Depending on the breed, age and gender of the dogs, they will have different body types. Different owners will have different breeding methods, and if you want to provide a kennel for your dog, then this article is sure to suit your appetite. Next, we will explain and share some knowledge of kennels. For dogs to come by, the kennel not only needs to have enough space for it to adapt, but also has a place to stretch and move, which is very difficult to measure when choosing a kennel. Below, we will share the size guide of the kennel to provide directions for the owners when choosing the kennel, so that the dog can have their own comfortable space.
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" >Why is the size of the kennel important? </h3>
As a responsible owner, one of the primary responsibilities of a dog should be to make them feel comfortable, and providing them with their own space is certainly a comfortable thing to do, but the kennel should be where they want to go and make them feel comfortable. Give them the right space to avoid hitting their heads or having limited mobility. In addition, when they lie down, they should be able to stretch easily in any direction and should not feel cramped or restricted. If they don't feel comfortable like this, why spend time there?
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > safe</h3>
Safety can be applied in two ways, namely the sense of security gained in kennels and their actual safety. If the kennel is too small, the dog may reluctantly get in, which over time can cause muscle and joint pain, which can lead to difficulty walking. In addition, when they get up or enter the house, they tend to bang their heads against the door. This can lead to bruising and swelling. Since it is your own comfortable space, these situations need to be avoided.
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > practicality</h3>
The choice of kennel must also be considered in terms of practicality, including whether it is convenient to move and whether it is convenient for the dog to enter. So the place where the kennel is placed must be large enough for the dog to easily enter the house.
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > common kennel size design</h3>
There are many different kennel sizes, and they all have their own design concepts, and we will share some of them with you.
Kennel Sizing Method of the North Carolina Humane Society in Asheville, USA
The North Carolina Humane Society in Asheville, USA, is an adoption center dedicated to caring for stray dogs, cats, or other small pets. They came up with a kennel-sized design specifically for medium-sized dogs, and the design of this kennel required an offset entrance and a sloping veneer roof. Dimensions are:
Width - The width of the dog plus 46 cm
Length - The length of the dog plus 31 cm
Height (low side) – The height of the dog is plus 8 cm
Height (high side) – The height of the dog is plus 23 cm
ABC Act
This design approach is more versatile and can be applied directly to a basic dog house. This method is based on the height of the dog, from which the door spacing, façade, width, depth and height are designed.
A-B-C法：
A – The distance from the dog's shoulders to the bottom of the chest.
B – The distance from the dog's nose to the flanks, excluding the tail.
C—The distance from the top of the dog's head to the toes.
The dimensions converted to the house are:
Door – A + 3 cm
Width-B
Height -C x 3.2 cm
All in all, almost all kennel design methods need to be based on the dog's body type, so all aspects of the dog's signs need to be finely measured before customizing the kennel.