Dakota 283

Dakota 283 CRaTE — Canine Rough and Tough EconomySame Dakota one-piece molded construction as the G3, at the everyday price point. Simpler two-way swing door (left or right hinge), no keyed lock. The smart buy when you want a real Dakota for daily containment, family use, and road trips, without paying for the framed-door security upgrade.What it isThe Dakota 283 economy line. One-piece molded military-grade polyethylene shell, no seams, same crash-survivable construction as the G3. The door is the difference — instead of the G3's framed steel door with a keyed paddle latch, the CRaTE uses a lighter two-way swing door that opens left or right. Molded-in handles for transport. Large ventilation holes for maximum airflow.Who it is forFamily handlers running a working dog at home. Multi-dog homes that need several kennels and can't justify G3 pricing across the board. Day-trip and road-trip use where the dog isn't escaping and you don't need a keyed lock. Boarding kennels and trainers needing reliable economy crates. Anyone who wants a real Dakota at the economy price point.Available sizes Intermediate — 32.625" L × 26.125" W × 26.375" H, 30 lbs. Interior 30.5 × 23.875 × 24.5. Fits dogs up to ~60 lbs. Aussies, Border Collies, smaller Mals, large terriers. $499.99 Large — 37.125" L × 27.5" W × 27.625" H, 35 lbs. Interior 35 × 25 × 26. Fits dogs up to ~85 lbs. Labs, GSDs, large Malinois, Dobermans. $569.99 X-Large — 41" L × 27.25" W × 30.625" H, 41 lbs. Interior 38.75 × 24.75 × 29. Fits dogs up to ~125 lbs. Cane Corso, Great Dane, big GSDs, large Mals. $649.99 Available colorsDark Granite, Coyote Granite, Olive, Orange, Sandstone. Product photos show Dark Granite only; the kennel is identical in every color, just a different plastic shade. The G3 line offers 8 colors including Blue, Pink and Purple; the CRaTE line is built in these 5 colors only.G3 vs CRaTEThe G3 has a framed steel door with a keyed paddle latch (two keys included) and optional Dakota Guard antimicrobial protection on the granite finishes. The CRaTE has a lighter two-way swing door (no lock) and no Dakota Guard option. Both are real Dakota, both molded in the same Pennsylvania factory, both crash-survivable. Choose the G3 when you need the keyed lock and framed door. Choose the CRaTE when you just need a Dakota for daily-life containment.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleK9 Academy is an authorized Canadian Dakota 283 dealer. Order online, pick up the same day at our Leaside or Stouffville location. No customs, no duty surprise. Cross-Canada shipping also available.Made in AmericaMolded and assembled in the USA by Dakota 283 in Lake City, Pennsylvania.

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Dakota 283 G3 Framed KennelThe kennel working dog handlers, sled teams, breeders and serious sport dog competitors actually buy. One solid molded piece. No seams to crack. Heavy-gauge steel framed door with a keyed paddle latch and two keys. Available in 4 sizes and 8 colors, with optional Dakota Guard antimicrobial protection on the granite finishes.What it isThe flagship Dakota 283 kennel. Single-piece molded polyethylene construction. The body has no seams — it is molded as one continuous shell, which is what makes it crash-survivable in a vehicle. The framed door is a steel frame around a steel mesh window with a paddle latch that locks with a key (two keys ship with every kennel). Easy-grip handle moulded into the lid. 20 ventilation holes per side in the upper section (40 total). Drain hole at the rear. Recess for stacking kits.Who it is forWorking line Malinois, GSDs, Labradors, Cane Corsos, Dobermans, Great Pyrenees and any dog that travels with its handler. Sled teams in season. Hunting handlers running pointers and retrievers. Breeders moving dogs between shows. Sport dog competitors at IGP, ringsport, PSA trials. Vet clinics needing reliable crates. Anyone who has watched a wire crate fail or a soft crate get destroyed.Available sizes Small — 23" L x 16" W x 18.75" H, 20.2 lbs. For working puppies (4-6 months), small terriers, smaller working line females. $549.99 Medium — 31" L x 21.5" W x 25.5" H, 37 lbs. For Border Collies, Aussies, working line puppies (6-12 months), Cocker Spaniels. $719.99 Large — ~35" L x ~23.5" W x ~27" H. For Labradors, GSDs, Malinois, Goldens, Dobermans. $899.99 X-Large — 38.5" L x 25.5" W x 29.5" H, 59 lbs. For Great Pyrenees, Cane Corso, large GSDs, Great Danes, big Malinois. Door 14" W x 20" H. $1,099.99 Available colorsDark Granite, Coyote Granite, Blue, Olive, Orange, Pink, Purple, Sandstone. Dakota Guard antimicrobial protection (FDA + EPA approved) is available on Dark Granite and Coyote Granite variants only.Dakota Guard antimicrobial protectionAn FDA and EPA approved antimicrobial additive molded into the plastic itself. Protects against MRSA, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and staphylococcus. Built-in, lifetime, up to 98% protection. Available on Dark Granite and Coyote Granite finishes only.G3 vs CRaTEThe G3 is the flagship framed-door line. The CRaTE (Canine Rough and Tough Economy) is the Dakota economy line — same brand, same one-piece construction, simpler two-way swing door without the keyed lock, lower price point. The G3 is the buy when you need the keyed lock and framed door security. The CRaTE is the buy when you just need a Dakota for daily-life containment.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleK9 Academy is an authorized Canadian Dakota 283 dealer. Order online, pick up the same day at our Leaside or Stouffville location. No customs, no duty surprise, no waiting on cross-border freight. Cross-Canada shipping also available.Made in AmericaMolded and assembled in the USA by Dakota 283 in Lake City, Pennsylvania. Crash-tested. Used in working-dog kennels and sled teams across North America.

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