Dog Kennels

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Dog Kennels products have an average rating of 4.3 / 5.0 from 16 reviews

Dog Kennels

Dog kennels are an excellent addition for the outdoors, offering your pooch protection from the elements, as well as a cosy hide-away. Pet Circle stocks a number of dog kennels online, providing your dog their own little home to lounge in comfort and style.

Best dog kennels based on our customer reviews

Kazoo Cabana Dog Home Easy to construct and is aesthetically pleasing. Very happy we decided upon the medium size for a mini schnauzer. Our dog is happy to walk inside the kennel and stay for a cuddle. -GABRIELLE
Playmate Kennel Plastic Easy to clean , good value. - SUE
Kazoo Cabana Dog House Cappuccino I saw this in a pet shop and loved the idea that the base is a raised bed and my doggo wouldn't be sleeping on hard wood. A wooden kennel of similar size of smaller costs the same but then have to buy a bed for it which could easily be pulled out and left out in the dirt/rain. The colour is nothing like as pictured (it looks like chocolate). It is dark beige. My 60kg 5'6 tall niece got into it with plenty of space to move and said the base didn't sag and it was very comfortable!- ALLANA

Frequently Asked Questions:

How big should a dog kennel be?

To ensure a dog kennel is comfortable and spacious enough for your dog, you'll need a measuring tape. As a rule, your dog should be able to comfortably stand up, sit up, stretch out and easily turn around inside the dog kennel. There are many factors that will go into the overall size you choose:

  1. Size of the dog: Measure from the nose to base of the tail, floor to the highest point on your dog in both sitting and standing (including ears). Adding between 5cm to 30cm to these measurements will give you a guide for length and height of the kennel, depending how snug or roomy you would like for your dog.
  2. Climate: If your dog lives in a warmer climate, choosing a larger size kennel will allow more ventilation. In cooler climates, a snug kennel will help keep body warmth in and keep them nice and warm.
  3. Kennel inclusions: If you want to include padded bedding, blankets, toys or bowls in the kennel, it is important to factor this into the measurements. The more inclusions in the kennel, the less space there will be for your dog, so sizing up is ideal.
  4. Age and mobility: Older dogs and arthritic dogs will have more difficulty turning around with reduced flexibility in the kennel. Looking for a kennel that has adequate width is ideal. The ideal kennel for older pets will also have non-slip flooring so they can come in and out with ease.

To find out more about keeping your pet content this winter, read our articles on Winter pet care essentials and Choosing a dog bed.

Author info: Dr Nicole du Plessis - Pet Circle In House Veterinarian