Which run should I buy?

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I can't make up my mind between these two runs, but maybe someone has one of them or has an idea which would be best? They're both about the same size in square feet, first one is about 7X4 and second is over 5X5. Is a square or rectangle one better? The run would be on concrete and grass, depending on how much grass is left.

This looks a bit flimsy and the bar spacing is pretty wide I think. It wouldn't be fox proof and couldn't be used at night. I have cats and dogs aswell so it might be a problem. It is cheaper, but I'd have to buy a little house to go in it (about €25) so it'd only work out a little cheaper. Also it mightn't last as long as the second one. Or maybe the second one wouldn't last as long because it would rot?

Does anyone have this run and know how flimsy it is, and if the bar spacing is ok for guinea pigs that are only a few months old?

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/rodents/cages/pens_fencing/pens_with_racks/35638

This one would be much stronger, it wouldn't be a problem with my dogs and cats. The bar spacings is smaller (I have young pigs). It has a house in it already (only will be used during the day, unless I have to seperate animals or take a foster one in). Should I spend the extra money on it?

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/rodents/cages/pens_fencing/pens_with_timber_frame/157924

Thanks guys. From writing this, I kinda think the second one would be better, if I can find the money! :) But I wanted to see everyone's opinions.
 
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I have the first one and love it, I really recommend it, and wouldn't think they would get out. They have loads of space for toys too. I can't comment on the second one, sorry.
 
Thanks guys :) I'm not sure, I like the second one, but the first one would fit on the grass better (we have a 4ft wide strip of grass, where the pigs go). The other run would be a bit on the grass, a bit on the patio, which would be fine I guess, but they'd have less grass, hmmm. And the second one would be a bit cheaper so that might sway my decision. I'm not sure really.
 
skrikopanik said:
I've only seen the first one and it's not flimsy at all, really rather sturdy (and therefore heavy...)
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Do you think it'd be ok with small dogs? Do you think it'd be possible for them to push it up off the ground? They've never tried to get into the guinea pigs, I'd just be worried that they might.
 
CiaraPatricia said:
Do you think it'd be ok with small dogs? Do you think it'd be possible for them to push it up off the ground? They've never tried to get into the guinea pigs, I'd just be worried that they might.
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I have 2 large dogs and visiting medium sized puppies and none have gotten in yet!
 
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