Rank #1 in Best Dog Crate 2026: The Inch Is Not a Measurement
Amazon Basics Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate 18 Inch, Single Door, 46 x 32 x 38 cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics 18-inch wire crate costs £19.50 and is rated 4.6 stars from 12,160 ratings, the deepest sample in this ranking — and holds first place in Amazon's Basic Dog Crates category.
It takes first place because of that sample and that price, with the caveat the whole category runs on: those 12,160 ratings belong to every size of this crate, including the 36-inch one at number nine.
How those 12,160 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 4.6 from 12,160 |
|---|---|
| Price | £19.50 |
| Dimensions | 46 x 32 x 38 cm |
| Breed label as listed | Small Breeds |
| Category rank | 1st in Basic Dog Crates |
| Published spec gaps | No wire gauge, no bar spacing |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Perfect for small dogs , does the job altho my dog still escapes so I use padlocks on the bolts”
Verified purchase“Excellent ( I misjudged the size entirely my fault and returned - but no problem with item itself )”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Dog Crate 2026: The Inch Is Not a Measurement.
Rank #2
Cardy Medium Dog Crate 30 Inch with 2 Doors, Carry Handle and Removable Tray
£32.99
Rank #3
DogCrates+ Medium Foldable Dog Crate 30 Inch, 2 Doors, Non-Chew Tray
£27.45
Rank #4
Amazon Basics 4-Door Soft-Sided Folding Travel Crate Kennel, Medium 76 x 54 x 54 cm
£30.59
Rank #5
Straame Folding Dog Crate XL 42 Inch, 107 x 68 x 75 cm, 2 Doors
£43.99
Questions people ask
Why do the same 12,160 ratings appear on two sizes?
Because Amazon pools the reviews of sizes sold under one parent product; this crate and the 36-inch version share them.
Will my dog escape?
One five-star review says theirs does and that padlocks were needed; an 18-inch crate has a light latch.
Is 18 inches big enough?
Only for a small breed adult or a puppy as a temporary size — measure your dog's length before buying.
What is not published?
The wire gauge and the bar spacing, which are the two numbers that describe how a crate actually holds a dog.
Why is it first?
Because it has the deepest sample and the lowest price here, with the pooled-rating caveat stated.
How many ratings does it have?
12160 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 75 per cent five-star and 3 per cent one-star.
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