Free Dog House Plans

Saltbox Roof Dog House
My design for our new pal, Chase, shown here, incorporates a porch and extended "saltbox" roof attached to the basic doghouse design detailed in the pages that follow. The basic house is simple to build, and if you want to add extras, as I did, you'll see that the underlying structure is easy to adapt.

DIY Doghouse
Dogs are considered man's best friend, but we don't always treat them that way. Why not show your love by building a doghouse the neighbors (or at least the neighbors' dogs) would envy?

Asheville Humane Society Dog House
Your dog will be healthier and happier if you allow it to live in your home. But if the winters in your area are not too severe, and your dog has been accustomed to the outdoors, it can be kept outdoors for part of the day in a properly constructed doghouse like the one shown here...

Insulated Dog House
Build the insulated doghouse shown on the right with just a few tools at a minimal cost!

Build a Doghouse
Although the dog is often considered to be man's best friend, we don't always treat him that way. Show how much you love him by building him a house the neighbors--or the neighbors' dogs--would envy. Here's how...

In the Doghouse
To keep to a minimum the muddy paw prints on the floor and the hair on my clothes, we decided on a comfortable solution that makes everyone in our family happy—a delightful doghouse.

Doghouse
This doghouse is designed with the beginner in mind. It might even be a good project to involve the kids. The entire project requires only one sheet of plywood, two 2"x4"s and one 2"x2". All of these materials are available at your local hardware store.

Dog Kennel
Pamper your pet with a happy home of its own. All you need are average handyperson skills, the right materials from Mitre I0, and this easy-to-follow guide.

Build a Dog Kennel
Building a two-room kennel will provide a warm, dry, outdoor shelter. Make it large enough for the dog to sleep or lie down in the inner room without being cramped, allowing an extra 150mm (6in) to the length and width measurements of the dog taken when it is lying curled up.