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42 Inch Dog Crate — What Size Dog Fits
A 42" (XL) crate suits 29–40 kg dogs, up to about 97 cm long.
A 42 inch (XL) crate has an interior of about 107 cm, suiting dogs of roughly 29–40 kg and up to about 97 cm body length. Measure your dog nose to tail base and add ~10 cm to confirm.
42" crate (XL)
29–40 kg · dogs up to ~97 cm long
Full dog crate size chart:
| Crate | Size | Weight | Dog length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18" | XS | up to 4 kg | up to 36 cm |
| 24" | S | 4–11 kg | up to 51 cm |
| 30" | M | 11–18 kg | up to 66 cm |
| 36" | L | 18–29 kg | up to 81 cm |
| 42" | XL | 29–40 kg | up to 97 cm |
| 48" | XXL | 40+ kg | up to 112 cm |
Breeds that usually fit: Greyhound, Weimaraner, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Old English Sheepdog, Flat-Coated Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Alaskan Malamute, Borzoi, Spinone Italiano
⚠️ Weight is a shortcut — body length is the real guide. Use a divider for a puppy that will grow into the crate.
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What dogs fit a 42 inch crate?
A 42 inch (XL) crate suits dogs of about 29–40 kg, up to roughly 97 cm long — for example Greyhound, Weimaraner, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd.
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