Customer Reviews
A great solid furniture crate
It took a bit to get here, but we planned for that and ordered early. We went with the 100cm size. It was packed really well as flat pack furniture. The instructions were clear, and I managed to put it together in about an hour, though having someone help would make it faster. The parts and screws are labeled, which is handy, and they even included a screwdriver and tools, so I didn't need anything extra. The crate feels solid and heavy, so you might want two people to move it around. It looks nice, more like actual furniture, which we wanted since we’re not fans of traditional crates. The sliding door works smoothly, and the clamps and locks function perfectly. It opens from two sides; it rolls out in front and swings open on the left. Overall, I'm happy with it. I can't find any faults—it's just as it appears in the pictures, maybe a tad darker brown on top. I’d say it even surpassed my expectations. I’d recommend it for the quality.
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Nice upgrade from regular crates
My little princess is thrilled with this penthouse crate! It took a bit of time to put together, but it's really worth it. The quality of the materials is solid and it looks great. The sliding door does make some noise, which can annoy my skittish pup, but that’s not a huge issue. I do think the latch on the sliding door could be stronger, and I wish there was a better way to lock it. I can see my clever dog figuring out how to open it someday, but at least there's a latch at the bottom to hold the door from sliding all the way open.
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This kennel is just the right size for my 15lb dog, which is nice because it gives her plenty of room to stretch out. It’s made from solid materials and seems durable overall. The locks are decent, though I could see replacing them down the line if needed. Cleaning it is straightforward, but the sliding door might be a little tricky to keep clean. It arrived just like the pictures, and I consider it a good deal. I'm using it for my growing pup, so it's a bit oversized right now, but her bed fits perfectly! Just a heads up though, the color isn’t really grey. It looks more like a rustic grey-brown, which actually matches my room well. I noticed it's more of a cool brown without any red tones. Assembly was quick and easy; we got it done in about three hours. The only hiccup was with the lock hinge on the sliding door. The pre-drilled holes seemed a bit low, making the hinge crooked. We just adjusted it and reattached everything, and now it's working perfectly. The kennel came with extra parts and even a handy magnetic screwdriver, which was a nice touch. My dog has started to scratch at the inside a bit, but it’s holding up well. There was a little incident with her peeing inside at night, but thanks to all the blankets I had in there, it didn't soak through. Just something to keep in mind if you're training your dog. Overall, I’m happy with this purchase and the quality has been great.
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Great Kennel for My Dog
I'm really happy with this purchase. The kennel is a nice size for our 40-pound dog, giving her plenty of space to relax, and she loves hanging out with her front half sticking out. I added a bath mat for some extra comfort, and it fits just right. It's easy to clean and stays pretty tidy, apart from the dog toys scattered around. The doors work smoothly for opening and closing, and it looks nice as a piece of furniture. Just to note, we don't close the doors, so I can't say how secure it is. I worry she might chew through the bars since they're not solid metal.
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Awesome kennels for our pups
We're really happy with the dog kennels we got from Hawkins Woodshop! We purchased both a small and a large one, and they turned out to be even better than we hoped. They're well made, and I especially love the barn door design. Our dogs are enjoying their new spaces, and they look in our home—much nicer than the old wire crates. Putting them together was a breeze, and the instructions were easy to follow. The locks and latches work great too. Worth the money, and they got here faster than we expected!
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A solid choice for furniture storage
It took a bit of time to arrive, but we planned ahead and ordered early. We went with the 100cm size. The packaging was good for flat pack furniture. The instructions were clear, and I managed to put it together without a hitch in about an hour. Having an extra set of hands would have made it quicker. The parts and screws are labeled, which is super helpful. They even included a screwdriver and tools, so you don’t need to grab anything else—everything's there. The crate feels solid and has some weight to it, so you might want two people for moving it. It looks great, much nicer than standard crates, which was important to us. The sliding door is smooth, and the clamps and locks function perfectly. It opens on two sides, rolling open at the front and swinging like a door on the left. Overall, I’m happy with the quality. It looks just like the picture, maybe just a tad darker brown on the top. Honestly, it’s even better than I expected. I’d recommend it—it’s a good deal for what you get.
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