If you are looking for a wood outdoor dog kennel, the Precision Pet Country Lodge is worth considering. It is suitable for a larger size dog, the with the large kennel 32” x 40” x 34” and best of all it really is a very nice looking kennel.
Although made from wood, it has been weatherproofed so that your dog will stay warm and dry even if it is raining outside. The roof is lined with a special liner, which adds an extra protection and the kennel itself is built up off the ground slightly which not only helps keep your dog dry but also avoids him from having to sleep directly on the cold ground during winter. In looking at the kennel, it seems unlikely that it would stand up to really extreme weather such as heavy snow storms or heavy rain storms as the wood is not that thick, and only the roofing has the extra liner so you may need to keep an eye on your dog and move the kennel to a drier location if you are in for a spell of bad weather.
This kennel is that it relatively easy to assemble. It arrives in pieces that need to be screwed together. The screw holes are all drilled beforehand, screws are supplied and there are adequate instructions on how to assemble it. The kennel is set up off the ground on legs, however each leg is adjustable in height, allowing you to put the kennel down even if the ground is not perfectly level.
The best thing about the dog kennel is the fact that is it a really nice looking, log cabin style kennel that blends in perfectly with the garden or yard. It is also suitable for putting up on a patio or a verandah, which may be a good idea if you have bouts of poor weather during winter. It really looks great so it would not detract from your home at all.
The kennel is not cheap, it sells for around $170 for the large size, but if you buy online many stores will offer free shipping with this purchase. You may also need to buy some form of matting to put inside the kennel for added comfort when your dog is resting inside. It comes in three sizes; large, medium and small. The medium size kennel costs $130 and the small kennel around $100.
