Dog Kennel and Run
What Dog Kennel and Run Should You Buy?
So, you’ve decided to go ahead and buy a dog kennel and run, but you’re not sure what type to buy? In the next couple of posts I’m going to outline some specifics on the different kennel types that are available for purchasing. Hopefully it will give you a general idea of what is available and the pro’s and con’s of each type of kennel.
Please remember, though, this will be a fairly general description. There are many, many actual brands of dog kennels on the market right now, and what is available varies enormously depending on where you live. Once have have a general idea of what type of dog kennel and run you’re after, then you can look at actual online sites, or visit your local pet shop or B&Q or whatever store would be likely to sell them, and see for yourself what is available and within your price range.
Basic Puppy Exercise Pen
This is not to be used as a long-term containment for your puppy, but it is a more temporary setup. Usually it’s made out of wire panels hinged together. It is easy to collapse (and store and transport.) Perfect for putting your pup outdoors for a while for some fresh air, it is large enough for the dog to walk around in. Some of these even come with additional panels that can be added on to enlarge the contained space which is perfect if you have a few pups you want to put in it.
These are collapsible, easy to store and transport.
They are usually opened at the top, so don’t give your pup much shelter from the sun, or rain. They are great though for those times when you want to pop your puppy outdoors and can’t keep an eye on him fulltime.
Fully Enclosed Puppy Pen
Similar to the exercise pen, the fully enclosed pen is made of metal, hinged together. It is suitable for outdoor use, though again there’s no protection from sun or rain. It is fully enclosed, and offers your pup more safety. There’s no way the puppies can escape, nor can any other animals get inside the pen. Not for permanent use, but a good alternative for those times when you need to keep puppy enclosed and safe and you don’t have a dog kennel and run.
The All Weather Dog Run
Again, made from galvenised metal, this often comes with a roof made from polyester coated metal sheeting. This is suitable for more long term habitation. The sides are still open though, and rain could easily get inside the pen. It also offers no insulation from cold or the sun, so it’s not really a permanent dwelling but you can safely leave your dog in there for longer periods of time. You don’t have to attach the roofing to it, and if you don’t it can be moved around. If you choose to have the roof included though it is recommended that you fix it to the ground.
Mesh Dog Runs
Made from galvanized chain the mesh dog runs can be free standing, thus they are also fairly mobile and can be easily moved around. Mesh runs are more secure and safe for your dog than the other metal runs with the bars running down vertically. These mesh runs come in different sizes for different breeds of dogs, and can also be fitted out with a kennel cover although these are usually sold separately, so be sure to get the price for both items if you look into this type of dog kennel and run. Mesh runs in general are more expensive than the other simpler type of dog runs.
In my next post I’ll look at some different options for the dog kennel and run.
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