When you are looking for a dog kennel design to suit your four legged friend you need to make sure that the one you choose is going to suit him and keep him protected from both the sun and the inclement weather. While the majority of dogs are outdoor animals this does not mean that they are suited to be left in the open with no way to get out of the rain. The secret to choose the right design is making sure that it must provide for the highest level of comfort for your dog.

While there are many different things you can take into consideration when choosing the right dog kennel design for your family pet these are among the most important things that should be a part of your decision.

Location
No matter what dog kennel design you decide to build you need to think about where you are going to be putting it in your yard. Putting your dog kennel in an area where it exposed on all four sides to the wind and the elements is not an ideal situation. If at all possible you should try to put the kennel in a place where it will be protected from the wind, this will be a big help when the cold winter winds blow.

Your dog will most likely love to spend time out running around in the sun; however this does not mean that he wants to spend every moment in the sun especially the hot afternoon sun. Try and find a place to put his kennel where it will get some shade from the blaring sun.

About the Design Itself
We have seen the standard peaked roof kennel and this particular design is the most popular, but there are other plans that create a variety of different kennels that will all work. You need to take into consideration the size of your dog since there are designs that are aimed more towards one size dog or another. While you do not want a kennel that is too small for your dog, you do not want one that is too big either as the extra space in the winter will not let him keep in his body heat.

Since your dog is likely to be out in his kennel in extremes of weather your design should include insulating the entire kennel including the floor, walls and roof. Not only does this help keep him warm in the winter, but it will help keep him cooler all summer long. You should make sure that there is plenty of ventilation to help keep the flow of fresh air moving at all times.

The individual dog kennel design is up to you as your dog is not likely to really care what his kennel looks like. He is more likely to be more interested in having a place that he can get out of the weather that will be cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

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by Janet Patrick