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How expensive is a doghouse?

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How expensive is a doghouse?

Are you thinking about buying an outdoor doghouse? There are many different sizes and types of dog houses. Do you have a large dog and do you want a large cage or a small dog so a small cage?

It's all possible. You can even expand most dog houses with a terrace. The dog fits in the cage and can lie in the sun on its own terrace in the warmer months. A doghouse is therefore resistant to all weather conditions.

Most doghouses are equipped with an aluminum strip so that the edges of the doghouse are protected against the dog's teeth. A long lifespan is guaranteed for the best dog house.

Inside doghouse

In addition to the usual outdoor doghouses, it is also possible to purchase an indoor doghouse. Some dogs like to lie in a doghouse, but preferably indoors. However, dog houses are not often placed indoors, but a dog crate is used.

Buy a wooden doghouse or plastic doghouse?

A wooden doghouse is truly a classic. You see it in cartoons and on TV. A plastic doghouse is also more popular because it is easy to maintain. A plastic doghouse is easy to clean and requires little maintenance.

A wooden doghouse really gives a doghouse look in the garden. You can easily spray clean a plastic doghouse if, for example, an accident has happened. This is a bit more difficult with a wooden doghouse.

Both types are available with a pointed roof, but also with flat roofs. It just depends on what suits the house best, but it can get very warm. If you want to go absolutely crazy, you can even buy a doghouse with a covered patio. There really is something for everyone. For a large dog, small dog and natural remedy

Why buy a doghouse?

In the Netherlands we often suffer from dog weather. A heavy downpour of rain or a chilly wind. In the summer, a doghouse can even provide cooling. Because the doghouses are waterproof, he can unexpectedly take a nap in his doghouse during a rain shower.

When to buy a doghouse?

A doghouse is nice if you have a dog that runs loose in the garden. In the doghouse the dog can shelter from rain, wind or just for a nice nap. Dogs that always live outside can use their doghouse as a night cage.

A doghouse is not suitable for confining your dog. A doghouse is very dark and small. If you want to keep your dogs safe in a car, for example, a kennel is better.

Buy a large doghouse for medium-sized dogs?

The height should be approximately the height at the withers +10 cm. For medium-sized dogs, it is recommended to buy the doghouse as small as possible. Then the heat will remain in the sturdy doghouse for the longest time.

If you are going to buy a wooden doghouse, buy it neither too big nor too small. If you have the right size and the dog fits in just right, he will get a pleasant nest feeling faster and he will warm up easily with his own body heat.

Buy an insulated doghouse

To keep the heat in during the cold days and the heat out in the summer, it is good to buy an insulated dog house. The insulation value is often not high, but sufficient for a doghouse.

With an insulated doghouse, as much heat as possible can be kept outside in the summer. In winter, the insulation ensures that the heat dissipates less quickly and the dog has a nice warm place. However, if it freezes outside, it will unfortunately also freeze in the doghouse. Every dog ​​can withstand freezing temperatures, but to what extent may differ per breed.

Which dog house has anti-slip?

Almost all dog houses have anti-slip underneath. So you don't have to worry about the wooden dog house going all over the garden when your large dog wants to lie in it. The anti-slip part of the wooden dog house is made of non-toxic rubber and therefore a safe place for animals and humans.

Buy a doghouse?

Can't you see the perfect doghouse through the trees? It is good to pay attention to a number of things before purchasing a doghouse. Is it a sturdy doghouse? Are all edges of the wooden dog houses equipped with an aluminum strip that provides extra protection against gnawing? Young dogs can behave like rodents, so it is good to pay attention to this to preserve the wooden doghouse.

Is the wooden doghouse made of maintenance-free materials? Can you easily reach it when you clean the doghouse? Does the doghouse have an adjustable ventilation grille? Is the hutch easy to move? Does the dog have enough space?

Are there additional accessories available with the imac dog house? For example, a suitable floor, dog cushion, flaps or slats for the opening of the wooden cage. In addition, some dog houses are equipped with a door if the dog wants to go inside and you do not want other visitors in the dog house.

Doghouse for small dogs

Do you have a small four-legged friend who likes to spend time in the outside world? Most animal shelters are suitable for all sizes of dogs. So you already have a doghouse in size S, size M, size L and therefore a suitable imac doghouse even for small dogs.

A large doghouse for large dogs

In addition to a small doghouse, there is of course also a large doghouse for a large dog. These are available in both wooden doghouses and plastic doghouses and you can easily find the best doghouses for large dogs.


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