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G1™ KENNEL

Sale price YARD PRICE: $550

The safest dog crate, proven to save K9 lives. The only double-walled kennel on the market, providing 2x the impact protection & superior thermal properties. Made in America.

Color:

Black

GUNNER Core

Special Edition

Custom color releases with GUNNER Partners.

Limited Edition

Small batch releases with limited quantities.

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Size: Small
Find the safest size for your dog
For travel purposes, the Small fits breeds like English Cockers, Cavalier Kings, Dachshunds, Mini Poodles, Mini Schnauzers. For travel purposes, the Medium fits breeds like Boykins, Corgis, Aussies, ACDs, Spaniels (up to 45lb). For travel purposes, the Intermediate fits breeds like Golden Retrievers, GSPs + Malinois & Labs (up to 70lb). For travel purposes, the Large fits breeds like German Shepherds, Chessies, Bloodhounds + Malinois & Labs (more than 71lb).
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The GUNNER PERSONALIZED KENNEL NAME PLATE is a black rectangle with “CHEVY” in bold white letters centered. It has four corner holes for easy attachment, making it perfect for personalizing your dog’s crate.

PERSONALIZED KENNEL NAME PLATE

Personalize your GUNNER Kennel with our custom engraved name plate.

$30

Personalize your GUNNER Kennel with our custom engraved name plate.

Size: Small/Medium
Color: Black

Example of a personalized product in our custom GUNNER font. Only 10 characters available. No numbers or special characters.

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Four orange TIE-DOWN STRAP KITs by GUNNER, featuring black GUNNER text and dog head logo, are displayed in descending size order on a white background. Each has a silver buckle and is inspired by our crash-tested dog crate.

TIE-DOWN STRAP KIT

Securely anchors the kennel to your vehicle with an extra-thick custom cambuckle. The only straps we recommend for 5 Star Crash Test certified safety.

$90

Securely anchors the kennel to your vehicle with an extra-thick custom cambuckle. The only straps we recommend for 5 Star Crash Test certified safety.

Strap Color: Blaze Orange
Strap Length: Traditional
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The GUNNER DOG BOWL - BLACK, a round silicone travel bowl with lid, handle, and GUNNER logo, sits on a white surface against a light gray background.

GUNNER DOG BOWL

Spill proof, rust proof, slip proof & impact resistant. Personalize it with your dog's name.

$60

Spill proof, rust proof, slip proof & impact resistant. Personalize it with your dog's name.

Type: Standard
Details
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Example of a personalized product in our custom GUNNER font. Only 10 characters available. No numbers or special characters.

A black plastic KENNEL BOWL with spout attachment, hex nut, and washer is displayed on a white background—ideal for keeping your dog hydrated in the G1 Kennel.

KENNEL BOWL

Mounts to the interior of your GUNNER & holds up to 6 cups. Includes exterior funnel.

$60

Mounts to the interior of your GUNNER & holds up to 6 cups. Includes exterior funnel.

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The GUNNER FAN KIT 2.0 is a black rectangular electronic device with a mesh grille, including power and car adapters, cables, and a metal rod—an essential weatherproof dog fan accessory for any Gunner Kennel owner.

FAN KIT 2.0

Weatherproof & rust proof, with 20 hours of run time.

$350

Weatherproof & rust proof, with 20 hours of run time.

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The rectangular GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is shown from above with a tough-skin insert featuring the GUNNER logo. It has thick walls, rounded corners, and offers extra comfort for your pup. It comes in grey and is available in sizes medium, intermediate, and large.

PERFORMANCE PAD

Tough-skin, weatherproof insert with 3/4” of cushion.

$90

Tough-skin, weatherproof insert with 3/4” of cushion.

Size: Medium
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Top view of the GUNNER ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED: a beige rectangular plastic container with a gray cooling memory foam dog pad inside, set against a white background.

ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED

Bed made of 680 Denier-Rated ballistic nylon & a 2" cooling memory foam cushion.

$100

Bed made of 680 Denier-Rated ballistic nylon & a 2" cooling memory foam cushion.

Size: Small
Orthopedic Pad Color: Gray
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The GUNNER ALL-WEATHER KIT 2.0 is a robust gray plastic pet crate with a black metal door, side vents, and top handles, featuring UV protection for safe animal transport in any weather.

ALL-WEATHER KIT

Waterproof, wind-resistant kennel cover you can leave on 365, 24/7.

$170

Waterproof, wind-resistant kennel cover you can leave on 365, 24/7.

Size: Medium
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G1™ KENNEL - BLACK

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Proven to Save

Every kennel size proven to save dogs' lives in real accidents.

A simplified, grayscale illustration of the American flag with thirteen stars in a grid and horizontal stripes, all in dark gray on a light background, is subtly framed by the silhouette of a hunting dog sitting beside a dog kennel.

American Made

Lifetime Warranty.
Built to last, no corners cut.

A stylized gray icon of a rectangular filter with dotted holes, two horizontal connectors on each side, and two curved arrows showing airflow—perfect for keeping your kennel or outdoor gear fresh and ventilated.

2x Protection

Only double-walled kennel = 2x the impact protection.

A dark gray shield-shaped icon with a white paw print in the center. Inside the paw print is a check mark symbol, representing pet safety or approval for outdoor gear or hunting dog use.

10% Cooler

Proven to stay consistently cooler than other leading crates.

Description

The world's toughest dog crate, proven to save. The only double-walled kennel on the market that provides 2x the impact protection & superior thermal properties, the GUNNER G1™ kennel is the original 5 Star Crash Tested crate per the Center for Pet Safety. An overwhelming majority of products have failed its standards, it's time to rethink the way your pet travels. GUNNER kennels are built to last a lifetime. We back up our products, and our crates' lifetime guarantee shows that.

Shipping & Returns

Returns & Exchanges
Items may be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery. View our policy here.

Shipping Timelines
Please allow up to 5 business days for processing time. Most orders ship within 48 hours.

Shipping Cost
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location and the size of your order. We ship to U.S. and Canadian addresses only.

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Manual

GUNNER is dedicated to building the best dog kennel on the market. Every G1™ kennel comes with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty. We stand behind our product because of the integrity of the design and research we have put into creating them. We trust this dog kennel with our best friends' lives.

Please note that GUNNER's lifetime manufacturer's warranty does not cover destruction caused to the crate by its inhabitant and extends to
the original purchaser only.

Full Warranty Details

G1™ Small Owner's Manual
G1™ Medium Owner's Manual
G1™ Intermediate Owner's Manual
G1™ Large - Owner's Manual

Kennel Dimensions

Features

5 STAR CRASH TESTED

The Small, Medium & Intermediate kennels are 5 Star Crash Tested per the Center For Pet Safety, and every size GUNNER kennel has been proven to save real K9s in real wrecks.

ESCAPE PROOF DESIGN

Trust the thousands of reviews that say the same: even Houdini couldn't figure out our door system. Our GUNNER kennel door is the powerful player in this safety equation, designed to contain the K9 before, during & after a wreck.

10% COOLER

Our kennel is cooler than yours. Really. The GUNNER stays consistently cooler than leading aluminum & single-wall rotomolded crates. Here's the science behind that.

20% LESS ENERGY

Your dog likes our kennel better, too. They expend 20% less energy to stay warm in the GUNNER in freezing temps, compared to leading single-wall rotomolded & aluminum kennels. Here's the proof.

Rethink The Way Your Dog Travels

100,000

Dogs Protected

Our mission is to build the world's best products for Man's Best Friend. We take safety seriously and are proud that 100,000 dogs and counting are protected by GUNNER.

18,000+

Wrecks per Day

There are 6 million wrecks a year in the US. Accidents + an increase in the risk-taking driving behaviors have increased among drivers in 2021.
(Source: NHTSA 2020 Report; NPR 2021 Report)

2,700

Pounds of Projectile

In a vehicle accident at 35 mph, an unrestrained 60 lb. dog can become 2,700 lb. of projectile. Our crate ensures your dog is contained (and safe) before, during & after impact.



(Source: Bark Buckle UP)

85%

Failure Rate

Nearly 9 out of 10 products FAILED the safety certification when originally crash tested (2015 study) by CPS. Our Intermediate was the only product in the crate category that passed in that '15 study.
(Source: Center For Pet Safety)

Tech Details

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REVERSIBLE DOOR

Reversible door, designed to be able to open from either side. Paddle-latch includes a key-in-the-hole lock.

DRAIN SYSTEM + NON-SLIP BASE

An oversized, removable drain plug makes for easy cleaning. The recessed floor makes sure your dog isn't sitting in water or mud on the trip home.

Elevated feet raise crate off the ground, limiting heat transmission or conduction from surfaces. Wider base stabilizes kennel and reduces any slippage.

POWERFUL FRAME SYSTEM

Designed specifically to contain a dog before, during and after a wreck. Custom welded, powder coated and reinforced with an aluminum frame.

SUPER STRONG HANDLES + BUILT-IN TIE-DOWN PINS

Kayak-grade carry handles for an easy front grasp that helps moving our heavy-duty crate.

Integrated stainless-steel pins, tested to not rip from kennel on impact. Ensures 5 Star safety when paired with our GUNNER tie-down straps.

BACKUP SAFETY LATCHES

Top & bottom locks added for extra backup. Even Houdini couldn't escape this crate.

A yellow and a black hunting dog sit on the open tailgate of a vehicle loaded with outdoor gear, decoys, and a kennel, with grassy fields and trees stretching out in the background.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SETUP & SAVE $50

with gunner bundles

Customize your dream build, secure the safety of your best co-pilot, and save on the ultimate road-trip setup.
A smartphone displays an Instagram post with a photo of a damaged black SUV. The rear door is broken, but the caption celebrates how the working dogs inside—safe in their outdoor gear—survived the severe accident unharmed.
A smartphone displays a photo of five young children on a couch with a dog in a dog kennel behind them. Below the photo is a five-star review praising the sturdy dog kennel for its safety and durability.

DOUBLE ROLLOVER

"Dogs and i just walked away from a double rollover accident. Thanks Gunner!"

Anna M., Verified Customer

JAWS OF LIFE

"Watching the first responders use the Jaws of Life to get to the dogs out was totally surreal. Thank you for making the safest kennel on earth. You saved the lives of her family." Read their save story.

Kerry H., Verified Customer

HIT HEAD-ON

"I was driving our Sprinter van one night with my five young kids, my wife, and my dog. A loose tire-axle-hub assembly hit us head-on in the dead of night. I'm a state trooper, but nothing could've prepared me for this. This kennel saved my dog and my daughter from injuries." Read their save story.

Alan W., Verified Customer

HIT AT 62 MPH

"I will swear by the Gunner. They saved my GSD's life in a rear end collision. I was hit at 62mph while I was at a dead stop. My dog was shook up, but unharmed!" Read their save story.

Amy S., Verified Customer

Gunner Save Stories

“Kennel helped save my dog's life. Then he helped save mine.”

"The lead paramedic went to the car to open the kennel (he was in the Large), and instead of jumping on the paramedic, Bodhi immediately went into search mode and started dragging his leash to come to find me."
Gabby + Bodhi Read More>

"My girls, they are my world, would be dead if it wasn’t for GUNNER."

"If she had been on my lap, Rainey would be dead from the impact of the airbag. Aurora would have flown to the floor and likely broke her back from the impact."
Rainey + Aurora Read More>
A man in a brown hoodie kneels next to his gray hunting dog in front of a badly damaged white Toyota pickup truck with a smashed windshield and dented body, parked among other vehicles.

“I was life flighted from the wreck. My dog & I both survived.”

“I suffered a broken collarbone, a couple of broken ribs, and a bruised lung. I was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and life flighted to Boise where I stayed in the hospital for about two days. Beau e...
Ben + Beau Read More>

"We knew GUNNERs were built for vehicle crash protection. We never intended to test the tornado rating of it though."

An EF-4 tornado ripped through our neighborhood here in Newport, Arkansas. We ran for shelter but couldn’t make it to get Millet in time. His GUNNER saved his life.
Ashley + Miller Read More>

FAQ

How do I know what kennel size to get?

Do you offer any discounts?

How do you anchor your kennel to the vehicle?

How does the Black kennel do in heat?

Reviews

"CUSTOMER SERVICE IS GREAT"

"Major upgrade. Quality is the best money can buy. Customer Service from GUNNER was great! Received my order in two days!"

Colton R., Verified Customer

"HIGHWAY ROLLOVER AT 70 MPH"

"My car flipped completely upside down on the highway and the Gunner crate is still completely intact and my dog does not have a SCRATCH on him. Cannot recommend this crate enough."

Nova, Verified Customer

"SAVED MY DOG"

"I had the kennel for exactly one week & got in a wreck, my chocolate lab was in the kennel at the time. We hit an oak tree going 65 MPH. Not a single thing was wrong with my dog or the kennel! The kennel hit so hard that it crushed a steel tool box that was bolted on my truck. I would recommend GUNNER to any dog owner in the world."

Kendall M., Verified Customer

“INVEST IN THEIR SAFETY"

"Keeping my dogs safe is my #1 priority. With GUNNER I don’t have to worry. If you’re on the fence, just do it. You invest in your dogs, now invest in their safety."

Lisa C., Verified Customer

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Icon of a kennel-style pet carrier with a handle on top and a barred door in front, viewed head-on. The dark gray dog crate stands out against the light background.

KENNEL DIMENSIONS

A simple, solid black silhouette of a hunting dog standing on all four legs, facing left, against a light gray background.

FIT FINDER QUIZ

A simple, dark gray silhouette of a dog standing in profile on a light gray background, evoking the look of a classic dog kennel with its straight tail and pointed ears.

CUSTOMER GALLERY

A simple, gray silhouette illustration of a compact SUV-style car with a dog crate in the back, shown from the side on a light gray background.
Best Fit For Travel
Gray icon with two diagonal corners, one in the top left and one in the bottom right, on a white rectangle with a dark gray border, representing an expand option—ideal for showcasing outdoor gear or working dog accessories.

Snug Fit

Contains your dog before, during, and after an accident.

Paws Tucked

Your dog should be curled up in your kennel, NOT spread out.

Still unsure? Chat with our team.
Size Interior Exterior Empty Weight
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.
Technical sketches of a rectangular kennel pet carrier shown from multiple angles (top, front, and side), with ventilation grids and orange measurement lines indicating various dimensions in inches. Ideal for transporting a hunting dog or working dog.
Size Interior Exterior Empty Weight
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.
Size Interior Exterior Empty Weight
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.
Size Interior Exterior Empty Weight
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.
Technical sketches of a kennel-style pet carrier shown from four angles—front, back, side, and top—with detailed orange dimension lines and measurements, including height (35.25), width (28), and depth (40.25).
Size Interior Exterior Empty Weight
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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