--- product_id: 3943120 title: "LifeStages Dog Crate" brand: "midwest homes for pets" price: "1637 zΕ‚" currency: PLN in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3943120-lifestages-dog-crate store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 42.5" x 28.5" x 30.5" perfect for 71-90 lb dogs Double door with slide-bolt latches & patented Paw Block Tool-free foldable design with leak-proof tray LifeStages Dog Crate **Brand:** midwest homes for pets **Price:** 1637 zΕ‚ **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🐾 Secure, stylish, and built for your best friend’s every stage! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LifeStages Dog Crate by midwest homes for pets - **How much does it cost?** 1637 zΕ‚ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3943120-lifestages-dog-crate) ## Best For - midwest homes for pets enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted midwest homes for pets brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Heavy-duty, precision-welded metal wire with rust-resistant black e-coat finish - β€’ **Unmatched Security:** Patented Paw Block & reinforced latches prevent escapes and injuries - β€’ **Tailored for Large Breeds:** Spacious 42-inch crate fits Australian Shepherds, Boxers & Goldens comfortably - β€’ **Grow-With-Your-Pup Divider:** Adjustable panel supports crate training from puppyhood to adulthood - β€’ **Effortless Portability & Cleanup:** Folds flat in seconds, includes leak-proof tray & rubber feet to protect floors ## Overview The MidWest Homes for Pets 42-Inch LifeStages Crate is a heavy-duty, double-door dog crate designed for large breeds weighing 71-90 lbs. Featuring precision welding, patented safety latches, and a grow-with-your-pup divider panel, it offers superior security and comfort. Its tool-free foldable design, leak-proof tray, and rubber feet make it easy to clean, transport, and protect your floors. Backed by a 1-year warranty and US-based customer service, it’s a trusted, durable solution for crate training and safe containment. ## Description Give your dog a safe, comfortable place to call their own with the MidWest Homes for Pets LifeStages Two Door Dog Crate. Newly enhanced with added security features, this durable metal wire dog crate now includes a patented Paw Block and locking tips on the slide-bolt latch – so you can feel confident your pet is secure whether they're relaxing at home or hitting the road with you. Reinforced with heavy-duty wire gauge, this crate is ideal for dogs with higher separation anxiety who may need a more durable home. Designed with both pets and parents in mind, LifeStages dog crates come complete with a divider panel (to grow with your puppy), a durable leak-proof pan for easy cleanup, rubber feet to protect your floors, and a carrying handle for added convenience. Plus, you can fold it flat in seconds without tools, making it perfect for travel, storage or quick set-up anywhere you need it – from your living room to a beachside vacation rental. Built from precision-welded metal wire with a black e-coat finish, the LifeStages is durable enough for everyday use while resisting rust and wear over time. Larger openings and low thresholds make it easier for your dog to enter and exit the crate, easing the crate training process and helping them feel more at home. At MidWest Homes for Pets, we know your dog is family. That's why every crate is backed by a 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty and supported by our Indiana-based customer care team, making the LifeStages a trusted choice for creating a secure, comfortable home for your dog. Review: I love this crate and so does my dog - I purchased many many crates for my dogs in the past 45 years, I bought the cheapest and I bought the most expensive. You used to have to get them at the pet store and pay anywhere from $90-$200 for standard great. Thank goodness for desertcart. I just added to my "stable" of dogs with an eight-week-old golden retriever named Bentley. Now he's just a little guy weighing in at 12 pounds but he will get bigger. Right now he fits in a small crate and I mean fits. He can get in it but he can't lay down or turn around. I needed to get him a crate he can grow into so I went online to desertcart and looked around. I saw my old friends Midwest who stood by me with durable crates during my dog show days. They always made a sturdy crate out of heavy-duty material that was well engineered and well put together. It's been a few years since I bought a crate and a few things have changed. Pretty much now everybody offers a folding crate that wasn't so back in the day Midwest was one of the first to offer that feature and they did it well and they still do. They have a variety of sizes more so than most manufacturers so I chose the middle middle size which is a little bigger than other manufacturers middle size. Some of the features I like was this one has double doors, one on the side and one on the end. Each closes and locks sturdily and securely with two hasps on each door. Nowadays the bottom tray is made of plastic instead of steel so with a little lighter and more resistant to corrosion and easily cleaned. I ordered this crate and it came promptly from desertcart as I am an desertcart prime member. It was packaged well and arrived without damage and I had it set up in less than 5 min.. The only problem was the location where I was going to use it was against a wall and the doors were all wrong. Well I solved that by swapping the ends by bending back four hooks on each end, then squeezing them tight again to finish up, this took all of 3 min. to do in my crate or I should say that Bentleys crate was ready to go. One of the big advantages of having the second door is that when I wanted to introduce Bentley to crate I left both doors open so he could wander in and out at his leisure. I placed a few toys and water bowl in their as well as a wee wee pad and some bedding. He was curious and wandered in and out. I will admit however, the first night he was full of screams and barks and crying for most of the night. It was his first night in a crate. The second night I placed him in the crate and he laid down and was quiet until early morning. When he saw me and heard me moving around a little bit he started vocalizing so I took him out. The Crate also comes with a divider so you can change the size as your dog grows. At this point I'm not even using divider and giving Bentley full run of the crate. I am really glad that desertcart is selling these and the price is phenomenal. If you go to a pet store I'm sure you will easily over $150 for this crate or poorly made imitation. I really recommend Midwest and I think you'll be very happy with the quality and the operation of this crate. if you're a first-time buyer, check the AKC standards for how big your dog will be, then buyer accordingly. Don't buy too small as you will have to buy bigger later on. I give this five stars I love it I know you will too and it's recommended buy If you found my review helpful please click yes on the button below I really appreciate your support for that I intend to leave reviews to help others make decisions prior to purchase taste upon my recommendations or disclosure and I utilize your reviews to help me with my purchases as well. my reviews are honest factual and accurate thank you Review: Perfect for litter box training - Reviews help me when I am trying to choose a product to buy, so I want to in turn leave a review for others who are in the market for a crate. This is my first crate experience. A few weeks ago I came across a 4 week old kitten that was abandoned in the middle of a busy road. Without any time to prepare I took the kitten in and soon found out that kittens aren't born knowing what a litter box is. Duh moment here, yeah I know. The kitten started doing her bathroom business all over the house, so I confined her to one room until I could ask rescues and vet techs what to do. Every answer given to me was to crate the kitten with a litter box so she will have no other place to go than in the box. That is where my search for a crate started. A crate needed to be large enough for a litter box, food/water bowls and a bed, plus room to move around- and I also consider future use as well once the kitten is an adult cat. I wanted a crate large enough to hold not only a tiny kitten but also a full grown adult cat, comfortably. The Medium size is what I ordered. What I should have ordered is a large though, because I've recently learned of people crating cats to transport them on long distance road trips- I have 3 adult cats, you never know when a crate will come in handy for them. But this is my first crate experience and for the purpose I needed it for a medium works well. The bars are not spaced so far apart that a kitten would get her head stuck trying to get out. An added bonus is the front and side doors that both open with a large enough space to move around a litter box or clean inside the crate very easily. Set up was very easy, no tools required and it feels sturdy enough that it would hold against a medium size dog, but since I have cats I can't say how strong the crate would be against a dog- I can say that my kitten hasn't managed to jail break though. There is a heft to the crate, it is not light weight and does move easy with 2 handles that are included. I've attached a picture so others can see how much space is inside this crate with a small litter box, a food/water container snapped onto the bars and a medium size dog bed on top. I used the divider to create a 2nd floor to the crate so my kitten won't be sleeping right next to her litter box. So far my kitten is very comfortable spending nights in her crate. I'd recommend this crate to others who have either a small breed or medium size dog and of course those who are litter box training or need to crate a cat/kitten for any reason. Quality is great here and I am very happy with my purchase. In the future I want to get the large crate just in case there's ever a reason to crate my adult cats for either a move or medical. This crate also folds down easy, slips back into the box without hassle and stores away for when not in use. ## Features - IDEAL FOR 71-90 LB DOGS: Measures 42.5 x 28.5 x 30.5 inches – perfect for Australian Shepherds, Boxers, Golden Retrievers & similar breeds. For dogs near 90 lbs, consider sizing up to our 48-inch model so they have plenty of room to get comfortable. - WE DON'T CUT CORNERS, WE PERFECT THEM: Precision welding, rounded corner clips & slide-bolt latches with Paw Block mitigate cuts & escapes. With rigorous safety testing, LifeStages provides peace of mind knowing your dog is safe while you're away. - HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION: Reinforced with heavier gauge wire than standard crates, LifeStages is built for durability. Complete with leak-proof tray, rubber feet, carry handle, and tool-free assembly, it's ready for years of use. - SUPPORTS CRATE TRAINING: Included divider panel lets the crate grow with your dog, from puppy kennel to full-size crate. Large openings and low thresholds ease the crate training process and help your dog feel more at home. - BECAUSE LIFE GOES BETTER WITH PETS: A family-owned business based in Indiana, MidWest Homes for Pets brings over 100 years of pet product expertise and a commitment to quality, rigorous safety testing, and excellent US-based customer service. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002AT3ME | | Additional Features | Adjustable, Foldable, Lockable, Secure, Ventilated | | Best Sellers Rank | #13,593 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #40 in Basic Dog Crates | | Brand | MidWest Homes for Pets | | Brand Name | MidWest Homes for Pets | | Breed Recommendation | Large | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 17,838 Reviews | | Dog Breed Size | Large | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00027773018902 | | Included Components | Divider, Removable Tray | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 42"L x 28"W x 30"H | | Item Type Name | Dog Crate | | Item Weight | 40.7 Pounds | | Manufacturer | MidWest Homes For Pets | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1642DDU | | Material | Metal | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Name | Life Stages | | Model Number | 1642DDU | | Number of Doors | 2 | | Number of Levels | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 42"L x 28"W x 30"H | | Special Feature | Adjustable, Foldable, Lockable, Secure, Ventilated | | Specific Uses For Product | Indoor | | UPC | 027773018902 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1-Year Manufacturers Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MidWest Homes for Pets - **Material:** Metal - **Product Dimensions:** 42"L x 28"W x 30"H - **Special Feature:** Adjustable, Foldable, Lockable, Secure, Ventilated - **Specific Uses For Product:** Indoor ## Images ![LifeStages Dog Crate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NBxSDchXL.jpg) ![LifeStages Dog Crate - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1b+zkBU2ML.jpg) ![LifeStages Dog Crate - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91KElYjM1XL.jpg) ![LifeStages Dog Crate - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91hEHU84flL.jpg) ![LifeStages Dog Crate - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91U0d-JlbTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What crate size is recommended for an adult Samoyed?** A: We have 2 adult Samoyeds. We buy the 42 inch size for them. We tried the 36 inch, but there just wasn’t room for them to lay down. Hope this helps! **Q: does the 42 inch crate fit a 75 pound german shepherd just for sleeping in** A: Appropriate crate size is dependent on the size and TYPE of dog you have. For example, I have Alaskan Malamutes. They prefer a closed in den like feel to a large crate. They usually sleep curled up or at some messed up weird angle on their back. Basically, they look like a Picasso when they're on their backs. So, when I put my girl in a 42 inch crate, she is either curled in a corner or laying on her back with her head twisted to the side ad some odd angle. Either way there is usually 10-12 inches of space. You do want a crate that they can stand and turn around in. My girl can stand fine in 36 inch crates, but my male is still too big for the 42.... luckily I don't usually have to crate him. **Q: what size for a 25 lb dog?** A: I found the crate chart to be inaccurate so I used this information to figure out which size crate to get for my puppy miniature schnauzer: http://www.lgd.org/library/measure.htm . What you need to understand is that HEIGHT of a dog is not measured from the top of the head when standing to the floor. The measure is from the base of the neck down to the floor. This means you need to consider head room for an adult dog when picking your crate/kennel size. You can go online and look at your breed's male size. Pick the largest size and then add another 6 inches at least. This will determine the height your kennel needs to be in order for the dog to stand and turn around easily within the crate. Our male miniature schnauzer could be 14 inches in height from the base of the neck to the floor. If I add 6" to that I need at least a crate that is 20" in height. With Midwest that meant a crate that was for a dog 11-25 lbs that measured 24"L x 18"W x 21"H models: LS-1624LS-1624DDLS-1624ULReplaced by 724UPWe also purchased an extra partition so that we could reduce the size of the crate we bought for our upstairs bedroom so it could be used with the side door while our dog is a puppy. Partitions allow you to reduce the size of the kennel/crate so the puppy will not eliminate in his bed. At 25 pounds your dog could buy the same as we did or the next size up. Go by the maximum height of your dog however....not just the weight. **Q: What's the difference between the Life Stages and the iCrate model?** A: Check the dimensions carefully..As I recall the Life Stages is about 2" taller than the iCrate (27" vs 25") and that makes it a little heavier..Construction is very similar overall.... ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this crate and so does my dog *by M***R on July 1, 2016* I purchased many many crates for my dogs in the past 45 years, I bought the cheapest and I bought the most expensive. You used to have to get them at the pet store and pay anywhere from $90-$200 for standard great. Thank goodness for Amazon. I just added to my "stable" of dogs with an eight-week-old golden retriever named Bentley. Now he's just a little guy weighing in at 12 pounds but he will get bigger. Right now he fits in a small crate and I mean fits. He can get in it but he can't lay down or turn around. I needed to get him a crate he can grow into so I went online to Amazon and looked around. I saw my old friends Midwest who stood by me with durable crates during my dog show days. They always made a sturdy crate out of heavy-duty material that was well engineered and well put together. It's been a few years since I bought a crate and a few things have changed. Pretty much now everybody offers a folding crate that wasn't so back in the day Midwest was one of the first to offer that feature and they did it well and they still do. They have a variety of sizes more so than most manufacturers so I chose the middle middle size which is a little bigger than other manufacturers middle size. Some of the features I like was this one has double doors, one on the side and one on the end. Each closes and locks sturdily and securely with two hasps on each door. Nowadays the bottom tray is made of plastic instead of steel so with a little lighter and more resistant to corrosion and easily cleaned. I ordered this crate and it came promptly from Amazon as I am an Amazon prime member. It was packaged well and arrived without damage and I had it set up in less than 5 min.. The only problem was the location where I was going to use it was against a wall and the doors were all wrong. Well I solved that by swapping the ends by bending back four hooks on each end, then squeezing them tight again to finish up, this took all of 3 min. to do in my crate or I should say that Bentleys crate was ready to go. One of the big advantages of having the second door is that when I wanted to introduce Bentley to crate I left both doors open so he could wander in and out at his leisure. I placed a few toys and water bowl in their as well as a wee wee pad and some bedding. He was curious and wandered in and out. I will admit however, the first night he was full of screams and barks and crying for most of the night. It was his first night in a crate. The second night I placed him in the crate and he laid down and was quiet until early morning. When he saw me and heard me moving around a little bit he started vocalizing so I took him out. The Crate also comes with a divider so you can change the size as your dog grows. At this point I'm not even using divider and giving Bentley full run of the crate. I am really glad that Amazon is selling these and the price is phenomenal. If you go to a pet store I'm sure you will easily over $150 for this crate or poorly made imitation. I really recommend Midwest and I think you'll be very happy with the quality and the operation of this crate. if you're a first-time buyer, check the AKC standards for how big your dog will be, then buyer accordingly. Don't buy too small as you will have to buy bigger later on. I give this five stars I love it I know you will too and it's recommended buy If you found my review helpful please click yes on the button below I really appreciate your support for that I intend to leave reviews to help others make decisions prior to purchase taste upon my recommendations or disclosure and I utilize your reviews to help me with my purchases as well. my reviews are honest factual and accurate thank you ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for litter box training *by C***Y on May 24, 2016* Reviews help me when I am trying to choose a product to buy, so I want to in turn leave a review for others who are in the market for a crate. This is my first crate experience. A few weeks ago I came across a 4 week old kitten that was abandoned in the middle of a busy road. Without any time to prepare I took the kitten in and soon found out that kittens aren't born knowing what a litter box is. Duh moment here, yeah I know. The kitten started doing her bathroom business all over the house, so I confined her to one room until I could ask rescues and vet techs what to do. Every answer given to me was to crate the kitten with a litter box so she will have no other place to go than in the box. That is where my search for a crate started. A crate needed to be large enough for a litter box, food/water bowls and a bed, plus room to move around- and I also consider future use as well once the kitten is an adult cat. I wanted a crate large enough to hold not only a tiny kitten but also a full grown adult cat, comfortably. The Medium size is what I ordered. What I should have ordered is a large though, because I've recently learned of people crating cats to transport them on long distance road trips- I have 3 adult cats, you never know when a crate will come in handy for them. But this is my first crate experience and for the purpose I needed it for a medium works well. The bars are not spaced so far apart that a kitten would get her head stuck trying to get out. An added bonus is the front and side doors that both open with a large enough space to move around a litter box or clean inside the crate very easily. Set up was very easy, no tools required and it feels sturdy enough that it would hold against a medium size dog, but since I have cats I can't say how strong the crate would be against a dog- I can say that my kitten hasn't managed to jail break though. There is a heft to the crate, it is not light weight and does move easy with 2 handles that are included. I've attached a picture so others can see how much space is inside this crate with a small litter box, a food/water container snapped onto the bars and a medium size dog bed on top. I used the divider to create a 2nd floor to the crate so my kitten won't be sleeping right next to her litter box. So far my kitten is very comfortable spending nights in her crate. I'd recommend this crate to others who have either a small breed or medium size dog and of course those who are litter box training or need to crate a cat/kitten for any reason. Quality is great here and I am very happy with my purchase. In the future I want to get the large crate just in case there's ever a reason to crate my adult cats for either a move or medical. This crate also folds down easy, slips back into the box without hassle and stores away for when not in use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Crate *by J***L on November 28, 2016* Very sturdy material. This brand is known in many facilities as the go-to dog crate. I love it and bought it when my dog was just a puppy. I really like that it has two doors as opposed to just the one seen on similar models. This adds a level of compatibility, like if you have to put it up against a wall that the main door is on, then the side door can be used, or if you want to only have one mode of entry or exit, you can just put the wall against the side door and specifically allow opening from the main door. I would recommend this product to puppy owners with dogs that will become huge like a big husky or great Danes, German Shepherds even as well as Labradors. I have a mixed breed husky/ pitbull and he loves it but it is very big for him- I am sure he's not complaining, but this really is for a big dog. A smaller model would probably be a better fit for a regular sized dog. It is easily assembled and can be folded to fit in the back seat of an SUV or trunk of a car. I am not kidding when I say it is huge. But that's how I wanted it. It has held up well even now that my dog is two years old going on three. When he was a pup and sometimes had accidents inside the crate the inside plastic was easy to clean and drys pretty fast in the daylight. I do not use it very much any more unless my friends' dogs come over for a couple days and I have company over. Two medium sized dogs can be put inside with the included divider- which is another handy thing this crate allows for. The black tray on the bottom has held up great but a friend of mine told me her dog would get anxious and start biting it. If your dog is an anxious biter or chewer, they will be one for all dog crates and desensitization is necessary to allow for proper crate training to occur on any kind of dog crate out there. Do not blame products for your shortcomings as a dog owner because if a dog wanted, they could get out of pretty much anything. All in all, I believe this is a great product for a larger to huge dog or two medium sized dogs with the divider. Or for one spoiled dog who you just think might appreciate a lot of extra space- as in my case. If I had to do it over, I would buy it again or in a slightly smaller size. ## Frequently Bought Together - MidWest Homes for Pets Life Stages LS-1642DD Double Door Folding Crate for Large Dogs(71 - 90lbs) - MidWest Homes for Pets Deluxe Dog Beds | Super Plush Dog & Cat Beds Ideal for Dog Crates | Machine Wash & Dryer Friendly, 1-Year Warranty --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3943120-lifestages-dog-crate](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3943120-lifestages-dog-crate) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*