You could also measure his dog bed as this will also give you an idea of how big the kennel needs to be.

Simple ideas, but they work and save you the time and cost of sending a kennel back because it is too small.

A dog kennel can never be too big, because you csn pad it out with dog bedding but trying to get your dog to be comfortable in a kennel that’s too small is not easy and it is cruel.

A word of warning !! If you are thinking of buying a dog kennel for 2 dogs that dog kennels are built for one dog and you may find that the floor of the kennel will not take the weight of two dogs !!

A word of advise – try and go for a dog kennel with the entrance pop hole to one side of the front – that way your dog is protected from the wind and rain. Dog kennels with the entrance right in the front means that unless the kennel is placed well out of the wind, the wind will blow straight into the kennel and onto your dog who has nowhere to go to protect himself. Also, a wind shield provides extra protection as do the door flaps.

Thank you

D Wilson

I have a Japanes Akita pup and I am looking at purchasing a kennel which he can use during the day whilst i’m at work. Would a large Doggyshack flat roof cabin provide enough for him?

many thanks

Regards

Mrs Margaret Jackson

It is important to purchase a kennel that will fit the dog from puppyhood to adulthood. A good idea before purchasing is to measure the inside measurements of different kennels and get the dog to lie in the measured space – this gives the owner a visual idea of how much space the dog would have inside the kennel.

The largest kennel we sell is the Monarch (Model 5) Flat Roof Dog Kennel which measures as follows:

Metric Measurements:

Overall measurement including roof overhang: 1.78mW x 1.25mD x 1.19mH
Inside measurement: 1.63m x 1.06m x 1.09m/1.19m
Sleeping area: 1.08m x 1.04m
Entrance: 0.37mW x 0.73mH

Imperial Measurements:

Overall incl. roof overhang: 70″ x 49″ x 47.5″
Inside: 65″ x 42″ x 43″/47″
Sleeping area: 42.5″ x 41″
Entrance: 16″W x 28″H

A lot of websites only state the outside measurements of the kennel but of course what is really important is the inside measurement as this is where the dog needs the space !!

The Monarch dog kennel also has the advantage of a wind shield at the side of the doorway which protects the dog from any wind or rain.

The Monarch kennel is made to order in Belgium (approx. 15 working days for delivery) and is available as a standard flat roofed cabin or an insulated cabin. There is also the option to purchase a pendulum flap door cover which protects the door further.

The cost is: Standard £333.00
The cost is: Insulated £441.00

Hope this helps your project.

Sue

Thank you.

Thank you for your enquiry

You do not specify whether you are looking for a basic outdoor kennel or you prefer a larger outdoor kennel with run.

If you are are looking for a basic kennel then you need to choose whether you prefer an apex roof or a sloping flat roof and then pick one which will be large enough to house him when he is adult. It is best to ask the breeder how big he will grow when adult. Whilst he is a pup it is adviseable to pack the kennel with plenty of bedding to keep him warm and to fill some of the space in the kennel. This can be lessened as he grows into the kennel. Be sure to check the internal measurements of the kennel and also the size of the pop hole door. A dog needs to be able to turn around easily once inside the kennel.

Kennels with a door to the side of the front panel are advantageous as they provide protection from the wind and rain, allowing your dog to lie to the side of the door opening, as opposed to a kennel with a door directly in the front which offers no protection.

If you are looking to purchase a dog kennel which has a run attached then they come in various shapes and sizes, offering front runs, side runs, etc. and the kennel areas are roomy so would provide your Husky with plenty of sleeping area and shelter.

The sizes of the runs also vary so depending on the size of your garden you could provide your dog with plenty of space to move around.

The Burley range is delivered and fitted free within 7 working days of placement of order and can be altered to suit your requirements (within reason) if necessary. We also have a range of tanalised dog kennels with runs attached which do not require any further weather treatments (Kingsley range)

Hope this information helps you to make a good choice for your Husky.

Regards
Sue
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Many Thanks

Sarah,