Choosing the right sized kennel for your pet is crucial to making crate training a positive experience. Kennels come in all sizes, from small to giant, to accommodate most dog breeds. So, what’s all the fuss about kennel sizes? Well, imagine your pet trying to stand up, turn around or sit down in a kennel that’s too small for him. The best way to select the perfect kennel size for your pup is to measure him from the top of his head to the floor, then from the tip of his nose to the base of his tail. The height of the kennel should be 3-4 inches taller and longer than your pet so there’s ample space to fully stand up, easily turn around and comfortably lie all the way down! Too small and your pet will be uncomfortable; too large and your pet might attempt to use the bathroom in his space.

Guide for Purchasing Right size Airline Kennel

Vari Kennel or Sky Kennel #100 (SMALL)

53cm L x 40cm W x 38cm H OUTSIDE Dimensions (Advertised size)

INSIDE Dimensions (usable capacity) 43cm L x 35cm W x 35cm H

(Actual Crate Weight: 3.18kg)

Note: 100 Kennel has a handle, Square Corners and does NOT have pre-drilled holes around door for cable ties. PetMate has not yet re-designed the series 100 with newest features.

ATTENTION: 1/1/12 British Airways has just announced they will no longer accept a size 100 for any pets.  They are now requiring all pets to travel in a 200 – 26″ x 18″ x 19″ or larger even for a small pet.

Recommended for: Cats, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Miniature Pinschers, Pomeranian, Papillon

Vari Kennel or Sky Kennel #200 (MEDIUM)

71cm L x 52cm W x 54cm H OUTSIDE Dimensions (Advertised size)

INSIDE Dimensions (usable capacity) 61cm L x 47cm W x 52cm H

(Actual Crate Weight: 6.8kg)

Note: 200 Kennel has a handle, Newest version has Round Corners and pre-drilled holes around door for cable ties.

Recommended for: Large Cats, Bassett Hounds, Beagles, Shelties, Mini Poodles, Lhasa Apsos, Cocker Spaniels

VariKennel or Sky Kennel #300 (INTERMEDIATE)

81cm L x 57cm W x 61cm H OUTSIDE Dimensions (Advertised size)

INSIDE Dimensions (usable capacity) 71cm L x 52cm W x 58cm H

(Actual Crate Weight: 8.16kg)

Note: 300 Kennel does NOT have a Handle, Newest version has Round Corners and pre-drilled holes around door for cable ties.

Recommended for: Springers, Border Collies, Bull Dogs, Boston Terrier, Fox Terrier, Basenji, Keeshond, Standard Poodles

VariKennel or Sky Kennel #400 (LARGE)

91cm L x 64cm W x 69cm H OUTSIDE Dimensions (Advertised size)

INSIDE Dimensions (usable capacity) 81cm L x 58cm W x 66cm H

(Actual Crate Weight: 10.43kg)

Note: 400 Kennel does NOT have a Handle, Newest version has Round Corners and pre-drilled holes around door for cable ties.

Recommended for: Boxers, Dalmatians, Collies, Airdales, Setters, Australian Shepherds, Dobermans, Chow Chow, Britanny, Chinese Sharpei, English Springer Spaniels

VariKennel or Sky Kennel #500 (XLarge)

99cm L x 66cm W x 76cm H OUTSIDE Dimensions (Advertised size)

INSIDE Dimensions (usable capacity) 89cm L x 61cm W x 74cm H

(Actual Crate Weight: 12.24kg)

Note: 500 Kennel DOES NOT have a Handle, Newest version has Round Corners and pre-drilled holes around door for cable ties.

Recommended for: Afghans, Labrador Retrievers, Pointers, Shepherds, Rottweilers, Samoyed, Siberian Huskies

VariKennel or Sky Kennel #700 (Giant)

122cm L x 81cm W x 89cm H  OUTSIDE Dimensions (Advertised size)

INSIDE Dimensions (usable capacity) 112cm L x 76cm W x 86cm H

(Actual Crate Weight: 20kg)

Note: 700 Kennel does NOT have a handle, has Square Corners and does NOT have pre-drilled holes around door for cable ties. PetMate has not yet re-designed the series 700 with newest features.

Recommended for: Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Greyhounds