Stackable dog crates for Pointer and Spaniel

Two dogs at very different life stages — and wanting to stack crates rather than sprawl them across the floor — is a smart space problem to solve early. Crate size is the single most important factor here: too small causes real distress, but too large (especially for your Spaniel pup) removes the den-like feeling that makes crates effective. Material matters too: wire crates are the best all-round choice for home use because they fold flat, stack reliably, and give good airflow. To get the sizing right, can you tell me roughly how big your Pointer is — male or female, and approximate weight? And for the Spaniel, is this primarily crate training from scratch, or do you also need the crates to double as travel crates at some point?

Perfect, that gives me everything I need. For a 25kg female Pointer you want a 42-inch crate — she needs room to stand, turn, and lie stretched out, and a 42-inch hits that without being so roomy it feels less secure. For an adult Cocker Spaniel at 10–12kg, a 30-inch crate is the right fit. Here's the thing about stacking though: not all wire crates are built with flat enough tops and enough structural rigidity to stack safely. The range I'd point you to is the Midwest iCrate — it's a well-established folding wire crate that's genuinely stackable when you use the same brand across sizes, has a divider panel included in most sizes (useful for managing the Spaniel's space as he grows), and the build quality is consistent enough that the 42-inch sits stably on top of the 30-inch or vice versa. Both are available individually on Amazon UK. I'd suggest putting the larger Pointer crate on the bottom for stability.

Yes — the Midwest iCrate 30-inch comes with a divider panel included. You slide it in to reduce the usable space to just enough for him to stand and turn, which is exactly right for a puppy. As he grows over the next few months you simply move the divider back in stages until he fills the full crate. It saves you buying a smaller starter crate and then replacing it, which is how most people end up with three crates they don't need. The divider panel is the reason the iCrate is the go-to recommendation for puppies specifically.

It won't be bolted together, so there's a small amount of natural movement — that's true of any stacked wire crate setup. In practice, the flat folding panel roof of the lower crate gives a stable resting surface, and the weight of the upper crate keeps it seated. With a bouncy dog using the lower crate, I'd put the Pointer's 42-inch on the bottom and the Spaniel's 30-inch on top — the larger footprint base is more stable, and the lighter pup in the upper crate means less movement when he goes in and out. If you ever feel it's shifting more than you'd like, a couple of non-slip mat offcuts between the two crates sorts it immediately.

Good choice — you'll get a lot of use out of both. One small tip for the puppy: for the first week or two, drape a blanket over three sides of his crate to make it feel more enclosed and den-like. It helps nervous puppies settle faster. Good luck with the crate training.