Technical Details:

Brand Name – Proselect

Weight – 75.2 lbs

Item Dimensions – 37 x 25.34 x 33.75 in

Color – Grey

Material Type – Metal

If you want something just a little safer and more secure for your dog, then the Proselect Empire cage should be all that you need. They make the pretty outrageous claim that the Proselect Empire is virtually indestructible and should be able to protect your dog from almost anything!

The ProSelect Empire dog crates are considered by many dog owners to be the strongest dog crates on the market, perfect for those dogs whose escape strategies consist of brute force attacks on their confines. This is a strong crate, built tough to contain even the strongest, most powerful breeds of dogs.

When first inspecting the crate, we couldn’t help but be impressed with the quality of the welding, locks, and hinges; all more than up to the title of “indestructible and bulletproof”.

This cage uses very strong 20-gauge steel and reinforced ½ diameter tubing to make up the inserts. All you need to know is that this cage is outrageously strong! Although not made of stainless steel, the metal is well coated with a rust preserving and should last more than long enough. The door is secured with not one, but two solid sliding latches to keep even the most determined dog from breaking out.

I tested this crate at home. We did have the option of taking the crate on a plane from Heathrow to JFK earlier this month but because of the weight (This crate comes in at a whopping 76 pounds), we felt it wasn’t a good candidate for travel.

Still, that extra weight can easily be seen in the construction and could be the perfect choice for more boisterous breeds like Border Collies. During the few weeks I had it, the crate stood up to any punishment we could throw at it.

Cleaning is easy due to a steel tray situated under the floor grate. Simply slide the tray out, dump the contents, and spray with the hose. While this cage is heavy, maneuvering is made a lot easier due to four removable caster wheels situated on the underside of each corner, making it a snap to roll the cage outside to make cleaning even more convenient.

As this cage is manufactured from coated mild steel, I’d recommend keeping it indoors and away from the rain. However, the steel used is of superb quality so it should provide long-term usage for many, many years.

There are absolutely no sharp corners on this crate (As with all the crates we tested) and my own dog was more than happy to be crated for hours at a time. The casters serve a dual purpose against crafty dogs who think scratching at your floor might be a good idea while they are contained. As the bottom of the cage is raised to the height of the casters your floor is not in any danger of being damaged, so you are able to position the cage in any room of the house without any worries…

Product Conclusion

The price is slightly higher than the Cruising Companion, although if your dog is strong and boisterous, then it’s probably a no-brainer to choose this one – it’s just so strong and up to the task. There are two sizes available in this range – a 42” and a 37” and both are very easy to assemble. It’s the best escape proof dog crate on the market, if the price doesn’t scare You.