Dogs need sunlight.

Sunlight helps with vitamin D and calcium synthesis.

Vitamin D and calcium synthesis are what facilitate proper bone growth/development.

These simple facts ought to show that a crate is no place for a young dog to live/grow.

The dog this old should be on a chain (or in an above-ground pen) ... with a nice, warm winter house (full of straw) ... so he can keep warm in the house when it's cold at night ... or choose to lay out in the sun when he wants/needs to by day.

The sunlight is absolutely mandatory for a dog's health & proper growth.

Good luck,

Jack


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