Chris,

We do not crate our dog in the Westy or home for that matter.  I should mention that Zoey is a Great Dane and any crate that would fit her(if you could get her to enter it) would fill the van and we would have to leave our gear behind.  Zoey rides on the floor behind the passenger front seat so she can look out of the window, I would put her behind the rear seat but then I would need a place for the gear that rides there.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2007 3:50 pm
Subject: Biggest Dog Crate lengthwise
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Hi All,
>
> I've bought a goldendoodle (half golden retriever / half poodle) that
> I'm taking delivery from the breeder in a couple of weeks and I'm
> trying to get prepared. One of the things I'd like to do is buy a
> crate for use in home and in the westy.
>
> I bought a 36" crate (lengthwise) but it seems a bit to big to put in
> front to back. It does fit (with the cushion out) but just barely, the
> edge of the crate touches the rear glass so I'm worried about
> scratching and breakage. If I put it width wise it fits but it really
> decreases the usable space back there.
>
> What are the westy dog owners using?
>
> Chris
>