Zinger 4500 Deluxe - 38" Dog Crate

Aircraft-grade aluminum crate for medium-large breeds — lighter than steel, built to last a lifetime

The Zinger 4500 Deluxe is built for medium-large breeds with a taller, longer frame. It shares the 24” width of the 4000 but adds 2 inches of height and 2 inches of length, making it the better fit for dogs that are taller through the shoulder. Zinger sizes this crate for German Shepherds, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Malinois, Vizlas, and similar working and bully breeds. At approximately 40–42 lbs. it remains manageable for one person to load into a truck or SUV, though two people make vehicle loading easier at this size.

Built from aircraft-grade aluminum — one third the weight of steel at comparable strength — with construction that does not wear out or need replacing. When sizing, add a comfort buffer above your dog’s actual standing height. The dog should be able to stand fully upright, turn around, and lie flat without being cramped.

The Deluxe series is Zinger’s lightest line. For dogs that have a history of forcing or chewing through crate doors, the Professional 4500 is available with a reinforced door, secondary lock, and spring-loaded handles. For dogs that simply need a secure, well-built crate for travel and containment, the Deluxe is the right starting point.

What sets it apart

Ventilation. Three rows of vent holes run along the top and bottom of all non-door and non-barred sides. Aluminum dissipates heat faster than plastic or steel, and the open door design combined with the vent holes allows air to move freely through the crate. This matters in a vehicle in warm weather — a well-ventilated aluminum crate runs significantly cooler than a plastic one in the same conditions.

Silver Hammertone powder coat. Applied inside and out at high temperature so it won’t chip or wear off. The interior coating matters — bare aluminum oxidizes over time and the residue transfers to your dog’s coat, leaving a grey discoloration. The interior powder coat prevents this entirely.

Lockable slam latch. Each door has a flush-mounted keyed latch. The crate can be locked when you’re away from it. The door is fully reversible — it can be configured to open left or right depending on how you load the vehicle or set up the crate.

Modular design. All Zinger crates in the same series can be stacked or coupled side by side. If you run multiple dogs, the crates connect to form a stable bank without additional hardware.

Airline travel. The 4500 Deluxe can be configured for air travel with the optional Airline Travel Kit (rails, handles, bowls, and labels). Zinger crates exceed the strength and ventilation requirements of most airlines. If you ship dogs by air, the aluminum construction will not crack or deform under cargo handling the way plastic crates can.

Build your crate

This listing is the base 4500 Deluxe with a standard front door. Additional door configurations are available — side door, front and back, front and side, and side and side. Accessories including heavy-duty carry handles, drain-thru flooring mat, HD wheel casters, a fitted crate cover, and the airline travel kit can also be added. Call us at 1 (800) 524-2428 if you need a configuration not shown here and we’ll get it ordered for you.

Specs & features

• ✓Zinger 4500 Deluxe Aluminum Crate
• ✓Keyed Slam Latch (2 keys included)
• ✓Airline Rails
• ✓Assembly & User Manual

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