Best Outdoor Dog Kennel For Large Dogs (Jan 2023 Update)

It was difficult to snap the pieces together and you have to have another person to help. Its very thin plastic, not like a Little Tykes product. Im afraid when it rains, it will pour through the roof because of the way the plastic barely snaps together and with little overlapping. My dog jumps in and out a lot and the floor and house will not last!!!bootytree

I opened up the box to find a very flimsy doghouse. It was very difficult to get the bottom pieces together and then when I finally was able to get them puzzle together later fell apart when my dog stepped on the inside of it. Definitely not thick enough plastic to hold any animal of any size I ordered The large dog house and there was no large dog that would ever be able to stay in that house. Very disappointing!yabut65

I was skeptical at first because it just snaps together however once together it is durable. Im not using this for dogs so I cant say how a large dog would do. I am using it for 2 Flemish giants. I love the door flaps to protect from weather. It is large. I would say a large golden retriever could go In stretch, stand and move around with ease.ivysa_78

Ordered 2 different kennels. One missing door. Other one missing all the hardware. Saves money if you know what you are doing. Worked fine for me. Dad is pretty clever. Would not recommend for anything strong.tanyaal

The lack of specs on the product description was unfortunate. Compared to other kennels of the same cost, it’s smaller, which is also unfortunate- I compared by cost and height to hopefully get what I believed would be a 10×15 or 10×10 (again, no specs so I was going with a similar product for the same cost and hoping theyd be the same size). Based on the pictures without measurements, it LOOKED like MAYBE it was what I was looking for. Sadly, it’s smaller, but not so small that I can’t make it work. Disappointed I’m missing out on 25 square feet of room for my doggo for the price I paid.Linasaurus

Cheaper quality fencing and poles but only wanted to add on to my existing kennel. I was short approx. 5' of fencing. This isn't the first kennel I've constructed (so I know what I am doing). Some poles were bent slightly. Not happy I was shorted the fencing. I won't buy from this seller or this brand again.B

Initial impression is positive and the kennel has potential. However, the fail point of this kennel is the door. The welds between the door and the hinge are very poorly done. With light use (maybe a couple times a month) and a well behaved dog that does not fight his kennel or paw at the door, mine broke in less than 2 years. I expect a lot more from a product that costs this much. Furthermore, the company’s solution was a 10% discount on a replacement door, which they conveniently sell for over $130. I would strongly suggest looking at other kennels as there are some good options.August Houghton

The kennel is extremely well made. The shape of it maximizes floor space (compared to the Ruff Land), it is extremely well ventilated, and I love that it can be locked. It is much heavier than other kennels of a similar size, but the handle makes it fairly easy to take in and out of vehicles as needed. I strongly recommend this kennel.Tara

This is a solid, well made kennel. We have been very pleased with this purchase and are planning to purchase a second. We have used ours for travels, as well as for a sleeping crate because our puppy prefers this crate over a more open designed crate we have. I feel he likes the den-like feel this one provides. He goes right to sleep in it whether at home or in the car. We are very active campers, bikers, hikers and this works perfectly with our lifestyle.Elizabeth C.

We have tried many Kennels/Crates for our dog, she suffers from Anxiety and nothing has kept her as safe as this kennel. Any metal kennel, regardless of how indestructible it has advertised to be, we have come home to a scraped up bleeding dog that is out in the house and destroying things. She is a pitbull and she chews through anything. The kennels that are plastic with the metal grates on the side she chews on the door and breaks the metal on the sides and at this point has ruined her teeth. We have put her in the Ruff Land Performance kennel twice, once for two hours, great success and once for an entire day. She was calmer, and no blood or destruction to the crate. Wish I had seen this crate 9 years ago. Another feature we like is that it has a flat floor, rather than one that is either metal grating or has a few round circles protruding to allow stacking of kennels. We are amazed and so thankful to have this crate. I would recommend this crate to any dog owner. I can't say enough good about it.Diana B

We tried the reinforced wire crates with no success. If he could get out, he would. The next step was possibly getting those ultra reinforced crates that cost almost a thousand dollars and almost require financing. This has been the perfect compromise. It’s sturdy and durable. It obviously has a little weight to it, but it’s definitely manageable. Hands down if something happens to this crate that isn’t caused by our dog, I’ll buy it again and again.Jennahboo92

My chabrador (chow-labrador mix) has plenty of space to turn around and lay down in this kennel. He is kenneled while I'm working, and he easily goes to lay down when it's time for me to leave in the morning. At night and on the weekends, my rat terrier likes to claim this kennel as her own spot. Very sturdy and fairly light weight. Not too wide, so it's easy to find a place to make space for this kennel.Shane

Got this for a large dog to recover from surgery. Not as strong as a large welded wire portable kennel. It does allow more room to stretch out than the large portable kennel. If your animal needs room to move around, this may be a good kennel. Not super sturdy. Walls will moved out since they are connected with brackets (two each panel). May not be escape proof. No attached floor. Fitted tarp cover is nice. There are no cheap kennels out there. This one was priced okay and shipped free to my door. It was packaged well.CheapTX Guy

This is an extremely sturdy kennel and of high quality. Very easy to assemble. I assembled it myself and completely finished it took me about an hour and a half. The only downside is this kennel doesn't come with anchors that go in the ground to give it that extra firm support, however it doesn't appear to need it, as the kennel is extremely sturdy without them. Highly recommend!Tyler

Bought this for our 7 month old Pyrador puppy, who has already outgrown one house. It was easy to put together, and the sturdist dog house we've ever seen. Plus being insulated is perfect for a cold Indiana winter. She's huge and still growing and loves it. The first night she slept in front of it despite dog treats inside. Second night was cooler, she decided to check it out so the head and front paws went thru the swinging door first, and after she had stood that way for about 5 minutes, walked all the way in, and has loved it ever since. From the size if it unless she grows as much as Clifford the big red dog, she'll get to enjoy for a lifetime.PJ

We got this house for a new Boxador puppy so that it can spend most of its time outside. We found it to be a good product. It was easy to put together and does stay much warmer than the outside air. In rainy weather, it stays dry. It is a very large house which would work for a lab or other large dog. No problems with the dog using the door. Only suggestion: add nuts and bolts for the 6 screws. Screwing metal into plastic is not a real good plan. I'm assuming the company will have replacement parts (door, window, etc…) available for my investment!Y Robinson

Overall this seems like a pretty well made product for the price. It’s sturdy and I like the fact that you can get a canopy and extra panels if needs be. I’ll probably get the canopy before winter. It looks and feels like it will last a long time. I like the fact that the latching system can be adjusted to allow the door to be pushed closed without operating the latch every time. It also has a place to hang a padlock if you’re concerned about deterring kids or thieves from accessing your pet. Super easy assembly. I think I used a 17mm socket because the standard socket fit a little too loose, but it still would’ve worked. I put it together myself in less than 15 minutes, once I had all the parts separated and organized. It took longer to unpack everything than it did to put it together. I gave it 4 stars because it came to me with some scratches and dings. A couple of the panels were a little bowed as well. Not worth the hassle of a return though. Looked like the one I got had been stored for quite some time too. It didn’t come in a box so it was likely scratched and dinged by other stuff being stacked against it in store. I’ll probably touch up the scratches with some paint so it won’t rust. I ended up getting a roll of artificial grass from a local home improvement store to line the bottom and give some added cushion for the dog. Leveled the ground under it and put it against the house in the shade, and it looks pretty nice. If the dog ends up not using it, it’ll be great for my ducks or chickens. Also, if you need to break it down to store it, it won’t take up a ton of space.SH80

We are really enjoying these, we used the 10 x 10 chain link kennels before, and these are far better quality, and easier to work with. That's what I will use to compare. For example: The clamps that secure these panels together are much stronger, not bending when you tighten them up (had to pound the chain link ones back into shape more than once). They come with self locking nuts, with bolts that are the proper length, so when they're tight the bolts don't stick out and create an issue (had to be careful which way the other ones went in, or the bolts would be hazardous to the dogs). The door latch system is so much easier to use (once you figure out the best way to get your finger in there if you want to open the gate inward…). It locking when you push it closed is much better than having to fight with the latch on the chain link type, especially when trying to out maneuver the dog to get out. The panels themselves feel very durable, yet easy to move around, and it is truly expandable. Really like the removable portion of the panels as well, we don't have houses attached outside the kennels yet, but could prove very effective for such. They are also, much bigger than they were in my head, going from the 10 x 10, we were worried the 5 x 10 would seem small for the dogs, but seems fine. All in all, we are very pleased, hope they prove to hold the test of time. We have had them a few months now.TM MM

I purchased this kennel and added the expansion pack to make a 10' x 10' enclosure. Got it on sale. I was reluctant at first after helping load it into my truck. The panels barely fit in the bed of my full-size truck. I got it home and unloaded it myself, which was a task. I began putting it together with no instructions (the unit was stored outside, and the instructions were soaked and could not be opened without tearing them. Regardless, it was pretty easy to figure out. Once I got one of the two corner pieces up and standing, the rest went together pretty easy. The brackets were very well built and held everything together tight. I put this together in about an hour by myself. The only small thing I don't like it how the locking mechanism on the door locks. It's very difficult, but not impossible to unlatch if you're inside the kennel. Even outside, the latch sometimes is sticky and hard to open. I don't know how long it will be before the latch gets stuck and has to be pried open. I'm very happy with this kennel and now looking at the expansion roof and other expansions for it.hcsobth

After our German Shepherd experienced a fracture and artery rupture whipping his tail back and forth in his steel mesh crate, we needed a differently designed crate that would protect his tail from further injury. The Ruff Land Kennel meets all needs.Terri H.

We purchased the small RuffLand Kennel for our new lab puppy. It is the perfect size to start crate training. Our puppy is unable to chew on anything inside the kennel. Great purchase and would highly recommend the small for lab puppies.Deb

I am so happy I made this purchase! These crates were an important safety upgrade for me. The medium and intermediate fit perfectly into my Crosstrek with a little room to spare. I love having a second exit so I can grab them from the front or back as needed. I added the tie down kit to be sure I could attach everything easily. I also added the extra holes. They are durable and easy to clean. I also love that the doors open left or right. Thank you for making such a durable and safe crate for my kids!Janet W.

C'est une super belle niche. Grande et elle rend super bien, comme sur la photo. Livrée très rapidement. Toutefois les explications pour monter le toit ne sont pas super claires. Faut bien observer avant de se lancer. Et monter le toit seul ce n'est pas évident. C'est le seul bémol. Très contente de cet achat.Ver33910

Very sturdy and well made. Was missing some pieces, however nothing that could not be purchased at a local hardware store. Dogs love the freedom and feel they are very secure when they are in this kennelJennifer

It’s not very thick. The “fence” is easy for a dog to just push through Could use more ties to hook to bottom to be firmersarah

Absolutely Horrible! It looks very nice, went together very easy. The gauge of the chain link wire is so soft that I can easily bend it by hand. Then, there are ALUMINUM ties that connect the bottom of the chain link to the pipes. The aluminum tires are softer than solder material!! My well mannered, smaller size dogs were able to get out within 10 minutes of building it and ruined the chain link!Megan K.

Kennel was delivered to my house. I could see the wire in some places already coming undone. Was hoping to use this kennel for my large dogs but looks like it'll only hold up to chickens or small dogs.Dog Lady

Good quality heavy duty cage for my Doberman puppy. The chewed the wires off the regular cage. Only concern is the tray goes under the metal grate at the bottom of the cage. Not good at all. He got his foot pad/toe caught in it. Also his collar caught in it. I forced the tray to go into the cage on top of the grate. Problem solved. Need to have an option of where to put it. Would recommend with supervision of your dog. No collars on when grate is not covered. Good tough cage. Neighbor bought same fir her bull dog puppy same age as my dobie. She likes it also. If wasn’t for grate at bottom would be a 5FLORIDAMOMOF8

*The price was very reasonable and the size/construction was surprisingly sturdy. *As an added bonus, our cage has a side door that wasn't advertised. We almost didn't purchase this one since it appeared to only have the one door at the end. But our cage has a second door that swings out from the side panel. *We have always taken small (4" size) zip ties and secured the corners of our cages to provide added strength – in case dogs paw at the cage. I would still recommend zip ties although the cage seems to snap in place tightly. Of course, if you frequently fold down the cage, replacing zip ties can become cumbersome. *The plastic pan on the bottom is thinner than our last cage, but our dogs have not chewed or scratched at them previously, so this won't be a problem for us. *The carrying handle appears strong enough to lift the empty cage and will be useful. *Upper and lower slide latches are provided on each door. All latches have a rod bent at the end to help secure the latch. In the past, our dogs learned to shake the door until the latch slid over but this new design prevents the latch from sliding open.KYMom

I bought one of these and liked it so much that I just purchased another one. Both are the 42 inch size.I have 2 older 42 inch similar type kennels but they are a different brand and I paid a lot more for them. I think that the BestPet brand wire pet cage/crate/kennels are just as good as the more expensive ones that I have. In fact I was able to purchase two of the BestPet kennels for what I paid for one of the older kennels I have. I like the latches on the Best Pet kennels. They have a little "crook" on the end that prevents the latch from sliding open accidently. But it is easy for a human to open and close. I am an older woman and the kennels are easy for me to move around to the areas I desire to put them. They are sturdy, but easy to handle,and have the plastic slide out tray at the bottom for easy cleaning, I was unsure about this Brand at first because the price was so GOOD that I figured something had to be flawed with this kennel but I was very wrong. I do think it is a good idea to buy a couple of extra plastic trays or if you are crafty cut a piece of heavy duty plastic to have on hand when you change out a tray for cleaning. Plastic is just plastic so a heavy dog could cause damage to the tray .But the trays I got with my kennels are not flimsy at all. The kennel comes with a plastic handle that can be attached at the top. I live in a rural and at night the coyotes and other undesirable critters come out and I have had problems with Tom cats just mauling my young cats. So now I can put my kittens or young cats and puppies in kennels at night and I don't have to worry and fret about what is happening in the dark to them. Also, this will save me money in Vet bills. The cost of just one of the large kennels is about the cost of an office visit to the vet so I am very pleased to wake up each day and know that all of my "babies" are safe and happy. Included with the kennel is a wire divider that can be put in the kennel so you can keep pets separated from each other. I had one particular cat that had an injury that seemed to outsmart me and escape from any cage I tried to keep her in. She can't get out of this Best Pet kennel. I will buy a couple more of the 42 inch size kennels to have on hand because the price and quality is so great and I plan to buy a couple of the smaller wire ones to transport cats and pups to the vet in. I find the plastic cat carriers to be attractive but not so practical when you have a heavy cat or a "wild" cat or unhappy dog that needs an injection from the vet before it can be removed from the carrier to be tended to. These kennels come with a very fair 3 month Limited Warranty. (Send in the Warranty Card !!) Keep your receipt and KEEP THE BOX it came in if you need to return it for any reason.A customer service ph. number is provided. You can also order parts, etc., if needed.Elizabeth

Finally put together our dogs love it so far! When putting you have to keep everything straight more than 2 people to put together.Beverly

This is exactly what I wanted. It was easy to put together. I have 5 small dogs and they all have plenty of room. I use it for short periods of time when they need to be contained.Danielle

It wasn’t as wide as I thought but my dog who always find away to escape has not so far. It was a quick and easy set up. The wire isn’t chicken wire like most I seen. I love it.Darlesha