Dog Houses & Kennels
A Dog House Is More Than A Roof The right outdoor dog house gives your dog their own backyard room. It blocks wind, keeps rain and snow off, holds body heat in cold weather, and gives a reliable shady spot in summer. The wrong one is basically a decoration that your dog will ignore within a week...
Pet/Dog House- Natural
Dog House with Roof Anthracite 65"x60.2"x71.3" Galvanized Steel
Premium Plus Dog House Small
Medium Size Dog House Outdoor White Blue Plastic
Dog House with Roof Anthracite 84.3"x60.2"x71.3" Galvanized Steel
Outdoor Wicker Dog House with Weatherproof Roof
Dog Cage Solid Pine & Fir Wood 47.2"x30.3"x33.9
Premium Plus a Frame Dog House Medium
Dog House Blue 35.6"x26.8"x26" Polypropylene
Dog House with Run Light Gray 65"x98.8"x71.3" Galvanized Steel
Dog House with Run Light Gray 84.3"x99.6"x71.3" Galvanized Steel
Waterproof Wood Dog House Pet Shelter Natural Wood Color L
Dog House Grey 22.4x26.8x26.0" Polypropylene
A Dog House Is More Than A Roof
The right outdoor dog house gives your dog their own backyard room. It blocks wind, keeps rain and snow off, holds body heat in cold weather, and gives a reliable shady spot in summer. The wrong one is basically a decoration that your dog will ignore within a week.
Our collection includes galvanized steel kennels for heavy duty outdoor use, insulated wooden dog houses for cold climates, raised floor designs that block ground moisture, and multiple sizing tiers so medium and large breeds both get the right fit.
For indoor crate training that matches your home aesthetic, see our furniture-style dog crates.
Sizing Rules That Actually Work
Measure your dog from nose to the base of the tail. The inside length of the dog house should be about 1.25 times that.
- Measure shoulder height, then multiply by 1.25 for the interior height.
- These numbers come from decades of research on working dog housing, and they reflect a basic biology rule.
- The entrance should sit a few inches higher than the floor.
It also gives older dogs something to brace against when they step out.
Giant breeds also need plush downtime indoors — our human-size dog beds are built for Great Danes and Saint Bernards.
Insulation And Bedding
A study by the National Weather Service and Humane Society notes that unsheltered outdoor dogs face real frostbite risk once temperatures fall below twenty degrees Fahrenheit, and the risk climbs sharply below zero.
- Good insulation plus the right bedding makes the difference between a cozy night and an emergency.
- Use straw, not blankets, in serious cold.
- Straw holds body heat and stays dry even when damp, while fabric absorbs moisture and pulls warmth away from your dog.
A galvanized steel roof reflects heat instead of soaking it in, and a few inches of air gap between the roof and the ceiling buys real temperature relief during a heatwave.
Line the interior with a machine-washable orthopedic dog bed so your pet has insulation and cushioning on cold nights.
Galvanized Steel Versus Wood
Galvanized steel kennels are nearly indestructible. They laugh at rain, stand up to chewers, and last ten years or more with basic care.
- The trade off is cold.
- Metal conducts heat away from whatever touches it, so steel kennels need extra bedding in winter.
- Wooden dog houses look better in most yards and insulate better against temperature swings.
Pine and cedar both work, with cedar adding a side benefit of natural flea and tick repellency.