The 10 Best Dog Crates as of June 2026

How we ranked these dog crates

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each dog crate does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Dog Crates	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	MidWest iCrate Double Door	8.8	Best overall	Folding wire crate	£45	View Price
2	Diggs Revol Dog Crate	8.7	Best premium	Collapsible designer crate	£400	View Price
3	Omlet Fido Studio	8.6	Best furniture-style	Wooden crate + furniture	£230	View Price
4	Ellie-Bo Folding Crate	8.5	Best British value	Folding wire crate	£40	View Price
5	Frisco Heavy-Duty Crate	8.5	Best for escape artists	Heavy-duty steel crate	£150	View Price
6	MidWest Ovation Single-Door	8.4	Best up-and-away door	Wire crate (garage door)	£70	View Price
7	Savic Dog Residence	8.4	Best large/strong	Heavy wire crate	£90	View Price
8	Amazon Basics Folding Crate	8.2	Best budget	Folding wire crate	£35	View Price
9	Bunty Soft Crate	8.2	Best soft/travel	Soft fabric crate	£35	View Price
10	Trixie Home Kennel (Soft)	8.0	Best small/puppy soft	Soft crate	£30	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

MidWest iCrate Double Door

8.8Our number one pick.

MidWest's iCrate is the benchmark folding wire crate, with two doors, a divider for growing puppies and a removable tray, easy to fold flat and set up. It is basic on looks, but the value and practicality are excellent.

Durability: 8.6Security: 8.6Ease: 9.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Two doors plus divider
Folds flat
Great value

Cons

Plain wire look
Thin tray

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best premium

Diggs Revol Dog Crate

8.7A superb runner-up.

The Diggs Revol is a beautifully made collapsible crate with rounded safe edges, diecast steel mesh, a garage-style side door and a fold-down design, the premium choice. It is very expensive, but the safety and build are excellent.

Durability: 9.2Security: 9.2Ease: 8.6Value: 7.8

Pros

Premium safe build
Easy collapse
Stylish

Cons

Very expensive
Heavy

Check price on Amazon≈ £400

Best furniture-style

Omlet Fido Studio

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Omlet's Fido Studio wraps a sturdy crate in a wooden cabinet that doubles as furniture with an optional wardrobe, ideal for living-room placement. It is pricey and needs assembly, but the looks and quality are excellent.

Durability: 8.8Security: 8.6Ease: 8.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Looks like furniture
Sturdy and quiet
Optional wardrobe

Cons

Pricey
Assembly required

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

Best British value

Ellie-Bo Folding Crate

8.5A standout in the upper half.

Ellie-Bo's folding wire crates are a popular UK choice with two doors, a sturdy build and replacement trays available, dependable everyday value. They are heavy, but the build and value are excellent.

Durability: 8.6Security: 8.6Ease: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Sturdy two-door build
Spare trays available
Good value

Cons

Heavy
Plain

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Best for escape artists

Frisco Heavy-Duty Crate

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

A heavy-duty steel crate with reinforced bars and secure latches contains powerful or anxious dogs that bend standard wire crates, a serious containment option. It is heavy and pricey, but the security is excellent.

Durability: 9.2Security: 9.4Ease: 7.8Value: 8.0

Pros

Very secure
Reinforced steel
Good for strong dogs

Cons

Very heavy
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best up-and-away door

MidWest Ovation Single-Door

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

MidWest's Ovation adds an up-and-away garage-style door that slides up to save space, with a sturdy wire build and divider, handy in tight spots. It is pricier than basic crates, but the door design and build are good.

Durability: 8.4Security: 8.6Ease: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Space-saving door
Sturdy build
Divider included

Cons

Pricier
Door mechanism to learn

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best large/strong

Savic Dog Residence

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

Savic's Dog Residence crates are robust, larger wire crates built for bigger dogs, with a strong frame, two doors and a sturdy tray. They are heavy and bulky, but for large dogs the strength is excellent.

Durability: 8.8Security: 8.8Ease: 8.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Strong for big dogs
Two doors
Sturdy tray

Cons

Heavy and bulky
Plain

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best budget

Amazon Basics Folding Crate

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Amazon Basics' folding metal crate covers everyday crating with a divider and tray at a low price, a sensible budget pick. It is basic with a thin tray, but for value it works.

Durability: 8.2Security: 8.2Ease: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable
Folds flat
Divider included

Cons

Thin tray
Plain

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best soft/travel

Bunty Soft Crate

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

A soft fabric crate folds down light for travel and suits calm, crate-trained dogs, with mesh windows and a carry bag. It is not for chewers or escape artists, but for travel and value it is good.

Durability: 7.8Security: 7.8Ease: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Light and foldable
Good for travel
Carry bag included

Cons

Not for chewers
Less secure

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best small/puppy soft

Trixie Home Kennel (Soft)

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Trixie's soft home kennel suits puppies and small, calm dogs with a light fold-flat design and washable base, easy to move room to room. It is not for chewers, but for small calm dogs and value it is fine.

Durability: 7.8Security: 7.6Ease: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Light and washable
Good for small dogs
Folds flat

Cons

Not for chewers
Less secure

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the dog crates in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the MidWest iCrate Double Door, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Diggs Revol Dog Crate and Omlet Fido Studio are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best dog crates without overthinking it, the MidWest iCrate Double Door is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £45

Our top picks at a glance

MidWest iCrate Double Door

Ellie-Bo Folding Crate

Diggs Revol Dog Crate

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How we ranked these dog crates

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

MidWest iCrate Double Door

Pros

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Diggs Revol Dog Crate

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Omlet Fido Studio

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Ellie-Bo Folding Crate

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Frisco Heavy-Duty Crate

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MidWest Ovation Single-Door

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Cons

Savic Dog Residence

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Amazon Basics Folding Crate

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Cons

Bunty Soft Crate

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Trixie Home Kennel (Soft)

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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