German Shepherd Kennel – To Buy Or To Build, That Is The Question
German Shepherd Kennel
It’s a versatile piece of equipment for you and your German Shepherd, so it’s important to get one that is going to work well for both of you.
In fact, if you can’t find one you like, don’t have the funds, or just enjoy building things, you should weigh the pros and cons of making your own kennel versus buying one from the store.
Either way, you’ll see how valuable kennels can be for everything from crate training puppies to simply providing a makeshift den to satisfy your GSD’s natural instincts.
If you just need a simple kennel crate and you have the funds, then buying one already made is the obvious option.
A quality one for a full-grown German Shepherd can cost anywhere from $80 to $150.
Try to avoid the big name pet stores, as I got burned at one of those, before finding out I could get them for a fraction of the price on Amazon and even at Walmart.
I now have two, and though the one from Amazon was about 20 more dollars, the fact that it has two doors, one on the side and one in front, has been more than worthy of the added expense.
If you’re in a pinch though, we did find that Walmart usually keeps them in stock in their pet section all the way up to the large size we bought of 48″ x 33″ x 30″.
If you fancy yourself a carpenter or welder, building one yourself could save you money, cutting the cost in half, if not more.
Metal is usually the better choice for portability, since you will be able to fold it if you use hinges, but wood is easier to use for building if it’s going to be outside or stationary.
Whatever you decide, a German Shepherd kennel can come in handy for you and become a “home of their own” for your GSD.
Sep 15, 2010 | 1 | german shepherd kennel
September 15th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
My husband built 3 of these outback for each of our German Shepherds, and they look quite like the one in the picture.