Australian Shepherds are medium-sized dogs known for medium breeds, high energy, high intelligence and food-motivated. Finding the right dog crate means matching your dog's specific traits — not just grabbing whatever's popular. We ranked every major dog crate option by how well it fits a Australian Shepherd's build and needs, then narrowed it to the 6 picks below.
by Amazon Basics
Our top pick for Australian Shepherds: it two doors for flexible placement, which lines up with what this breed needs most. At $49.99, it balances quality and value better than anything else we ranked.
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by Midwest Homes for Pets
A strong contender for Australian Shepherds: it foldable wire design sets up without tools. Worth considering if our top picks don't fit your situation.
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by ZOMISIA
Best for Active Dogs among our Australian Shepherds picks. This one stands out because it steel foldable design — no tools required.
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by Midwest Homes for Pets
The most affordable pick that still checks the right boxes for a Australian Shepherd. At $40.99, you get proportioned for dogs 12-20 lbs without paying for features you won't use.
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by Sweetcrispy
A strong contender for Australian Shepherds: it 42-inch size fits breeds up to 90 lbs. Worth considering if our top picks don't fit your situation.
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by Petmate
A strong contender for Australian Shepherds: it airline-friendly design for travel. Worth considering if our top picks don't fit your situation.
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Size & weight capacity for your breed — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Australian Shepherds.
Crate type (wire, plastic, heavy-duty, soft) — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Australian Shepherds.
Portability & foldability — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Australian Shepherds.
Security (lock type, escape-proof) — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Australian Shepherds.
Ease of cleaning (removable tray) — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Australian Shepherds.
For Australian Shepherds specifically, prioritize options that address medium breeds and high energy — these are the traits most likely to make or break your choice.
Focus on how each option matches Australian Shepherd traits like medium breeds, high energy, high intelligence. The picks above are ranked by that exact fit.
We scored every product by how many of its suited-for traits overlap with the Australian Shepherd's breed traits, then broke ties by aggregate rating and review volume. All recommendations are unsponsored opinions.
Not always — but breed traits (size, digestion, energy, joints) make some options clearly better than others. Our ranking surfaces the options that fit Australian Shepherds best, even when the product itself isn't marketed by breed.