KOKOTANGS 54-Inch Steel Dog Crate

In this Kokotangs 54-inch steel dog crate review, the verdict is simple: this is the best heavy duty dog crate in our 8-crate guide for giant breeds that push hard against doors. The KOKOTANGS 54-Inch Steel Dog Crate ranks second overall and costs $204.99. It holds 4.6 stars from 761 Amazon ratings. At 54 inches long, 30 inches wide and 46 inches tall, it fits dogs over 90 pounds, such as Great Danes, Mastiffs and St. Bernards. The interior measures 53 by 29 by 37 inches, so a large dog can stand, turn and lie down without touching the bars. However, the 128-pound frame is the heaviest build in the guide. That weight is exactly why it stays put when a powerful dog throws itself at the front panel.

The build explains the price. KOKOTANGS uses 20-gauge steel panels with 0.6-inch diameter steel tubes, which is far thicker than the fine wire on a standard crate. In practice, that combination is what makes the kennel chew-proof and escape-proof for strong, anxious dogs. Four sturdy slide locks hold the front and top doors shut, and the top door gives you a second way to reach a nervous dog without opening the front. On top of that, the wire floor grid lets food and waste fall through to a slide-out tray, so cleanup takes a minute or two. Two of the four 360-degree casters lock in place, and a multi-layered non-toxic coating resists rust and corrosion for indoor and outdoor use.

At $204.99, this steel dog crate with wheels sits at the top of the price range in this guide, and the 128-pound weight is a two-person move if you need to carry it upstairs. That said, the warranty is the weak point: KOKOTANGS covers problems for 30 days with a free replacement, while a same-price rival in this guide covers a full year. By contrast, nothing else in this guide matches the 20-gauge steel and the four-lock door system for a dog over 90 pounds. So if your Mastiff bends bars, pops latches or shreds wire crates, this is the one to get. If you have a calmer medium dog or a tight budget, a lighter crate will do the job. Transport is listed as a use, though the 128-pound frame makes that an occasional task rather than a daily one.