Guide to Dog Houses

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Kinds of Dog Houses include the following:

Wooden dog house

• Wood is the traditional material used for building dog houses.
• The wooden dog house remains the most popular type of dog house.
• It is usually made of wood that resists decay such as redwood and cedar.
• Because wood is a great insulator, it keeps a dog warm during cold days and cool during hot days.
• It blends easily with any type of landscaping and architectural design.

Plastic dog house

• A plastic dog house is relatively inexpensive, easy to maintain, lightweight, and ready to use.
• It can come in the form of an igloo, barns, or a conventional dog house with a pitch roof.
• However, it provides a hot environment during the summer and a cold one in the winter.

Metal dog house

• A metal dog house is a rectangular unit made of aluminum or stainless steel.
• It is heavily insulated and almost indestructible.
• It does not rot.
• The dog cannot chew on it.

Fiberglass dog house

• A fiberglass dog house is made from 100% heavy-duty fiberglass.
• It does not leak or rot.
• It usually comes in the form of a cave that can hold two dogs comfortably.

Door: Choose a dog house with an offset door that provides a windbreak and a cooler environment. The door should be installed during cold months.  

Shade:  Look for a dog house with a porch and an awning cover over the door to get extra shade during hot days.  

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