Small Doghouse

This would be obviously the perfect fashion accessory for a bikini wearing dog! In the end, your small pooch will need some privacy to change into his or her beachwear ;-) See my article about >dog bathing suits and bikinis< for more information you ever wanted to know about that topic ;-)

But seriously now, this is a nice, little and sturdy dog house that could come in handy on hot, sunny days as it provides shade and shelter. And it surely would look cool at the side of the pool also.

Unfortunately not really suitable for cold or rainy weather as the window is open ;-( For a better option, and some more fun, read on ...

Who could resist this one? A stylish indoor dog house that doubles as a place to park your - martini ;-) I actually included this one just for a bit of fun and entertainment. If you have so much money to spend, buy a painting by a starving artist, but don't waste it like this.

Granted it looks cool, and when equipped with a nice cozy blanket it surely is comfortable for a small dog, or even a cat, but the price is just a bit over the top, in my not so humble opinion ;-)

Oh, and apparently you could use it also as a dog or cat litter box concealment! Who wouldn't dream of this, parking your drink on top of the litter box!

I like the balcony (veranda), but I am not madly keen on the door, which, when opened will most likely take up valuable space and when closed, would defeat the whole purpose of having a veranda, at least if the poor dog is inside. Apart of this it is a great garden home for your dog where your small pooch can lounge out in comfort whilst you are doing some gardening - or are cleaning up the yard from dog poo ;-)

Also this is not really an all weather model, which would give your dog enough shelter in a blizzard, but, on the other hand, who would leave a small dog out in a blizzard anyway?

Due to the material it is made from, definitively an indoor dog house and very cozy it is ;-)

The Dalmatian style spots will make your small dog feel like a big boy ;-) Comfy, cozy and a nice place for a nap inside - not much else to say really, so I better shut up!

Which girl-dog wouldn't love this one? She really will feel like a little princess in it, but not really suitable for a male dog pretty obviously, unless ...

This is another example of an outdoor house that provides a den for the dog to retreat to and to find some shade and shelter, but not a permanent outdoor dog house, see reasons below. These small dog houses are great, but they should be only used when you are around and NOT as a solution when you have to leave doggie alone at home. In that case, better take your small dog inside!

If you plan to leave your dog alone outside, you should opt for a model like this. The opening is on one side, allowing so for a sheltered space in the dog house itself, where wind and rain have little chance to enter. Add to this a warm blanket or a heated dog bed and your dog will be happy to hand out there and waiting for you until you come back from work!

If you leave a small dog alone outside, make sure it is also in a safely inclosed, including top cover/ roof!, kennel run with plenty of fresh water and food. You will need a fully inclosed kennel run to prevent predator attacks like from birds of preys or evil neighborhood's cats ;-) See model on the right to see what I mean. If your garden is getting a lot of sun during the day, you can cover the half that contains the doghouse with plastic foil or similar to provide additional space.

A safe and spacious enclosure like this, equipped with the right dog house, food, water and toys will allow your dog to spend the time until you come home safely and comfortably.