This is a specific conversation about Dog crates — the right size and type — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
A 65kg Newfoundland is exactly the situation where mainstream pet retailers fall short — their largest crates top out around 120cm, which isn't enough for a giant breed. Crate size is the most important factor to get right: too small causes real distress, but too large and you lose the den-like security that makes crates work. Material choice — wire, plastic, or fabric — comes down to how you're using it. Before I point you to something specific, a couple of quick questions: is this primarily for home use, travel, or both? And are you crate training from scratch, or does your Newfoundland already have some experience with a crate?
It's mainly for home use — we just need somewhere he can settle overnight and when we're out for a few hours. He's had a crate before as a puppy but it's long outgrown. So not totally from scratch, he understands the concept.
inparticular.ai
That's really helpful. Since he already has a positive association with crating, the reintroduction will be straightforward — it's just about finding the right size. For a home-use crate for a dog his size, what dimensions are you working with? A 65kg male Newf typically needs at least 130–140cm in length to stand, turn, and lie stretched out comfortably. Do you have a rough idea of his length from nose to tail base, or are you going by weight alone?
I haven't measured him precisely but he's a big lad — probably around 90cm body length. Weight is accurate at 65kg.
inparticular.ai
At 90cm body length, you need an internal crate length of at least 120–130cm, and ideally 130cm to give him room without it feeling oversized. The product I'd point you to is the MidWest Homes for Pets Ginormous Dog Crate — the 54-inch (137cm) version. It's a double-door folding wire crate designed specifically for giant breeds, with an internal length of around 137cm, good height clearance, and a divider panel if you ever wanted to section it off. Wire is the right call for home use — good ventilation, easy to clean, and Newfoundlands tend to run warm. It folds flat, which is useful given the size. It's available on Amazon UK and is genuinely one of the few crates built for dogs at this end of the scale.
That sounds exactly right. Is the wire construction sturdy enough for a dog that size, or will he just push his way out?
inparticular.ai
The Ginormous is built with heavier gauge wire than standard crates and the latches are robust — it's genuinely rated for giant breeds rather than just marketed at them. Newfoundlands aren't typically escape artists; they're not terriers or high-drive working dogs who stress-test every join. As long as he's settled with crating — which it sounds like he is — the construction will hold fine. The main thing to do is place it on a non-slip surface and make sure the folding feet are fully locked out before he goes in, as the whole unit is heavy enough that an unlocked fold could shift slightly under him.
Perfect. I'll go with that. One last thing — any advice on bedding at that size? Normal dog beds don't seem to fit either.
inparticular.ai
Same problem, same solution: look for beds labelled XXL or Giant rather than by breed. The Midwest itself has a compatible fleece pad sold for the Ginormous crate that fits the floor exactly — worth getting at the same time to avoid the measuring headache. Alternatively, a 120x90cm memory foam orthopaedic mat from any of the larger pet brands will fit with a little room to spare, and at 65kg the extra joint support is genuinely worth it for overnight use. Newfoundlands are prone to joint issues as they age, so a decent orthopaedic base is a sensible long-term investment rather than an extravagance.
