This kennel looks great, but is not made for a rambunctious dog!. The latches are small and a bit flimsy. The wood is very light weight and a big flimsy as well. The bars do seem solid, though. Thankfully our dog is calm when kenneled and does not try to chew or scratch her way out. Therefore, this crate works great for our purpose. Although it is "large", I would not recommend this for any sort of large breed dog. Our dog is on the smaller side of medium and if she were a bit taller this crate would just be too short for her to comfortably stand. Be sure to check measurements and the recommended crate hight for your dog's size before purchasing!