Dog Kennels Online Guide » Types of Dog Kennels
There are several different types of dog kennels available today. These include portable kennels, multiple kennel runs, outdoor kennels and indoor kennels. The chosen will have to suit both the needs of the dog owner and the dog.
Portable dog kennels: Kennels of this kind are designed for people with trailers or Utes and others who travel to dog shows use this type of kennel for short-term use during transportation. These kennels are referred to as a dog cage or dog pen and are usually consist of panels 1-1.5 meters in length and can be setup or taken down quickly. People with trailers or Utes and others who travel to dog shows use this type of kennel for short-term use.
Multiple Kennel Runs: This type of kennel setup can house many dogs and keep them separated if needed. ‘Fence fighting’ can often be an issue among closely housed dogs and can be overcome with the use of an isolation panel that prevents the dogs from being able to see each other. A multiple kennel run can have as many runs as needed which are usually 1.5m wide x 3.5m long.
Outdoor dog kennels: These kennels are used to both keep your dog in and also keep predators out. There are 3 major types of kennels available for outdoor use: Steel rod kennels, welded wire and chain link. Chain link kennels normally come in two types: frame and stretch types, and pre-fabricated panels. Pre-fabricated types come with the chain link already installed so that the only work needed is bolting the panels together and the kennel is ready to be used. Frame and stretch type dog kennels are more difficult and labour intensive to assemble as the frame has to be assembled and the chain link stretched over the frame and attached.
Indoor Kennels: Indoor dog kennels are very similar to outdoor kennels but are usually not as big allowing easy maneuverability indoors. The corrosion resistant coating on indoor kennels is not critical as weather has no effect on the surface of the kennel. Secure latches are a must on indoor dog kennels as the purpose is to keep the dog inside a certain area. A kennel without a latch or with one poorly designed defeats the purpose of having one at all.
The unprotected surface on any outdoor dog kennel is always important. While a powdercoat finish is great if applied properly, be sure to check the quality of the finish as a poorly applied powdercoat will rust faster than paint. A spray on galvanizing has also been used recently which shows rust in only a few weeks so be sure to ask what kind of finish is applied be it spray-on or hot dipped. In most cases, best judgment will suffice in choosing a quality dog kennel that suits the owner and the dogs needs and always remember the old saying ‘You get what you pay for’ is usually true. There are many great sites out there full of great information on everything including Modular Dog Kennels and Pet Fence Systems. So get out there and have a look, you might be surprised at what you can find!
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