The MidWest Ovation 30-inch crate is a folding metal crate for medium dogs that adds a second side door with an up-and-away swing, giving you two ways to load your dog in a tight room, and its 4.5 star rating across 1,100 reviews suggests it holds up well for everyday use.
Medium dog owners who need extra door options for tight room layouts, like fitting the crate against a wall or into a corner.
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You need a crate specifically sized for large or giant breeds, since this is built for the 30-inch medium size class only.
Priced 21% above the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 1,100 owner ratings
Popularity3.3/5
1,100 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
['This MidWest crate is built around a folding metal frame sized for medium dogs, with a front door and a second Up and Away side door that swings open and locks flush against the crate wall rather than sticking out into the room.', "That side door is the main selling point here: it's designed for space-saving placement, useful if the crate has to sit against furniture or in a narrow hallway rather than out in the open.", "At $84.99, it costs more than a basic single-door crate, and with 1,100 reviews and a 4.5 star average, it has a smaller review base than MidWest's most popular sizes but a consistently positive record."]
Pros
Two doors, including a space-saving Up and Away side door
Folding metal frame for easy storage and portability
Space-saving design suited to smaller rooms
Solid 4.5 star rating across 1,100 reviews
Cons
No published spec sheet for interior dimensions or weight capacity beyond the medium size class
Metal wire construction lacks the full coverage of a hard-sided travel kennel
Priced above some basic single-door crates in the same size
Performance notes
MidWest doesn't publish a detailed spec sheet for this specific listing, so it's worth confirming interior dimensions against your dog's size before ordering. What is documented is the fold-flat metal frame and the added Up and Away side door, which swings open and secures flat against the crate side instead of swinging outward, useful when floor space is tight.
What buyers say
With 1,100 reviews and a 4.5 star average, this crate has a smaller but strongly positive track record, less data than MidWest's biggest sellers but consistent with the brand's usual quality.
It's a second door on the side of the crate that swings open and secures flat against the crate wall instead of jutting out, which helps when the crate sits against furniture or in a narrow room.
What size dog is this crate meant for?
This is the 30-inch Medium size in MidWest's Ovation line, sized for medium breed dogs, so check your dog's crate-trained size against the 30-inch length before buying.
Does it fold flat for storage or travel?
Yes, it's a folding metal wire crate, so it collapses down for storage or transport when you're not using it.
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