Found the pic.

It has happened, that I know of, to one of my customers.

Duke has as a slogan "best trap value". I would say in most cases that is true of their designs. I own over a hundred duke 330's. The welds have broke on them more often than any of my other purchased 330's, but due to the ability to buy local and price I continue to use more of them. If others were considerably more effective I would change or at least try the other.

We have a slogan in my business, "setting the highest standard in cage trap design". I would say, in most cases, that would be true of our traps.So maybe, how you are using your traps may be best for your situation. When the trap limits the set, then maybe we need to use a different style or brand.

There are very good trap MFG companys out there. I believe there is no monopoly. Sometimes there are unforseen and unpreventable defects.

Just my 2 cents.

I am looking for a trap that can catch and hold feral dogs, thats why i said that the collarum would be a less expensive alternative. $150-$300 vs. $70. then again not sure what size trap a dog will walk into, but i want him to feel comfortable

Cage traps for dogs that work are really expensive to make and ship.

The ones our town use are 26" tall and the door sets at 22".

Here's a couple pics of one My cousin and I made for myself this summer. I think it will hold about anything I can get in it. I put some wheelbarrow wheels on it to help move it around where I need it, and just pull the pin and take them off.
http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthrea...NDE#Post3290381

What all you need to do is call bill duke,,,,,,, I am guessing he will work on fixing it,...

These folks give a lot for/to trapping,,,,,, they are business men,,,, but they are people to,,,,......

Let him know so he can woop some chiaass,,,,,,,!!

They make a good transport cage thats about it. I have around 2 dz small squirrel traps in the duke brand most are used little if anyone is interested.