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Midwest Life Stages Double-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate, 30"L x 21"W x 24"H
By: Midwest       Average Rating: 4.5     Total Reviews: 23
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Poor design and constructiont     On: 2008-09-13

The design is poor, very difficult to fold and unfold. Construction is shoddy with ill fitting parts.
The cheap plastic handles easily break.
However, the wire crate is what it is--if you must buy it dont buy it with the thought in mind to frequently break it down and set it up again.
Great crate for the price     On: 2008-08-09

I do dog transports for a local rescue, and ordered 2 of these crates for my van. They fit side by side in the van and work great on the transports.
Midwest Life-Stages 30-by-21-by-24-Inch Double-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate     On: 2008-08-08

This dog kennel was not very useful in crate training my puppy because she is crazy. But my first Jack Russell did well in one like this. This one is made well and easy to fold and store away. It still looks brand new.
great crate     On: 2008-07-03

I just purchased this crate locally at a higher price because I needed it right away. My dog was already crate trained and he took to this one right away. It looks and feels sturdy and I didnt have any problems with clips sticking up or out in the wrong way. If for some reason I would ever need another one, Id buy the same thing.
Very Versatile!     On: 2008-06-20

I selected this crate after a lot of research. I keep it in my living room for my min-pin & miniature schnauzer so I needed a crate with a side door. Even though I keep my two dogs in it, I dont use the divider panel that it came with because my dogs like to snuggle together. The size is perfect. A lot of other crates were too narrow. I also wanted one with the traditional front door as well in case I want to move it to a different location. My dogs love the crate! This crate was very easy to set up & is very well made, not flimsy at all. I also really like the black enamel finish. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is because the crate has these hooks on the bottom below the side door that stick out which is kind of a pain when I vacuum. It would have been much better if the company would have designed these to snap in place out of the way when the crate is assembled.
Crate has worked well ...     On: 2008-06-09

This crate is working well for our new, 9-month-old beagle. Plenty of room for her. Also, even with 2 locks, were finding it easy to open and close. I think the 2 locks make the crate sturdier when you have a rambunctious dog.
Very satisfied     On: 2008-05-26

The crate is of very good quality and a very good price. I priced these at several locations in town, and nothing I found was even close in price for the same quality. I had a savings of about $35 for the same product and it was delivered right to my home. Believe me, it is a good deal. I am a very meticulous comparison shopper.
Divider was a disappointment     On: 2008-05-22

Since I recently got two puppies, I wanted a way to crate them together yet give both a little private space to retreat to if desired. I assumed I could place the divider right down the middle so each puppy could share in a "duplex" situation. Well, that definitely does not work. If you place the divider in the center, you have to attach it to the door. If you attach it to one side so the door can still be opened, that closed-in side becomes useless. So, I had to go Petsmart and purchase 2 additional Midwest metal dog crates. That solution works, but their play area inside the exercise pen has been dramatically reduced in size because the 2 crates take up so much more space than just the one. Later, I learned I could have purchased a three-door crate that just might have been perfect. Oh well, you learn from your mistakes. Since the crate was well-made and would have worked for just one dog, I gave the product 4 stars.
It was as described and more than adequae     On: 2008-05-20

Midwest 1636DD Life-Stages Folding Double-Door Metal Dog CrateVery adequate crate. Product is all it was advertised to be.
Great Crate     On: 2008-04-15

This is the second Midwest crate we have owned. The first one we had was for a large dog. We still have it but no longer need it. This little crate is awesome...the two doors come in very handy as you are not limited to where you can put it. Also the divider is really handy when you first bring a puppy home. It folds up really easy and is very easy to put up too. The only thing I dont like about it is that it is a tad heavy, but I also know its a quality material, so I cant complain. I have had some crates that are really tough to latch...this one is easy, but not too easy! I would recommend this crate to everyone!
Just plain great     On: 2008-04-10

Shopped online and in stores. This was without a doubt the best buy for quality and price. Having PRIME made it a steal!
Great crate, though Amazon misled me on size.     On: 2008-04-07

I purchased the crate for my cat who misbehaves on occasion. It is a little place for him to get a time out. He got good at breaking out of the pet taxi.

Anyway, the crate sets up rather easily and is very easy to clean. There is plenty of space for a small animal (my cat) to move around. *If you are getting this for a cat, there is room for a small litter pan. And, so far, he hasnt been able to escape.

My only complaint is that somehow I was misled with the size. I thought I was getting a bigger crate that we could use for our future full-size dog, but I guess I will have to get another crate when that time comes.
excellent product     On: 2008-03-26

I have four of these, one for each of my dogs. I have dachshunds and this gives them enormous space to stretch and play during the three hours a day they are kept in their kennels while I work. Whenever I go, I put them in and they are safe, have room for toys and sitting around off their pillows. I dont worry about them and they are comfortable. The two doors make it easy to position them. I stack them. My oldest boy gets to look out the window and when the sun is too bright, I can drape the window side and hes fine.

This is well made, immensely affordable and very easy to care for. the tray slides out of the bottom. I love them. I would never have anything else. They are made for bigger dogs but my little boys love them. one of them is so overwhelmed by the space it took a while to get used to it.

Lovely stuff, this.
VERY poorly designed     On: 2008-03-23

I cant believe there are so many positive reviews of this crate. There are so many things wrong with it.

First, someone else already mentioned the clips. They either stick into the cage or they lay on the floor sticking up waiting for you to step on them. What were they thinking?

And that brings us to #2. The clips are there because this is portable. What a joke. This thing is heavy. It is difficult to fold and unfold. (Or else mine is bent and/or poorly constructed, either way its a strike.)There is gonna be flexing metal when you do it too. So its not a given that you are going to escape uninjured from the process.

The handles provided only snap onto bars with certain diameters. Make sure you use THOSE bars and that the handles snap in or you could easily drop this thing. And youre pretty unlikely to escape from that uninjured. Also, because the handles only snap onto the long bars they are not very convenient for moving the crate around when it is assembled.

If you plan to take the divider panel when you transport this thing please pay attention to where it comes from when you first unfold it because youll never figure out where it goes again.

Which brings us to #3. Use the divider panel and it will be available from puppyhood through adulthood. Another joke, I think. Any puppy could fit his whole leg through the bars of this cage - all the way up to the hip or shoulder. Try to picture that with a frantic puppy and no injury.

Then theres #4. Want to get the door closed fast? Forget it. The locking bars will slide into the closed position. And you cant just slide them open and closed to lock them either. You have to lift the handle in order to be able to slide the lock open or closed. When you swing the door closed the handles swing out allowing the locks to slide closed by centrifugal force. Both locks then have to be disengaged so the door can close all the way and you can engage the locks. That means before you can engage either lock you have to lift the handle on each one and slide it to the open position. How fast does that sound? With practice you might get pretty fast, but its still a TERRIBLE design.

This product was NOT made by dog-lovers. Consumer testing was non-existent. I found all these issues in the first week of use. Keep looking. This is not the crate for you, even at Amazons prices.
No Muss, No Fuss     On: 2008-03-17

Put it together in less than five minutes without using instructions. Easy to assemble, easy to close for travel. Puppy and kitty take turns strolling around inside. What could be better?
It'll do.     On: 2008-03-15

This crate works fine, but my dog is pretty mellow. The crate doesnt seem like its made too well. The door doesnt line up with the latches and is kind of a pain to close.
quick assembling and disassembling     On: 2008-03-09

this crate is great. it is very sturdy and has 2 options of doors. also folds up and folds out very easily, only takes a minute so it is very portable. the divider panel is great b/c it gives your dog room to grow, but not too much room for him to have accidents. i recommend it highly to anyone who is crate training their pup.
This crate is better than many others....     On: 2008-02-28

I foster dachshunds for Dare in Florida so we use lots of different crates. This is my favorite brand because it is very easy to fold and open quickly and the latches work better than some of the others Ive tried. Weve had some escape artists get out of the other brands, but not this one. Also, the bars seem heavier and stronger than some of the other brands too. My favorite feature is the side door so I have more options for placing the crate in the room. This crate is worth the money!
Wonderful!     On: 2008-02-27

I bought this for my pug and he loves it! I feel like I should have bought the next size for him, but this is really perfect for training purposes. I love that it has 2 doors and its super easy to assemble. I highly recommend this to anyone thats looking into crate training.
J B Wholesale pet supplies and their Midwest Life Stages dog crate     On: 2008-02-08

I purchased a Midwest Lifestages, single door, 36x24x27, dog crate on December 5 for our new Lab. The cage was here within a few days, but the tray was cracked in shipping; it was still usable for the puppys weight, but I was happy when the new pan arrived in perfect shape and again, within a few days. Not only did JB Wholesale send a new crate out right away, but they called me on the phone, talked to me about crate training, apologized for any inconvenience, and told me to call if I ran into any problems puppy training! What a great company to do business with! We are very happy with our crate; its working out just fine with our puppy (especially the life- stages divider) and I would definitely do business with JB Wholesale again.
Just about perfect     On: 2007-10-04

Awesome crate, easy to use and set-up. Looks good. One small issue- the tabs that lock the crate in the closed position do not clip up and out of the way when the crate is set-up, they rest on the floor, open-end up. They are not sharp but you could step on them if you arent aware that they are there. Otherwise, the crate is great!
Good Crate, Reasonable Price     On: 2007-09-26

I really like this crate. The two doors really contribute to its portability providing flexibility depending on where it is located. It is well constructed. It was also cheaper on Amazon than the crates I saw at Petsmart and Petco. My puppy goes in and out without a problem.
Pup pad     On: 2007-07-17

Our two pups enjoy the spaciousness of this crate. Love the additional side door.
Great Crate!     On: 2007-06-28

I have this crate only larger 42inches for my border collie mix. We decided it was a little too big for her...although I am sure she doesnt mind :)Her large crate is going to our Husky for when she gets bigger, and our border collie will be getting this size crate. She absolutely loves it! It is her own bedroom. We dont crate her during the day but we do crate her while we sleep. I actually tried letting her sleep out of her crate and she kept moving around the room. Once she gets into her crate she pretty much passes out and falls asleep because she knows it means sleep time. The crate also folds down nicely and fits into our car without any problems. We just fold down the back seats and put our dogs bed on top and we are good to go! I would highly reccomend this crate to anyone. Having two different enterances is great! Our dog prefers the gate on the side. She always goes in without a problem! Also, I would highly recomend putting a bed inside during the winter and maybe a piece of carpet that covers the inside floor during the summer. This helps take away the noise of thier nails scratching on the plastic. Plus...they feel more comfortable.


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