He is currently 5 1/2 months old and weighs 55 lbs. I live in south-east Minnesota, so it can get pretty cold in winter and hot in summer.
2007-03-23 02:54:41 · 18 answers · asked by bradley160 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
HUGE! i used to have a golden retriever... (he died at age 14, when i was like 8) his dog house was big enough for me to fit in along with him, but i live in new hampshire, so we had to put blankets in there. But if your puppy is already 55 pounds, i bet he'll be very large, so make it big enough for a full sizzed dog(ask your vet how big he'll get, they can guesstimate it)
2007-03-23 03:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet/a guide book about Labs what max weight and height he will get and go from there. There are some businesses that will build breed or size specific houses. I really know nothing on this subject, but do have one piece of advice as far as dog houses go. You might already know it, but I didn't when I heard it , so here goes. In the winter, get some cedar chips to line the floor of his dog house. They will help him stay warm and dry, and cedar repells fleas. Also, do not use blankets in his dog house, unless they are specifically made for doghouses and say so on the package, because regular blankets can have a slight influence on a dog picking up mange. Good Luck with your furbaby. PS Our dogs go outside and play during the day in the fenced in backyard, but sleep indoors at night. Any dogs that we are fostering rotate sleeping indoors/outdoors, unless it is FRIGID. We have a two car garage enclosed within the fence, and we have 2 doghouses in there. That might be a good idea if you have such a building as this, the dog stays warmer.
2007-03-31 00:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Brandi A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well unless your planning to insulate the dog house you can't leave him out to the elements in the winter. Dog houses are a great way to help your dog get away from the elements but it should not be their permanent homes. Golden's don't do well being tied outside all the time. Why do you want to isolate your dog from the family??? They are very family friendly dogs???
The size should be on the big size and with no nails for him to get injured on. Adult males usually wegh in at 85 pounds some a bit more.
Your making me very sad here!
2007-03-23 03:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A general rule is 1 1/2 times the dogs size at full grown. This gives them enough room to get up, turn around and lay back down in comfortably. You don't want to make it too big or too small or you run the risk of them not using it.
Be sure to consider the elements when building it. It needs to stay dry in snow and rain, yet cool in heat. Placing of the dog house can be a factor in keeping him safe and dry. Especially if he is to be an outside dog.
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2016-04-15 04:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand people who have dogs then want to keep them outside? My dog is part of the family! If it's a working dog or farm dog then fair enough but a golden retriever is a family dog. However, you want to insulate the walls of the dog house so it's warm in the winter, and cool for the summer. Go for a wooden shed Big enough for it to lie down, but small enough for him to keep warm
2007-03-30 05:46:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a volunteer with dogs and I know many vets.
If he lives inside with you, you might want to invest in a outdoor dog house and place it in the shade. Measure it so that it will be big enough when he has grown. If he doesnt live with you, make sure it is under a tree so when its hot he ahs shade. And make sure it has to cracks in the roof for rain and snow to get in through. Hay is a excellent idea when it comes to winter, but be sure to switch it every so often to avoid scum or dirty hay.
2007-03-29 10:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you plan to leave him out during the winter in minnesota?! you better do some serious research to build a house that can stand up to those kinds of extreme temperatures. there are websites with a lot of detail, do a search. goldens like being with their families, i hope you don't plan on this being an outside only dog. why bother getting one?
2007-03-23 03:06:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I own a Doberman . So your dog will get to be the same size oneday. I made my dogs house 4 by 4. and under the cover of the eves in my backyard to protect him from rain and the cold. Also Dog houses will leak during rain, So make sure you have it sealed REAL well! So as to make sure your dog can sleep in peace and not be rained on from inside his dog house.
2007-03-23 03:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by Mike E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't need one if he lives in the house with you. If you leave him in a run when you go out, you might want to build him a dog house to make sure he is kept out of the cold and rain, hot sun, wind and snow.
2007-03-23 03:03:36 · answer #10 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋