13 DIY Doghouse Plans and Ideas

Only someone who owns or has owned a dog knows our furry friends deserve the best. Making a dog house for your pooch is a wonderful idea since you can customize it to your liking and of course, his! These DIY dog houses are quite resourceful so don’t be afraid to combine several projects for your dream dog house.

This dog house has everything including a feeding station and a place to store toys. I teamed up with Shara from Woodshop Diaries, that created this adorable DIY dog house so check out her blog for the tutorial and get the free plans from the link below.

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For a non-human species, dogs can sure appreciate a comfy place in the shade during hot weather. I made this doghouse gazebo for Watson our lovely Rhodesian ridgeback and the kids were happy to engage.

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This dog house looks like an actual house which is adorable. I mean, there are even tiny windows!

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Many dog breeds don’t do well with cold weather in the winter months, so the least we can do is make sure their dog house is all warm and snuggly. This project tackles this problem so take a look if you need to build an insulated dog house.

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If you have two fur babies this double door dog house is just the thing they need. It also shows how to install heat lamps so the dogs will stay warm during chilly weather.

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To be honest, I would surely want to live in such a house if only it were bigger.

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Your budget is tight but you need a doghouse like yesterday. What can you do? Try this easy and cheap dog house idea made using a barrel. It may not be very stylish but Fido looks comfy in there.

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Here’s a cute and practical dog house with free plans. This project is robust as the wood used is cedar and the roof is metal so it can last for many years.

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Even indoor, pooches love having their own house. This geometric and easy build looks fancy but also perfect for those mid-afternoon naps.

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The roof of this dog house is a bit longer than the base so Fido can sniff the rain without getting wet. That’s awesome!

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Here’s another gazebo-style DIY dog house that’s a bit airier than mine but provides shade just as well.

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Can you believe it? It’s a tropical dog house. Thanks to Imgur user @inwanebe, we have the details to make our own.

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This is not a dog house, it’s a dog castle! And it looks pretty royal too. Imgur user @jetlink1983 explains how he completed this masterpiece and it’s really easier than it looks.

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