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The 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.
The 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.
Working 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.
Dark 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.
An 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.
The 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.
K9 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.
Molded 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.
Built for serious durability and real-world performance, the Dakota 283® G3 Kennel is engineered to meet the demands of active dog owners and their working companions. Designed with safety and reliability at its core, each kennel is constructed from a rugged, one-piece roto-molded design that delivers exceptional strength while maintaining a practical, travel-ready weight.
Extra long strap, adjustable for all sizes
4 Stylish Colours to Choose From
100% Waterproof
Extra long strap, adjustable for all sizes
4 Stylish Colours to Choose From
100% Waterproof
Extra long strap, adjustable for all sizes
4 Stylish Colours to Choose From
100% Waterproof
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