Fencing for Medium Sized Dogs
Smooth 1.6mm – 2mm European-made wire mesh suited to creating dog-proof fencing for most medium to large dogs.
If you have a particularly large or strong dog select visit large dog fencing.
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Medium Sized Dog Proofing Overview
| Dog proofing suited to: | Medium-sized dogs | ||
| High jumping medium-sized dogs | – 1.2m (5ft) will stop most medium size dogs from jumping over a fence. Select 1.5m (5ft) option if your dog is a high jumper | ||
| Powerful medium-sized dogs | – select 2mm wire diameter will stop the most powerful medium sized dog breeds from chewing through or pushing over the fence | ||
| Good climbers | – choose 25mm x 25mm mesh hole size if your dog is good at climbing otherwise 50mm x 50mm will prevent climbing. | ||
| Diggers | – download installation guide | ||
Stop Dogs Climbing: Select Hole Size
If you are unsure of your dog’s ability to climb we suggest going for a mesh hole size of 25mm x 25mm or less. This will ensure that your dog’s paws do not fit into the holes so they can lift themselves up and over the mesh.
| Hole size | 13mm x 13mm | 19mm x 19mm | 25mm x 25mm | 50mm x 50mm |
| Medium-sized dogs | Usually | |||
| Best climbing dogs |
Stop Dogs Jumping Over: Select Height
If you are unsure of your dog’s ability to jump we suggest going for 1.8m (6ft) which will contain 99% of dogs. The very highest jumping dogs can clear 2.1m (8ft).
| Height | 50cm (1.6ft) | 90cm
(3ft) |
1.2m
(4ft) |
1.5m
(5ft) |
1.8m
(6ft) |
| Medium-sized dogs | Maybe | ||||
| Highest jumping medium-sized dogs | Maybe |
Stop Dogs Chewing Through Wire: Select Wire Diameter
If you are unsure of the strength of your dog’s chewing strength we suggest going for at least 2mm+ wire diameter
| Wire diameter | 1mm (19g) | 1.6mm (16g) | 2mm (14g) |
| Medium-sized dogs | Maybe | ||
| Medium-sized dogs with the most powerful jaws |
General Product Information
| Wire mesh options | PRE GALVANISED (PRIME) | HOT DIPPED GALVANISED (SUPER PRIME) |
| Manufacturing grade | Pre-galvanised | Pre-galvanised then hot dipped again in very thick layer of zinc |
| Made in | Europe | |
| Conforms to British Manufacturing Standards | BS EN 10218-2:2012 & BS EN 10244-2:2009 | |
| Life expectancy under normal conditions | 20 years | 25 years |
| British Kennel Standards |
– see British Kennel Standard fencing
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| Has sharp edges and corners? | – all wire mesh on this page is made in Europe with no sharp edges to injure your dog | |
| Delivered as | As a roll | |
| Applications | ||
| Suited to indoors | – see indoor dog fence options | |
| Portable: good for caravan, camping, etc |
– see portable dog fencing |
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| Suited to outdoors | ||
| Run or exercise area | ||
| Partition off driveways, etc | ||
| Kennels & enclosures | ||
| Strength & Environment | ||
| Corrosion resistant | Yes – conforms to British manufacturing standard – EN 10244-2:2009 | |
| Abrasion resistance | Yes – conforms to British manufacturing standard – BS EN 10218-2:2012 | |
| Life expectancy under normal conditions | 20 Years | 25 years |
| Suited to Environments | C2-C4 | |
| Installation & Maintenance | ||
| Speed of installation | Quick | |
| Experience required to install | Medium | |
| Can be installed with wooden posts? | ||
| Can be installed with metal posts? | ||
| Can stand alone without posts? | ||
| Join together using | U Staples | |
| Cut using | Wire cutters or bolt cutters | |
| Requires protective glove for handling | ||
| Ease of repair | Easy | |
| Installation instructions | Download | |
| Appearance | ||
| General look of the fence | Metallic grey, silver look | |
| Invisible from a distance | – Mesh with 50mm x 50mm holes can be difficult to spot from a distance but they are not 100% invisible | |
| Example installation |
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| Also stops? | ||
| Rabbits | – select minimum 19g wire diameter and hole no bigger than 31mm x 31mm | |
| Foxes | – select minimum 14g wire diameter and hole no bigger than 50mm x 50mm | |
| Cats | – select minimum 19g wire diameter and hole no bigger than 25mm x 25mm | |
| Pigs, sheep, etc |
– select minimum 14g wire and hole size no bigger than 50mm x 50mm
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| View all animal and pet fencing | ||
Attachments
| Attach to: | How to: |
| Wood/ Wooden Posts (Staples) |
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| Metal/ Metal Posts |
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| Concrete Posts |  |
| Soil
(Pegs) |
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| Wire Fence
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Size chart
| Size | Length/Weight | Breed |
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Medium 91cm L x 61cm W 11kg-18kg |
Beagle, Miniature Schnauzer, Shetland Sheepdog, Scottish Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Corgis |
Installation Instructions
| To Do | Explanation |
| Step 1 – Mark the Location
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Create a straight line to outline the fence between the two end posts. |
| Step 2 – Measure Post Distance
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Mark the post locations, maintaining a 2-3m spacing between them. |
| Step 3 – Install End Posts
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Use a post driver or mallet to sink the end posts 50cm into the ground.
Make sure the end posts are pointing in the same direction. |
| Step 4 – Check for Same Height
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Attach a string across the end posts, and check the height of their installation using a tape measure. |
| Step 5 – Check for Straightness
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Ensure that the posts have been installed completely straight by using a spirit level. |
| Step 6 (Optional) – Set in Concrete
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For a sturdier and more reliable fence, enhance its stability by setting your posts in concrete.
This involves digging a 50cm hole and pouring cement to create a foundation for the posts. |
| Step 7 – Install Middle Posts
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Follow steps 3 through 5 to install the middle posts.
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| Step 8 – Attach Mesh to End Post
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Start at the end post and secure the mesh to it by using cable ties. These ties can be threaded through the pre-drilled holes in the post.
You can add extra cable ties to encircle the entire post. |
| Step 9 – Attach Mesh to Posts
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Secure the remaining part of the mesh by following the steps described in step 8. |
| Additional Step to Prevent Digging
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Dig a trench along your fence line, then fold the bottom of the mesh at a 90-degree angle to form a 15cm lip. This extension will cover the trench’s bottom.
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