Yorkshire Terriers are small dogs known for small breeds, sensitive stomachs, sensitive skin and high intelligence. 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 Yorkshire Terrier's build and needs, then narrowed it to the 6 picks below.
by Midwest Homes for Pets
Our top pick for Yorkshire Terriers: it proportioned for dogs 12-20 lbs, which lines up with what this breed needs most. At $40.99, it balances quality and value better than anything else we ranked.
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by Petmate
Best for Sensitive Skin among our Yorkshire Terriers picks. This one stands out because it airline-friendly design for travel.
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by Midwest Homes for Pets
A strong contender for Yorkshire Terriers: it foldable wire design sets up without tools. Worth considering if our top picks don't fit your situation.
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by Amazon Basics
A strong contender for Yorkshire Terriers: it two doors for flexible placement. Worth considering if our top picks don't fit your situation.
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by ZOMISIA
A strong contender for Yorkshire Terriers: it steel foldable design — no tools required. Worth considering if our top picks don't fit your situation.
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by Sweetcrispy
A strong contender for Yorkshire Terriers: 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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Size & weight capacity for your breed — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Yorkshire Terriers.
Crate type (wire, plastic, heavy-duty, soft) — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Yorkshire Terriers.
Portability & foldability — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Yorkshire Terriers.
Security (lock type, escape-proof) — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Yorkshire Terriers.
Ease of cleaning (removable tray) — why it matters for any dog, and especially for Yorkshire Terriers.
For Yorkshire Terriers specifically, prioritize options that address small breeds and sensitive stomachs — these are the traits most likely to make or break your choice.
Focus on how each option matches Yorkshire Terrier traits like small breeds, sensitive stomachs, sensitive skin. The picks above are ranked by that exact fit.
We scored every product by how many of its suited-for traits overlap with the Yorkshire Terrier'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 Yorkshire Terriers best, even when the product itself isn't marketed by breed.