Petmate Ultra Vari Dog Kennel for Small Dogs
- Dog Crate
A straightforward small hard sided crate for dogs under 15 pounds, though the lack of detailed specs here means checking Petmate's own dimensions before buying is worthwhile.
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How it ranks among the 103 dog crates we track
4.2★ across 313 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
313 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 21 inch hard sided travel crate from Petmate rated for dogs up to 15 pounds, built with recycled materials and made in the USA. Model number 21100.
This is a small size hard kennel meant for compact dogs rather than a soft crate or exercise pen, based on the title's 15 pound weight limit and 21 inch length. No seller provided spec sheet or customer reviews accompany this listing, so claims here are limited to what the title and model confirm.
- 21 inches long
- Rated for dogs up to 15 lbs
- Made in USA from recycled materials
- Model 21100
Who it's for
Owners of small dogs up to about 15 pounds who need a durable travel style crate rather than a foldable exercise pen. Not sized for medium or large breeds.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Made in the USA
- Built with recycled materials
- Compact 21 inch size for small dogs
- No detailed specifications or dimensions provided beyond length and weight limit
- No customer reviews available to confirm durability in real use
Performance notes
As a hard sided vari style kennel, it relies on rigid plastic construction rather than fabric, which typically holds up better to chewing and travel handling than soft carriers, though no material or door latch details were provided in this listing's data.
Specifications
| Brand | Petmate |
|---|---|
| Model | 21100 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dog crates.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petmate Ultra Vari Dog Kennel for Small DogsThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 313 | 2.7 / 5 |
| MidWest Homes for Pets 30-Inch iCrate for Medium BreedsMidWest | 4.7 / 5 | 191,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics PortableAmazon | 4.7 / 5 | 17,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| FXW Rollick Unleashed Dog Playpen for IndoorFXW | 4.6 / 5 | 6,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Puppy Playpen - Foldable Metal Exercise Enclosure with Eight 24-Inch Panels…Puppy | 4.5 / 5 | 12,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Petmate 21100
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size dog fits the Petmate Ultra Vari Kennel 21 inch model?
The listing rates this crate for dogs up to 15 pounds.
Is this crate made from recycled materials?
Yes, the listing states it is made with recycled materials and manufactured in the USA.
Is this a hard or soft sided crate?
It is a Vari style kennel, which is a hard sided design rather than a fabric or collapsible carrier.