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Guidelines For Buying A Dog House

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Guidelines for Buying a Dog House


A dog house is a tool to protect your dog from various outside accidents. If your dog resides in the garden or in backyard of home, then it is must buy it. Dog house comes in a variety of size, shape and make up stuff. But to make a final decision you have to think about few factors about dog house. These are listed below.


Size of dog house:


Size is the most important factor of the doghouse. Right size will give dog more comforts on the other hand improper size will raise the discomfort level in dogs. So the size of the doghouse should be large enough that the dog can move and stretch well. Just dont go with good design and look for comforts in it. Measure size of your dog during stretching and get that size for your dog. If you have a puppy, research on average size of that breed and then buy the right size.


Which is best?


We know dog house is made of wooden or plastic but nowadays we can get a metal dog house too. But which is best for your dog? These all are good but every one has its own specification and features. Plastic dog house is lighter, less expensive and easy to handle and transport. If you have low budget you can buy plastic house.


Wooden dog house is most popular, and widely used. This is the best insulator keeps the temperature at a normal level. This is heavy and not easy to transport. This is also good repellant of fleas. Metal dog house is made of aluminium or stainless steel and used mostly during transportation of dogs.


Doorway:


Doorway of dog should be of appropriate size so that dog can easily enter into the house. To find an appropriate size, measure height of the dog, size of dog and then look for size comfortable for dogs.


Bedding :


Dog house must have enough space for bedding such as blanket, towel or carpet. This will provide dog more comforts.


Heating or cooling system:


Heating or cooling might be an extra feature of dog house but important if you stay in extreme weather condition.


Along with these features also look for a good ventilation facility. This will keep rotating fresh air in the house. These all factors you have to consider before buying a doghouse to your lovely dog. Keep this in mind is costly tool, so dont make any mistake, it will cost you more in the future.