Best Medium Dog Crates in 2026: 11 Picks Compared on Specs
For most medium dogs, the MidWest Ultima Pro Heavy-Duty 30-Inch is the best place to start. It combines the 30 to 35 inch length class found throughout this page with a double door and metal construction, and it is the only pick the seller labels heavy duty. This guide compares all 11 medium crates in the catalogue on their stated specifications: size, door count, construction type, dividers, and travel features. No crate here has been tested; every price on the page is live and read from its listing at the time shown.
11 picks from 0 dog crates that match this guide with a price we can quote today, made by 37 makers. Each price below is read live and stamped with the time it was read.
The short list
Who each pick suits
- For a sturdy everyday crate: The MidWest Ultima Pro is the pick to start with when you want a heavy-duty double-door metal crate for a medium dog. It suits owners who value a strong stated build over furniture styling or travel extras. See pick 1
- For puppy crate training with a divider: The BestPet 30-inch is the listed choice when you need to shrink the floor space while house training and grow it later. Its double door and stated divider give you staging room without buying a separate panel. See pick 4
- For travel and folding storage: If the crate will move between rooms or go in the car, the collapsible PETSFIT soft-sided and SportPet hard-sided kennels are the travel-focused options. This pick is the soft-sided one. See pick 5
- For a living-room look: The PawHut grey furniture crate pairs a double door with a furniture-style shell, making it a better fit for a visible corner of the home. It is a more conventional furniture option than the clear acrylic pick. See pick 9
The 11 picks, one by one
1 Best overall
MidWest Homes for Pets Ultima Pro Heavy-Duty 30-Inch Dog Crate
- Type
- Metal crate
- Doors
- Double door
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
- Heavy duty
- Yes
This is the strongest all-around match for a medium dog that will use the crate at home. The listing states a metal construction, a double door, and the 30 to 35 inch length class, and it is the only pick in the pool with the seller's "heavy duty" label. It also comes from MidWest Homes for Pets, the maker behind several other crates on this page.
Pros
- Heavy-duty label stated by the seller, unique in this pool
- Metal construction with a double door
- 30 to 35 inch length for medium breeds
Cons
- Divider not stated, so less useful for growing puppies
- No stated weight or travel/folding feature
- No furniture styling
Good fit if
- Owners who want a strong, everyday metal crate for a medium dog
- Homes where a second door makes placement easier
Skip if
- Puppy owners who need a divider during house training
- Buyers who want a furniture-style or soft-sided crate
Verdict: A heavy-duty double-door metal crate and the best first pick for most medium-dog households.
2 Best simple single-door crate
Midwest 30-Inch Single Door iCrate
- Doors
- Single door
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
This is the most basic MidWest option in the list: one door, 30 to 35 inch length, and no extras called out. It is a good reference point for owners who want a plain single-door crate from a recognizable maker but do not need double doors, dividers, or a starter kit.
Pros
- Single door stated by the seller
- 30 to 35 inch length range
- From MidWest Homes for Pets, a known crate maker
- Listed for medium breeds 21-40 lbs in the product name
Cons
- No divider or starter-kit extras stated
- Not marked heavy duty
- One door limits where the crate can be placed
Good fit if
- First-time buyers who want a simple single-door crate
- Medium dogs that are already comfortable with crating
Skip if
- Owners who want two entry points
- Puppy owners who need a divider or a starter bundle
Verdict: A plain single-door 30-inch crate for medium dogs and owners who like an uncomplicated setup.
3 Best double-door with no extras
New World by Midwest 30-Inch Double Door Crate
- Doors
- Double door
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
The New World 30-inch is the leanest double-door option from the MidWest family in this pool. It provides two openings and the standard 30 to 35 inch medium length, but the product listing does not add a divider, cushion, or bundle. That makes it a direct double-door alternative to the starter-kit and heavy-duty models here.
Pros
- Double door layout
- 30 to 35 inch length range
- No extra components or bundle pieces to store
- Listed under the New World by Midwest brand
Cons
- No divider stated
- No heavy-duty label
- Construction type not specified in the pool entry
Good fit if
- Owners who want double doors without extra features
- Medium dogs that need a straightforward crate
Skip if
- Puppy owners who want a divider
- Buyers who want heavy-duty or furniture construction
Verdict: A no-frills double-door crate for a medium dog, ideal when two openings matter more than extras.
4 Best double-door with divider
BestPet 30" Crate Portable Kennel Double Door w/Divider for Medium Dogs
- Doors
- Double door
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
- Divider
- Yes
The BestPet 30-inch is the pick to choose when you expect a puppy to grow into the medium class. Its listing states both a double door and a divider, so you can reduce the interior space early and enlarge it as the dog grows. It is also in the same 30 to 35 inch length range as most of the pool.
Pros
- Divider stated by the seller, unique in this pool
- Double door layout
- 30 to 35 inch length range
- Listed as a portable kennel in the product name
Cons
- Construction type not stated in the pool entry
- No soft or folding feature
- No heavy-duty label
Good fit if
- Owners who want staged space for a growing puppy
- Medium dogs that need two doors
Skip if
- People who need a heavy-duty or furniture-style crate
- Travelers who want a soft or hard-sided folding carrier
Verdict: A double-door crate with a stated divider, made for owners who want room to grow.
5 Best soft-sided travel crate
PETSFIT 30" Soft Portable Dog Crate
- Type
- Soft crate
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
- Folding
- Yes
The PETSFIT 30-inch is the only soft-sided crate in the pool, and the listing marks it as collapsible with three mesh panels. It fills the travel and temporary-room niche without the weight of a rigid kennel. Because the listing does not promise heavy-duty construction, it is best treated as a travel or calm-dog crate.
Pros
- Soft crate type, unique in this pool
- Folding feature stated for travel
- Three mesh panels listed
- 30 to 35 inch length range
Cons
- Door type not stated
- Soft sides are not described as chew-resistant
- No heavy-duty label
Good fit if
- Travelers who need a collapsible crate for hotel rooms or car trips
- Dogs that are calm and comfortable when confined
Skip if
- Dogs that chew, claw, or push at crate walls
- Owners who want a rigid everyday kennel
Verdict: A collapsible soft crate for medium dogs that travel or need a light temporary space.
6 Best folding hard-sided kennel
SportPet Designs Collapsible Medium Pet Travel Carrier
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
- Folding
- Yes
The SportPet Designs kennel is the folding hard-sided alternative in this pool. Its listing says it is collapsible and names a hard-sided kennel, so it offers more structure than the soft PETSFIT option while still storing flatter than a fixed wire crate. It is another 30 to 35 inch pick for medium travel.
Pros
- Hard-sided construction stated in the listing name
- Folding feature for storage
- 30 to 35 inch length range
- Also listed for puppies and cats in the product name
Cons
- Door type not stated
- No divider or furniture features
- Not marked heavy duty
Good fit if
- Owners who want a rigid travel kennel with folding storage
- Medium dogs, puppies, or cats that need a portable hard-sided space
Skip if
- People who need a soft-sided carrier
- Buyers who want a large wire-style everyday crate with two doors
Verdict: A collapsible hard-sided kennel for medium pets that travel.
7 Best modular design
The Diggs Evolv is the design-forward option in this pool and the only modular pick listed. Its medium fit is expressed by height, dogs 16 to 18 inches tall, rather than the usual 30 to 35 inch length, which makes it worth a look for owners shopping by the dog's frame. The pool entry does not list a length or door count, so confirm those details with the seller before buying.
Pros
- Modular design stated in the product name, unique in this pool
- Height-based fit for dogs 16-18 inches tall
- Medium size classification from the seller
- Ash finish shown in the listing name
Cons
- Length range not stated by the seller
- Door count not stated
- Construction type not listed in the pool entry
Good fit if
- Owners who want a more modern or modular-looking crate
- People who prefer to shop by the dog's height rather than length
Skip if
- Buyers who need a stated length to plan floor space
- Anyone who wants a traditional wire-style crate with a clear door layout
Verdict: A modular medium crate from Diggs that fits by height and makes a deliberate style statement.
8 Best acrylic furniture crate
Clear Acrylic Medium Dog Crate Furniture
- Type
- Furniture crate
- Length (in)
- Under 30 in
- Dog size
- Medium
The Hiddin clear acrylic crate is the only furniture-style pick in the pool that trades wood or grey finishes for a clear shell, and the listing bundles a blush cushion and a 3-in-1 crate and gate function. Its stated length is under 30 inches, so it is also the smallest length class here, which can help in tight rooms. Because acrylic is a different material than the wire crates on this page, it works best for owners who want the crate to read as furniture.
Pros
- Clear acrylic construction stated in the product name
- Includes a blush cushion per the listing
- 3-in-1 crate and gate function stated
- Stated length under 30 inches, the shortest class in the pool
Cons
- Door type not stated
- No folding or travel feature
- Only listed by the seller as a furniture crate, not for travel or heavy use
Good fit if
- Owners who want a showpiece crate with a cushion
- Tight spaces where a sub-30-inch footprint helps
Skip if
- Travelers who need a foldable kennel
- Owners who prefer familiar metal wire construction
Verdict: A clear acrylic furniture crate with a cushion for a medium dog in a style-focused room.
9 Best furniture crate with double doors
PawHut Dog Crate Furniture for Medium Dogs Double Door 31.5" L Grey
- Type
- Furniture crate
- Doors
- Double door
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
The PawHut crate is the furniture-style pick for owners who still want a recognized door layout: the listing states both a furniture shell and a double door. At 31.5 inches long it falls inside the 30 to 35 inch medium class, and the grey finish makes it one of the more conventional furniture options next to the clear acrylic model.
Pros
- Furniture crate type stated
- Double door layout
- 31.5 inch length within the 30 to 35 inch class
- Grey finish named in the product listing
Cons
- Full height and width not stated in the pool entry
- No divider or starter-kit extras
- Not described as heavy duty
Good fit if
- Owners who want the crate to blend into a living space
- Medium dogs that need two doors
Skip if
- People who need exact height and width before buying
- Travelers who want a folding soft or hard-sided carrier
Verdict: A grey double-door furniture crate that lets a medium dog sleep in the living room without the wire-cage look.
10 Best basic 30-inch crate
The Ellie-Bo Silver Standard covers the basic 30 to 35 inch medium size without adding door details, dividers, or travel features in its listed specs. It is for owners who want the length class to do the work and do not need a particular door arrangement. The silver finish is the only styling cue called out by the name.
Pros
- 30 to 35 inch length range
- Medium dog classification from the seller
- Silver finish named in the product title
- No extra components to manage
Cons
- Door type not stated by the seller
- No divider, folding feature, or furniture shell stated
- No heavy-duty label
Good fit if
- Owners who just need another standard 30-inch space
- Medium dogs that already know how to settle in a crate
Skip if
- Puppy owners who need a divider
- Buyers who want double doors or furniture styling
Verdict: A simple silver 30-inch crate for a medium dog that only needs a clearly sized space.
11 Best starter kit
MidWest Homes for Pets Double Door iCrate Starter Kit
- Doors
- Double door
- Length (in)
- 30 to 35 in
- Dog size
- Medium
The MidWest Double Door iCrate Starter Kit stands out because its product name promises a bundle: the cage plus a pet accessory, so first-time crate buyers do not have to assemble a separate list of basics. It still carries the double door and 30 to 35 inch length class shared by the other MidWest entries, and it is the only starter-kit pick in the pool.
Pros
- Starter kit bundle stated in the product name
- Double door layout
- 30 to 35 inch length class
- From MidWest Homes for Pets, an established maker
Cons
- Exact accessory contents not shown in the pool specs
- No divider or heavy-duty label stated
- No furniture or soft-sided construction
Good fit if
- First-time owners who want a crate-and-accessory package
- Medium dogs that need a double-door home base
Skip if
- Buyers who want to choose every accessory themselves
- Owners who need heavy-duty or furniture construction
Verdict: A double-door starter bundle for people setting up a medium dog crate for the first time.
Comparison table
| # | Dog crate | Type | Doors | Length (in) | Dog size | Heavy duty | Escape-proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MidWest Homes for Pets Ultima Pro Heavy-Duty 30-Inch Dog Crate | Metal crate | Double door | 30 to 35 in | Medium | Yes | not stated |
| 2 | Midwest 30-Inch Single Door iCrate | not stated | Single door | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 3 | New World by Midwest 30-Inch Double Door Crate | not stated | Double door | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 4 | BestPet 30" Crate Portable Kennel Double Door w/Divider for Medium Dogs | not stated | Double door | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 5 | PETSFIT 30" Soft Portable Dog Crate | Soft crate | not stated | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 6 | SportPet Designs Collapsible Medium Pet Travel Carrier | not stated | not stated | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 7 | Diggs Evolv Modular Dog Crate for Dogs 16-18" Tall | not stated | not stated | not stated | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 8 | Clear Acrylic Medium Dog Crate Furniture | Furniture crate | not stated | Under 30 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 9 | PawHut Dog Crate Furniture for Medium Dogs Double Door 31.5" L Grey | Furniture crate | Double door | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 10 | Ellie-Bo Silver Standard Medium 30 inch Dog Cage | not stated | not stated | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
| 11 | MidWest Homes for Pets Double Door iCrate Starter Kit | not stated | Double door | 30 to 35 in | Medium | not stated | not stated |
How this list was made
The pool for this guide contained 11 medium dog crates from the catalogue. Because that is fewer than 12, every entry appears as a pick. We shortlisted on the facts that matter to crate buyers: stated medium size, length range, number of doors, construction type, dividers, folding ability, and whether the listing calls out heavy-duty or furniture features. Where a listing does not give a spec, we say "not stated by the seller" rather than guessing. Awards are based on those published specifications, not from product testing. The prices shown next to each pick are live and were read from the listings at the timestamps above, so they can change. The product names and specs come from the pool entries exactly as provided.
Choosing the right one
Start with the dog's length, not the weight label
The medium label shows up in different ways on the 11 crates in this pool. Nine of them list a length of 30 to 35 inches, one lists under 30 inches, and one lists no length at all. Product names sometimes add a shorthand such as "21-40 lbs", but the fit that matters for a crate is whether the dog can stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably inside. Measure the dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, then compare that number with the stated length or height range of the crate before choosing a pick.
Decide how many doors you need
Five of the 11 picks state a double door, one states a single door, and five do not give a door count in the pool entries. A double door is useful when the crate must sit against a wall and you still want access from the front or side; a single door can be simpler if you only need one opening. If a listing does not state a door type, treat the door layout as unknown and confirm it before buying.
Match the construction to the room and the dog
The pool covers metal, furniture, soft, and hard-sided kennels. The MidWest Ultima Pro is the only pick the seller labels heavy duty, while the PETSFIT is the only soft crate and the SportPet is the only folding hard-sided kennel. Furniture crates from PawHut and Hiddin hide the crate in a cabinet or acrylic shell, which helps in a living room but adds a different material than a wire crate. A dog that chews or claws at confinement needs a sturdier stated build; if the listing does not describe heavy-duty or chew-resistant construction, do not assume it has any.
Use a divider only when the listing says so
Only one pick in this pool, the BestPet 30-inch, states a divider. A divider is useful for house training a puppy because it shrinks the usable floor, then expands as the dog grows. If a crate listing does not mention a divider, do not expect one; the same applies to starter-kit contents, which are called out only in the MidWest starter bundle listing.
Separate everyday crates from travel crates
Travel demands two things from a listing: a folding or collapsible feature and a material that fits the situation. The PETSFIT soft crate collapses and the SportPet hard-sided kennel collapses, but they are not interchangeable for every trip. For vehicle or occasional transport, a hard-sided kennel gives more structure; for carrying into a hotel or a friend's house, a soft crate is easier to collapse. If you plan to fly or cross a border, check current USDA and CDC pet travel rules before booking, because requirements can change.
Read the listing for what is not stated
Several pool entries do not state a door type, exact dimensions, construction material, or extras such as dividers. That is not a defect in the product; it is a limit of the catalogue information. When a spec you care about is missing, use the seller's published listing, ask the maker, or choose a crate whose listing answers that question. The guide flags missing specs as "not stated by the seller" rather than guessing, and you should do the same before you buy.
Questions
What does a medium dog crate mean in this guide?
In this pool, 9 of the 11 listed crates give a length of 30 to 35 inches, which is the most common medium class on the page. One gives an under-30-inch length and one does not state a length. Product names also use 21-40 lbs as a shorthand for medium breeds. Measure your dog's length and height and compare them to the listed dimensions before deciding, because the label alone does not replace a tape measure.
Which is better: a single-door or double-door crate?
Five of the 11 picks state a double door, one states a single door, and the other five do not state a door count. A double door gives you two openings, which helps when the crate is placed against a wall or in a corner. A single door keeps the layout simpler if there is only one useful entry point. If the listing does not say, assume it is not stated by the seller.
Are soft crates safe for medium dogs?
Soft crates, like the PETSFIT pick in this pool, fold for travel and can be a good option for a calm dog that is already used to being confined. The listing does not describe chew-resistant or escape-proof construction, so a dog that claws, digs, or pushes at the walls is not a good match. Use a soft crate for supervised or travel situations, and choose a hard-sided or heavy-duty model for a dog that tests the boundaries.
Can a crate stop separation anxiety?
A crate is a normal housing tool, but it is not a treatment for separation anxiety. The ASPCA notes that dogs with separation anxiety can make extreme escape attempts, which may result in self-injury and damage around doors and windows. If your dog shows distress only when you leave, address the underlying anxiety with a veterinarian or behavior professional and use the crate as part of a plan, not a substitute.
What should I look for in a travel crate?
Look for a stated folding or collapsible feature and a construction type that matches how you travel. In this pool, the PETSFIT soft crate and the SportPet hard-sided kennel both fold. For road trips and occasional transport, a hard-sided kennel offers more structure; for carrying into a room, a soft crate is easier to store. If you are flying or crossing borders, check current USDA and CDC requirements before booking.
Do I need a divider in a medium crate?
A divider is useful when you are house training a puppy that will finish in the medium size class. It lets you shrink the floor space at first, then expand it as the dog grows. In this pool, only the BestPet 30-inch states a divider. If the listing does not mention a divider, do not assume one is included; plan to buy a crate that states that feature instead.
What changed
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