15 Free Dog House Plans
Feeling a little extra ambitious this weekend? If you’re a little handy you can take on one of these dog house projects. Make a weekend out of it and enlist help from your family and friends — building a dog house can be a fun & rewarding project for everyone involved. Plus it’ll give your dog a nice, comfy place to keep cool out in the yard.
15 Free Dog House Plans
Dog houses are a great way to help keep your dog cool in the summer. If you spend a lot of time outdoors your dog will appreciate having a nice place to cool off and get some shade. Most of these dog houses can be completed in a day or two, and most can be done under $100.
If you’re looking for a simple dog house to build you’ve come to the right place. From mini log cabins to modern styles, here’s 15 free dog house plans.
1. Ranch Style Dog House
This cute ranch style dog house would look great in any backyard.
Ranch style dog house via Sunset
2. Simple Dog House Plan
Looking for a simple dog house to make? Try this simple A-frame design dog house from Instructables.
Simple dog house via Instructables
3. Lowes Dog House Plan
Cute dog house plans with some great roof detail by Lowes.
Dog house plans via Lowes
4. DIY Network Dog House Plan
Simple gabled roof dog house plans by the DIY network.
Dog house via DIY Network
5. Custom Insulated Dog House Plan
If you’re looking for a way to help keep your dog warm outdoors you can make them their own insulated dog house.
Custom insulated dog house via Ron Hazleton
6. French Inspired Dog House
Cute French inspired dog house, ‘Chateue de doge’ by Ranum.
‘Chateue de doge’ by ranum
7. Dog House Plans from Instructables
Looking for an easy dog house project? Check out this simple plan over at Instructables.
Simple doghouse 1.0 via Instructables
8. Insulated Dog House
Here’s some great plans for an insulated dog house made from inexpensive & recycled materials.
via All About Dog Houses
9. Modern Style Dog House
Nice modern style dog house plans from the DIY Network.
Modern style dog house via DIY Network
10. Crooked Dog House
Looking for a dog house with a little personality? Try the crooked dog house.
Crooked dog house via Ana White
11. Dog House With Roof Deck
Feeling ambitious? Make your dog this awesome dog house with a roof deck.
Dog house with roof deck via Goods Home Design
12. Build Eazy Doghouse Plans
This simple dog house from Build Eazy is one of my favorites, and the comments section has plenty of photos for customization inspiration.
via Buildeazy
13. Puppy Camper Playhouse
Shasta style (and super cute) puppy camper plans by The Bark.
Puppy Camper via The Bark
14. Pallet Style Dog House With Sundeck
Insulated pallet style dog house plans with a sundeck from Instructables.
Pallet kennel with sundeck via Instructables
15. Log Cabin Dog House
Want a rustic feel? Check out this sweet log cabin dog house from the DIY Network.
Log cabin dog house via the DIY Network
Quick reminder: Dog houses are not climate controlled. If you’re leave your dog outside for any length of time in the summer make sure he has plenty of water, food, and shade. For winter months be sure to provide extra sources of heat, and when the temperature goes below freezing bring your dog inside.
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Looking at the Ranch Style dog house and the instructions say to see the diagrams at left for the pattern and dimensions for each piece. There doesn’t appear to be anything to the left to view. Is there another way to view these plans? Thanks in advance for the help.
In my browser the diagrams show up under (not to the left like they imply) the photo of the dog house itself. Are those what you’re looking for?