Making a Dog Kennel Quickly

If you decide to build akennel for your dog, I want you to know that is not that hard to do. If youhave some time and will, you will do it fast. It will take you just a few hoursto build a quality one. In this article you will find some ideas on how tobuild your own dog kennel.

The size and the style of the kennel

Basically, there are 3 major types of kennels. The first is the medium one, fora single dog. It is recommended for the small breeds like the Jack Russells orthe Dachshunds. Be aware of the fact that inside the kennels it can get quitehot. Make sure you have place for ventilation also.

The second type is the large house for a single dog. It is highly recommendedfor big dog breeds like the German Shepperd, the Doberman or the GoldenRetriever. If you do it properly it will be perfect and cold in summer time andwarm in winter.

Also, people who have more than one dog can build a dog for both of them. Thisduplex house has a separating wall that can be removed if you want the dogs tosit together. That is good if you have a pair or in winter times because thedogs can snuggle.

Extra Kennel Tips

Besides the style and the size, you need to consider other aspects. First ofall, the majority of dog houses have a pointed roof. That is not thatrecommended because the pointed roof can attract wasps or hornets that can makethe nest there. If you live in a wet area, build a roof that can drain easily.There are many schematics online and you will see how easy it is to do this.

Also, the kennel needs to be lifted from the ground at least 2 - 3 inches. Thiswill keep everything cool in summer time and also, in rainy times, it willprevent the dog from getting wet. Put hinges on the roof also to make thecleaning process really easy.
In this way you will easily remove the dog hair. And last, but not the least, make sure you have measured the dog before youhave cut the length of the wood. Adjust the plants if the dog is bigger.