Ultima Pro Double Door Dog Crate

I absolutely love this crate. I have looked high and low for a crate that is the right size for my dog. I did not want to have to buy a huge crate for my dog just because she happens to be bit too tall for medium size crate...as if all medium size dogs have short little legs...why in the heck were medium size crates being made only a couple of inches taller than small crates? I live in a very small house so I have a space limitations issues so there was simply no way I couple bump up to a large size crate... Is exactly why I don't have a large size dog. My dog is a medium size dog and will never weigh more than 25 pounds or be longer that 24" long and 20" from the floor to the top of her head. The problem is most medium size crates are about 30"L × 18"W × 20"H. 20" gives her no head room. So thank you MidWest for making a taller medium sized crate. Not only is it taller, it is also several inches wider than other medium size crates. This is really a nice sized crate for a medium sized dog and it is very well made, nice and heavy. This crate has two doors with double latches on each door. Everything works smoothly with no problems and it is very easy to put together. Yes, the instructions at stuck inside but just look for the metal . It came with a handle to attach on top. I added a couple of photos so you can see my dog intge crate. She is a mini Aussiedoodle. She is 20" tall from the floor to the top of her head and 24" long from the trip of her nose to her back end. She weighs 20 pounds. The photos are a bit dark because I put the crate in the corner underneath my tall dinning table...it fits nicely under there btw. Some people have complained about the instructions being stuck inside the closed crate...which is true. However, if you look on the long sides of the crate you will see a clip (see the photo). It wraps around two pieces but will pop apart with one of them detaching while it stays attached to the other one. Do not try to remove this. If you ever want to pack the crate up, this clip will hold the pieces together. Once you have that unclipped it, you should be able to lift up the piece enough to get the instructions out. It's really not hard to put the crate together. I did it without using the instructions but I've put together crates before. Some force is required when you are hooking the end pieces togetger. Be sure the side hooks are in place before you clip together the top hooks and watch your fingers. You definitely don't want to get your fingers caught. The fact that these crates come with a divider is a great bonus. If you are getting a puppy that will grow into a medium size dog, this is a great buy. The divider will allow you to create a smaller space for your puppy and then as your puppy grows you can give it more space instead of having to buy two size crates. A small puppy should never have a lot of room in their crate because it will use that space to go potty in the crate. If you are looking for a great quality crate, get a MedWest crate! These things are definitely a cut above other crates regarding not only the thickness of the wire used, but the pan on the bottom is really nice as well. It is not cheap plastic. If you are looking for a medium size crate for a little taller dog, look no further! MidWest has exactly what you need.

Crate arrived in perfect condition. Any "damage" was microscopic and to be expected, such as tiny scratches where metal parts touch and moving the box will of course leave light scrapes in the paint, and a tiny slight bend (more of a slight curve) on one of the upper corners where it just barely slopes down. Nothing worth changing nor anything that would impact the integrity of the otherwise sound crate. As far as the reviewer that said the side catch doesn't line up with the end panel with the door, it just needs a little jiggling where the long walls are attached to the base. If you look, you will see the small metal tubes that hold the wall to the base allow the wall to sit just to one side or the other of the bar. You need to wiggle it so it settles toward the interior and that minute (⅛" or so) actually makes it so everything gives the right amount. Mine looked exactly like that photo, and I was skeptical that I could fix it, but I looked at the other side, did some jiggling, and it just worked. Be patient when setting it up for the first time. While the crate is foldable and technically can be transported, it IS heavy (intentionally bought this heavier, stronger version, but there are more lightweight versions if that is what you are wanting), so if you plan to use this as a permanent fixture like me, I recommend getting zip ties (see my photo), and securing any parts that allow separation when pulled with your hands. Trust me, determined dogs are MUCH stronger than what your 2 hands can pull apart. I wasn't particularly pleased that for being the "stronger" version of this line, the latches are the straight bar ones instead of the ones that have the extra "L" at the end that really lock in place so a curious paw cannot slide it over. No worries, just get one of those spring hook things (like the hardware that leashes have to connect to collars) and clip them to the handle of the latch so it cannot be moved unintentionally. This thing is now incredibly solid and my solid muscle, 30lb French Bulldog will be safe for an hour a day while I let the new puppy put of her x pen (and she will be safe from being trampled by him when she is exploring). I recommend this for medium dogs who are properly crate trained but can get a bit over excited sometimes :)

I bought two of these for my puppy. I love the flexibility of adjusting the size. I would adjust the space every few weeks or as needed. She has loved it at every size. It is actually very easy to collapse and put back up. However, it is pretty heavy to move around. As someone who travels a lot, I sometimes find that inconvenient but I know the great quality is the cause of the weight. The crate comes with removable handles that are easy to pop on and off when transporting. The handles make it much easier to move. My dog is a chewer, but the crate is so sturdy that she doesn't bother trying to chew on it or chew through it. I will say that one of the 2 crates, has a sticky top latch. I have to work it back and forth to close it each time. I think this is probably just a defect of my crate because all of the other latches on both crates work smoothly. In hindsight, I should have send that one back before I began using it.

My beagle is tough on things. For a 20lb dog, she sure thinks and acts like she is 60lbs. So we needed a tough kennel. Upon opening this crate, I almost sent it back because it appeared to be warped. Once I got it put together tho, it sets well. Very sturdy. Front door is a little stiff on opening, but it's manageable. Once I put the cover on it, she sleeps in it no problems on the few nights she will actually use it. Also... the nifty divider will make it easier for going to my sister's because we ha e another small dog too. They are of a size enough that I can put them both in the crate if needed. I also like how easy it is to remove the bottom tray-nakes cleaning simple vs the carrier we had to take apart.

This is a VERY sturdy crate and of good quality. It is big enough for my Westie and is used when we go on holiday. I would highly recommend.

Arrived quickly to my door and it was fantastic not to have to do much lifting - I purchased the 42 and it’s over 50 lbs. Minimal packaging which I appreciate. Easy to assemble. I had to laugh a bit that the instructions were sandwiched inside the folded crate and I admit I was initially puzzled how to get it undone, but a quick internet search told me about the clips holding it together and after that, it was easy enough to put it together. The crate is not quite 43” as described everywhere but I had called Midwest and they assured me it was 42 ¾ - I had a tight space to put it in so needed to know. Once I had it together I realized there was a chunk broken on the pan. I used Amazon’s link to reach out to Midwest and they answered me in UNDER 20 MINUTES!! That is downright amazing. I sent a photo and my receipt, they asked me to confirm a few numbers on the crate, and they are shipping me a replacement. This Ultima is replacing a competitor’s crate that was half the price but that my new rescue dog damaged in a few weeks and completely destroyed in 10 months. He was only in it for a few hours every day but is 75 lbs of powerful “don’t you dare leave me and go to the store” strong. The top of the old crate was bending inward and the door had to be secured with multiple clips or he’d break it open. When a few welds broke making it dangerous, it was time to replace. This is the model I chose and while he’s only been using it for a few days I am very pleased with my purchase. A cheaper crate with the same double door feature might work for your dog but not mine. It’s clearly sturdier, the door secures with a latch top and bottom, and the company is amazing to deal with. Midwest does offer the iCrate as an less expensive option and based on my interaction with them, I highly recommend any crate from Midwest.

Very durable, but the paint seems to scratch off more easily than I'd like. And the crate is quite heavy! On the plus side, our dog definitely likes this crate much more than his last one.

The materials of this cage are very good.

perfect realllllllyyyy good