Doghouse
Adoghouse,also known as akennel,is an outbuilding to provideshelterfor adogfrom variousweatherconditions.[1]
Background
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Humansanddomesticated dogshave been companions for more than 15,000 years, beginning with thewolfandhunter–gatherers.[2]Initially, dogs would inhabit theoutdoorsstaying close to humans.[3]Mudwas used to construct the earliest known doghouses.[4][3]Over themillenniacrude doghouses were built from thescrapmaterial that was available to owners at the particular time and place.[3]
During theIndustrial Revolutionandeconomies of scaleallowed manufactured doghouses to become acommoditythat could be sold to themass market.[5]Mass productionallowed manufacturers to improve the design and quality of materials used to construct a doghouse.
During the 1800s, theanimal rights movementbegan creating legislation foranimal rightsandanimal welfare.[6]This allowed the creation of organizations like thehumane societyand 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]Municipalitiesenforcelegislationto 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]
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See also
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References
[edit]- ^Collins Dictionary: Definition of "doghouse"
- ^Frantz, Laurent A. F.; Bradley, Daniel G.; Larson, Greger; Orlando, Ludovic (2020). "Animal domestication in the era of ancient genomics". Nature Reviews Genetics. 21 (8): 449–460. doi:10.1038/s41576-020-0225-0. PMID 32265525. S2CID 214809393.
- ^abcEvolution of Doghouses
- ^Canton, Mick."The History of Doghouses and Their Surprising Building Material".MashRadar.Archived fromthe originalon 2023-02-15.Retrieved2023-02-15.
- ^"Industrial History of European Countries".European Route of Industrial Heritage.Council of Europe.Retrieved16 January2022.
- ^Hewson, C.J. (2003)."What is animal welfare? Common definitions and their practical consequences".The Canadian Veterinary Journal.44(6): 496–99.PMC340178.PMID12839246.
- ^Ontario SPCA: Requirements for the Ideal Doghouse
- ^What Services do Animal Control Provide?
- ^Free DIY doghouse plans
External links
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- Ontario SPCA - Ideal Doghouse for Outdoor use in Ontario, Canada
- Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls—Includes step-by-step video instructions and free blueprints for a custom doghouse.
- Building a Small Dog HouseIncludes detailed images with the construction process, as well as a list with the materials and tools needed for the project.
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