For service breeds of dogs or for hunting, hardening of the body is very important, so the animal is extremely necessary to stay on the street. A good owner is obliged to provide his pet with normal life, which is why you need to figure out what a booth for a German shepherd should be, which will meet all the requirements of the pet and bring only pleasure to the tenant.
Determine the place of construction
The place of the dog enclosure should be well removed from your house or other buildings: a drain pit, a road and a toilet. A light hill covered with trees or bushes from the wind and burning solar radiation is perfect. It is extremely unfavorable if the booth for the German Shepherd is next to other pets, be it chickens, horses or pigs, as their livelihood products will disturb the pet.
Classify two types of such buildings: the classic model and advanced. The most common and generally recognized type is a one-room premise. The second view is complemented by a vestibule. A German Shepherd doghouse is usually built using an advanced modification method.
Materials for the manufacture
The most priority material for building a den is wood, usually pine. Edged board will be an ideal option. Compressed particle board is not recommended due to its rapid destruction under the influence of moisture and the presence of harmful chemicals in the composition. Boards for the house need to be painted to protect them from moisture.
For conditions with a low temperature climate, the building must be made with double walls, interlayer with insulation. It is better to choose natural: sawdust, cotton wool, felt or fabric. You can cover the roof with roofing material, slate, roofing iron.
Perhaps an alternative would be if the German Shepherd kennel is made of cement-bonded particleboard. DSP is harmless and easy to use.
German shepherd box: size, diagram
To make your pet comfortable and cozy in your home, you need to build a kennel, taking into account some of the factors that are presented below.
Before you begin construction work, you need to take measurements from the animal:
- Measure the area occupied by the dog during sleep, when it lies on its side, spreading its legs, in other words, takes up the largest space, and calculate the minimum size of the room.
- By measuring growth at the withers, we obtain the desired height of the structure.
Experienced dog breeders are advised to take the established parameters (described below) when building the recreation area and the frame itself.
The German Shepherd Box is as follows:
- width - 1.35 m;
- depth - 1 m;
- height - 0.95 m.
There are also certain parameters for entering the kennel, convenient for the dog.
A box for a German shepherd manhole has the following dimensions:
- width - 0.4 m;
- height - 0.6 m.
In any case, if you cannot fully determine the necessary indicators, then it is better to exaggerate them than the building will be small for the pet, otherwise there will be discomfort.
German shepherd box: step-by-step diagram
- We prepare material for construction, as described above.
- The floor of the base can be made of bricks or a screed can be made, which will be prioritized (warmer). Also, for the flooring you will need two layers of boards and insulation between them. It is important to saturate the wood with antibacterial agents.
- We assemble the frame of the walls. First of all, large bars are assembled so that the floor is in accordance with the intended size in the form of a rectangle. Then beams of the same size are attached in height and, if necessary, small additional if the building is long. Fix better metal corners. Next, the roof is covered, in addition to the frame, if desired, we supply it with a sheet of plywood.
- Sheathing and insulation of the house. From the prepared boards we sew the frame on both sides, not forgetting about the insulation. We make insulation with the selected material, whether it be sawdust, cotton wool or something else. For the roof and floor, the insulation scheme is identical.
- Finishing and accessories. It is possible to build a manhole in the room in such a way that it will be slightly above the ground so that dust and sand do not fly in, then the dog will easily cross the obstacle. Also make it possible to attach the curtains according to the type of door. On the outside we cover with varnish or something else, the main thing is to leave everything inside natural so that the animal does not get poisoned.
Practical tips for making a roof
It is mainly necessary to make the roof so that it can be removed or tilted for cleaning in a booth or for emergency veterinary care to a pet. Two types of roofs are defined:
In the manufacture of kennels under a canopy, the option of a roof without an "attic" is acceptable. If the booth for the German Shepherd stands separately, it is better to choose a different construction method or make a roof at an angle so that moisture or snow does not accumulate.
For insulation, you can choose the same materials as for the walls. Sawdust or polystyrene are considered ideal. For a more convenient removal of the roof, you can attach a handle. And so that during the rain there is less noise inside, choose slate or soft tiles.
Highlights of warming
In order to further insulate the kennel in the winter season, it is necessary to attach a canvas curtain at the entrance and hang a load from it. As a weighting agent, sand in plastic bags can also be used. There are many options for holding the curtains from strong frosty winds.