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Crate material decides weight, airflow, and how the crate fits your home. Steel wire crates are the default for house training, they ventilate well, fold flat, and let the dog see out. Aluminium or lighter alloys suit travel because you can lift them one handed. Fabric and Oxford crates with a steel frame are the lightest option for hotel rooms and car boots, but they are not chew proof. Wood and engineered board only appear in crate furniture, where the panels are decorative rather than structural. Whichever you pick, check the gauge of the bars and the strength of the latch. Our Metal and Solid Wood ranges ship free with no minimum order.