Picking the right size crate

[Christy&Riley]

When we first got our GD she was 9 weeks and probably 10 pounds. The crate was 30 inches long so it was too big but we found the divider wasn't necessary as she never went potty in the crate. She is now 4.5 months old and around 20 pounds.

We both work so she is crated during the day but I come home at lunch for potty break and a quick stretch. At night we have let her stay out in a pen area but she chooses the crate to sleep. When she stands she has to keep her head down as she is starting to outgrow the crate. I feel bad that she looks so crunched so we thought we would buy a big crate for goldens that she could grow into. Thought it could be a bit of a pen and not just room for sleeping. Even with the divider the new crate is HUGE. Really don't want to buy multiple crates as she grows but this is a monster. 49 x 30 x 32. I attached pics of current crate. I know crates are supposed to be a den so cozy is good but do you think it's time to get her a bigger one? Please help! Thanks!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Imagine two of those. Luckily I don't have much company in the dining room anymore : )

[Christy&Riley]

Wow! I thought finding a place for one would be a challenge. Can't imagine two! I think we'll go down one size and hope she doesn't grow too much.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

that's what we have for our 50 lb dood.  way bigger than he needs, but he is not likely to have to stoop, either!