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Description
The Dakota 283 Hero Kennel is designed with working dogs in mind. Named for the heroes it was built to protect, the Hero Kennel was originally built for military and police dogs. It is molded and assembled in the USA in one solid, seamless piece from rugged, military-grade materials that have been tested in the harshest of environments.
Made from material that’s sturdy and impact resistant but still light enough to move easily, this kennel is the perfect solution for individuals that have aggressive dogs or those who are just looking for an additional layer of security. The heavy-duty, stainless-steel door and components provide the ultimate in Unparalleled Pet Protection. The durable, triple-locking door is slammable and can be opened or closed with just one hand. The addition of top and bottom pin latches adds extra security while the lockable paddle latch will also keep pets safe from theft.
The solid, molded-in handles on each side make this kennel easy to transport and put into vehicles. The handles can also be used as tie-down points, allowing the crate to be secured in place easily into any vehicle. Small, scattered ventilation holes prevent chewing while still providing plenty of airflow. The crate also features a rear drainage hole for easy cleaning.
Features:
- Heavy-duty, military-grade design
- Small, scattered ventilation holes to prevent chewing while still providing plenty of airflow
- Molded-in handles on each side of the crate
- Perfect for aggressive dogs or those that need additional security
- A lockable keyed paddle latch will keep pets safe from theft.
elprotdogs –
We have our Hero Kennels now for a while and we are very happy with them, they are sturdy, heavy and well designed! The ventilation holes are big and well placed, the dogs has good airflow with a small battery powered ventilator, even in the hottest summer days.
The doors are built bulletproof, lockable and gives a very good overall look to the kennel.
pendulumk9 –
I have 2 of the Hero Edition crates and I have been very pleased with them. The door construction is solid and I do not have to worry about dogs breaking out of these. With the recent modifications done to the ventilation hole size and spacing, I do not see how a dog could chew through one of these.
S (verified owner) –
The only reason I’m giving four stars is due to the quality control. I know a few other handlers that have these crates with no issues. When I received mine, it had a screw that had dislodged from the lower dead bolt and a loose(minor) strike plate. Luckily I found the screw and was able to fix that no problem, but the strike plate is riveted in.
It also seems the door is slightly out of alignment as the top deadbolt takes some maneuvering to lock it into place and I quite literally have to slam the door to shut it. Once it’s shut and the deadbolt seats it’s bulletproof though.
The only thing I can think of is it’s shipping method that caused the problems. It shipped literally across the country to me and was only packaged in a cardboard box and plastic wrap. I know FedEx isn’t too kind on their cargo so I’m assuming it got knocked around pretty good during shipping.