{"id":178503,"date":"2022-07-16T08:06:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:06:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:06:52","slug":"what-size-is-a-large-pet-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/","title":{"rendered":"What size is a large pet door?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#What_size_is_a_large_pet_door\" title=\"What size is a large pet door?\">What size is a large pet door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#What_is_the_biggest_doggy_door\" title=\"What is the biggest doggy door?\">What is the biggest doggy door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#What_size_is_an_extra_large_dog_door\" title=\"What size is an extra large dog door?\">What size is an extra large dog door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_much_is_a_large_doggy_door\" title=\"How much is a large doggy door?\">How much is a large doggy door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_should_a_pet_door_be\" title=\"How big should a pet door be?\">How big should a pet door be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_should_a_dog_door_be_on_a_dog_house\" title=\"How big should a dog door be on a dog house?\">How big should a dog door be on a dog house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#What_is_the_largest_doggie_door_made\" title=\"What is the largest doggie door made?\">What is the largest doggie door made?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#What_is_a_good_size_for_a_cat_door\" title=\"What is a good size for a cat door?\">What is a good size for a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_is_an_extra_large_doggie_door\" title=\"How big is an extra large doggie door?\">How big is an extra large doggie door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#Can_a_person_fit_through_a_large_dog_door\" title=\"Can a person fit through a large dog door?\">Can a person fit through a large dog door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_can_a_dog_door_be\" title=\"How big can a dog door be?\">How big can a dog door be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_of_a_dog_door_do_I_need_for_50_lb_dog\" title=\"How big of a dog door do I need for 50 lb dog?\">How big of a dog door do I need for 50 lb dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#What_size_dog_door_do_I_need_for_a_French_bulldog\" title=\"What size dog door do I need for a French bulldog?\">What size dog door do I need for a French bulldog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#What_is_the_largest_dog_door_size\" title=\"What is the largest dog door size?\">What is the largest dog door size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_doggy_door\" title=\"How much does it cost to put a doggy door?\">How much does it cost to put a doggy door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_wide_should_my_dog_door_be\" title=\"How wide should my dog door be?\">How wide should my dog door be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_do_I_measure_my_dog_for_a_pet_door\" title=\"How do I measure my dog for a pet door?\">How do I measure my dog for a pet door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_should_a_cat_door_be\" title=\"How big should a cat door be?\">How big should a cat door be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_should_my_dog_house_door_be\" title=\"How big should my dog house door be?\">How big should my dog house door be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_wide_is_a_standard_dog_door\" title=\"How wide is a standard dog door?\">How wide is a standard dog door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_do_you_measure_a_dog_for_a_dog_door\" title=\"How do you measure a dog for a dog door?\">How do you measure a dog for a dog door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_high_off_the_ground_should_a_dog_door_be\" title=\"How high off the ground should a dog door be?\">How high off the ground should a dog door be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_should_my_cat_door_be\" title=\"How big should my cat door be?\">How big should my cat door be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_an_opening_does_a_cat_need\" title=\"How big an opening does a cat need?\">How big an opening does a cat need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-size-is-a-large-pet-door\/#How_big_is_the_hole_in_a_cat_door\" title=\"How big is the hole in a cat door?\">How big is the hole in a cat door?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_is_a_large_pet_door\"><\/span>What size is a large pet door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet Door SizePet Door DimensionsSuitable ForLarge<b>10 x 19<\/b>Labrador, Boxer, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, DobermanExtra-Large12 x 23Irish Wolfhound, Great Pyrenees, St. Bernard, Rottweiler, Old English Sheepdog, Great Dane2 more rowsx26bull;21-Mar-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_doggy_door\"><\/span>What is the biggest doggy door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best large dog door manufacturers would be the Endura Pet Door line. In addition to that, the best large dog door for sliding glass door installation is going to be the <b>Hale in the Giant Flap Size. They can make their large doggie door big enough to fit a dog that is 36 tall at the shoulders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_is_an_extra_large_dog_door\"><\/span>What size is an extra large dog door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extra Large Ideal Deluxe Pet Door Dimensions: <b>Flap Size: 10 1\/2 x 15, External Frame: 12 3\/4 x 18 5\/8, Rough Cut: 11 1\/4 x 17 1\/2, Recommended for pets up to 90 lbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_large_doggy_door\"><\/span>How much is a large doggy door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This item Dog Mate Dog DoorsIdeal Pet Products Air Seal Pet Door with Telescoping FramePrice<b>$71<\/b><b>39<\/b>$8386Sold ByWilliam Hunter EquestrianAmazon.comColorWhiteWhiteItem Dimensions14.5 x 1.75 x 17.5 inches19 x 13.94 x 2.31 inches5 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_pet_door_be\"><\/span>How big should a pet door be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need a pet door that has a flap height that is <b>at least 1 taller than your largest pet, and a step over no more than 1\/3rd of your smallest pet&#8217;s height from the floor to their back. This will give you the best dog door size for your household!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_dog_door_be_on_a_dog_house\"><\/span>How big should a dog door be on a dog house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2. Dog&#8217;s Width. The door should be <b>at least two inches wider than your pet&#8217;s widest point (usually shoulders or hips).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_doggie_door_made\"><\/span>What is the largest doggie door made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best large dog door manufacturers would be the <b>Endura Pet Door line. In addition to that, the best large dog door for sliding glass door installation is going to be the Hale in the Giant Flap Size. They can make their large doggie door big enough to fit a dog that is 36 tall at the shoulders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_size_for_a_cat_door\"><\/span>What is a good size for a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat doors come in varying sizes, from about <b>5 to 10 inches wide and high. A smaller cat, under 12 pounds or so, can go through the smaller cat doors. Larger cats, over 12 pounds, will need a bigger cat door. If your cat allows it, measure their height and width.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_an_extra_large_doggie_door\"><\/span>How big is an extra large doggie door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This item Ideal Pet Products Deluxe Pet Door &#8211; Extra LargeIdeal Pet Products Air Seal Pet Door with Telescoping FrameSold ByGatziesAmazon.comColorWhiteWhiteItem Dimensions<b>3 x 13 x 20 inches<\/b>19 x 13.94 x 2.31 inchesItem Weight4.30 lbs4.75 lbs4 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_person_fit_through_a_large_dog_door\"><\/span>Can a person fit through a large dog door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2. Dog&#8217;s Width. The door should be <b>at least two inches wider than your pet&#8217;s widest point (usually shoulders or hips).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_a_dog_door_be\"><\/span>How big can a dog door be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need a pet door that has a flap height that is <b>at least 1 taller than your largest pet, and a step over no more than 1\/3rd of your smallest pet&#8217;s height from the floor to their back. This will give you the best dog door size for your household!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_dog_door_do_I_need_for_50_lb_dog\"><\/span>How big of a dog door do I need for 50 lb dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2. Dog&#8217;s Width. The door should be <b>at least two inches wider than your pet&#8217;s widest point (usually shoulders or hips).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_dog_door_do_I_need_for_a_French_bulldog\"><\/span>What size dog door do I need for a French bulldog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a small breed under 40 pounds, but larger than 9 pounds, a <b>medium PlexiDor Dog Door would be perfect for your new French Bulldog. Contact PlexiDor with any questions or call 888-PETDOOR.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_dog_door_size\"><\/span>What is the largest dog door size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This item Dog Mate Dog DoorsIdeal Pet Products Air Seal Pet Door with Telescoping FramePrice<b>$71<\/b><b>39<\/b>$8386Sold ByWilliam Hunter EquestrianAmazon.comColorWhiteWhiteItem Dimensions14.5 x 1.75 x 17.5 inches19 x 13.94 x 2.31 inches5 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_doggy_door\"><\/span>How much does it cost to put a doggy door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet Door SizePet Door DimensionsSuitable ForLarge<b>10 x 19<\/b>Labrador, Boxer, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, DobermanExtra-Large12 x 23Irish Wolfhound, Great Pyrenees, St. Bernard, Rottweiler, Old English Sheepdog, Great Dane2 more rowsx26bull;21-Mar-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_wide_should_my_dog_door_be\"><\/span>How wide should my dog door be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All you need to do is open a door wide enough so that your pet can walk through comfortably. Once your pet walks through, measure that width of the opening and add an inch or two for safety. The step over or rise is the measurement from the bottom of your door or wall to the base of the pet door.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_measure_my_dog_for_a_pet_door\"><\/span>How do I measure my dog for a pet door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat doors come in varying sizes, from about <b>5 to 10 inches wide and high. A smaller cat, under 12 pounds or so, can go through the smaller cat doors. Larger cats, over 12 pounds, will need a bigger cat door. If your cat allows it, measure their height and width.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_cat_door_be\"><\/span>How big should a cat door be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most female labs weigh between 55 and 70 pounds and most male labs between 65-80 pounds. The PlexiDor Large is designed to accommodate dogs up to 100 pounds. The opening size is 11 3\/4 inches x 16 inches, and the door is usually mounted <b>8-10 from the floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_my_dog_house_door_be\"><\/span>How big should my dog house door be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The height of the door should be <b>approximately 80 percent of the ground to shoulder height of your dog (B). Multiply your dogs shoulder height by . 8 to determine the best door size. A dog typically lowers their head when entering and an opening that is too large will allow too much body heat to be lost.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_wide_is_a_standard_dog_door\"><\/span>How wide is a standard dog door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet Door SizePet Door Dimensions<b>Small<\/b><b>6 x 7<\/b>Medium8 x 15Large10 x 19Extra-Large12 x 2321-Mar-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_measure_a_dog_for_a_dog_door\"><\/span>How do you measure a dog for a dog door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All you need to do is open a door wide enough so that your pet can walk through comfortably. Once your pet walks through, measure that width of the opening and add an inch or two for safety. The step over or rise is the measurement from the bottom of your door or wall to the base of the pet door.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_off_the_ground_should_a_dog_door_be\"><\/span>How high off the ground should a dog door be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HeightThe pet door flaps should be <b>at least an inch or two above the top of your pet&#8217;s back not the head. To get this height, measure your pet from the withers (top of the shoulders) to the floor. Remember that your door won&#8217;t be placed completely at floor level.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_my_cat_door_be\"><\/span>How big should my cat door be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat doors come in varying sizes, from about <b>5 to 10 inches wide and high. A smaller cat, under 12 pounds or so, can go through the smaller cat doors. Larger cats, over 12 pounds, will need a bigger cat door. If your cat allows it, measure their height and width.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_an_opening_does_a_cat_need\"><\/span>How big an opening does a cat need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also, cut the door as small as possible to discourage larger, bolder animals such as raccoons from taking over. Cats don&#8217;t need a very large opening  only <b>about 5-1\/2 or 6 inches in diameter, or the width of their whiskers. A smaller opening also has the added advantage of keeping more heat in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_hole_in_a_cat_door\"><\/span>How big is the hole in a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need a pet door that has a flap height that is <b>at least 1 taller than your largest pet, and a step over no more than 1\/3rd of your smallest pet&#8217;s height from the floor to their back. This will give you the best dog door size for your household!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What size is a large pet door?What is the biggest doggy door?What size is an extra large dog door?How much is a large doggy door?How big should a pet door be?How big should a dog door be on a dog house?What is the largest doggie door made?What is a good size for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-178503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178503"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178503"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199570,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178503\/revisions\/199570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}