FDW Extra Large Dog Crate Dog Kennel Cage with Double Door,48 inch Folding Metal Wire Dog Cage with Removable Tray&Divider Panel,Pet Crate for Large Dogs,Black Review

4.5 (6,300) Amazon rating$64.892,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

FDW's 48 inch folding wire crate covers the basics for a large dog crate at a budget price, and a 4.5 star average across 6,300 reviews backs it up as a safe, popular pick.

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Best for

Owners of large or growing dogs who want a full 48 inch crate with two doors and a divider panel to size it down as a puppy grows.

Skip if

You need a crate that folds flat in seconds or one built for a dog that's a determined chewer or escape artist, since this is a standard folding wire design.

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 6,300 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.3/5

    6,300 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 FDW crate is a 48 inch folding metal wire dog cage built for large dogs, with double doors so you can load and unload from either the front or the side depending on where you place it in a room. A removable tray sits in the base for easy cleanup, and a divider panel lets you shrink the interior space down, which is handy if you're crate training a puppy that still has growing to do.", "The wire construction keeps the crate airy and lets your dog see out in every direction, which many dogs find less stressful than a solid-sided box. Like most folding wire crates, it collapses down for storage or travel, though it isn't as quick to break down as a soft-sided crate.", "At $64.89, this crate is priced well below many 48 inch wire crates of similar size, and with 6,300 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus roughly 2,000 bought in the past month, it's clearly one of the more trusted options in the extra large size range."]

Pros

  • Full 48 inch length fits most large breed dogs comfortably
  • Double door design gives flexible placement options
  • Removable divider panel lets the crate grow with a puppy
  • Removable tray simplifies cleanup
  • Strong 4.5 star rating across 6,300 reviews

Cons

  • Wire construction isn't rated for heavy chewers or determined escape artists
  • No listed weight capacity or material gauge to compare against sturdier heavy duty crates
  • Black wire finish and folding hardware are typical for the category, not a standout feature

Performance notes

The double door layout and included divider panel are the two features that set this crate apart from a basic single door wire cage, since the divider means one purchase can serve a puppy through to adulthood instead of needing a second, smaller crate first. The removable tray is standard for wire crates in this size range and makes hosing down or wiping up accidents straightforward.

What buyers say

A 4.5 star average across 6,300 reviews, combined with about 2,000 units bought in the last month, points to a well established, frequently repurchased crate rather than a newer or niche listing.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this crate include a divider panel?

Yes, it comes with a removable divider panel, which lets you section off part of the 48 inch interior for a puppy and remove it as your dog grows into the full space.

How many doors does this crate have?

It has double doors, which gives you more flexibility for where you place the crate in a room since you aren't locked into loading from just one side.

Is this crate suitable for a heavy chewer?

There's no chew resistant or escape proof rating listed for this crate, so if your dog is a determined chewer or has broken out of standard wire crates before, a heavy duty steel crate would likely be a safer match.

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