Crate size to come home?

[haunani]

Hopefully in April or June (depending on which breeder/litter), I'll be bringing home a new member of our household. Just to make the transportation part easier, I'd prefer to not bring the adult-size crate in the car with me, but instead, use a smaller one just for the trip home (6-8 hour drive, not including potty stops).

What size wire crate would you need for a 10-12 weeks old puppy with cropped ears? Or do you think a car harness/seat belt attachment would be sufficient?

 

[LifeofRubie]

24" would be plenty.

 

[Logan 45]

Buy a 48” because it has a divider panel that grows with them. That size is typically adequate for and adult Doberman. Doing so you will only buy one wire kennel/crate. Also if you buy one chewy is the cheapest and spend the extra money on the 2 door crate.
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Dog Crate, 48-in - Chewy.com

 

[Logan 45]

Opps sorry didn’t read the whole post the car ride definitely a 24”or30”. My wife and picked up both our dobes 7hours away she held them while we drive they sleep a lot and wear down fast in the car at they age.

 

[Doberman Gang]

I would say get the largest you can fit in your car, that way you can continue to use it until they grow out of it.