Dakota 283 Crate – Canine Rough and Tough Economy Kennel (Orange, Large)
$359.00










Price: $359.00
(as of Oct 28, 2025 04:32:42 UTC – Details)
Product description
Canine Rough and Tough Economy Kennel
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Fully Removable!
Door opens to both the right and left
The CRaTE’s door can be opened to either side, is also fully removable, and does not rattle.
Nests with other CRaTEs!
Streamlined, one-piece design for safety
The CRaTE Kennel was designed to nest with additional units, and is compatible with our stacking kit
For Maximum Airflow
Angled walls keep vent holes from being blocked
To get the best ventilation possible, the CRaTE’s walls angle out just slightly to allow for airflow
Durable molded-in handles for effortless transport
Molded-in handles not only help with transport, but also serve as tie-down spots for ratchet straps.
1 Versatile New Door
2 Heavy-Duty Construction
3 Large Ventilation Holes
4 Molded-in Handles
Dakota 283 Kennels
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Three Sizes
Available in Intermediate, Large, and X-Large
Four Sizes
Available in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large
One Size
Available only in the one size
Five Colors:
Dark Granite, Coyote Granite, Olive, Orange, and Sandstone
Eight Colors:
Dark Granite, Coyote Granite, Olive, Orange, Blue, Pink, Purple, and Sandstone
Two Colors:
Dark Granite and Coyote Granite

Product Dimensions : 37.13 x 27.5 x 27.63 inches; 35 Pounds
Item model number : D2-CRATE-LG-ORA
Date First Available : December 19, 2024
Manufacturer : Dakota 283
ASIN : B0DQXKKJYC
Best Sellers Rank: #47,140 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #113 in Basic Dog Crates
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Heavy-duty, rugged construction from military-grade polyethylene
Streamlined, one-piece design for safety on the road
Newly-designed, versatile door opens both ways
Durable, molded-in handles for effortless transport
Large ventilation holes for maximum airflow
Available in Intermediate, Large, and Extra Large sizes to fit almost every dog
Customers say
Customers find the kennel to be of good quality and sturdy. However, the ease of use receives mixed feedback, with one customer noting it’s easy to use while another finds the door difficult to shut properly. Similarly, opinions on value are divided, with some considering it excellent while others say it’s not worth the price.
8 reviews for Dakota 283 Crate – Canine Rough and Tough Economy Kennel (Orange, Large)
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Triad Canine Connections –
Excellent value, very comparable to the Ruffland with some perks!
This is an awesome kennel, pretty similar alternative to a Ruffland at a lower price point and without the annoyance of finding and working with a dealer to buy. I got the intermediate size of this- it’s much wider than my large Ruffland, though a couple inches shorter in length. Everything about it is solid and comparable. My only issue is the door latches- they take a significant amount of hand strength to open and close and the door is a bit difficult to shut properly. I have tiny baby hands though, and have had some hand injuries, so folks with bigger stronger hands shouldn’t struggle as much as I do. The Ruffland is a lot easier to open and close, and the door is sturdier in terms of latch.All in all I’m really pleased with this crate. It’s very well made, great design with the handles, and a better value for the price given the intermediate is that much larger than the Ruffland LARGE. I’m impressed. It’s a little lighter too, easier to carry and load into the car. It seems pretty on par in terms of safety, though I’d love to see them do some of the testing on it eventually. But I feel good using this as a car crate. It’s attractive, sturdy, and not as dark inside as my Ruffland. My girl is happy jumping into it in the back of the car without hesitation!Oh and the standard color selection is nice, much larger than Rufflands two standard colors. I like the orange, it’s very attractive in my car. Bring on some girly colors though- with a dog named Magenta, I want a pink kennel once the color selection expands. I’ll buy more of these for sure.
Nybeachgirl –
Definitely not worth the price.
This product is not military grade, rough and sturdy. My puppy scratched the front inside up in less than 10 minutes. Definitely not worth the money. And the seller offered me a 10% discount to keep the item, I declined as I needed to be a crate that would be safe for my puppy. The seller sent me a label and never informed me of a restocking fee and a $200 one at that!!!! Insane. Seller is not willing to work with me.
Amazon1220cust –
Great crate!
Great value and easy to use. Product seems sturdy and it’s easy to transport with the handle on the sides.
Doug stark –
Worth the money
Excellent, well built kennel. Highly recommend.
Taylor –
Very Disappointed – Not Worth the Price
My husband spent $400 on this kennel, and our dog was still able to chew and bend the front enough to squeeze through. This crate is definitely not as “tough” or “heavy-duty” as advertised. If you have a dog that’s strong or tends to try escaping, save yourself the money and buy something better. I should’ve spent the extra money on a sturdier brand.We also reached out to the warranty company, and they showed zero empathy or willingness to help. Extremely disappointing experience all around. This crate is not worth the money — do better and stop taking advantage of people trusting your product quality.
Ellen –
Great product
My dog can’t chew through this!
Kevin G. –
I do not recommend !
Save your money and get a better one. This was expensive and I expected more. Price isn’t everything. The plastic is thin and the door is capable of opening on both sides but the fasteners are of poor material and do not fasten well.
nichole –
Awesome kennel
Worth the money and then some. So much more spacious than the ruffland and it’s just as sturdy.Only thing I would like is a stronger spring for the door but it still works awesome