Tag: wire crate vs plastic crate

We tested 6 crates (3 wire, 3 plastic) over 8 weeks with 4 German Shepherds—rotating each dog through both materials to eliminate the “different dog” variable. Wire crates won for home-only use: +12% better ventilation, interior temps averaged only +2-3°F above ambient (vs +8-10°F for plastic), 2-3 minute cleaning time (vs 8-10 for plastic), and…