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TL;DR there is no bag of dog food that is too large for the GUNNER Food Crate.
Prior to the release of the Food Crate, our team tested a number of different food brands that are popular amongst our customers – including Purina, Eukanuba, Victor, Nulo, Orijen and more – to compare kibble sizes to ensure they would conveniently fit in the crate. What we found is that there is currently not a dog food offering on the market that is too large to fit in the Food Crate, and in fact, two bags from some of the niche food brands can fit in the crate at one time.
We recommend that you use scissors to cut from the corner of the bag. Make an opening that stops about a third of the way across the top. This will help control both the rate and width of kibble flow as it is poured into the Food Crate.
For bags of food that are larger than ~30lbs, you’ll likely need to pause during your initial pour and lift the front of the Food Crate to shift the kibble into the back. In our testing, we found this was only needed 1-2 times with some of the larger bags. You can reduce the number of times you’ll need to do this by turning the Food Crate on its end prior to pouring.
We noted in this test is that the wide U-Pour mouth on the Food Crate especially shines when pouring brands that have an “easy tear” feature on the front, such as Acana or Orijen, because they have a much wider pour than the other bags.
Because the Gunner Food Crate has the benefit of being airtight is that it emits no scent, you can store your companion’s food in the house or pantry and not worry about an unpleasant odor.
The security locking pin that comes with your Food Crate is primarily intended for those who intend to store their crate for extended periods of time outdoors, where it is subject to the elements and the attention of wildlife. For normal use either in the house or in the garage, most users won’t need the security locking pin.
It is worth noting that, while the Food Crate is rotomolded, it is not insulated. Thus, use discretion for storing food in severe temps.
Heads up: repeatedly adding food to your pet food bin without cleaning can make the interior greasy with rancid oil. That could potentially contaminate fresh food. Inspect your Food Crate and make it a habit to wash it with dish soap and water, or distilled white vinegar if it needs a longer soak.
These bags all fit pretty tightly. You would likely only want to store the dog food and a scoop for these upon first filling the Gunner Food Crate. After a few days of use (depending on your companion’s daily food intake), you’ll likely be able to store their food bowl in the Food Crate as well.
These bags all fit comfortably in the Food Crate. There is plenty of space to store your dog’s water bowl, food bowl, and food scoop in the crate along with your companion’s food, should you choose. However, based on our results we believe these bags of food to be just over the mark of being able to store two bags in the Gunner Food Crate.
There was plenty of extra space with these bags of dog food. You could easily store your scoop, food bowl, and water bowl in the Gunner Food Crate along with your dog’s food, should you choose to do so. While we have not specifically tested it, based on the volume of the Gunner Food Crate and generally smaller kibble size of these brands, we’d bet you could fit two bags of these brands of dog food.
Interested in reading more Gunner content? Check out our blog on The Science Behind a Proper Kennel Fit.
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INTERIOR: 21.75" (L - Floor) x 14.5" (W - Floor) x 15.5" (H) / 16.5" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 24.5" (L) x 18.625" (W) x 19" (H) / 20.5" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 27 lb.
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INTERIOR: 25" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 19.75" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 29.5" (L) x 20.5" (W) x 23.5" (H) / 25" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 38 lb.
EXTERIOR
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INTERIOR: 30" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 25" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 34" (L) x 23" (W) x 28.5" (H) / 30" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 48 lb.
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INTERIOR: 33.25" (L - Floor) x 21" (W - Floor) x 29" (H) / 23" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 40.25" (L) x 28" (W) x 33.25" (H) / 34.5" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 72 lb.
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G1™ SMALL | 21.75" (L - Floor) x 14.5" (W - Floor) x 15.5" (H) / 16.5" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 24.5" (L) x 18.625" (W) x 19" (H) / 20.5" (H) with carry handles | 27 lb. |
G1™ MEDIUM | 25" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 19.75" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 29.5" (L) x 20.5" (W) x 23.5" (H) / 25" (H) with carry handles | 38 lb. |
G1™ INTERMEDIATE | 30" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 25" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 34" (L) x 23" (W) x 28.5" (H) / 30" (H) with carry handles | 48 lb. |
G1™ LARGE | 33.25" (L - Floor) x 21" (W - Floor) x 29" (H) / 23" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 40.25" (L) x 28" (W) x 33.25" (H) / 34.5" (H) with carry handles | 72 lb. |
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You will need a soft measuring tape, your dog, and 2 minutes to find your perfect fit.
Tip: If you don't have a soft measuring tape, use a piece of string or a leash then compare.
Measure from base of tail to end of nose, keeping the tape along the spine.
Still need help measuring? Watch our video here.
Still need help measuring? Watch our video here.
GUNNER is the original 5 Star Crash Tested kennel, per the Center For Pet Safety. We created this crate specifically for transportation and that factors into our fit recommendations. In the best interest of your dog, we advise a snug fit for safe travel. If choosing the GUNNER crate for home kenneling, simply slide the toggle above to the right to see the best size.
When primarily used for travel, we always recommend a tight fit in the GUNNER kennel. This protects the dog in the case of an accident: the less wasted interior space the better. Think about it like this – if you’re hitting the brakes too hard, or get into a wreck, you’d rather that your dog have less room to move around inside the kennel. Many customers have also found that their dog feels more secure when traveling in a tighter area too.
For further explanation on this point, let Seth Bynum, a Veterinarian, break it down for you.
For further explanation on this point, let Seth Bynum, a Veterinarian, break it down for you.
Check out the below visual. When the door is closed, the proper fit for safe travel could mean that your dog:
• Is curled
• Paws are tucked
• Rump/tail is resting against the back
Here’s another look for how your dog might look in a crate sized for safe travel, when the door is open:
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