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Quick verdict
Choose the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate if you want lowest price per inch of usable space in this category. Choose the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel if you'd rather have lightweight enough to move to whichever room keeps the dog calmest. Overall we rank the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Dog Crates for Apartments list.
Winner overall: MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate
MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate vs SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel compared
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Bottom line
Choose the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate if you want lowest price per inch of usable space in this category. Choose the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel if you'd rather have lightweight enough to move to whichever room keeps the dog calmest. Overall we rank the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Dog Crates for Apartments list.
MidWest Homes for Pets
Folds down to a few inches thick, easy to tuck away when not set up
- Folds flat for storage
- 36"L x 23"W x 25"H
- Rubber feet reduce floor noise and scratching
- Divider panel for growing puppies
✓ Pros
- Lightweight enough to move to whichever room keeps the dog calmest
- Budget-friendly for households still figuring out what their dog needs
- Folds down small for travel, useful if anxiety is tied to new environments
✕ Cons
- Lighter wire gauge is not rated for dogs that bend or chew bars
- Not a fit for moderate to severe crate anxiety
- Fewer size options than the MidWest or Carlson lines
SportPet Designs
Lightweight enough to move to whichever room keeps the dog calmest
- Folding wire construction
- Indoor and outdoor rated
- Carrying handle
- Quick fold for travel
✓ Pros
- Lightweight enough to move to whichever room keeps the dog calmest
- Budget-friendly for households still figuring out what their dog needs
- Folds down small for travel, useful if anxiety is tied to new environments
✕ Cons
- Lighter wire gauge is not rated for dogs that bend or chew bars
- Not a fit for moderate to severe crate anxiety
- Fewer size options than the MidWest or Carlson lines
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate or the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel?
Choose the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate if you want lowest price per inch of usable space in this category. Choose the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel if you'd rather have lightweight enough to move to whichever room keeps the dog calmest. Overall we rank the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Dog Crates for Apartments list.
What is the difference between the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate and the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel?
The MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate stands out because lowest price per inch of usable space in this category, while the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel stands out because lightweight enough to move to whichever room keeps the dog calmest. The trade-offs differ too: the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate's ma in caveat is that standard wire gauge, not built for determined chewers or escape artists, and the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel's is that lighter wire gauge is not rated for dogs that bend or chew bars.
Is the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate worth it over the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel instead if standard wire gauge, not built for determined chewers or escape artists is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel instead of the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate?
The SportPet Designs Sport Pet Large Portable Kennel suits anxious dogs, while the MidWest iCrate 36-Inch Double Door Dog Crate is best for large breeds.
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