Sturdy and roomy for my 10lb. Puppy.  The pad is thick with a soft cover she enjoys.  The wire mesh is very substantial. I think it would be difficult to chew through it. This crate is heavy so 2 people make it easier to assemble. It isn’t hard if you just take your time to study the directions. My 9 year old granddaughter helped me so it just takes some extra effort to flip it over.  Hardware is very nice. Attractive crate.  The mesh wire looks better than the usual bars.  Grey wood is nice too.