HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE DOG KENNEL?

At Somerzby we know how important your dog is to you. We also know the value of the Somerzby reputation for quality products.
 
It’s important to choose the right size dog kennel for your dog for a number of reasons.
If the kennel is too big your dog may:
  • Find it hard to keep warm in the colder months because there is too much space for its body heat to warm up
  • Not feel so secure — dogs like to feel enclosed in their secure little den
  • Start to use the extra space as a toilet
If the kennel is too small your dog may:
  • Be uncomfortable and stressed
  • Develop destructive behaviors and attempt to escape
  • Get too hot in the summer months 
Poppy Large Plastic Dog Kennel - Door open

L Single Door Plastic – Poppy

Miniature Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles, Dachshund, Beagle, Basset Hound, Jack Russel Terrier, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Maltese, Pug and other dogs of a similar size.

L SINGLE DOOR PLASTIC
Grey Cabin Kennel

XL Single Door – Cabin

American Pit Bull, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, French Bulldog, King Charles  Spaniel, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Shetland Sheepdog, Welsh  Terrier, Border Collie, Beagle, Stafford Terrier, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Basset Hound, Belgian Sheepdog, Bull Terrier,  Bulldog, Chinese Shar-Pei, English Setter, English Springer Spaniel, Harrier,  Schnauzer, Welsh Corgi, or other similar sized dogs.

XL SINGLE DOOR
XXL Single Door - The Haven

XXL Single Door – Haven

Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Labrador, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie,  Boxer, Chow-Chow, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter,  Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky, Alaskan malamute, collie, German shepherd, giant schnauzer, greyhound,  bloodhound, and other dog breeds of similar size.

XXL SINGLE DOOR
The Cubby Dog House gives you dog a place to escape the elements

XL Cubby + Covered Porch

Pomeranian, Maltese Terrier, Jack Russell, Beagle, Shihtzu, Corgi, French Bulldog, Pug, Toy Poodle, Fox Terrrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Chihuahua, and other dog breeds of similar size.

XL CUBBY

HOW BIG IS YOUR DOG?

It might be an obvious question but you need to take into account not only how big your dog is now but how large it will become as a fully-grown adult.
In general terms, your dog should be able to sit up, lie down with paws outstretched, and turn around comfortably without touching the sides of the kennel.
 
Remember that male and female dogs may differ in size and cross-breeding may also influence size.
 
Please measure your pet and add 5 to 10cms to both the length (when standing) and the height (sitting) of your dog.
 
Do this before purchasing a kennel as the following is a guide ONLY.
Duplex Dog Kennel

XL Double Door – Duplex

Border Terrier, Boston Terrier, Jack Russel Terrier, Miniature Dachshund, Maltese, Pug, Miniature Poodle, Tibetan Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Cavalier King Charles, and other dogs of a similar size.

XL DOUBLE DOOR
XXL Double Door Kennel - The Den

XXL Double Door – Den

Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Labrador, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie,  Boxer, Chow-Chow, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter,  Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky, Alaskan malamute, collie, German shepherd, giant schnauzer, greyhound,  bloodhound, and other dog breeds of similar size.

XXL DOUBLE DOOR
XXXL Dog House - The Grand

XXXL Double Door – Grand

The Grand, Large Dog House is extra spacious (our largest kennel), comes with two doors and a divider partition that can be removed if necessary to make a large area for one dog. It’s constructed with rot resistant fir timber means this dog house will endure years of use with very little maintenance.

XXXL DOUBLE DOOR
Dog House Grand with Spacious front deck porch

XXXL Double Door – Grand + Porch

The Grand, Large Dog House is extra spacious (our largest kennel), a spacious front porch that is the perfect place for your dog to lounge in the sun and take a nap. The Grand comes with two doors and a  divider partition that can be removed if necessary to make a large area for one dog

XXXL DOUBLE DOOR w/ PORCH

IS YOUR DOG AN ADULT OR A PUPPY?

If your dog is well toilet trained you can choose a more spacious kennel that allows your dog to move around more.
 
This is especially true if you expect your dog to spend a lot of time outdoors and in its kennel.
 
 
If your dog is still in the toilet training phase and you have chosen a kennel to suit its eventual adult size then you should consider reducing the internal size of the kennel with wooden dividers or extra padding.
 
This will reduce the likelihood of toileting accidents and will help keep your puppy warmer and more comfortable in the colder months.
 
Give your favourite Fido the security and protection of a superior crafted Somerzby wooden dog kennel.
 

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

We don’t like to brag, but we don’t mind when our customers do. Here are some of the testimonials we have received from our wonderful pet owners.

SO HELPFUL

Just purchased a 48 inch dog cage and got a pleasant shock at the quality and price and the ease it was to put it together. Kimberley my sales assistant was so helpful and friendly I will recommend Somerzby to all my family and friends.
ROD TILL

SHE IS NOW SAFE!

Thanks Somerzby for supplying my kitty with the goods! She loves it and I love knowing she is now safe when I am not home
ASHLEE SELLAREE

yOU GUYS ARE AWESOME

Just wanna say you guys are awesome! Products are amazing and you's are always so quick to dispatch orders too. I ordered a pet crate on Wednesday afternoon and recieved it first thing this morning, so fast, you couldn't get a letter from the next town over that fast!!!
PEARL CHESIRE

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