Savic Dog Cottage Black Double Door Dog Cage & Crate | 20"–46"

Give your dog a secure, comfortable space of their own with the Savic Dog Cottage Black Double Door Dog Cage & Crate, a strong folding wire crate designed for puppies and adult dogs.

Ideal for puppy crate training, sleeping, creating a safe resting space, household management and travel, the Savic Dog Cottage combines durable steel construction with convenient multiple-door access, a removable plastic base tray and a practical fold-flat design.

Available in six sizes from 20" Extra Small to 46" Giant, the range provides options for everything from Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers through to Border Collies, Labradors, German Shepherds, Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds.

The fold-flat construction makes the crate easy to store or transport when it isn't needed. When required, it can be unfolded and set up again quickly, making it equally useful as a permanent home crate or one that travels with your dog.

Why Choose the Savic Dog Cottage?

• Strong steel wire dog crate
• Durable black finish
• Six sizes from 20" to 46"
• Suitable for puppies and adult dogs
• Multiple access doors
• Front and top access on selected smaller sizes
• Front and side access on larger models
• Fold-flat construction
• Quick and easy to set up
• Convenient to store between uses
• Strong removable plastic base tray
• Easy to clean
• Integrated carrying handle
• Ideal for positive puppy crate training
• Creates a dedicated sleeping and resting area
• Useful for holidays, dog shows and competitions
• Suitable for appropriate vehicle use
• Sizes available for toy, small, medium, large and giant breeds

Savic Dog Cottage Size Comparison

Use the table below to quickly compare all six Savic Dog Cottage sizes.

Breed examples are provided as a general guide only. Always measure your individual dog before ordering, as dogs of the same breed can vary considerably in height, length and build.

Quick Size Guide

Extra Small – 20"

50cm L × 30cm W × 36.5cm H

A compact crate for toy and very small dogs.

May suit appropriately sized:

• Chihuahuas
• Toy Poodles
• Yorkshire Terriers
• Papillons
• Other toy breeds

Small – 24"

61cm L × 44cm W × 50cm H

May suit appropriately sized:

• Pugs
• Shih Tzus
• Miniature Dachshunds
• Jack Russell Terriers
• Similar small breeds

Medium – 30"

76cm L × 49cm W × 55cm H

May suit appropriately sized:

• French Bulldogs
• Cocker Spaniels
• Beagles
• Miniature Schnauzers
• Similar small-to-medium breeds

Large – 36"

91cm L × 57cm W × 62cm H

May suit appropriately sized:

• Border Collies
• Springer Spaniels
• Staffordshire Bull Terriers
• Kelpies
• Similar medium-sized breeds

Extra Large – 42"

107cm L × 72cm W × 79cm H

May suit appropriately sized:

• Labradors
• Golden Retrievers
• Boxers
• German Shepherds
• Similar large breeds

Giant – 46"

118cm L × 77cm W × 84cm H

May suit appropriately sized:

• Great Danes
• Newfoundlands
• Mastiffs
• Irish Wolfhounds
• Other large and giant breeds

Important: Breed recommendations are approximate only. Individual dogs within the same breed can vary substantially in height, length and overall build.

What Size Dog Crate Do I Need?

Choosing the correct size is one of the most important parts of buying a dog crate.

Your dog should be able to:

• Stand upright without crouching
• Turn around comfortably
• Lie down naturally
• Change sleeping position comfortably

Don't choose a crate based on breed alone.

Measure your individual dog and compare those measurements with the dimensions of the crate you are considering.

How to Measure Your Dog for a Crate

Measure your dog while they are standing naturally.

Length: Measure approximately from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail.

Height: Measure from the floor to the highest point of the head or ears.

You then need to allow sufficient additional space for your dog to stand, turn around and lie comfortably.

Pay particular attention to height when measuring dogs with naturally upright ears.

If your dog falls between two sizes, consider their individual build and normal sleeping position rather than relying solely on their breed.

For puppies, also consider their expected adult size if you're purchasing a crate you want them to continue using as they grow.

A Safe & Comfortable Space for Your Dog

A dog crate can be much more than somewhere to temporarily contain your dog.

When introduced correctly and positively, it can become a familiar sleeping and relaxation space where your dog chooses to settle.

The Savic Dog Cottage can be particularly useful for:

• Puppy crate training
• Establishing bedtime routines
• Creating a dedicated sleeping area
• Teaching dogs to settle
• Short-term household management
• Providing a quiet resting space
• Holidays and overnight stays
• Visiting family or friends
• Dog shows
• Agility competitions
• Training events
• Appropriate car travel

A crate should never be used as punishment. The aim is for your dog to associate their crate with rest, safety and relaxation.

Crate Training Your Puppy or Adult Dog

If your dog hasn't used a crate before, introduce it gradually.

Start by setting the Savic Dog Cottage up somewhere comfortable and allowing your dog to investigate it without immediately closing the door.

You can begin by:

• Leaving the crate door open
• Adding comfortable bedding
• Scattering treats inside
• Feeding meals in or near the crate
• Giving suitable chews or enrichment inside
• Encouraging voluntary entry
• Rewarding calm behaviour
• Allowing your dog to sleep inside with the door open
• Introducing closing the door for very short periods
• Gradually increasing duration as your dog becomes comfortable

Don't rush the process.

Some puppies happily fall asleep in their crate almost immediately, while other dogs need considerably more time to become comfortable.

Our complete crate training guide explains the process in more detail, including choosing the correct crate, introducing it positively, closing the door for the first time and gradually increasing duration.

Read our complete Dog Crate Training Guide

Double-Door Design for Flexible Placement

Multiple access points make the Savic Dog Cottage easier to position around your home.

Depending on the size selected, the crate features front and top access on selected smaller models or front and side access on larger models.

Side access can be particularly useful when furniture or the layout of a room makes opening the front door inconvenient.

Top access on smaller crates can also make accessing an appropriately sized puppy or small dog easier when required.

If a particular door configuration is important for where you intend to position your crate, check the selected size before ordering.

Fold-Flat Dog Crate

One of the biggest advantages of a folding wire crate is that it doesn't need to permanently occupy valuable floor space.

The Savic Dog Cottage can be folded almost completely flat when not in use, making it easier to:

• Store at home
• Put into your car
• Take on holiday
• Bring to training classes
• Take to dog shows
• Bring to agility competitions
• Move between properties
• Store between periods of use

When you need the crate again, its folding construction allows it to be quickly unfolded and set up.

Removable Plastic Base Tray

The Savic Dog Cottage includes a strong removable plastic base tray.

This provides a solid surface beneath your dog's bedding while making routine cleaning considerably easier.

The removable tray is particularly useful during puppy crate training when occasional accidents are more likely.

It's also handy for dogs returning from wet or muddy walks.

Add an appropriately sized crate mat, vet bedding or dog bed to create a comfortable sleeping surface.

Is a Dog Crate Good for Puppy Training?

When used appropriately, a crate can be a very useful part of raising a puppy.

It can provide a predictable place to sleep and settle while helping establish a consistent household routine.

The important part is how the crate is introduced and used.

A crate shouldn't simply become somewhere a puppy is put whenever they're inconvenient.

Instead, build positive associations by encouraging your puppy to voluntarily enter the crate for food, treats, enrichment, sleep and relaxation.

Young puppies also need frequent opportunities to:

• Toilet
• Exercise
• Explore
• Train
• Play
• Socialise
• Interact with their family

A crate should never replace these essential activities.

For step-by-step help, read:

Dog Crate Training Guide

Are Dog Crates Only for Puppies?

No.

Many adult dogs continue to enjoy sleeping in their crates long after puppy training has finished.

Some owners eventually leave the door permanently open, allowing their dog to choose when they want to use their familiar sleeping space.

A folding crate can also be particularly useful for adult dogs that regularly travel to:

• Holidays
• Dog-friendly accommodation
• Training classes
• Dog shows
• Agility competitions
• Sporting events
• Seminars
• Family and friends' homes

Taking your dog's familiar sleeping space with you can help provide consistency in an unfamiliar environment.

Can I Put a Dog Bed Inside the Savic Dog Cottage?

Yes.

Adding an appropriately sized crate mat, vet bedding or dog bed can make the Savic Dog Cottage considerably more comfortable.

Choose bedding according to your individual dog.

For young puppies or dogs that tend to chew bedding, a simple washable option may initially be preferable.

Make sure the bedding doesn't substantially reduce the usable internal space available to your dog.

Using the Savic Dog Cottage in the Car

The Savic Dog Cottage can be useful when transporting a dog by road, provided the crate is appropriately positioned and securely restrained within the vehicle.

Its fold-flat design is also particularly convenient if you want to take your dog's familiar crate on holiday and set it up when you reach your accommodation.

The Savic Dog Cottage is a general-purpose folding wire crate. It should not be considered a crash-tested vehicle safety crate unless specific crash-test certification is supplied for the model.

If vehicle crash protection is your primary reason for purchasing a crate, look specifically for a product tested for that purpose.

Flying With Your Dog? Choose an Aviation Crate Instead

The Savic Dog Cottage is designed primarily for home use, crate training, sleeping, general management and appropriate everyday travel.

It is not the type of rigid aviation container normally required for dogs travelling in an aircraft hold or as manifested cargo.

If you're buying a crate specifically because you're planning to fly with your dog or cat, take a look at our dedicated Petmode Aviation Dog & Cat Carrier range.

Petmode rigid aviation carriers are designed around the relevant construction principles of the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and are available in sizes for animals ranging from cats and toy dogs through to many large and giant dog breeds.

Features across the Petmode aviation range include:

• Rigid impact-resistant plastic construction
• Steel doors
• Secure locking systems
• Multi-sided ventilation
• Deep, leak-resistant bases
• Clip-on food and water bowls
• Steel ventilation grilles on larger models
• Removable wheels on selected larger sizes

Shop Petmode Aviation Dog & Cat Carriers:
https://www.petconnection.ie/collections/petmode

How Do I Choose the Correct Aviation Crate?

Aviation crates are sized differently from ordinary home crates.

You shouldn't simply select one according to your dog's breed or body weight.

For air travel, your dog's individual body measurements are used to determine the minimum internal space required.

We've created a dedicated guide explaining how to take the relevant measurements and calculate an appropriate aviation crate size.

Read our Aviation Crate Measuring & Size Guide:
https://www.petconnection.ie/blogs/pet-care-guides/how-to-choose-the-correct-size-aviation-crate-for-your-dog

Planning to Fly With Your Dog?

Flying with a dog involves considerably more planning than simply purchasing a travel crate.

Depending on your journey, you'll need to consider:

• Cabin, hold or cargo travel
• Airline restrictions
• Correct aviation crate sizing
• Crate training before the flight
• Food and water
• Required crate labels
• Veterinary paperwork
• Microchip requirements
• Vaccinations
• Destination requirements
• Import and export rules
• Airport procedures
• Connections and transfers
• Temperature restrictions
• Breed restrictions

Our complete guide brings the main considerations together in one place.

Read Flying With Dogs – The Complete Guide to Airline Travel With Your Pet

Savic Dog Cottage vs Petmode Aviation Carrier

Not sure which crate you need?

Choose the Savic Dog Cottage if you need:

• A home dog crate
• A puppy training crate
• A sleeping crate
• A folding wire crate
• A crate that stores flat
• A crate for holidays
• A crate for dog shows
• A crate for agility or training events
• A general-purpose dog cage

Choose a Petmode Aviation Carrier if you need:

• A rigid dog travel carrier
• A carrier for airline travel
• A crate for transporting a dog in an aircraft hold
• A crate for manifested cargo transport
• A rigid pet carrier designed around relevant IATA LAR construction principles

View our Petmode Aviation Carrier range

Product Details

Brand: Savic

Product: Dog Cottage

Colour: Black

Product Type: Folding wire dog cage / crate

Material: Steel wire with plastic base tray

Sizes Available: 20", 24", 30", 36", 42" & 46"

Doors: Multiple access doors; configuration varies according to size

Base: Removable plastic tray

Foldable: Yes

Carry Handle: Yes

Suitable For: Puppies and adult dogs

Primary Uses: Home, crate training, sleeping, management, holidays and appropriate travel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Savic Dog Cottage?

The Savic Dog Cottage is a folding steel wire dog crate with multiple access doors and a removable plastic base tray.

It can be used to provide puppies and adult dogs with a dedicated sleeping, resting and management space.

Is the Savic Dog Cottage a double-door dog crate?

The range provides multiple access points, although the exact configuration varies according to size.

Smaller models may feature front and top access, while larger crates feature front and side access.

If a particular door configuration is essential for where you intend to position the crate, check your selected size before ordering.

Does the Savic Dog Cottage fold flat?

Yes.

The wire construction folds down for much easier storage and transportation.

This is particularly useful if you only need the crate occasionally or want to take your dog's familiar crate on holiday.

Does it have a removable tray?

Yes.

A strong removable plastic base tray is included.

The tray provides a solid surface beneath your dog's bedding and makes everyday cleaning easier.

What size Savic Dog Cottage should I buy?

Choose according to your individual dog's measurements, rather than breed alone.

Your dog should be able to stand naturally, turn around and lie comfortably inside.

Use our size comparison table above to compare all six sizes.

What size crate is suitable for a Chihuahua?

The 20" Extra Small, measuring approximately 50 × 30 × 36.5cm, may suit many Chihuahuas and other toy breeds.

Measure your individual dog before ordering.

What size crate is suitable for a Jack Russell?

The 24" Small, measuring approximately 61 × 44 × 50cm, may suit many Jack Russell Terriers.

Individual dogs vary, so check your dog's measurements before purchasing.

What size crate is suitable for a Cocker Spaniel?

The 30" Medium, measuring approximately 76 × 49 × 55cm, may suit many Cocker Spaniels.

This is a breed-based starting point rather than a guarantee of fit.

What size crate is suitable for a Border Collie?

The 36" Large, measuring approximately 91 × 57 × 62cm, may suit many Border Collies.

Larger or taller individuals may require a different size.

What size crate is suitable for a Labrador?

The 42" Extra Large, measuring approximately 107 × 72 × 79cm, may suit many adult Labradors.

Labradors vary considerably in size, so always measure your individual dog.

What size crate is suitable for a German Shepherd?

The 42" Extra Large may suit some German Shepherds, while particularly large or tall individuals may require the 46" Giant.

Pay particular attention to standing height and ear clearance when measuring a German Shepherd.

What is the largest Savic Dog Cottage?

The largest option in this range is the 46" Giant, measuring approximately:

118cm L × 77cm W × 84cm H

It may suit appropriately sized Great Danes, Newfoundlands, Mastiffs, Irish Wolfhounds and other giant dogs.

Can I use the Savic Dog Cottage for a puppy?

Yes.

Folding wire crates are commonly used during puppy crate training.

Crate training should be introduced positively and gradually, with plenty of opportunities for toileting, exercise, play, enrichment, training and social interaction outside the crate.

Read our crate training guide

Can I leave my puppy in a crate all day?

No.

A crate shouldn't be used to routinely confine a puppy or adult dog for excessive periods.

Dogs need regular opportunities for toileting, exercise, enrichment and social interaction. Young puppies require particularly frequent toilet breaks.

Is the Savic Dog Cottage suitable for car travel?

It can be used when transporting dogs provided the crate is appropriately positioned and securely restrained within the vehicle.

It is a general-purpose folding wire crate and shouldn't be assumed to be a crash-tested vehicle restraint system.

Is the Savic Dog Cottage suitable for flying with a dog?

The Savic Dog Cottage is primarily a home, training and general-purpose folding wire dog crate.

It is not the rigid aviation-style container normally required for dogs travelling in an aircraft hold or as manifested cargo.

For air travel, see our dedicated Petmode range.

Is the Savic Dog Cottage escape-proof?

No dog crate should be described as completely escape-proof.

The steel construction provides a secure everyday enclosure when appropriately assembled, but a dog experiencing significant distress or panic may potentially injure themselves while attempting to escape.

If your dog displays serious crate anxiety, address the underlying behaviour rather than relying on a stronger crate alone.

Can I put food and water inside the crate?

Yes, where appropriate.

Crate-mounted bowls can be particularly useful because they're less likely to be knocked over than conventional floor bowls.

Where should I put my dog's crate?

Choose a comfortable and appropriately ventilated area where your dog can rest without being completely isolated from normal family life.

Avoid placing the crate:

• In direct sunlight
• Immediately beside a radiator
• In a strong draught
• Somewhere excessively hot or cold
• Somewhere the dog will be constantly disturbed

Should I cover my dog's crate?

Some dogs settle better with part of their crate covered, while others prefer greater visibility.

If using a crate cover, make sure adequate ventilation is maintained at all times and monitor the temperature inside.

Never completely restrict airflow around the crate.

Should my dog wear a collar inside a wire crate?

For safety, collars, harnesses and other equipment that could potentially become caught on the wire should be removed when a dog is left unattended inside a wire crate.

Important Crate Safety

Always choose the correct crate size for your individual dog.

Remove collars, harnesses and other equipment that could become caught on the wire when leaving a dog unattended inside.

Make sure the crate is completely unfolded and securely assembled before use.

Regularly inspect:

• Wire panels
• Door catches
• Hinges
• Plastic tray
• Coating
• Edges and corners

Discontinue use if the crate becomes damaged in a way that could injure your dog or compromise security.

Never use a crate as punishment.

Dogs should not be routinely confined for excessive periods and need appropriate exercise, toileting, training, enrichment and social interaction.

Fast Delivery & Collection From Pet Connection

Savic Dog Cottage crates are available for fast delivery from our Newry warehouse throughout Ireland and the UK.

Orders placed before 4pm Monday to Friday are normally dispatched the same working day, subject to stock availability and normal dispatch conditions.

You can also choose to collect your crate in store from Pet Connection Newry.

Current delivery services and shipping information.

Will I Have to Pay Customs Fees if Ordering to the Republic of Ireland?

No. Because Pet Connection is based in Northern Ireland, all shipments to the Republic of Ireland and the wider EU are fully exempt from border customs duties, import tariffs, and clearance fees.

Why Shop With Pet Connection?

At Pet Connection, we're committed to offering environmentally responsible pet products without compromising on quality or performance.

We stock dog crates for a wide variety of requirements, from folding wire crates for puppy training and home use through to specialist rigid aviation carriers for international pet travel.

Pet Connection ships throughout Ireland, the UK and worldwide, with fast dispatch from our Newry warehouse in the North of Ireland.

Helpful Pet Connection Guides & Products

Dog Crate Training Guide:
https://www.petconnection.ie/pages/crate-training

Shop Petmode Aviation Dog & Cat Carriers:
https://www.petconnection.ie/collections/petmode

How to Choose the Correct Size Aviation Crate for Your Dog:
https://www.petconnection.ie/blogs/pet-care-guides/how-to-choose-the-correct-size-aviation-crate-for-your-dog

Flying With Dogs – Complete Guide to Airline Travel:
https://www.petconnection.ie/blogs/pet-care-guides/flying-with-dogs-the-complete-guide-to-airline-travel-with-your-pet

Shipping & Delivery Information:
https://www.petconnection.ie/pages/shipping-option

Product Data

Brand: Savic
Product: Dog Cottage
Colour: Black
Product Type: Folding wire dog cage / crate
Available Sizes: 20", 24", 30", 36", 42" & 46"
Material: Steel wire with plastic base tray