Duplex Outdoor Dog Houses 

So Why Cedar For My New Dog House?

Reason #1: Doowaggle insulated cedar dog houses are constructed with Western cedar which has been proven by the construction industry to be a durable wood with natural resistance (no chemical treatments) against premature decay, various insects (including fleas, ticks and destructive termites) and has a nice visual appeal.

Reason#2: Cedar does not require a lot of maintenance, if let untreated it will faint out like a pair of blue jeans after numerous washings. If you desire to maintain the rich look of the original cedar, simply apply a coat of sealer/stain. How often it is needed would be determined by how much sun the dog house is exposed to and the look you desire.

Reason #3: Cedar is an excellent wood as a natural insulation from the harsh elements. It will not heat up during the summer months like a plastic house will. During the cold winter months cedar will retain the heat from your dog better than plastic houses or other materials. In addition Doowaggle dog houses & cedar duplex dog houses are insulated to provide even better comfort for your dog!

Reason #4: Western cedar is preferred by the construction industry because of its structural integrity considering the weight of the wood. Since there is no resin presence in this wood it can be painted to match any other buildings in your backyard décor.

Click here to view a video on assembly of a dog house.

Dog House History - Where Did It All Begin?

I remember our first Dog as a kid; it was a ‘cross-breed’ however by appearance was mostly German Shepherd.  Of course I wanted to know everything I could about the Shepherds and even did a speech on them for school.  I guess some things never change.  My new four legged buddy is; at best guess, a cross between a Basenji and Terrier.  Curiosity got me to look up info on both breeds so I could learn a little about the breeds, some general characteristic traits, what they were bred for, and what I could expect.  Both breeds offered me inside into the dogs, how dogs were used in history and how they lived in the past too. 

In Rome and Greek history small companion dogs existed just like we see people toting around with them today.  They were considered then to be status symbols and their master’s home was their home.  Almost sounds like the Celebrity trend we see in the current day with pocket sized pooches dressed in matching attire as their owners and carried in a purse tote.   On the other side there are several breeds in the ‘history of’ dogs that were original bred centuries ago as hunting dogs.  Dating back to 4500 BC in Egypt, dogs were held in high esteem as pets and hunting companions.    With large secure kennels for the dogs comfort and professional handlers to care for them.    These Kennels would house many dogs so they were constructed for the masses back then, not the single or double house we would typically see today.

Somehow this collective group kept in a kennel evolved prior to the 1800’s.  During this time dog breeders to the elite surfaced and to keep their pricey dogs the standard peaked roof dog house was the fashion at this time.   Along with breeding, competitive dog shows where dogs would be shipped in to compete in wooden crates that would also double as their homes.  Dogs used as security and messengers during the world wars were housed in the same style of vented crates as well.