Doghouse
{{Short description|Shelter built for dogs}}
{{About|a doghouse to shelter a dog}}
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A doghouse, also known as a kennel, is an outbuilding to provide shelter for a dog from various weather conditions.[https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/doghouse Collins Dictionary: Definition of "doghouse"]
Background
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Humans and domesticated dogs have been companions for more than 15,000 years, beginning with the wolf and hunter–gatherers.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. Initially, dogs would inhabit the outdoors staying close to humans.[https://www.thehousedesigners.com/blog/evolution-of-doghouses/ Evolution of Doghouses] Mud was used to construct the earliest known doghouses.{{Cite web |last=Canton |first=Mick |date= |title=The History of Doghouses and Their Surprising Building Material |url=https://mashradar.com/the-history-of-doghouses-and-their-surprising-building-material/ |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=MashRadar |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215090043/https://mashradar.com/the-history-of-doghouses-and-their-surprising-building-material/ |url-status=dead }} Over the millennia crude doghouses were built from the scrap material that was available to owners at the particular time and place.
During the Industrial Revolution, economies of scale allowed manufactured doghouses to become a standard commercial product that could be sold to the mass market.{{cite web |title=Industrial History of European Countries |url=https://www.erih.net/how-it-started/industrial-history-of-european-countries |website=European Route of Industrial Heritage |publisher=Council of Europe |access-date=16 January 2022 }} Mass production allowed manufacturers to improve the design and quality of materials used to construct a doghouse.
During the 1800s, the animal rights movement began creating legislation for animal rights and animal welfare.{{cite journal|last=Hewson|first=C.J.|year=2003|title=What is animal welfare? Common definitions and their practical consequences|journal=The Canadian Veterinary Journal|pmc=340178|pmid=12839246|volume=44|issue=6|pages=496–99}} This allowed the creation of organizations like the humane society and the Society 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.[https://ontariospca.ca/blog/requirements-ideal-doghouse/ Ontario SPCA: Requirements for the Ideal Doghouse] Municipalities enforce legislation to protect dogs living outdoors with the animal control service.[https://swatwildlife.com/what-services-do-animal-control-provide/ What Services do Animal Control Provide?]
A wide variety of materials are used to make doghouses, including: hardboard, hard wood, plywood, and plastic. 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.[https://www.thesprucepets.com/free-dog-house-plans-1357119 Free DIY doghouse plans]
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,{{Cite web |last=Nester |first=Research |date=2024-01-17 |title=Pet Tech Market revenue to reach USD 37 Billion by 2035, says Research Nester |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/01/17/2810535/0/en/Pet-Tech-Market-revenue-to-reach-USD-37-Billion-by-2035-says-Research-Nester.html |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |language=en}} reflecting the growing demand for technology-integrated pet care solutions.
Gallery
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See also
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References
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External links
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- [https://ontariospca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IdealDogHouse-InfoGraphic.jpg Ontario SPCA - Ideal Doghouse for Outdoor use in Ontario, Canada]
- [http://www.ronhazelton.com/archives/howto/doghouse_construction.shtm Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls]—Includes step-by-step video instructions and free blueprints for a custom doghouse.
- [http://www.howtospecialist.com/doghouse/how-to-build-a-small-dog-house/ Building a Small Dog House] Includes detailed images with the construction process, as well as a list with the materials and tools needed for the project.
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