Wooden Dog Houses

In Rome and Greek history small companion dogs existed just like we see people tucking them in a purse or under their arm today. These small pets were considered then to be status symbols and their master’s home was their home. There also existed several breeds in the ‘history of’ dogs that were original bred centuries ago as hunting dogs. Historically, 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.

Along with the need for these house and kennels for breeding, competitive dog shows held would required the dogs would be shipped in wooden crates that would also double as their homes. Dogs were also commonly used as security animals and messengers during the world wars and they too were housed in a wooden home with ventilation as well.

Wood has been and still is the preferred material for Dog houses. The reasons for this include that wood is readily available to most anyone, offers a solid and sturdy construction without being too expensive, great insulation properties and easy to work with. These were all reasons to choose wood construction looking back in history and still maintains the place of preferred material today for all the same reasons.  With a set of blueprints you can easily construct the same kind of sturdy solid home for your pet.