Crate recommendations for the car?

[JanS]

Its just a question to filter out bots and people that can't read. Answer whatever coffee brand you want!

Oh that makes sense. I just said I have no idea.

 

[MichiH]

Price was reasonable and the large will fit in my car not xl so hope this works!
I had to get it today

 

[Two Dobes]

I am interested in one of those crates, but I am not on fb. It looks like when you order direct from Ruffland, that it is weeks before they ship. Wondering if there is a way to find one of these used, where I don't have to learn how to navigate fb? I have searched craiglist in my area, and the only dog crates are wire.
Not sure if anyone can direct me anywhere else; Just asking....

 

[remy]

I am interested in one of those crates, but I am not on fb. It looks like when you order direct from Ruffland, that it is weeks before they ship. Wondering if there is a way to find one of these used, where I don't have to learn how to navigate fb? I have searched craiglist in my area, and the only dog crates are wire.
Not sure if anyone can direct me anywhere else; Just asking....

There are a few stores that carry them! I went to Sportman’s Warehouse to buy mine. It was also cheaper there than anywhere else. I know Bass Pro also sells them, but the one near me doesn’t seem to carry the L or XL anymore.

Be careful looking for one online, new or used, because there are a lot of scam posts!

 

[JanS]

They had a few on E-bay but the prices weren't much better than buying it from a local store.

 

[MichiH]

I couldn’t find any online that were used, but they’re out there. Definitely a lot of scammers too which is just weird.
I got mine at Cabelas, price was steep, but it’s worth it and gets plenty of use.
If you know anyone who has Facebook maybe they can look for you on marketplace?
That way if there’re available near you, you can always go look at it before you buy it.

 

[Two Dobes]

Thanks for the suggestions! Hadn't even considered Bass Pro and there is one 40 min from me. I have never used E Bay either....I'm so square & out of touch...appreciate the help!

 

[JanS]

Actually LL Bean has them for a decent price too and I'm pretty sure it's free shipping.

 

[Two Dobes]

Thanks Jan! I don't see the XL there either....I found "Galls" online, looks like they sell the XL with 2 doors (I really want 2 doors) but they are out of stock until November. Appreciate the feedback!

 

[Ravenbird]

Actually LL Bean has them for a decent price too and I'm pretty sure it's free shipping.

Free shipping on an item that big & heavy would be a winner. I was going to say, even a good price used on eBay would be lost when the price of shipping came into play. Like you just stated on the chit-chat, shipping has become incredibly expensive. @Two Dobes November is just around the corner, so if you could get a 2 door one lined up you might jump on that. I would love to have one of these, but once again, just not in my budget at this time.

 

[Two Dobes]

It's not really in my budget either, but I need it for Falcon. He has outgrown the crate I had in my car, so my soft crate fit in there, but he chews the interior....then I had him in a harness, and Houdini gets himself out of it many times, and I find his head on my shoulder. He is just too busy while I am driving, and he drives Glory nuts. She likes to just lay down and watch the scenery. He is my first Euro dobe, and so keeps me on my toes! We have a show end of month that is 2 1/2 hours away...he did really well when we went to the Nationals, because we were just sitting in traffic, and he was busy watching everyone around us. I think I will bite the bullet and just order it from Galls. They were extremely helpful on the phone, and Ruffland direct shipping is like 6 weeks or something. LL Bean did not carry XL.
Thanks for all your input!

 

[Two Dobes]

Ouch....I forgot about TAX! I know it will be worth it....tax was more than the shipping.

 

[Rits]

You won't regret buying one! Peace of mind and so many saved pups from accidents. They also hold their value incredibly well if you ever need to sell it.

 

[Two Dobes]

I agree....I have no regrets, that's what credit cards are for and I don't forsee ever needing to sell it! I will always have dobermans

 

[StateOfMine]

I would love a ruffland kennel but yeah until the economy stabilizes I can't afford one. Flint is 27.5 inches at the shoulder so he'd definitely need the XL, but I highly doubt that would fit into my car. I might just have to get one of those dog barriers and turn the back of my car into a giant crate.

 

[Cferg]

You won't regret buying one! Peace of mind and so many saved pups from accidents.

I just read a crazy story from a prominent poster on a shepherd forum. He owns three sport dogs, he was traveling somewhere two were crated in the bed of the truck. And the third was crated in the back seat.

He was involved in an accident on the highway. And the two crates with dogs that were strapped down in the back were ejected out of the bed. One dog had a minor cut one dog got loose and ran off but was found a few hours later un-injured. But the dog riding crated in the cab had to be put down from its injuries that day.

 

[Rits]

But the dog riding crated in the cab had to be put down from its injuries that day.

What was it crated in? How big was the crate compared to the dog? I am shocked to hear the dogs in the bed were fine after being ejected. Sounds like a freak stroke of luck (and unlucky)

 

[Cferg]

What was it crated in? How big was the crate compared to the dog? I am shocked to hear the dogs in the bed were fine after being ejected. Sounds like a freak stroke of luck (and unlucky)

I went back and read the post it didn’t mention the brand of crate. But I have Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and a ruffland large is the only kennel that will easily fit in the back of the cab. I think a dog being in a bigger crate is more dangerous than a tighter fitting crate. (More space to allow movement before an abrupt impact).

I have a Dakota hero crate that flew out of my truck(empty). And was hit by a semi at highway speed. The kennel is fine except for a tiny crack, like 2 inches. Obviously a dog would have died though.