Life Stages Single Door, Double Door, and Ultima Triple Door (LS Ultima now replaced by Ultima Pro).

Midwest Life Stages Crate

Life Stages dog crates offer great value with both the divider panel and ABS plastic pan included. These crates fold easily without tools, include carrying handles and are ideal for the pet owner who wants a dog crate that is quick and easy to fold and carry, yet sturdy enough to contain an active pet.

Life Stages Crates Adjust to Your Growing Dog

We recommend that you buy the crate for the adult size of your dog. The divider panel (included for free) allows you to adjust the size of the living area, so your crate adapts to the size of your dog as he grows. One crate for all stages of your dog's life!

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Which Size to Get?

Midwest Life Stages Crates are available in 6" length increments. As the crate models get longer, they also get wider and taller, so the different sized crates are designed for different sizes and breeds of dog. Remember: Because of the divider panel, you only need one crate from puppy to adult, so buy your crate for the expected size of your adult dog.

How Are the Various Life Stages Models Named?

The smallest crate is 24" long and the Life Stages series is called the "1600"series. So, the Life Stages crate that is 30" long is called model LS-1630 - "LS" for "Life Stages". They are then available in single, double door (DD), or Ultima triple door (UL) format. E.g. LS-1630DD is a Double Door Life Stages Crate 30" in Length, suitable for a dog 26 - 40 lbs.

NOTE: Life Stages Ultima Triple Door Folding Dog Crates are no longer available and have been replaced by the Ultima Pro Triple Door Folding Dog Crates

The table is a general size guide based on the weight of the dog.

If you would like to size your crate based on your dog breed, that's a much longer list and can be found at the bottom of the page. See our Life Stages Dog Breed Size Guide.

How Many Doors to Get?

So you've figured out how big the crate needs to be, but now you are thinking about the configuration of the crate door(s). Since the Midwest Life Stages Dog Crate is available in three configurations, it can be confusing as to which model to get. Read on - we'll do our best to help!

Single Door
The Life Stages Single Door Folding Dog Crate is the biggest seller and most people are happy with this configuration. It has a door on one end, and when we say "end" we mean the shorter of the vertical sides. So, as you look at the end of the crate with the door, it is hinged on the left and opens outwards. The primary advantage of this crate is that it is a little less expensive than a two door model. Tell me more about: Life Stages Single Door Dog Crate.

Double Door
The Life Stages Double Door Folding Dog Crate is the next biggest seller and has a door on one end just like the single door crate. If you view the crate from the end with the door, it also has a door on the long side to your right, allowing side entry to the crate. This door also hinges on the left and opens outwards. Due to the extra door, the double door model is a little more expensive than the single door, but is more flexible. Instead of having to access the end of the crate, you can access one end or one side. This allows the crate to be placed sideways between two pieces of furniture, or side on in the back of your wagon or SUV. Tell me more about: Life Stages Double Door Dog Crate.

Ultima Triple Door (Obsolete)
The Life Stages Ultima Triple Door Folding Dog Crate is both heavier duty and three door. Just like the double door crate, it has a door on one end and a door on one side that both hinge on the left. The triple door crate also has a door on the other end that hinges to the right allowing even more flexibility in how you place your crate. The advantages of the triple door crate is that it has more access and is heavier duty. In addition, if you have multiple dogs, you can get a crate large enough for both and use the divider panel to separate the dogs. Because of the door on each end, the crate can be a home to two dogs. Tell me more about: Life Stages Ultima Triple Door Dog Crate.

NOTE: Life Stages Ultima Triple Door Folding Dog Crates are no longer available and have been replaced by the Ultima Pro Triple Door Folding Dog Crates

Need more help on sizing your crate? Click here for the Life Stages size guide.

Other Midwest Life Stages Training and Travel Crates

Life stages dog crates are a flexible solution for almost any pet owner whose dog weighs 11 - 110 lbs. The Life Stages series is also availble in multiple door configurations: Choose Life Stages Single Door Folding Crates, Lifes Stages Double Door Folding Dog Crates, or Life Stages Ultima Triple Door Folding Dog Crates (Life Stages Ultima replaced by Ultima Pro).

If you need a great looking, versatile folding dog crate, there is a Midwest Life Stages dog crate for you!