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Which puppy kit is actually worth the money in the UK?

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Puppy crate size guide (UK): what size to buy, by breed

Crate sizes in the UK are sold in inches and named by dog size, which helps nobody. Here is how to work out the size your puppy actually needs — and why buying for the adult dog is usually right.

Sept 2026

Four dogs, three rescued

A boxer, a border collie and two street dogs — plus several years running a boarding kennel.

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Sizes checked against the breeds they are sold for, prices checked in pounds this month.

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