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Are soft crates lighter and easier to transport than a wire one?

Currently have a wire type with metal tray: XL 42"

Regularly stay / travel to friends places with no fences.

Crates are great.

Any recommendations, please?

Is for a standard poodle who's nearly 12 months old: :) LOTS bigger than avatar

Looking at this:

http://www.oo.com.au...135997C1591.cfm

and (bigger):

http://www.crazysales.com.au/online-portable-pet-soft-crate-carrier-102cm-xxxl-waterproof-red-51497.html

thanks

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I have soft crates which my dogs are fine in BUT i prefer the safety factor of my wire crates & go back to them most times as there more air flowmeasier to attach water bowl & simply can't destroy them unexpectedly.

Weight wise i don't believe there much lighter ,well certainly not my good quality ones .

I have a very light weight one my dog won fro BIS the first time used he laid down & rolled out the side as the mesh was crap & not sewn into the fabric well enough luckily he was a dog that just sat there & went WTF .

That crate has had all 4 mesh walls replaced as they just fall out & fray /

I have the Noz to Noz so can only speak of them but mine are 15 yrs old now & still going strong

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I use soft crates from http://www.k9softdogcrates.com.au/

The owner of the business is also a DOLer and has Rottweilers so the crates definitely stand up to hard use!

I have a large one and love it, easy to transport, super sturdy and high quality. Mine has lasted me the lifespan of one Rottie and now being used by my Aussie Shepherd - still no signs of wear and tear!

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Are soft crates lighter and easier to transport than a wire one?

Currently have a wire type with metal tray: XL 42"

thanks

They are lighter and easier

However two different friends with similar crates had both dogs roll them over. There is a problem with sturdiness too.

ETA: crates were purchased from online shops not specialising in quality dog equipment.

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I use soft crates specifically for training and camping and at home. Wire crate for trialling as they are cooler and more secure. My dogs are super relaxed in the crate except when I'm training the other one....which is also why I'm cautious at trials. Highly recommend K9 soft crates too. I want another (smaller one) but really can't justify it at the moment!

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Regularly stay / travel to friends places with no fences.

Crates are great.

I would use a wire crate in that situation. I only use my soft crates if there is a second barrier, inside a house or if I am with them.

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Thanks for the help.

Am thinking the wire crate will be the go, for now?

Not sure I can justify $185 atm for soft crate- though the K9 ones look like they're worth it.

Dog's rarely kept outside in crate.

BUT last time he was outside in wire crate, he saw a cat & lunged & barked.

Sounds like a cheapie soft crate would collapse under those circumstances.

Have to say the wire crate we still have was ~$100 and has lasted for a trip around Oz- with 2 dogs- (since 2010)!

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I use soft crates from http://www.k9softdogcrates.com.au/

The owner of the business is also a DOLer and has Rottweilers so the crates definitely stand up to hard use!

I have a large one and love it, easy to transport, super sturdy and high quality. Mine has lasted me the lifespan of one Rottie and now being used by my Aussie Shepherd - still no signs of wear and tear!

These are the ones I have got & I would never bother buying a cheap imitation.....poor man pays twice :)

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My Dally learnt to undo padlocked zips in his soft crate! At the Agility Nationals in Sydney no less whilst I was walking a course :eek: I was really trying to lighten the load of stuff in the car as I was travelling interstate but I ended up having to borrow a wire crate from a very kind DOLer for the week.

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My Dally learnt to undo padlocked zips in his soft crate! At the Agility Nationals in Sydney no less whilst I was walking a course :eek: I was really trying to lighten the load of stuff in the car as I was travelling interstate but I ended up having to borrow a wire crate from a very kind DOLer for the week.

:rofl: Miss Kirra can open her zip on her K9 soft crate too -- I have to remember to have the zips meet at the bottom - she hasn't worked that out ... yet.

To the OP - I'd say wire crates are the way to go if there's a risk of over excitement and/or anxiety. They are heavier and a bit more awkward, but you can get a nice light trolley to help transport them. And you can get/make a waterproof cover.

Another happy customer here for K9 soft crates. And not that I'm enabling or anything, but you can quite cheaply add your dog's name embroidered on the crate - as I did on Kirra's new one - finally got her a new one - the old one is still going after 10 or so years, but a little bit the worse for wear.

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I use soft crates from http://www.k9softdogcrates.com.au/

The owner of the business is also a DOLer and has Rottweilers so the crates definitely stand up to hard use!

I have a large one and love it, easy to transport, super sturdy and high quality. Mine has lasted me the lifespan of one Rottie and now being used by my Aussie Shepherd - still no signs of wear and tear!

I'd second this. We had one for the GooberDog and it was great, looked really comfy.

One thing though.. don't put things on top of them. Ours ended up breaking after the little plastic bits that basically hold the whole roof up cracked and split under the weight of some junk that was sitting on top of the crate.

We ended up going back to a wire crate for the lounge room because the temptation to pile junk on top was too great :o

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I use soft crates from http://www.k9softdogcrates.com.au/

The owner of the business is also a DOLer and has Rottweilers so the crates definitely stand up to hard use!

I have a large one and love it, easy to transport, super sturdy and high quality. Mine has lasted me the lifespan of one Rottie and now being used by my Aussie Shepherd - still no signs of wear and tear!

I'd second this. We had one for the GooberDog and it was great, looked really comfy.

One thing though.. don't put things on top of them. Ours ended up breaking after the little plastic bits that basically hold the whole roof up cracked and split under the weight of some junk that was sitting on top of the crate.

We ended up going back to a wire crate for the lounge room because the temptation to pile junk on top was too great :o

Do you mean like this…?

DSC04137.jpg

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My Dally learnt to undo padlocked zips in his soft crate! At the Agility Nationals in Sydney no less whilst I was walking a course :eek: I was really trying to lighten the load of stuff in the car as I was travelling interstate but I ended up having to borrow a wire crate from a very kind DOLer for the week.

:rofl: Miss Kirra can open her zip on her K9 soft crate too -- I have to remember to have the zips meet at the bottom - she hasn't worked that out ... yet.

To the OP - I'd say wire crates are the way to go if there's a risk of over excitement and/or anxiety. They are heavier and a bit more awkward, but you can get a nice light trolley to help transport them. And you can get/make a waterproof cover.

Another happy customer here for K9 soft crates. And not that I'm enabling or anything, but you can quite cheaply add your dog's name embroidered on the crate - as I did on Kirra's new one - finally got her a new one - the old one is still going after 10 or so years, but a little bit the worse for wear.

Hi Tassie, Just a quick tip to prevent Miss Kira from opening her zippers on the crate doors... unless the crate is over 6 years old (or a factory second) it should have zip locks both the front and side doors. Both zip tags on each door should meet together at the top on the side of the zip lock and can be secured there if you have an escape artist :D

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I use soft crates from http://www.k9softdogcrates.com.au/

The owner of the business is also a DOLer and has Rottweilers so the crates definitely stand up to hard use!

I have a large one and love it, easy to transport, super sturdy and high quality. Mine has lasted me the lifespan of one Rottie and now being used by my Aussie Shepherd - still no signs of wear and tear!

I'd second this. We had one for the GooberDog and it was great, looked really comfy.

One thing though.. don't put things on top of them. Ours ended up breaking after the little plastic bits that basically hold the whole roof up cracked and split under the weight of some junk that was sitting on top of the crate.

We ended up going back to a wire crate for the lounge room because the temptation to pile junk on top was too great :o

Do you mean like this…?

DSC04137.jpg

Maddy and TSD, you are quite right, all brands of soft crates are designed to have the strength from the inside where it is needed. The skin of the crate will hold the frame in place and prevent damage to the frame from movement from the dog. The crates are not designed to withhold excessive weight from the top or inwards from the side.

That said, accidents can happen from time to time where crate frame components can get broken and this is why at K9+ we stock a full range of crate frame components to replace broken parts. These parts can be ordered and posted out very inexpensively.

We also offer frame servicing, repairs, change overs, or whole units if people do not wish to do their own repairs. Rarely do frames ever become so damaged that they require replacing the full crate (skin and frame).

Hope this is helpful :)

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Big vote for these from me too - awesome service and a great quality product. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a soft crate. :thumbsup:

I use soft crates from http://www.k9softdogcrates.com.au/

The owner of the business is also a DOLer and has Rottweilers so the crates definitely stand up to hard use!

I have a large one and love it, easy to transport, super sturdy and high quality. Mine has lasted me the lifespan of one Rottie and now being used by my Aussie Shepherd - still no signs of wear and tear!

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I use soft crates from http://www.k9softdogcrates.com.au/

The owner of the business is also a DOLer and has Rottweilers so the crates definitely stand up to hard use!

I have a large one and love it, easy to transport, super sturdy and high quality. Mine has lasted me the lifespan of one Rottie and now being used by my Aussie Shepherd - still no signs of wear and tear!

I'd second this. We had one for the GooberDog and it was great, looked really comfy.

One thing though.. don't put things on top of them. Ours ended up breaking after the little plastic bits that basically hold the whole roof up cracked and split under the weight of some junk that was sitting on top of the crate.

We ended up going back to a wire crate for the lounge room because the temptation to pile junk on top was too great :o

Do you mean like this…?

DSC04137.jpg

:laugh: This is a familiar sight in my house... only replace Em with a cat!!!

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My Dally learnt to undo padlocked zips in his soft crate! At the Agility Nationals in Sydney no less whilst I was walking a course :eek: I was really trying to lighten the load of stuff in the car as I was travelling interstate but I ended up having to borrow a wire crate from a very kind DOLer for the week.

:rofl: Miss Kirra can open her zip on her K9 soft crate too -- I have to remember to have the zips meet at the bottom - she hasn't worked that out ... yet.

To the OP - I'd say wire crates are the way to go if there's a risk of over excitement and/or anxiety. They are heavier and a bit more awkward, but you can get a nice light trolley to help transport them. And you can get/make a waterproof cover.

Another happy customer here for K9 soft crates. And not that I'm enabling or anything, but you can quite cheaply add your dog's name embroidered on the crate - as I did on Kirra's new one - finally got her a new one - the old one is still going after 10 or so years, but a little bit the worse for wear.

Hi Tassie, Just a quick tip to prevent Miss Kira from opening her zippers on the crate doors... unless the crate is over 6 years old (or a factory second) it should have zip locks both the front and side doors. Both zip tags on each door should meet together at the top on the side of the zip lock and can be secured there if you have an escape artist :D

Awesome -- thanks so much for that tip. I'll have to go and investigate. She normally doesn't bother, but I think she could see a way of getting to some food :rofl: . She absolutely loves her crate - makes a beeline for it as soon as she's done with whatever she was doing in the ring.

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