Rank #9 in Best Dog Crate 2026: The Inch Is Not a Measurement
Amazon Basics Large Metal Dog Crate 36 Inch, Single Door, 91 cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics 36-inch crate costs £39.99 and is rated 4.6 stars from 12,160 ratings — the same pool as the 18-inch at number one, shared across the sizes of one product.
It takes ninth because its bar gap is 15 millimetres, more than twice the 7 millimetres of the crate at number three, on a listing that never explains why that matters for a puppy.
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.
| Gap size as listed | 15 mm |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 4.6 from 12,160 |
| Price | £39.99 |
| Length | 91.4 cm |
| Doors | 1, front |
| Category rank | 1st in Basic Dog Crates |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent product well made no problems at all.Delivery was next day great great”
Verified purchase“Very sturdy and good value for money. Easy to put up. Very happy with this purchase”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Dog Crate 2026: The Inch Is Not a Measurement.
Rank #1
Amazon Basics Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate 18 Inch, Single Door, 46 x 32 x 38 cm
£19.50
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
Questions people ask
Why the same ratings as the 18-inch?
Because Amazon pools the reviews of the sizes in one parent product, so both crates show 12,160.
Is 15mm bar spacing a problem?
For an adult dog no; for a puppy or a small breed it is double the spacing of the crate at number three and worth checking against your dog's head.
What size dog fits?
A 36-inch crate suits a Labrador or a boxer, but the interior is shorter than the 91cm given.
Does it fold?
Yes, with a tray and a top handle.
Why is it ninth?
Because the sample is pooled and the bar spacing is the widest here, though the crate itself is sound.
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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