Dog Size Guide

Select the Correct Wood Chuck Dog House Size

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.

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.)


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

 

 


BenefitsOur Western red cedar cat and dog houses naturally protect your pet year round, staying cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Plus it deters fleas, ticks and termites and resists decay.











































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