Extra Large Dog Kennel: Here Are The Features That Make It Great.

 

If you want to offer your pet an extra large dog kennel, you need to take note of certain features that will affect the durability of the dog kennel.
Question 1: what is it made of?
Mainly there are 3 types materials use to build dog kennels: Wire (steel), wood and plastic.
Wood dog kennels are usually of small size. Plastic dog kennels are small to medium size. Steel made dog kennels are much more popular and they come in all size and shapes.

If you intend to go for an extra large dog kennel, I supposed you intend to keep it outside. A steel made dog kennel is perfect for that type of situation. Steel made dog kennels are heavier and much more durable than the others.
One feature you don't want to miss when choosing a steel made dog kennel is galvanization. A good wire dog kennel has to be galvanized as to prevent rust.

Question 2: Dog size and height
Some dog owners have complained about their dogs been able to jump over the dog kennel, making it a useless purchase. Before you get yourself a large dog kennel, remember that it is not just about the space it provides for your dog but it should also be high enough to prevent your dog from jumping over.

You will have to measure your dog and choose a dog kennel that is more than twice higher than your dog's height. In the third question I also talk about the cover.

Question 3: is it covered?
You want it extra large, that means you want it to provide space for your pet to be able to play inside when you are away. That also means you can't keep it inside your house right? If you leave it outside, that means on a sunny or rainy day, your pet will have to deal with the unfavorable weather alone.

To prevent that, you need a dog kennel that is covered. That way you protect, at least to a certain extent, too much sun or rain to fall directly on your dog. If is also advisable to leave inside the dog kennel another small size insulated dog house so that the dog can hide himself inside in case he needs some shade.

Question 4: how much does it weigh?
Some big dogs are strong enough to drag the dog kennel around when they are inside. You don't want that to happen especially when you are not around. The dog may even end up injuring himself. That is why the dog kennel has to be heavy and I strongly recommend steel made dog house for that matter. Steel is much heavier than the other dog kennels out there.