Dog Kennel: A Weatherproof Retreat for Your Dog in the Garden
Dog kennels made of wood or recycled plastic, insulated or with a glass front: here you'll find a weatherproof spot for your dog outdoors.
Kerbl Pet Dog House with Bitumen Roof, Weatherproof Wooden Kennel, 85 x 73 x 80 cm
Regular price: €111.49
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Kerbl Kenny Dog House, Grey/White, 113 x 77 x 81 cm, Felt Roof
Sale price: €122.32 Regular price: €139.00 (12% saved)
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Kerbl Pet Levin Recycled Plastic Dog Kennel, 99 x 70 x 75 cm
Sale price: €146.24 Regular price: €169.00 (13.47% saved)
Dog Kennel: Shelter from Wind, Rain and Sun
If your dog spends a lot of time in the garden or on the farm, it needs a place outdoors where it can retreat. A weatherproof dog kennel protects against rain, wind and blazing sun. Here you'll find wooden kennels with a bitumen roof such as Dog House and Kenny, the insulated 4-Seasons thermo kennel, the OVERVIEW kennel with a glass front and models made of recycled plastic such as Levin and ECO HENDRY.
Wood or Plastic?
A wooden dog kennel blends naturally into the garden and has a pleasant indoor climate. The bitumen roof reliably sheds rain. To make the wood last, treat it regularly with a pet-friendly wood stain. Kennels made of recycled plastic are especially easy to care for. They don't absorb moisture, don't rot and can simply be hosed down with water. That's handy if your dog often comes home muddy or if you want to give the kennel a thorough clean.
Warm in Winter, Airy in Summer
An insulated dog kennel like the 4-Seasons thermo kennel keeps body heat inside in winter and the heat outside in summer. The location matters too: set the kennel up slightly raised, with the entrance facing away from the prevailing wind, ideally in partial shade. The floor should not sit directly on wet ground. A blanket or cushion inside makes the kennel cosy, a little thicker in winter. The glass front on the OVERVIEW lets light in, so your dog isn't lying in the dark.
Frequently asked questions
How big does a dog kennel need to be?
Your dog should be able to stand upright, turn around and lie stretched out inside. Too big isn't good in winter either, because a smaller kennel is easier to keep warm with body heat.
Can my dog sleep outside in the kennel in winter?
Hardy dogs with a dense undercoat can cope with a well-insulated, wind-protected kennel even in winter. Small, short-haired, young, old or sick dogs, however, belong indoors when there's frost.
What's best to put inside the dog kennel?
A washable blanket or a sturdy cushion that you shake out and dry regularly. Straw insulates well in winter, but it has to stay dry and be changed regularly.
The Right Dog Kennel for Your Garden
With a kennel of its own, your dog always has a sheltered spot outdoors where it can retreat from rain, wind or sun. Wooden kennels with a bitumen roof look natural in the garden and reliably keep the rain out. Models made of recycled plastic are especially easy to care for, don't soak up water and can be cleaned simply with a hose. For dogs that spend a lot of time outside in the colder months too, an insulated thermo kennel offers extra protection. A kennel with a glass front lets light inside. Set it up slightly raised and with the entrance facing away from the wind, ideally in partial shade and not directly on wet ground. A washable blanket inside makes the kennel cosy, and in winter it can be a little thicker so your dog stays nice and warm.