Dog Size Guide

In 1990 Wood Chuck, our Master craftsman originally developed this custom formula referred to as the A-B-C Method to determine the correct dog house size to make it easier for customers to buy one of his handcrafted unique dog houses!

The A-B-C Method

In the A-B-C Method, there are three measurements that are needed to determine the correct size Wood Chuck dog house needed. They are defined as follows:

A - The distance from the dog's shoulder to the bottom of his chest.
B - The distance from the dog's nose to flank, not including the tail.
C - Distance from the top of the dog's head to his toes.

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A - The door opening height needs to be at least one inch taller than the "A" measurement (shoulder to bottom of chest). We also recommend that the Wood Chuck dog house be elevated off the ground by half of the "A" measurement.
Example: If the "A" measurement is 10 inches, the door height opening needs to be 11 inches. The house should be elevated off the ground level by 5 inches.

B - The width and depth of the house should be at least the "B" measurement (the distance from the dog's nose to its flank, excluding tail).
Example: If the "B" measurement is 30 inches, then the minimum size Wood Chuck dog house should be at least 30" wide by 30" deep.

C - The "C" measurement determines the correct Wood Chuck dog house height at the peak. The minimum height Wood Chuck dog house should be 1.25 x the "C" measurement (the distance from the top of the dog's head to his toes).
Example: If the "C" measurement is 23 inches, then 1.25 x 23 = 28 3/4 inches. The shortest height Wood Chuck dog house this dog could use would measure 28 3/4 inches from the peak to the ground.

Therefore, a dog of size A: 10", B: 30", C: 23", would require at least a MEDIUM size Wood Chuck dog house.

Please Note: The A-B-C Method calculates minimum sizing requirements. Larger than necessary houses are okay, but in extreme colder elements without a heated dog bed, the extra space makes it more difficult for your dog to stay warm.
Finally to confirm your selection, you may want to mark off an area on your floor the size of the Wood Chuck dog house desired and have your dog lay down in that space.

The recommendation derived from this formula is for informational purposes. While we make a best effort for these recommendations to be accurate, cedardoghouse.com assumes no responsibility for size recommendations that are deemed inaccurate by anyone who uses this formula.
(Note: The above formula is copyrighted since 1990. Any commercial use and reproduction in any form of this formula without written authorization from "Chuck" our Master craftsman is strictly forbidden and illegal.)

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Below you will find some examples of common dog breeds recommended for each size Wood Chuck dog house. If you are undecided we suggest that you select a bigger dog house rather than smaller, especially if your dog is not fully grown.

Please consider also that dog house sizing may vary if a dog: is not true to its specific breed, is a mixed breed, has special needs, when dog's height is more an issue than width or width is more an issue than height. The customer is ultimately responsible for appropriate selection of dog house size. You may wish to verify your choice with our custom Dog House Size Guide above using the A-B-C Method, or call us toll free at: 1-866-596-4169 for further assistance.

Dog Breed Size Suggestions (single dog house size):

SMALL DOG HOUSE	MEDIUM DOG HOUSE
Chihuahua Dachshund Maltese Miniature Pinscher Papillon Pekingese Pomeranian Poodle – toy Toy Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier	Boston Terrier Cairn Terrier Dachshund – Standard Fox Terrier Jack Russell Terrier Lhaso Apso Miniature Schnauzer Pug Scottish Terrier Shih Tzu Welsh Terrier West Highland Beagle Scottish Terrier Welsh Corgi
LARGE DOG HOUSE	EXTRA LARGE DOG HOUSE
American Cocker Spaniel American Water Spaniel Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Basset Hound Border Collie Boykin Spaniel Brittany English Cocker Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Icelandic Sheepdog Keeshond Shar Pei Standard Schnauzer Whippet Chow Chow Labrador Retriever Norwegian Elkhound Siberian Husky	Airedale Akita Portuguese Water Dog Alaskan Malamute Black and Tan Coon Hound American Bulldog Boxer Bloodhound Bull Terrier – Standard Bluetick Coonhound Bulldog Doberman Pinscher Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rottweiler Collie Dalmatian English Setter Foxhound German Shepherd German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retriever Old English Sheepdog Redbone Coonhound Weimaraner
GIANT DOG HOUSE	GODZILLA DOG HOUSE
Afghan Bernese Mountain Dog Bullmastiff Giant Schnauzer Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greyhound Irish Setter Newfoundland Saint Bernard	Irish Wolfhound Mastiff