How Do You Build A Dog House For A Basset Hound?
A basset hound is a unique size of dog. They are bigger than most small dogs, but smaller than most large dogs. This makes it difficult to find a dog house that will meet their needs. It is possible to build a dog house for your basset hound that will meet its needs without costing a lot of money. This project should take 1 to 2 days to complete. Measure the length and height of your dog. Common heights for basset hounds are around 13 to 16 inches. The length varies. Add 12 inches to the length of the dog for the width of the dog house, and 18 for the length. The height of the dog house should be the height plus 3 inches on the low side and 9 inches on the tall side. Purchase enough 2-by-4 foot boards to construct a base that fits the perimeter of these measurements along with 1 line in the middle. Purchase enough plywood to make four sides, one bottom and one top. Cut out all wood pieces. The plywood for the base should be the perimeter of the dog house. The roof should be the perimet
