Best Dog Doors For German Shepherd Dogs & Puppies

Best Dog Doors For German Shepherd Dogs & Puppies

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When looking for the best dog door for your German Shepherd, you’ll first want to know what type of dog door you want, and where you want to install it e.g on a standard door, on a wall, on a sliding door etc.

Then you’ll want to consider that German Shepherds are large breed of dog, so you’ll want a dog door with a large sized opening or flap for them to fit through.

What we’ve done to make things easy for you is provided you with reviews of the best models and brands of dog doors that can fit up to large and extra large sized dog breeds.

We’ve also provided other helpful information that should clear up queries you have about the points above.

Without further ado, let’s jump into this guide!

 

(NOTE: this is a general information guide only, and is not professional advice, or a substitute for professional advice. A qualified vet or animal expert is the only person qualified to give you expert advice in regards to your pet/s)

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Best Dog Doors For German Shepherd Dogs & Puppies

Our top picks for the best dog doors for German Shepherds are:

Regular Pet Doors

For Installation Into Doors

 

For Installation Into Walls

Read more about dog doors specifically for wall installation in this guide

 

Other Dog Door Types

If you want to see more dog door options in terms of other dog door types, and dog doors for mounting on different locations, you can read this guide about the best dog doors on the market.

We outline plastic and aluminum dog doors, electronic and automatic dog doors, heavy duty dog doors, secure and lockable dog doors, insulated, weatherproof and energy efficient dog doors for different climates, dog doors for small and extra large dogs, and more.

We also outline dog doors for regular doors, walls, sliding doors, screen doors, window sashes, and more.

 

Best Dog Door For A German Shepherd: Reviews

You can also find individual reviews for each brand and model of dog door listed above here:

Ideal Pet Products Original Plastic Pet Door – Reviews Guide

BarksBar Original Plastic Dog Door – Reviews Guide

PetSafe Freedom Aluminum Pet Door – Reviews Guide

PetSafe Wall Entry Aluminum Pet Door – Review Guide

Plexidor Electronic Dog Doors – Reviews Guide

 

Read more dog door reviews in this guide.

 

Best Dog Door For A German Shepherd: Buyer’s Guide

What To Consider When Getting A Dog Door For A German Shepherd?

There’s probably three main things you want to consider…

German Shepherds are a larger breed of dog, so you’ll want a dog door with a large opening or flap that they can fit through

You’ll want to know the type of dog door you want e.g. a weatherproof dog door, a heavy duty dog door, an electronic dog door etc.

You’ll want to know where you want to install the dog door e.g. on a regular door, a wall, a sliding door etc.

 

What Size Dog Door To Get For A German Shepherd Dog Or Puppy?

For any puppy, it’s probably worth waiting until you have an idea of how big they are going to be (at around 12 to 18 months you may be able to get a good idea) before you look at getting a dog door.

Otherwise you’ll buy a dog door smaller than the adult full grown size of your dog.

A full grown German Shepherd is usually, on average, a large breed up to about 95lbs in weight, and stands about 24-26 inches at the shoulders/withers in height.

So, you’ll want to be looking at large size models of dog doors for German Shepherds that take this into account.

When considering the size of dog door you’ll need to measure your dog/s specifically to determine the exact dog door and dog door size you need.

Dog door manufacturers give you sizing instructions and sizing charts in their product description – so make sure you follow this information in picking a dog door size.

 

How To Measure A German Shepherd For A Dog Door?

The dog door product description provided by the manufacturer should tell you how to measure the dog door for your individual dog/s.

But in general you may measure by:

Measuring the width of the rib cage of your dog (for the width of the dog door opening)

Measuring from the floor to the top of your pet’s shoulders/withers (for the height of the dog door opening)

 

Compare these measurements to the dimensions of the dog door opening, flaps or interior panels that open to let your dog in and out when picking a dog door.

You may choose to give your dog an inch or two extra room than you think they might need in the size of dog door you pick.

One other small thing to consider is the lip/bottom of the dog door frame and how high it is.

When you mount the dog door, you want to mount it at a height that allows your dog to pass through without tripping over, and so they can lift their legs over the lip. So, you may consider this as well in your pick.

 

Where To Find Out More About Dog Doors?

We wrote an all in one guide about the best dog doors and pet doors that you can read here.

In this guide you can find helpful information like:

The different locations you might mount a dog door

The different types of dog doors

How you might plan to and actually install a dog door

The best dog doors for specific scenarios

 

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