Well, i went with the 42", b/c i totally forgot that I could measure Dale's dog bed that he used to fit on quite well, and it measured 43", so the 42" crate will work fine...the 48" just seemed really big to me...i know she will be big, but she isn't going to be in it all the time anyway, just when we sleep over the in laws house, or whatever...anyway...can't wait to get it!!

BTW, all of the mesh portable crates in the local petstores are like $170, this was $89, plus $25 shipping...so I couldn't beat that price...and it is brand new and really nice, i will post pics when I get it The 48" was only $104, plus shipping...i got it on ebay, if anyone is looking for a good quality, good price, portable crate...

Robyn