Adoghouse, also known as akennel, is an outbuilding to provideshelter for adog from variousweather conditions.[1]
Humans anddomesticated dogs have been companions for more than 15,000 years, beginning with thewolf andhunter–gatherers.[2] Initially, dogs would inhabit theoutdoors staying close to humans.[3]Mud was used to construct the earliest known doghouses.[4][3] Over themillennia crude doghouses were built from thescrap material that was available to owners at the particular time and place.[3]
During theIndustrial Revolution,economies of scale allowed manufactured doghouses to become a standard commercialproduct that could be sold to themass market.[5]Mass production allowed manufacturers to improve the design and quality of materials used to construct a doghouse.
During the 1800s, theanimal rights movement began creating legislation foranimal rights andanimal welfare.[6] This allowed the creation of organizations like thehumane society and theSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), which have set standards of care for dogs that live outdoors including a properly designed doghouse that is structurally sound,weatherproof,insulated, of adequate size and appropriate for the dog's use, at all times.[7]Municipalities enforcelegislation to protect dogs living outdoors with theanimal control service.[8]
A wide variety of materials are used to make doghouses, including:hardboard,hard wood,plywood, andplastic.Do it yourself (DIY) projects allow owners to construct the doghouse to their exact design specifications using the best possible materials for their dogs' needs.[9]
Recent advancements in technology have led to the development of smart dog houses, which offer features such as temperature control, automatic doors, and environmental monitoring. These smart shelters can automatically adjust temperature, humidity, and air quality to ensure pets' comfort, with some models also allowing remote control via mobile apps. According to a report by Research Nester, the pet tech market, which includes innovations like smart pet houses, is expected to reach a revenue of USD 37 billion by 2035,[10] reflecting the growing demand for technology-integrated pet care solutions.
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