Petmate Ultra Vari Dog Kennel - Portable Crate for Extra Large Dogs 90-125 lbs - Airline-Friendly - Heavy-Duty Plastic Shell - For Home and Travel - Made in USA - 48 Inches - Taupe Review
By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-07-04
The Petmate Ultra Vari 21700 is a heavy-duty, airline-friendly plastic kennel built for extra-large dogs in the 90-125 lb range, and while its 4.3 star rating across 731 reviews is solid, it's currently listed as temporarily out of stock.
Owners of extra-large dogs, 90-125 lbs, who need a hard-sided, airline-style kennel for flights or heavy-duty travel.
Skip if
Your dog is under 90 lbs, since this 48-inch size and heavy-duty plastic shell are built specifically for extra-large breeds, or you need something in stock right away.
Priced 471% above the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 731 owner ratings
Popularity3.0/5
731 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["The Petmate Ultra Vari 21700 is built for extra-large dogs weighing 90 to 125 lbs, with a heavy-duty plastic shell that Petmate markets as airline-friendly, a step up from a standard wire crate for owners who fly with large dogs or need a more rugged travel option. At 48 inches, it's sized to match the largest dogs in this lineup.", "It's made in the USA and finished in a taupe color, a departure from the black metal look of the wire crates in this category. At $399.99, it's the most expensive product in this lineup by a wide margin, reflecting the cost of a large, heavy-duty plastic shell built for travel rather than a folding wire frame.", "With 731 reviews and a 4.3 star average, it has a smaller but solid review base for a premium, extra-large product. As of this listing, it's shown as temporarily out of stock, so availability is worth double-checking before you commit to this option."]
Pros
Heavy-duty plastic shell built for extra-large dogs up to 125 lbs
Marketed as airline-friendly, unlike the wire crates in this lineup
Made in the USA
Solid 4.3 star rating across 731 reviews
Cons
Currently listed as temporarily out of stock
The most expensive option in this lineup by a significant margin
Heavy-duty plastic shell is bulkier to store than a folding wire crate
Performance notes
The heavy-duty plastic shell construction is the key difference from the wire crates in this lineup, trading fold-flat storage for a rugged, airline-style build that's typically better suited to flights or rough handling during travel. Petmate's Made in USA claim and heavy-duty framing point to a product built for durability under transport stress rather than everyday home confinement.
What buyers say
With 731 reviews and a 4.3 star average, this kennel has a smaller review base than the budget iCrate sizes, consistent with a higher-priced, more specialized product, and it currently shows no bought-last-month volume alongside its out-of-stock status.
Petmate markets it as airline-friendly, though specific airline crate requirements vary by carrier, so it's worth confirming current policy with your airline before booking a flight.
Is this kennel currently available to buy?
As of this listing, it's shown as temporarily out of stock, so you may need to check back or look for restock alerts before purchasing.
Why does this kennel cost so much more than the wire crates in this lineup?
It uses a heavy-duty plastic shell built for extra-large dogs and travel durability, a more expensive construction than a folding wire frame, which accounts for the higher price.
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