Dinverro Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 In preparing for the arrival of a Husky puppy, I have got a secure metal dog run built in my garden and am looking for a kennel to put in as well now. The dog run is covered with roofing to provide shade, protection from the weather and prevent escape. I have noticed some people using large barrels as kennels. The run is to be used during daytime hours when we are sometimes out at work. I have seen this on ebay and was wondering if it was large enough? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Solid-French-Oak-Wine-Barrel-300L-Wooden-Cider-Whiskey-Beer-Keg-Pub-Table-/221213142392 Height - 97cm Width - 77.5cm Depth - 77.5cm If not what sort of dimensions will I need and what would I need to do to the barrel so it is ok for the dog to use throughout the year (albeit for a few hours and not to be kept). Does anyone have any other kennels which are decent at all compared to a barrel? Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 That looks awesome. It will certainly be big enough (Unless you are getting a giant Malamute !!) For a Husky it will be fine. I would suggest putting an old blanket or something inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharloid Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I presumed people used old barrels because they could get them cheap. That's certainly not cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 That looks like a really cool dog kennel, my only query ( apart from the price lol) is it might be a bit big for a puppy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinverro Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 As I will be crate training as well, the puppy will be kept inside a lot of the time so I think the size will be ok and for the first few weeks, I will only be introducing to the run whilst I am there. It is quite expensive and I can find some cheaper though some look quite dodgy and I did not realize how heavy the barrels are (105 kilos for the one in my link!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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