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Plans For A Dog House

By: Stan Cristian Home | Home-and-Family


DIY a dog house is something quite easy to do if you have the ability of searching in the right place. Online there are hundreds of sites that give you the possibility to download some high quality schematics in just mere seconds.

After reading this article you will be informed about a few tips on how to choose the correct guide.

The size of the dog house

Having the right measurements is highly important. If the kennel is too small or too big the dog might get frighten and not use it. Then you will have done all the work for nothing. Measure the dog before starting the construction. Make sure the he has a lot of space to move around in the house and not be cramped up in a corner.

Usually, three types of dog houses are being built:

- the medium sized kennel destined for the small dog breeds, like the Terrier, the Jack Russells and the Dachshunds.

- the large kennel built for the big dogs like the Golden Retrievers, German Shepperd and Dobermans.

- the duplex-style kennel, is recommended if you have more than a single dog. The duplex style kennel has a removable wall. You take down the wall if you want the dogs to snuggle and keep each other warm.

Some House Tips

Besides the size and the house design, you also need to consider other facts. First of all, raise the floor of the house a few inches over the ground. If there is a rain, the dog will not get wet and also the floor keeps cold in the summer time.

Don't use metal or plastic in building the house, especially if the climate in your town is warm. The dogs are very sensitive to the heat and the metal heats up fast.

Make the floor to be a small slope towards the opening. If any water gets in, it will drain outside. Provide the house with a protective roof in case of heavy rains and strong winds.

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