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Dog House plans - build one yourself !

I do get asked about providing dog house plans or dog house blue prints, so I have put together this page with links to a number of different downloadable dog house blue prints and doghouse plans.
Insulated Doghouse with Deck Woodworking Plan Insulated Doghouse with Deck Woodworking Plan

Protect your pet from the extremes of summer and winter weather in this insulated dog house with attached deck. The outer entrance is actually a passage to the inner compartment's doorway. This forms a vestibule that keeps wind and rain from entering the sleeping area. Side walls are designed for rigid insulation and the roof lifts off for easy cleaning. Treated lumber is recommended for the base and the 2-foot by 4-foot deck. It takes just one bundle of shingles to cover the roof. Dimensions of the dog house are 4 feet wide by 3 feet deep. The plan also includes directions for making a heated, weatherproof feeding station that will keep food dry and prevent drinking water from freezing.
Barn Style Doghouse Woodworking Plan Barn Style Doghouse Woodworking Plan

Give your pet shelter from the dog days of summer by building him or her this barn style dog house. The walls, floor and roof parts cut easily from two sheets of 1/2-inch plywood. Pressure treated 2-by-4's are used for the base to keep the house away from dampness. Instructions are given on the plan for installing insulation to keep the interior comfortable. Applying the roof shingles is easy and the kids can join in on the painting. The average do-it-yourselfer should be able to complete the dog house in one or two days. Inside dimensions are 28 inches wide, 43 inches deep. The door opening is 12-1/2 inches wide, 19 inches high.

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Doghouse Plan
$7.00
I am selling complete plans in pdf format for the construction of a doghouse. The plans include complete construction drawings with details and elevations. There is a material list using commonly available wood framing materials. The materials can be purchased at any lumber yard or home improvement center. This doghouse is intended for a 40 lb dog although I can provide plans for any size of dog. This particular doghouse is 4 feet wide, 5 feet long and approximately 3 feet high.

The doghouse meets applicable construction codes but you should check with your local building department at city hall to see if there are any special regulations relavant to these structures. Building codes and by-laws do vary slightly from one municipality to the other.

If you email me I will answer whatever questions you may have.

Doghouse Plan
This dog house plan will make your dog will the king of the neighborhood in his very own castle! Wood shakes on the roof keep your furry friend dry and protected from the outdoor elements. The spacious interior leaves plenty of room for your pet to turn around or curl up, and still keep an eye on the yard! Click below for more details.


Perhaps you would prefer to buy a kennel completely assembled so here is a link to Dog kennels for sale You will find traditional dog kennels here as well as more elaborate models and portable dog kennels.

If you want to design your own doghouse here are a couple of books that can help in that regard, both for residential doghouses and for commercial kennels.

Click here for the Kennel Building and management book

and here for the Kennels and kenneling book