How to build a booth for a German shepherd with your own hands: instructions with drawings and dimensions. How to build a doghouse and an aviary for a shepherd dog - a warm home for your pet A drawing of a doghouse for a German shepherd

It is considered an excellent breed of service dogs. Representatives of such breeds must spend considerable time outdoors, which is one of the most important conditions for their health and well-being. caring owner seeks to create comfortable living conditions for the pet and ensure normal life. Today, many manufacturers offer various options for making booths for dogs. You can buy such a house for a pet, or you can make it yourself.

The benefits of making your own

Making an aviary with a booth for a German shepherd with your own hands has a number of undoubted advantages:

the cost of a finished booth in a store is very significant, and making it yourself will cost much less;
in addition to the cost of buying a booth, you will have to spend money on its transportation, and when making your own hands, such costs will not be required;
the purchased product may unsuccessfully fit into the planned installation site, and with self-production, you can work out in advance and solve possible installation problems;
when self-manufacturing, the owner makes an individual product, taking into account all the features of the pet.

What to do before work

Before starting work, it is necessary to decide on the installation site of the future booth. It is recommended to locate the dog enclosure at a fairly remote distance from the following objects:

houses and building structures;
drain pit;
toilet
roads.

The best place for a dog kennel there will be a small hill, well sheltered from gusts of wind and direct sunlight by trees or shrubs. It is not recommended to place the enclosure near outbuildings intended for keeping chickens, pigs, goats. A very large stream of strangers should not pass by the dog, but it is also not worth setting up a booth in the outskirts without people. To ensure a comfortable stay of the dog in the booth, it is necessary to take into account the individual size of the pet and the existing living standards. It is recommended to do the following:

Measure the total area. Measurement is performed during the pet's sleep, when it lies on its side, paws spread out. At such moments, you can determine the largest space that the pet needs for a comfortable sleep. Measurement allows you to determine the minimum size of the kennel.
By measuring the height at the withers, we obtain the minimum height of the structure.

When in doubt in the correct size of the booth, it is recommended to increase them a little, rather than building a kennel of the wrong size for the pet in the future

Standard booth sizes for a German Shepherd

You can not reinvent the wheel and take the sizes recommended by experienced dog breeders. When building a kennel frame, we recommend using standard sizes, which are determined according to the following rules:

the depth of the booth should be equal to the length of the dog's body with an addition to the resulting length of 10 cm;
the width is taken equal to the height of the dog at the withers;
the entrance is made with an increase of 5 cm to the width of the dog's chest and 5 cm below its height.

When building a booth experienced dog breeders recommend the following sizes:

height - 0.90 m;
length - 115 m;
width - 0.65 m;
manhole (height and width) - 50 x 35 cm.

When building an aviary, the minimum requirements for the total area should be taken into account:

for low breeds up to 50 cm high at the withers - 6 m 2;
for dogs with a height at the withers of 50-65 cm 2;
for dogs above 65-10 m 2 .

booth requirements

A number of mandatory requirements are imposed on the doghouse, the observance of which will create a comfortable and safe living environment for the pet. General list of requirements as follows:

The following designs are common:

with folding roof;
with a pitched roof;
with a gable roof.

The most convenient in terms of ease of access is a booth with a folding roof. In some, the folding design is made one of the walls of the kennel. Gable structures and booths allow you to increase the interior space of the room and look more organically on the backyard. Experienced dog breeders prefer shed roofs, as many dogs love to lie on it, and the ability to jump in the aviary to the roof of the booth allows you to keep the dog in shape.

The materials used in the manufacture of the aviary must meet the requirements listed above. For example, you should not upholster the interior of the room with felt to create a warmer room, since such material will not withstand the impact of the dog's claws and will not last more than 1 season. similar material also creates ideal conditions for bacterial growth, which is a real threat to the health of the dog.

A coniferous tree treated with antiseptic impregnation is well suited for making a kennel. Materials are needed for the inside of the kennel, in contact with which the dog will not receive splinters:

dry, tightly fitted or tongue-and-groove boards;
moisture resistant plywood;

It is not recommended to use metal for manufacturing, since such a design will get very hot in the sun, and the dog will not use the room as a rookery. When living in a region with a low temperature climate, the building must be made with double walls, laying a layer of insulation between them. The most popular type polystyrene foam is considered to be a heater, which is due to the following points:

warming properties are 1.5 times higher than the effectiveness of cotton wool;
its use does not require additional waterproofing and vapor barrier;
the material does not shrink;
the best value for money.

Insulation can be purchased at a building materials store or use improvised raw materials. As a heater are very often used:

sawdust;
cotton wool

When using cotton wool, it is recommended to take a grade of at least 45 density. When using it, it is imperative to use a plastic film to limit moisture access to it. Warm dog breath increases indoor humidity. If you do not limit the access of moisture to cotton wool or other hydrophilic material, then instead of a heater you will get a conductor of cold.

How to make a booth

The German Shepherd is a medium sized breed. The design of the booth assumes the presence of a flat opening roof, a berth and a vestibule.

For work you will need:

The dimensions of the future booth are as follows:

the total length of the booth - 1.25 m;
internal height - 0.9 m;
bed width - 0.77 m;
vestibule length 1.25 m.

booth floor in the proposed version is double. The distance between the skin is filled with insulation. At the bottom of the booth, it is necessary to leave a ventilated gap, therefore, four bars treated with an antiseptic must be fixed to the lower base.

The most important thing in the manufacturing process is the correct choice of design and the verified dimensions of the drawing according to which the booth will be manufactured. To clarify and work out all the details, it is recommended to watch a video that clearly demonstrates all the stages of manufacturing a booth according to the project.

After that, you need to decide on the location of the booth. The next step is site preparation. The ideal option is the preliminary concreting of the place where the structure will stand. If it is impossible to concrete the site, you can simply level the ground and cover it with roofing paper or make a flat surface from roofing material.

When making a booth with your own hands, you must sequentially perform the following steps:

The final stage of the manufacturing process of the booth will be the finishing work. The outer walls of the booth must be varnished for wood. Such work is carried out not in order to improve the appearance of the structure, but for better preservation of the wooden structure and a longer service life of the kennel.

We make the entrance to the kennel not very narrow so that it is convenient for the pet. In regions with cold in winter, it is worth arranging the passage in advance. Installing a curtain will help protect your pet in severe frost. For these purposes, it is recommended to use a dense fabric, which in winter will allow you to keep warm inside the booth, and cool in summer. For the summer period, you should not install a curtain, as it will be very hot for the dog in the booth.

Dogs living on the street simply need a booth. In it, the dogs rest, escape from the cold and bad weather. To make it convenient for your shepherd dog to guard the site, build her a comfortable and beautiful home.

General requirements for a shepherd dog house

If the dog lives on the street, then it is necessary to make a comfortable and convenient kennel for it. The general requirements for it are as follows:

Suitable size. The dog should not be cramped in the house.
Moisture protection.
Strength.
Warmth.
Accessibility for a person, since the booth needs to be cleaned regularly.
The booth should be made so that there are no drafts in it.

Booth - dog's house

Types of booths

Booths can be divided according to many parameters: for example, by the type of roof, by the material from which it is made, by the degree of insulation, by external and internal design.

Table: some types of booths, as well as their pros and cons

Types of booths	Subspecies of booths	pros	Minuses
By type of roof	gable	The house can be made larger or the space under the roof can be used to store the dog's things.	-
	Shed	Water easily flows down it, without flooding anywhere.	-
	flat roof	Ease of construction	Snow can linger on this type of roof
	Curved or domed roof	The booth will be more spacious and more beautiful	There are some difficulties in building
By type of building material	Log. It can only be with a flat roof or a gable roof.	Warm, strong	Expensive material
	Plywood	Pretty cheap material.	Requires serious insulation, tk. plywood does not hold heat well, it is easily damaged
	From the board (frame)	Acceptable quality and relatively affordable price	The dog can easily damage the boards if they are not made of strong wood.
	From bricks, stone, buta	Reliable	cannot be moved from place to place need a foundation requires very good insulation or heating. Therefore, such booths are usually not built
According to the degree of insulation	Summer	She's not hot	Not suitable for climates with cold winters
	Winter	Warm	It can be hot in summer
	Universal (with heating)	Can adjust the temperature	The heating system is expensive
By design	Standard (in the form of a house)	Ease of construction	Depend on the above criteria
By design	Unusual design	Looks good, well made	High cost and complexity of construction

Photo gallery: types of booths

A shed roof house is good for all breeds A gable roof house is practical A log house holds heat well A stone house can only be built in very warm climates A flat roof house is easy to build A board house needs to be insulated Unusual houses are beautiful but difficult to build

The best and most comfortable for dogs are wooden frame and log standard booths with insulation and any type of roof.

Choosing a place for a booth

The place for the booth must be chosen based on the following parameters:

The place should not be in a draft.
Think about the fact that in the summer the booth is not located in the sun. It is better to install it in a shady place.
It is desirable that this be a slight elevation (it can be created artificially), but in no case a lowland.
The booth should be positioned so that the shepherd dog can see as much of the territory as possible.
The booth should not be located near the place where other animals are kept.
Do not place the booth near the fence. There, the dog will not be haunted by smells and sounds from the outside. And if the fence is not solid, then there will be lovers to tease the dogs.
Do not build a booth near ground communications (gas pipes, etc.).

Each site has its own characteristics, so do not be too lazy to familiarize yourself with the plan. So you will better understand how to position the shepherd booth. Based on the experience of the owners, the backyard, a place under a tree, a veranda can be the best places.

Shepherd must control the territory of the site

How to build a shepherd dog house: everything you need

So, you have chosen a place and decided on the type of booth. Now is the time to start building.

Drawings and dimensions

First of all, starting to build a booth, you need to decide on the size of the house and the entrance, as well as draw up a drawing.

The size of the booth directly depends not only on the size of the dog, but also on the region in which you live. If this is a region with severe winters, it is more advisable to make a smaller booth, but if you live in a warm area, the booth can be of any size (preferably larger, since it is cooler in such booths).

In any case, you first need to measure the dog itself. What measurements need to be made:

Length from nose to croup when lying down.
Growth at the withers.
Growth from the ground to the ears.
Shoulder width.

Measure your shepherd dog both standing and lying down

Now let's figure out how to calculate the size of the booth. If the area is cold, then the length of the booth should be 10-15 cm more than the above parameters of the dog. If the region is moderate, then the interval can be increased to 15-20 cm, and if it is warm, you can build more. The height of the booth, as a rule, is always equal to the height of the dog ± 5 cm, but can vary according to your desire.

The width should not be too small so that the dog is comfortable in the booth. In temperate and warm regions, you can build a square booth (length = width), in cold regions, the width can be 20–30 cm less than the length.

You should also consider the size of the entrance. The height is 5 cm more than the height of the dog at the withers, and the width is 5–10 cm more than the width of the shoulders.

As for the drawings, it all depends on the selected parameters (type, size, design, material) of the booth. If you have drawing skills, you can make a drawing yourself, based on your preferences. You can also contact a special bureau, state your requirements and get a detailed drawing. Or use a drawing from the net.

What should be on the drawing of the booth:

A schematic drawing of the booth itself with top, side, front and rear views (you can also do it from the inside and from the bottom) to roughly see how it will look like.
If the booth is frame, then you need to make frame drawings for each wall, roof and floor.
All dimensions of the booth indicated next to the drawing:
1. Length.
2. Width.
3. Height.
4. The height and width of the entrance.
5. If there are any additional elements (veranda, piles, stairs, etc.), then their size is also indicated.
6. If the roof is domed, then its height is indicated separately.
7. If the roof is gable, then its height, length and width of the side and the angle of connection (for example, 40 °) are indicated.
8. If the roof is shed, then its length from wall to wall is indicated separately, as well as the height of the wall, which provides a rise.

Photo gallery: shepherd booth drawings

Drawing a booth with a veranda Drawing a booth with a gable roof Drawing a booth with a folding roof Drawing a booth from boards Drawings of several types of booths Drawing of a booth with a porch on stilts Drawing of a booth with a platform Drawing of a long booth with a flat roof

Tools

Tools are very important, because with their help the booth will be created. For a wooden, plywood, log booth you will need:

Hammer or screwdriver (depending on how you want to fasten the boards).
Level for tilt measurement.
Drill.
Pattern.
Length meter (construction or long ruler).
Bulgarian with nozzles.
Regular saw or jigsaw.
If the board is not sanded, then a grinder is needed.
Brushes, rollers or paint/lacquer sprayer.
Pencil.

Good tools = ease of use

building materials

Building materials are one of the most important components of a reliable booth. They are not worth saving. The quantity and type of materials depend on the type of booth.

For a log cabin you will need:

rounded or planed logs of small or medium diameter, 2 or 3 quality grades (better than softwoods);
birch dowels;
insulation for caulking walls (jute, hemp, tow), as well as mineral wool for floor insulation;
liquid bituminous mastic for smearing logs;
bituminous tiles;
board and wooden lining (or edged board) for the floor.

Boards and logs must be of high quality so that the booth lasts a long time

For a booth from a board (frame) you will need:

board (preferably already polished, from coniferous or oak);
thick board for the roof;
wooden lining or plywood for internal (and external) cladding;
insulation (mineral wool, glass wool and others for frame houses);
metal fasteners-corners for boards;
antiseptic impregnation for wood (to avoid the appearance of insects, mold and other similar troubles);
bituminous tiles.

If you want to make heating for the booth, it is best to use the "warm floor" system because of the reliability, safety and remote control. Place the control panel outside the booth to have access to it, protect the panel from moisture with a waterproof cover or make a special shield, as in human houses.

Installation and insulation

So, all the materials are bought, and the tools are prepared. It's time for the installation. Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to mount and insulate a log cabin:

We prepare the place: we level the surface of the earth, mark the territory according to the size of the bottom of the booth.
We measure the required length of logs for the walls, make marks of the internal space (they correspond to those indicated in the drawings). It is best to fasten the booth with the help of grooves; for this, when cutting at both ends of the log, leave a surplus of at least 30 cm.
Number the logs according to the following scheme: from bottom to top from 1 to the number of the top log, and also add letters for the logs of each wall (for example, one wall is A, the second is B, etc.).
Then, when the logs are prepared, we mark the places where we will make grooves. The optimal length of the groove for the booth is 15 cm, the width depends on the diameter of the logs (no more than 1/3 of the diameter). We measure this distance from the mark indicating the length of the inner side of the booth towards the end of the log. On the first logs of each wall, such marks are not needed.
Groove space is marked on both sides
The next mark is for the notch-mount. It is made on the same side as the groove marks. Make a thin saw cut of one of the logs unnecessary for the construction. Then mark with a straight line about 1/4 at its end (that is, as it were, the top of this circle). At the mark, attach this cut to the end of each log on both sides and make marks on them with a semicircular line. On the first logs - we do not mark.
Thanks to the notch-fastening, the logs do not roll off each other
Now you need to make holes for the dowel (including the first ones). They must strictly match on each log, otherwise the design will be crooked. We make them according to the scheme, as in the picture.
This is how logs are fastened with dowels
Make a mark on both sides of the log. To make the bottom match the top, fix the log on a flat surface, measure its diameter in the place where the hole will be, divide by two. Then take a thread equal to half the diameter and put a mark on one side of the log. Then, from this mark, wrap the thread around it and put a mark on its opposite end.
When the marks are ready, you need to make holes for the dowel. With a drill with a diameter equal to the diameter of the dowel, start drilling from one side. Having drilled approximately to the center, start drilling from the other. This way the marks will match. Check to see if the holes match up with a dowel.
Now we will make grooves and notches-mounts using a special disk attachment for the grinder, which removes the tree in layers. According to the marks, we make grooves with a depth of approximately 1/3 - 1/2 of the diameter of the log. We do the same for fasteners. Make sure that they approximately repeat the shape of the log on which they are superimposed.
At this stage, we make grooves for floor boards in the lower logs of two opposite walls (4 pieces are enough). At an equal distance, we mark 4 times the width of the boards used, make rectangular holes with a depth of 3/4 of the height of the board (the height in the board is greater than the width).
Now we collect the first 3 logs of each wall of the booth. The bottom can be made semicircular (just cut the bottom half of the log) for the stability of the booth, or you can leave it round and then dig a hole to fit the bottom of the booth and install the structure into it.
We lay the logs on top of each other with grooves with notches-fasteners, before that, laying the joints with a heater (tow, jute, do not clog the holes for the dowels), fasten with dowels.
Making the floor:
1. We take boards for the floor, on which we made marks.
2. We install the assembled structure on them.
3. We securely attach them to the logs with long screws.
4. We sheathe the lower part of the booth with an edged board or clapboard.
5. We lay the insulation in the resulting recesses in the floor.
6. We cover the floor from the inside.
Next, we complete the assembly of the walls of the booth.
Installing the roof:
1. We make a flat roof from the upper side of the booth according to the same principle as the floor (only from the inside of the board we sheathe before fastening them with logs).
2. Then you can leave it like this, or you can make a gable roof:
  1. We take the boards and cut them along the length of two opposite sides of the flat roof of the booth.
  2. We attach them to the roof with a screwdriver opposite each other.
  3. We form the triangular sides of the roof: for this, we fasten two more boards to the already fixed boards, after sawing their ends so that they form a triangle and fit snugly against the base board. Both triangles must be the same.
  4. Then we sheathe them from the inside with a clapboard / board, lay a heater, sheathe it from the outside.
  5. We make two rectangular frames (the width is slightly more than the length of the sides of the triangle, the length is slightly more than the length of the booth), we sheathe the inside, we lay the insulation, we sheathe the outside.
  6. We make on the boards from those sides with which the rectangular frames will be connected into a triangle, saw cut at an angle equal to the angle of the top of the previously formed triangles.
  7. We connect them with a screwdriver, also attaching to the triangular parts of the roof.
  8. We sheathe rectangles with bituminous tiles.
We saw through the passage for the dog.
We coat the booth outside with bituminous mastic and let it dry.
We put the booth in place.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a frame booth from boards:

We make the frames of the walls, floor and ceiling, observing the shape and dimensions of the booth, fastening the boards with screws and metal fasteners-corners. Inside the frames, we also attach internal frame boards (1–2 pcs.) With screws / nails and fasteners.
Sheathing boards fit tightly to each other
We lay insulation (mineral wool).
We sheathe the booth from the outside, leave the manhole intact (make sure that the screws do not stick out of the wood).
The roof is sheathed with a thick board.
We cover it with bituminous tiles.
You can make a gable roof according to the same principle as with a log cabin.
We process the boards with antiseptic impregnation.
We decorate the joints on the outside with wooden corners.
We install the booth on a small wooden or stone elevation or dig 15 cm into the ground.

Exterior finish and additional accessories

This is the stage where you can show your imagination to the maximum:

if you want to preserve the texture of the wood, you can paint the boards or logs with a stain of any color (only in this case, treat only the joints of the logs with mastic);
you can use paint that is resistant to the external environment and make the booth lively and bright;
a booth made of boards can be finished outside with bituminous tiles or any other finishing material;
You can make thematic drawings on the walls with an airbrush;
you can hang luminous garlands on the booth (especially important on holidays).

Additional accessories for the booth can be:

ladder;
veranda or vestibule;
enclosure in front of the entrance;
a specially designated place for a feeder and drinker;
window;
name plate with the name of the dog;
a door that closes the entrance to the booth;
roof of an unusual shape.

Photo gallery: unusual and beautiful booths for dogs

A booth with a veranda-enclosure where you can relax in the summer in the shade A booth with a beautiful color scheme will decorate the site A bright booth is suitable for a cheerful dog The booth can also be an object of art Some dogs can appreciate modern style It is pleasant for a dog to live in a beautiful booth beautiful decoration and a name plate above the entrance. The shepherd dog house should be spacious

A good booth is a guarantee of a dog's health. If you have worked hard and made a strong, reliable and warm kennel for the shepherd dog, then your pet will live in it with pleasure.

Many of the guard dogs are too large for typical apartments (Caucasian Shepherd Dog, Alabai), so they are preferred to be kept in the yard, on the street. However, it is necessary to take care of a home for the dog, think about where he will rest, sleep, hide from the rain. Usually the owners build booths for their pets.

General patterns when calculating the size of a booth for a dog

When building or buying a home for a dog, it is imperative to take into account its size. In a small booth, he will be cramped and uncomfortable. In too large - cold in winter, the watchman will freeze. The kennel should allow the animal to freely enter, lie down, turn around.

If the pet is only a few months old, then there are 2 options: build 2 booths (“puppy”, with a small margin and “adult”) or make housing immediately to the size of the grown animal. In the latter case, it is worth focusing on breed standards if the puppy is thoroughbred. If a mongrel, then we can proceed from the size of the parents and the predicted growth.

the width of the dog's chest;
length from the tip of the nose to the tail;
height at the withers;
overall height from floor to head.

Having all the parameters on hand, you can proceed to the calculation of the size of the kennel. The following relationships between the dimensions of the dog and the internal dimensions of the booth are observed:

the height and width of the booth are equal to the total height of the dog + 5 cm;
the depth of the kennel is equal to the length of the dog + 5 cm;
manhole 5 cm wider than the width of the chest and 5 cm lower than the height at the withers.

Thus, it is easy to calculate the size of the booth for a dog of any breed and build the perfect home for a pet.

Video: What should be a booth for a dog. Rules and sizes.

If you buy a ready-made booth

Booths are not produced separately for each breed. Manufacturers proceed from dividing them into 3 conditional groups: small, medium, large. And already for each of the categories, averaged parameters are used. Of course, this does not take into account the individual characteristics of each dog, since even within each group there is a significant variation in size. Therefore, not always sold booths will be suitable for each particular pet. To choose the right booth, you need to know the size of the dog.

For small breeds(dachshund, terrier, pug) the following sizes are offered: up to 60x80x60 cm. Laz 40x30 cm and less.

For medium(such will be, for example, the dimensions of the booth for huskies, huskies, etc.): up to 80x110x80 cm. Manhole 45x35 cm.

For large(Caucasian, Alabai): up to 110x130x110 cm. Laz 50x40.

How to choose a place for a kennel

There are a number of requirements for the correct location of the kennel. Whether it's a German Shepherd kennel or a mongrel kennel, the list is the same:

The protected area must be fully visible. The watchdog needs to control all movements on the owner's territory, since he is constantly on the "service".
The room for the dog should be 10-15 m away from the human house. Then the owners and the guard will not interfere with each other.
The joint keeping of dogs and other animals (cows, horses, etc.) is unacceptable. Noise, fumes, irritating odors, etc. adversely affect the condition and health of the watchman.
The dog house should be in a bright, well-lit place. But there should be a shadow nearby so that the pet can hide from the scorching sun in the summer. The best option is under a tree or a canopy.
The place for the kennel must be dry so that water does not accumulate under it. A good option is to put the booth on a hill. Then the water will drain, and the view will be magnificent.

Attention ! The site must be made with a slight slope so that excess water drains. Then you need to remove the holes, level and tamp the ground.

Carefully ! From the area reserved for the movement of the dog, sharp and piercing objects should be removed so that the animal does not get hurt. Also, there should be no other objects on the site that interfere with the movements of the guard.

When installing the house, you should orient it to the cardinal points and take into account the prevailing wind direction. Drafts adversely affect the health of dogs. The entrance should be directed in the direction from which the winds do not blow, so that in winter or autumn snow and rain do not blow into the booth.
It is undesirable to put the kennel directly on the ground. Then in wet weather the floor will be damp and cold, moisture will linger under it. It is better to bring a small foundation, use stands or put on legs. A gap of 5-10 cm wide between the floor and the ground is necessary so that the bottom is ventilated and does not get wet from the surface.
Bowls should be placed so that the animal cannot accidentally turn them over.

Attention ! The most pleasant coating for dog paws is natural. It can be earth, lawn or simple grass, sand and gravel. Artificial turf can be hazardous to animal health. So, on the tile, the pet will constantly slip, which will lead to injuries. The concrete is gaining cold and dampness, because of this, the dogs catch a cold.

Guard dog kennel sizes

Attention ! If the booth seems cramped and uncomfortable, then the dog is unlikely to live in it. If the size is too large, the dog will not be able to heat the room with his body and will freeze.

Dimensions of a dog house for a husky. The optimal length indoors is up to 100 cm, height (excluding the roof) and width - up to 80 cm. so as not to wear out quickly. In winter, the entrance should be hung with burlap or other dense fabric so that the door lies with a slight overlap on the jambs and the threshold.

The size of the booth for a German shepherd: length 80 cm, width and height (at the lowest point) - 70 cm. The size of the hole is 45x35 cm. It is also desirable to provide a threshold so that water, dirt and dust remain outside.

The housing for a husky practically does not differ from the place where a husky or a shepherd will live: length up to 90 cm, width and height up to 70 cm. The size of the hole is 45x35 cm.

A somewhat larger booth for a Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Its dimensions will be approximately as follows: the interior is 90x80x110 cm (HxWxD). Laz approximately 40x50 cm.

The most spacious booth for Alabai: its size is 90x100x130 cm (HxWxD). Manhole up to 45x55 cm.

Next to the kennel, you can equip a wooden shield 100x150 cm. This is a small flooring for feeding and resting the dog so that it does not lie in the mud. Also, a strong hook or ring for tying a pet will not hurt, even if it is not planned to keep it on a chain. Sometimes it becomes necessary to hold the animal.

Structural features

Natural wood is best suited for a kennel: boards, slabs, thin logs, etc. It is necessary to treat building materials with impregnations that prevent rotting and the formation of fungus. Outside, you can use plywood, MDF and other materials. From the outside, you can paint the booth. So it will look more attractive, and the tree will be protected from moisture. It is not recommended to use paintwork materials inside.

Advice ! It is better not to use metal tiles for external cladding, as the chain will rattle against it.

The roof can be made single-pitched or double-pitched. The first option is preferable, because dogs like to lie on the roof of their houses. If the pet is kept on a leash most of the time, then jumping up and down will allow it not to lose shape. The slope of the roof is small, no more than 20-30°. 15-20° is best. From above, it must be covered with a moisture-proof material. Knowing the dimensions of the dog house and the angle of inclination, it is easy to calculate the required length and calculate the amount of material. You can make a flat roof, but in this case, water can accumulate on it. The roof must necessarily be lifting, so that it is convenient to clean up. It is also not bad if the roof protrudes forward, forming a "canopy" over the entrance. This will be additional protection from rain and snow.

Clue ! The roof of the booth must be removable, as this is the only way to clean and disinfect the inside.

The floor and walls inside should be smooth, without cracks. For areas with cold winters, it is imperative to consider warming the booth. Usually the interior walls are sheathed with foam. This is an affordable and inexpensive material, but it retains heat well. Inside you can make a litter. Hay and straw are especially good, because they are easy to lay and clean. In summer, bedding is not needed.

Attention ! No matter how warm the booth is, you need to provide a place for spending the night or heating the dog in the house in case it is very cold, damp or strong wind outside.

The entrance is hung with burlap or tarpaulin. In cold areas, felt is sometimes used. The size of the curtain in length and width is 3-5 cm larger than the hole. Otherwise, it will loosely close the entrance. If the "door" is too large, it will get stuck inside the booth, which will create additional inconvenience for the watchman. If it is too long, the dog will step on it, which will also interfere with free movement.

Or a Labrador, you will certainly need to make a thermal booth for a dog.

There the animal will be accommodated with all comfort, it will be comfortable for him to sleep in such a house, and he will consider the kennel his safe haven.

The choice must be approached creatively, it does not interfere with taking care of the appearance of the kennel. To determine the design, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the schemes of different booths. It will be possible to build a booth in half a day, that is, it will take relatively little time to arrange housing for your faithful four-legged friend.

By design, the kennel can be almost anything. Much determines the place of residence of the pet. So, the house of the yard dog must be resistant to bad weather and durable. House of indoor dogs, in addition to providing shelter for the pet, also should fit into the interior of the room.

Gallery: shepherd dog house (25 photos)

The kennel of a dog living on the street must have the following characteristics:

strength;
wind protection;
impermeability;
thermal insulation;
proper sizes.

Particular attention is paid to insulation. For thermal insulation, foam plastic, mineral wool, cardboard, expanded polystyrene are used. Remember that most dogs enjoy chewing on the walls of their own home. The insulation layer is insulated with sheathing made of boards, plywood or OSB.

Building properly insulated walls following:

the first layer is the outer, weather-resistant skin;
the second layer is insulation, tightly laid without cracks and gaps. Expanded polystyrene and polystyrene are laid on the lining, and vapor barrier material (izospan, isolon, polyethylene film) is laid under the mineral wool;
the third layer is the inner lining of wood, plywood. The material must be environmentally friendly, breathable.

The most common booth design is a wooden house with a single or gable roof.

The location of the kennel in the yard:

the kennel is placed in the shade;
the watchdog must have a view of the yard;
the booth should not be heated when it rains. From the roofs of buildings, and from downpipes, water should also not fall.

With gable roof

In the manufacture of a booth for a German shepherd with your own hands, drawings will provide an invaluable service. A gable roof can, perhaps, be called a traditional option. The walls are made of wood, frame, brick. The roof is covered with wooden shields or slate. In cold areas, the construction is complemented by an attic floor made of plywood or boards, which is done to minimize heat loss.

A closet is being built under the gable roof, where you can store ammunition, toys, and training equipment. One of the roof slopes is attached to the door hinges and can be raised if necessary. The angle of inclination is 50-60 °, it is recommended to make an angle between the slopes of about 40 °, this is more aesthetically pleasing.

With pitched roof

In terms of properties, this option practically does not differ from the previous one, but it is easier to manufacture. The material is taken the same as in the manufacture of a gable roof - tightly knocked together wooden shields, slate. Avoid using corrugated board or metal shingles, as iron gets hot in summer and doesn't retain heat in winter.

The slope is directed in the opposite direction from the entrance so that when it rains, water does not flow into the kennel. The angle of inclination is not less than 5-10 °. The wooden roof is additionally protected with slate, roofing material, thick plastic wrap.

Kennel with a canopy

Such a shelter protects well from rain, but not from the wind, in connection with which such a kennel is installed, as a rule, in a windproof section of the yard. The bottom and roof are made protruding from the side of the manhole. Depending on the breed of the dog, the size of the porch is chosen, and this element is designed so that an adult dog can easily fit on it lying down. Typically, the veranda occupies half or slightly less than the total area of \u200b\u200bthe entire structure.

Usually the role of the door is played by an ordinary curtain. It is made according to the size of the manhole, but with an overlap. The curtain is attached to the upper edge of the manhole with a wooden plank, screwed with self-tapping screws. As a manufacturing material, it is recommended to use:

Young animals often tear the curtain. They also make wooden doors, but only in regions with a harsh climate, or in case of a too violent reaction of the four-legged to the guests. If it is periodically required to lock the animal, the door is hung on strong hinges, equipped with a deadbolt or a locking hook.

Calculation of the dimensions of the kennel

When making a do-it-yourself dog kennel, the drawings primarily provide information about the size of the booth. It is logical that the dimensions depend on the size of an adult animal.

For optimum sizing it is required to take several measurements from the animal:

from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail - the depth of the kennel;
height at the withers, 5 cm is added to the resulting figure - height;
the hole is made 5 cm less high, 5 cm is added to the width of the chest - this is the width of the hole.

For large dogs

The structure is made with a margin of safety. Here are the approximate dimensions of the booth for Alabai:

height - 90 cm;
width - 100 cm;
length - 130 cm;
manhole dimensions - 40 × 60 cm.

For a Labrador or German Shepherd, the room is made somewhat smaller.

If your pet belongs to one of these breeds: Rottweiler, Boxer, Laika, Hound, Pointer, the approximate dimensions of the booth will be as follows:

height - 80 cm;
kennel width - 75 cm;
length - 110 cm;
manhole - 35 × 50 cm.

In this case, the dimensions are:

height - 60 cm;
length - 70 cm;
width - 55 cm;
manhole dimensions - 30 × 40 cm.

When designing, the individual characteristics of a particular breed are taken into account. Decorative short-haired dogs, such as toy terriers and chihuahuas, are often cold even in an apartment, so the dwelling is certainly insulated or a thick mattress is placed inside it.

Use of improvised materials

You can make a functional kennel yourself from any materials at hand. Wooden boards and beams, slate, plywood, brick can be used. Some craftsmen manage to bungle a booth even from old car tires, a refrigerator case or a washing machine.

plywood construction

Stages of building a booth with a pitched roof:

the base of the floor is knocked together from the bars 100 × 100 mm. A frame is laid on a flat surface and a sheet of plywood is stuffed on one side according to its size. The structure is turned over and foam plastic, mineral wool or expanded polystyrene is tightly packed into the space between the bars. Plywood is also stuffed on this side;
two vertical beams are installed on the base along the height of the facade and two beams on the opposite side are shorter, to ensure the slope of the future roof. In the process, the building level checks the verticality of the racks. The bars are fastened with wood screws and metal corners;
separately, three bars are connected into a U-shaped structure, according to the size of the manhole, using self-tapping screws and metal corners. The design is screwed in the right place;
outside, the structure is sheathed with OSB or plywood. From the inside, as on the floor, a layer of insulation is laid, and then the inner lining is made. The roof is made in the same way as the floor, but slightly larger so that it protrudes slightly beyond the structure. The finished roof is mounted on a kennel, upholstered with roofing felt or covered with slate. The booth is placed on thick bars or bricks.

Brick kennel

Durable brick construction will last for decades. Such a booth is being built like any building from this building material. Instead of a brick, a foam block or cinder block can be used.

Work algorithm:

The building site is being cleared and levelled. The contours are marked, and a trench for the foundation is dug around the perimeter, approximately 25 × 25 cm. It is poured with concrete and left for several days to harden;
lay out the walls. In the course of work, the verticality of the structure is checked, all corners must be right. In the place of the manhole lay out the number of bricks along its width. When the masonry reaches the height of the manhole, a wooden block is laid across it and the masonry continues uninterrupted;
from the inside, the booth is insulated with wooden sheathing, a wooden floor is being built;
on the roof, a ceiling is made of plywood or boards, then a roof is installed, for example, from slate.

We use cardboard

Many have boxes of household appliances. From this material in a hurry it will be possible to make a good kennel.

For work we need:

Procedure.

We draw a template. We draw a reduced copy with the indication of the sizes. We reflect everything on cardboard in full size. A pattern can be made from paper and cardboard blanks can be drawn on it.
Details are cut out with large scissors or a construction knife. It is recommended to make the walls and the bottom one-piece with folds so that the booth acquires additional strength.
We collect the booth. We connect the parts with a wide construction tape. First, we fix the corners in several places with pieces of adhesive tape, then we glue them at the seams in several layers. The edges of the manhole are also decorated with tape.
To give aesthetics, we paste over the kennel with wallpaper or cover it with upholstery fabric. Inside, the mattress with a removable cover keeps within.

A cardboard booth will not last long, but as a temporary home it is a great option. It will be possible to make it in an hour. By the way, tape can be replaced with thin wire or a stapler can be used.

Tire bed

It is not difficult to make medium sizes from a car tire. The inner edges are evenly cut from the tire, and then it is painted. A round mattress is placed at the bottom. An old wheel can serve as a material for making a booth for. Several tires are stacked on top of each other and connected with strong wire. The structure is laid on its side. The hole on one side is closed with a piece of plywood, the opposite hole plays the role of a manhole. A board shield is placed inside.

A caring owner will certainly find a way to make a booth for his beloved dog. Perhaps the ideas presented here will only encourage the creation of housing for the four-legged, and what exactly it should be is, of course, up to you!

Attention, only TODAY!

A dog kennel should provide reliable shelter from rain, wind, cold or heat. In its own house, the animal should feel as comfortable as possible during the rest.

If we talk about a standard kennel, then it is a small copy of a house, consisting of a floor, roof and walls. The design of the house and the shape of the roof may be different, but the dimensions must correspond to the size of the pet.

Of course, you can buy a ready-made shepherd booth. But the desire to create truly ideal conditions for keeping an animal often leads to the decision to make it yourself.

When building a booth for a German shepherd with your own hands, you can use ready-made drawings. Of course, you will need to make some adjustments, taking into account the dimensions of the animal - a prerequisite.

Since a purchased standard house can be uncomfortable for a dog, the best option would be to create it yourself, or make it to order.

In this case, it will be possible to take into account both the size of the pet and all the features of its behavior. Construction begins with taking measurements. They will be required to create your own drawing or adjust the finished one.

For measurements, use the moment when the animal is resting lying on its side, with outstretched paws. This will determine the maximum area that it can occupy. To determine the height of the kennel, you should measure the height of the dog at the withers, it is better to do this when the dog is standing.

The design of the house itself may involve a simple one-volume option, i.e. it will consist of one room. The ideal booth for a German shepherd involves a more complex design, with a vestibule.

The presence of an additional room will provide more reliable protection of the main room from bad weather, wind and cold. An important requirement for the construction is the ability to ensure the safety of heat, this is very important in frosty weather.

It is not recommended to use metal fragments of structures in such construction; the high thermal conductivity of the material will lead to rapid heating of the room in summer and no less rapid cooling in winter. It is impossible to keep warm or hide from the heat in a metal kennel.

Wood has much better heat-saving characteristics. It is she who is usually chosen when building houses for dogs.

When creating a drawing of a kennel for a German shepherd, it should be borne in mind that the room will be “heated” only by the heat coming from the animal itself. Its dimensions should not be too large, but they should allow the pet to stretch out to its full height during rest.

Therefore, for each breed of dog, the optimal dimensions are calculated.

We draw up a drawing of a booth for a German shepherd

If a ready-made kennel drawing is used during construction, it is recommended to make sure that it is fully suitable for a particular animal.

If you do the calculation yourself, then the parameters of the structure are determined as follows.

Dimensions	How to calculate	Standard indicator
Height	The height of the dog at the withers is + 15 cm, since the dimensions of a particular breed for adult dogs are approximately the same, it is possible to build a full-sized booth for a puppy	900 mm
Kennel depth	The length is equal to the length of the dog + 15cm	1150 mm
Width	Dog height + 10 cm	650 mm
Manhole width	Width of the dog + 10 cm, this will allow the dog to quickly jump out of the booth if necessary	350 mm
manhole height	Approximately 2 times the calculated width	500 mm

Such a room will allow the inhabitant to calmly turn around inside, feel quite comfortable during the rest.

When choosing a roof structure, you should consider:

gable is more economical, provides height, but does not increase the space that requires heating
shed allows you to get the required height of the room over the entire area
flat can only be planned if the booth is located in a covered enclosure

Booth standard for a German shepherd: we will provide maximum comfort for your pet

To protect your pet from accidental injury, it is recommended to use plexiglass for glazing.

If a shepherd dog lives in the yard all year round, then she will need a booth with a vestibule.

Its dimensions should be comparable to the dimensions of the booth and allow the animal to turn around freely. The bottom of the kennel needs additional insulation, it is covered with a rug.

It can be a specially purchased cover, an ordinary blanket or carpet trimmings, pieces of thick natural fabrics. If possible, opt for a hard material that won't clump.

To fix the coating, you can use:

glue, but it will not be possible to pull out the rug and wash, ventilate or knock out dust from it
double-sided adhesive tape, it is advantageous that the mats can be cleaned and changed as they get dirty

More about the construction of a kennel with a vestibule - on the video:

Choosing the best place for a kennel

It is best to place a shepherd dog house on a site that is not under direct sunlight all day, perhaps in the shade of a tree or near the wall of a house or outbuilding.

Near the kennel there should be areas of open ground and a hard surface lined with tiles, rubble, asphalt.

On a hot summer day or in frosty weather, it will be more comfortable for the dog to be on the ground, but during the rainy season, when the soil becomes limp from excess moisture, a paved path will be a real salvation, allowing the animal to quickly and freely move around the territory.

We prepare material and tools for work

The best material is a wooden beam with a square section.

Wood should be chosen strong and resistant to decay, the animal will be inside the structure for a long time, so it is highly undesirable to use chemicals for wood treatment.

As a fairly practical and inexpensive option, you can consider a pine beam.

Since single-layer walls may not be enough, the number of calculated timber is doubled.

For construction, you can use chipboard, but then you will have to add to the cost estimate the cost of a durable and environmentally friendly material that will be required for sheathing the chipboard.

Building a booth from a single sheet of plywood cannot be considered a rational solution: the booth will be cold, and its life will be short.

From the tools you will need:

measuring devices tape measure and ruler, square
simple pencil
hammer
screwdriver
a drill and thin drills, if holes are initially made at the attachment points, then the fit and assembly of the structure will be of better quality
fixing materials: nails and screws

The main guide to action will be a hand-drawn diagram or a suitable ready-made drawing selected from the network. An individual project can be made based on templates available on the web.

Does the kennel need a foundation

Site preparation consists of leveling the ground and laying the foundation. It is recommended to build it at least in order to extend the life of a wooden structure. No matter how strong the wood is. As a result of constant contact with wet ground, it will begin to rot.

To equip the foundation, you can take a red brick; to fasten the bricks, you can use a cement-sand mortar prepared according to a standard recipe.

How to equip the roof and floors

Roof waterproofing will help prevent moisture from entering the booth. Roof slopes can be covered with roofing material or other soft roofing.

In the process of assembling the booth, you can perform "fitting". When the pet is inside the building, it will be quite easy to draw conclusions about the comfort of the home.

Assembly order

The installation of the booth is carried out in the following order:

bars for the frame are cut according to the calculated dimensions
walls are sawn from a chipboard sheet or the required number of boards are prepared for assembling walls
using nails or self-tapping screws, the frame is assembled
walls are sewn up with boards or chipboard
the space between the walls is filled with mineral wool or foam, if the walls are single-layer, then the insulation is mounted between the wall and the outer layer
a finishing layer is installed, it can be lining or plywood
the floor is laid and the rug is fixed
a roof prepared in advance is installed, a layer of waterproofing coating is laid

If the roof is removable, then quick-release fasteners are used for connection.

As a finish on the outside of the walls, you can use paint or varnish, wood preservative. It is desirable to use environmentally friendly materials.

Do I need to insulate a booth for a German shepherd

If the estate is located in a zone with a temperate or cold climate, it is definitely necessary. The insulation layer, as we wrote above, is laid either inside the double wall, or between the main wall and the exterior finish layer.

To insulate the roof along the perimeter of the skin, bars are stuffed, the space is filled with any environmentally friendly type of insulation and sheathed with a waterproof material.

The entrance to the booth for the winter is hung with a piece of tarpaulin or a blanket, such a measure will help keep the heat inside. In severe frosts, you can also line the bottom of the structure with a layer of hay.

Let's watch a video about the construction of an insulated kennel:

Care rules

The removable roof will allow you to periodically check the condition of the kennel, how dirty the rug is. It is recommended to periodically ventilate and dry the room.

The mat should be knocked out, washed or replaced with a new one as it gets dirty.

On a hot summer day, you should wash the entire booth well, it is advisable to use detergents from those sold in a veterinary pharmacy. Under the scorching rays of the sun, the wood will dry out quickly enough.

In order to extend the life of the booth, it is recommended to paint it on the outside every two to three years. A layer of paint or varnish will protect the surface of the wood from the influence of putrefactive microorganisms, as well as woodworm beetles. A fine summer day is best suited for painting.

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