Homey Pet 43'' Whelping Box for Dogs and Puppies, Taller Heavy Duty Dog Whelping Box Puppy Playpen with 4 Wheels, Front Door, Top Open, Stackable Metal Dog Crate Cage Kennel Indoor Review
By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-06-29
Homey Pet's 43 inch whelping box is purpose built for nursing dams, with a top open design and front door that make it easier to check on and handle puppies, backed by a solid 4.4 star average across 217 reviews.
Owners preparing a whelping and nursing space for a small to medium breed dam, such as a French Bulldog, Dachshund, Beagle, Yorkshire Terrier, Border Collie or similar sized dog.
Skip if
You have a large breed dam, since the 41 inch by 26.5 inch inner footprint is sized for dogs that can lie and turn comfortably within a smaller space.
Best for Indoor, Outdoor, Transport
Breed size Medium, Small
Weight 33 Pounds
Priced 71% above the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 217 owner ratings
Popularity1.8/5
217 owner reviews, fewer 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 43 inch whelping box from Homey Pet is built with a front door and a top open design, made from ABS and alloy steel, and stands 22.5 inches tall with a 42.5 by 28 inch footprint. It's intended for dams that can lie and turn comfortably within the roughly 41 by 26.5 inch inner space at a 15.5 inch wall height, which the listing pegs to breeds like French Bulldog, Dachshund, Beagle, English Springer Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Border Collie and Bulldog.", "It includes lockable caster wheels, a nesting box, a removable grid and a removable tray, all aimed at making the weeks around whelping and early nursing easier to manage and clean. The steel and ABS build is stackable, which can help with storage once it's no longer needed.", "At $119.99 it's priced as a specialty item rather than an everyday crate, which fits its narrower purpose. With 217 reviews and a 4.4 star average, it has a solid track record among owners using it for its intended nursing and whelping use, even though the listing shows no recent purchase volume."]
Pros
Front door plus top open access makes handling puppies and cleaning easier
Lockable caster wheels for repositioning
Removable grid and tray simplify cleanup during nursing
Sized guidance provided for specific small and medium dam breeds
Solid 4.4 star average across 217 reviews
Cons
Sized only for small to medium dams, not suitable for large breeds
Specialty whelping use means less everyday versatility than a standard crate
No recent purchase activity shown, so it may be a lower volume, seasonal type of purchase
Specifications
Best for
Indoor, Outdoor, Transport
Breed size
Medium, Small
Weight
33 Pounds
Performance notes
The combination of a front door plus a top open design is the main functional advantage here, since it lets you handle newborn puppies and clean the box without having to lift a nursing dam in and out through a single opening. Lockable caster wheels let you reposition the box, and the removable grid and tray support keeping the nesting area clean during the weeks after birth.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 217 reviews indicates a well regarded product within its niche use case, even though it shows no units bought in the most recent month, which fits a specialty item purchased around specific breeding or whelping timelines rather than as an everyday staple.
It's sized for dams that can lie and turn comfortably within a roughly 41 by 26.5 inch inner footprint at a 15.5 inch wall height, with the listing naming breeds like French Bulldog, Dachshund, Beagle, English Springer Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Border Collie and Bulldog as good fits.
Can I access the puppies without opening the main door?
Yes, the top open design lets you reach in and check on or handle puppies without needing to open the front door each time, which is useful once the dam is nursing.
Does it come with wheels?
Yes, it has lockable caster wheels, so you can move the box to reposition it and then lock the wheels in place once it's where you want it.
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