When I was ready to move my Whippet puppy out of a kennel carrier and into a larger crate, I asked my puppy's breeder which crate she would buy if she were to replace her crates. She recommended this Pet Crate and I am very happy with it. It's sturdy, has a nice finish, the door latches firmly, and it breaks down and folds up quickly and easily. Since we are on the road quite a bit with our dogs, ease of set up and break down is key, as is safety. I only wish that this manufacturer made metal crate with wire mesh (the small squares), like Central Metal does, instead of just the metal bars. It's very easy for dogs to break a tooth biting on the bars, and also very easy for a Whippet to stick his long and skinny little legs outside the crate between the metal bars!