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WLO Dog Crate Sizes: Inside, Outside and Materials

By Erman Burak Satana, CEO of WLO · Published · Updated
White WLO Gabled Sizes 1, 2 and 3 to scale, each with a dog lying inside
Illustration. WLO 3D model.
Short answer: every WLO house is cut from 16 mm EcoComposite panels, with clear acrylic windows, metal hinges, a metal drop latch and a cushion about 5.5 in (14 cm) thick in the box. Size 1 has 27 × 19.4 in of inside floor, Size 2 has 36 × 25.8 in and Size 3 has 43 × 30.9 in. Below are the inside and outside measurements of each size, the box weights, and how we measure them, taken from the production drawings we cut from in our own Lexington, North Carolina facility.

We think you should know exactly what you are buying before you order, in numbers, not adjectives. So here is everything in one place.

Key takeaways
  • Inside floor: 524 sq in (Size 1), 929 sq in (Size 2) and 1,329 sq in (Size 3). The Gabled and the Pueblo share the same floor at each size.
  • Inside height at the Gabled's peak: 23.8 in, 32.1 in and 38.6 in.
  • Each house ships flat in one box, 9 in deep, weighing about 48, 79 or 110 lb.
  • Walls are 16 mm EcoComposite panels, CNC-cut, fastened with metal bolts. Not MDF, not particle board.
  • A fitted cushion, sized to each house, about 5.5 in (14 cm) thick, with a washable cover, comes in every box.

Inside: the room your dog actually gets

Measured on the inside of the walls, at the floor.

SizeDogsInside floor (L × W)Floor spaceInside height at the peak (Gabled)
15 to 24 lb27 × 19.4 in524 sq in23.8 in
225 to 49 lb36 × 25.8 in929 sq in32.1 in
350 to 89 lb43 × 30.9 in1,329 sq in38.6 in
  • The Gabled and the Pueblo share the same floor at each size.
  • The Gabled height is measured at the peak of the roof.
  • The Pueblo has a flat top and less height; its outside height is in the table below.

Not sure which size fits? Find your dog's size by breed or weight.

Walnut WLO Gabled in Sizes 1, 2 and 3 side by side in a bright studio
Sizes 1, 2 and 3, side by side.

Outside: what to measure at home

SizeOutside W × DHeight (Gabled / Pueblo)Ships in one box, about
128.1 × 20.4 in24.8 / 22.1 in48 lb
237.4 × 26.8 in33.1 / 29.5 in79 lb
344.8 × 31.9 in39.6 / 34.8 in110 lb

Each house ships flat in one box, 9 in deep. Add a hand's width around the house when you measure your spot.

Two WLO Pueblo houses in two sizes side by side in a home
Photo: customer review.

The walls

16 mm EcoComposite panels. Not MDF, not particle board. The panels are CNC-cut so every tab lands in its slot, and they fasten into the beams with metal bolts and internal teeth. They resist moisture: a spilled bowl is a wipe, not a stain. The materials guide explains what the other crate materials are.

The windows and the door

Clear acrylic windows keep the house open, so your dog can see the room. The door hangs on metal hinges and closes with a metal drop latch that drops into its metal keeper.

Black Labrador lying at the open acrylic door of a walnut WLO Gabled Size 2
Photo: customer review. WLO Gabled Size 2.

The cushion

Every house comes with a fitted cushion, sized to each house, about 5.5 in (14 cm) thick, with a washable cover. The fill weighs 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) in Size 1, 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) in Size 2 and 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) in Size 3. Covers come in Ivory, Gray, Black and Pink, and both the cover and the cushion can be replaced later.

Where it's made, and how we measure

Every house is cut, finished and packed to order in our own facility at 109 E 11th Ave, Lexington, North Carolina. Orders leave the workshop in 2 to 4 weekdays. You can also pick yours up at the workshop, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM ET.

  • Inside and outside sizes come from the production drawings we cut from.
  • If a number on this page and the product page ever disagree, the product page is updated from the same record, and we fix this page the same day.
The WLO workshop floor in Lexington, North Carolina, where houses are made
Photo: WLO.

Questions

Is it wood?

No. The panels are a composite with a matte finish in four colors (Classic Walnut, Natural Oak, Pure White, Onyx Black). Older reviews may mention our earlier versions.

Why does the box weight matter?

It tells you how much material ships to you. Compare it with the listed weight of any crate you are considering.

Can I buy a single panel?

Panels are not sold one by one. If a panel is ever damaged, we offer a discount on a replacement house. Cushions, covers, hardware and acrylic sets are sold on the parts page.

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