{"product_id":"dakota-283-crate-kennel-canine-rough-and-tough-economy-dog-crate","title":"Dakota 283 CRaTE Kennel | Canine Rough and Tough Economy Dog Crate","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDakota 283 CRaTE — Canine Rough and Tough Economy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark Granite, Coyote Granite, Olive, Orange, Sandstone. \u003cem\u003eProduct 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eG3 vs CRaTE\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFree Toronto pickup at Leaside or Stouffville\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eK9 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMade in America\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMolded and assembled in the USA by Dakota 283 in Lake City, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota 283","offers":[{"title":"Intermediate \/ Dark Granite","offer_id":42371622535248,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Intermediate \/ Coyote Granite","offer_id":42371622568016,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Intermediate \/ Olive","offer_id":42371622633552,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Intermediate \/ Orange","offer_id":42371622666320,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Intermediate \/ Sandstone","offer_id":42371622764624,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Dark Granite","offer_id":42371622797392,"sku":null,"price":569.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Coyote Granite","offer_id":42371622830160,"sku":null,"price":569.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Olive","offer_id":42371622895696,"sku":null,"price":569.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Orange","offer_id":42371622928464,"sku":null,"price":569.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Sandstone","offer_id":42371623026768,"sku":null,"price":569.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large \/ Dark Granite","offer_id":42371623059536,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large \/ Coyote Granite","offer_id":42371623092304,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large \/ Olive","offer_id":42371623157840,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large \/ Orange","offer_id":42371623190608,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large \/ Sandstone","offer_id":42371623288912,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/9587\/4384\/files\/hf_20260518_215043_e5401681-cc24-4fba-bc5c-a501e331b16f.png?v=1779141647","url":"https:\/\/k9academy.ca\/products\/dakota-283-crate-kennel-canine-rough-and-tough-economy-dog-crate","provider":"K9 Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}