090105
The bottom of the crate is not hard ... I think the answer would depend on how heavy your pet is. I think that the canvas and build of the crate is pretty solid. The great thing about this product is that there are plenty of ventilation for your pet which keeps the crate cool while the pet is inside.
1392187
There is no internal "frame". What you see on the outside is what's on the inside. Seems sturdy enough. I've had it only since the summer, but so far it's held up fine through our first 6 inches of heavy wet snow in Upstate NY last week. And, kept things dry during some heavy rain too. No complaints.
1368708
No, but other than that it is a really excellent product. Compact when folded in it's carrying case, and then expands easily into a well constructed and homey crate. The zippered window at the top is a bonus for seeing how your pet is doing, and for the pet to have eye contact with its owner. This is by far the best crate we have ever owned.
2185487
Yes, if you have the correct 42 in cover. There are velco tabs on each corner. You can raise or lower each side as needed. You will be glad that you bought a cover. By having the side door open, I use the crate as a lamp table. The dog can sit in her crate, be out of the way and feel part of the family. Very nice.
1563152
No, it's not. It does have like a thin wire in it it keep it at its proper shape. Our dog though jumped on the whole thing at squashed it and made a flat bed out of it. Lol. Her choice.
1816443
No. I got mine just a week ago and with a shih tzu using it, it is already showing signs of use and becoming flat. Not sturdy at all.
1528964
It does not fold like a soft sided crate, or even like the metal mesh crates. It comes apart in separate pieces (4 sides, top, bottom, 4 corner posts) and those can be laid on each other to store flat as T. Kiethley wrote.
1550250
The crate is very sturdy and sets up easily. I think they are spring assisted. I use it for my dog who is 35 lbs. with no issues. I am very happy with it.
2062958
Currently, I have the 36" crate for my GSMD pup. He's only about 25 pounds right now. The crate seems to be ok, for now, however it does not hold a firm shape; it will bend and move if nudged, but it has never collapsed. The edges of the create are held together by metal clips. It does the job, but I wouldn't buy it again.
1540264
There are only ventilation holes on the sides and the front metal door, the back wall of the kennel has no ventilation or holes of any kind which makes it comfortably "den" like for our dog. Additionally the crate works great for domestic flights and travel.
1186090
I checked with a wire stripper. The vertical wires on the sides are 10 gauge AWG/solid. The horizontal reinforcing wires on the sides were larger than my wire stripper, but I guess they are 6 gauge. The wires on the top are the same: 10 gauge for the closely spaced wires and 6 gauge (guessing) for the wider spaced reinforcing wires. The wires on the bottom are not as closely spaced but are only the 6 gauge wires. I have the 17w x24l x 19h crate and it is fairly strong. I can't envision a dog doing any harm to this crate.
345759
Yes, it does have a rod at the top but the lower padding is over stuffed, which made it hard for my dogs to get in and they are small dogs. One is 11 lbs and the other 17 lbs.
622472
There are 2 metal bars at each side of the top of the crate. There are actually 2 bars in 2 pieces that fit together. You pull them apart, and the crate collapses and fits nicely in the carrying bag. I have had 2 and ordered a third one this week. They are great and my dogs ( I can put 2 cocker spaniels in together.) You won't regret getting this crate.
967504
Yes. The sides are attached with velcro strips, so you can leave whichever side open. I just fold the flap up to the top of the crate and it stays pretty well. Hope this helps.
271308
Yes it does. As far as I'm concerned, if you have a small dog, it the greatest thing ever. Very sturdy and no assembly. You can move it to any place that it's needed, easily.