How tall should my pet gate be?

The right gate height depends on more than how big your dog is. Use our guide below as a starting point, but also think about how active and agile they are. An energetic smaller dog may be capable of jumping over a standard pet gate, whereas a taller dog that rarely attempts to jump may not need the same height of barrier. Pet Gate Height Best For Typical Shoulder Height Breeds Such As 45-60 cm Small dogs and puppies Up to 35 cm Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Shih Tzu 60-75 cm Small to medium dogs 25-50 cm Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, Pug 75-90 cm Medium to large dogs 40-65 cm Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Border Collie, English Springer Spaniel, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Australian Shepherd 90-105 cm Large or athletic breeds 55-75 cm German Shepherd, Dobermann, Boxer, Weimaraner, Standard Poodle, Rhodesian Ridgeback 105 cm+ Giant breeds and exceptional jumpers 65 cm+ Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Leonberger, Bernese Mountain Dog, Belgian Malinois, Siberian Husky

Tall Pet Gates

Tall pet gates help restrict larger pet’s access to particular rooms or areas of the home, with extra height for situations where a standard-height gate may not be suitable.

Our range includes metal and wooden tall pet gates in black, white and grey finishes, with both adjustable and fixed-width options available. Choose from wall-fixed gates for a secure, permanent position or freestanding pet gates for a more flexible, movable barrier. Adjustable-width gates can accommodate a range of opening sizes, while fixed-width models are suited to openings that match their specified dimensions.

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Helpful Buying Advice

Advice from the Petfuffle product team, based on our first-hand experience assembling, assessing and comparing the pet gates in our range.

The right gate height depends on more than how big your dog is. Use our guide below as a starting point, but also think about how active and agile they are. An energetic smaller dog may be capable of jumping over a standard pet gate, whereas a taller dog that rarely attempts to jump may not need the same height of barrier.

Pet Gate Height	Best For	Typical Shoulder Height	Breeds Such As
45-60 cm	Small dogs and puppies	Up to 35 cm	Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Shih Tzu
60-75 cm	Small to medium dogs	25-50 cm	Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, Pug
75-90 cm	Medium to large dogs	40-65 cm	Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Border Collie, English Springer Spaniel, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Australian Shepherd
90-105 cm	Large or athletic breeds	55-75 cm	German Shepherd, Dobermann, Boxer, Weimaraner, Standard Poodle, Rhodesian Ridgeback
105 cm+	Giant breeds and exceptional jumpers	65 cm+	Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Leonberger, Bernese Mountain Dog, Belgian Malinois, Siberian Husky

Ordering Advice

Shipping, product warranty and returns policies explained.

Yes, all of our products are sold with a 6 month warranty, this covers manufacturer faults, it does not cover wear and tear or damage from use of the product. If a product is faulty, we provide a returns label.

We have a 28-day return policy, which means you have 28 days after receiving your item to request a return. To start a returns process, email us at contact@petfuffle.co.uk, and one of our fantastic team members will guide you through the process. You can read our full refund policy here.

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Last reviewed by the Petfuffle team on the 4th August 2026.