What size doghouse should I choose for my dog or cat?
How to choose the right size doghouse for your dog?
The size of a doghouse should be chosen according to your pet's size and build. The essential criterion is the interior dimensions of the doghouse . Your dog should be able to stand comfortably inside, enter and exit easily, turn around, and lie down without feeling cramped.
A doghouse that's too small will be uncomfortable, while one that's too large won't retain heat as effectively in winter. It's therefore important to choose dimensions that are appropriate for your dog's size and build.
To help you, consult our guide below and easily find the recommended kennel size according to your dog's breed.
Dimensions, weight and power of our dog and cat kennels
Find the interior and exterior dimensions of our dog and cat kennels, from size S to XXXXL, as well as their weight and the maximum power of the insulated and heated models. Dimensions are given as length × width × height.
| Size | Interior dimensions L × W × H (cm) | External dimensions L × W × H (cm) | Weight of isolated niche | Weight of heated niche | power max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | 54 × × 35 28 | 66 × × 47 36 | 14 kg | 16 kg | 30 W |
| S | 66 × 46 × 45/40 | 78 × × 58 53 | 14 kg | 17 kg | 40 W |
| M | 74 × 51 × 50/44 | 86 × × 63 58 | 20 kg | 22 kg | 50 W |
| L | 84 × 58 × 57/49 | 96 × × 70 65 | 25 kg | 28 kg | 75 W |
| XL | 102 × 68 × 65/55 | 114 × × 80 73 | 32 kg | 36 kg | 100 W |
| XXL | 120 × 80 × 76/65 | 132 × × 92 84 | 38 kg | 43 kg | 135 W |
| XXXL | 160 × 90 × 88/75 | 172 × × 102 96 | 50 kg | 62 kg | 180 W |
| XXXXL | 210 × 90 × 98/80 | 212 × × 112 106 | 70 kg | 88 kg | 220 W |
What size doghouse should you choose depending on your dog's breed?
The sizes indicated in this table are guidelines based on the dog's breed . The choice may vary depending on the dog's size, build, weight, and sex , as males are generally larger than females. If you are unsure between two sizes, we recommend basing your choice on your dog's actual measurements.
| Breed / animal | Recommended niche size |
|---|---|
| Standard-sized cat | C |
| Maine Coon | S or M |
| Teckel | S or M |
| Beagle | S or M |
| Shiba Inu | L |
| French Bulldog | M |
| Labrador | XL or XXL |
| Malinois | XL or XXL |
| Rottweiler | XL or XXL |
| Dobermann | XL or XXL |
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Insulated and heated dog kennel - Woody version
The sizes indicated are for guidance only, as the size can vary from one animal to another, even within the same breed. We therefore recommend that you check your pet's measurements before ordering to choose the most suitable kennel size.
If your dog already has a kennel in which it is comfortable, you can also measure the interior dimensions of its current kennel and compare them with those indicated in our table.
The choice of size remains the responsibility of the customer. If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact us before placing your order: our team will be happy to advise you.