An old friend (by this I mean that we have known him for a while, not that he is actually old…) has bought a stunning country home in Wales and came to us to provide a bespoke kennel block-come-cattery for his three Alaskan Malamutes and the Mrs felines. No word of a lie, the new house looks stunning and I would quite happily write a blog post about country living in Wales – but a dog kennel and cat run will have to do it today!
So here it is. A four-bay kennel block with extended runs, additional storage room to house the cats and a rear corridor to access the dog pens. Opting for galvanised dog run panels for the internal sleep areas instead of wooden clad walls, he also upgraded to the galvanised mesh dog run panels for the sleep divides. The runs were extended to a total length of 13ft, and each sleeping compartment was 5ft x 5ft. The vast wooden roof was extended over the structure, leaving the front half of the dog runs open.
An impressive build at 30ft x 23ft – I do wonder if maybe our friend is over-compensating??? 😉
Why Buy A Multi Bay Dog Kennel Block From Garden and Animal Structures?
Quite often we are asked what makes our multi-block dog kennel and runs so special compared to our competitors. We build our high quality, premium dog kennel and runs from our UK workshop which is based in Stoke-on-Trent. The timber that we use is pressure treated with TanalithE, and we use a heavy-duty polyester based roofing felt. The galvanised dog run panels have 5cm gap bars as standard, and we also include aluminium anti-chew strips around the kennel entrance at no extra charge.
Straight away, our kennels are set apart from competitors who may use cheaper alternatives. But we also offer more, making our kennels value for money.
We cut the apex roof supports on an angle to give a neater finish, and we sand down any rough edges to ensure your dog’s safety. We add a tongue and groove floor and false ceiling in each section of our multi kennel blocks – no cheap alternative materials such as chipboard are used. The vast roof that sits over the entire kennel structure is again fully clad with tongue & groove providing a solid and impressive finish. Our felt is polyester based and has a clever backing that seals itself down once warmed in the sun. Therefore providing better protection against the weather. We also install our multi-dog kennel blocks ourselves – our team offer a professional installation service which is efficient and reliable.
Most of all – our pride is in our friendly customer service.
Browse through the images below and you will see why our wooden multi-block kennel and runs are so popular.
The sleeping area floors and divides.
Kennel sleeping areas with fronts. Full height access door and dog pop hole.
The top of the dog sleeping areas with individual wooden clad ceilings.
The galvanised dog run panels fixed to the front of the sleeps and bolted together to create the dog runs.
Kennel sleeps with runs attached
Here are the roof apexes added on top of the dog run panels and the sleeping areas.
Four bay dog kennel and run ready for the roof.
Fully clad tongue and groove timber roof covering the entire kennel structure.
Side view of the kennel block with the roof.
Internal view of the roof. Notice the supports have been cut at angles for a neater finish.
Here is the wooden clad floor in the dog sleeping area.
Front of the sleeping area which was upgraded to include sliding hatches over the dog pop holes.
We provide an affordable custom building service on our entire range of dog kennels for sale. Send us your requirements, sizes or a photo you have seen and we will work out a no obligation quotation.
We are very flexible and will try our very best to provide you with the perfect dog kennel – our only limitation is the dog run panels as they come from a supplier and are only available in certain sizes. Here is a bespoke dog kennel and run that we manufactured in our own UK workshop. The kennel was based on our Double Hampton apex kennel design, but our client’s alterations included making it into a single kennel and run along with two doors opening into the dog run (for him to further customise himself at a later date).
The kennel and run measured in total 17ft x 6ft; the sleeping area was 6ft x 6ft and the large dog run measured 11ft x 6ft.
The kennel features:
FREE aluminium anti-chew strips around pop hole – Stops your dog from chewing the timber around the entrance to the sleeping area View image
Polyester based, heavy duty felt roof – Our felt has a clever backing that seals itself down when warmed in the sun. View image
Tongue and groove floor and roof – We promise to never use cheaper alternatives (such as chipboard) to make your dog kennel View image
2x pad bolts per door – Can be locked with a padlock for added security View image
5cm gap galvanised dog run panels – Strong and heavy duty dog run panels from a leading UK supplier View image
ex50mm x ex50mm tanalised framework (45mm finished) – tanalising provides protection from rot, insect attack and decay
ex16.5mm tanalised tongue and groove shiplap cladding (12mm thick finished) – we have a larger tongue and groove than other kennel suppliers to allow space for timber expansion View image
After a 7 hour journey, our fitters arrived in Aberdeenshire to build a double Sandon kennel. Our customer opted for the Onduline upgrade, which is a bitumen based corrugated roofing system that provides extra protection against the elements. It is an ideal alternative to felt if your kennel is to be located in an exposed area (such as bonnie Scotland) and has a longer life expectancy than felt. We were able to take some striking photos of our popular double kennel and run thanks to the Autumnal sunshine.
Our double apex Sandon dog kennel and run. Having Onduline roof upgrade – perfect for the coming winter months.
The lads stayed the night in a nearby hotel (which I’ve been told was a bit too posh for them!) and the following day they began their next feat – a four bay multi kennel block! The kennel sleeping areas were upgraded to include a wipe clean floor and sliding hatches. We use a phenolic coated plyboard for these, as they are durable and waterproof. Maintenance of the multi kennel block is made easier and quicker as you can wash down the flooring. The sliding hatches fit over the dog pop hole and you can use the latch to keep it open, and close it at night or during cleaning. Again, we had a lovely concrete base ready and waiting and the kennel block was built within a few hours. Some photos of the finished kennel system…
And finally, we couldn’t possibly travel all that way to Scotland without commenting on it’s beautiful scenery. Maybe G&AS should relocate??
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to carry out maintenance checks on your dog kennel!
With winter fast approaching, now is the best time to check around your dog’s kennel for signs of wear and tear and to keep it in tip-top condition. A well looked after dog kennel will repay the favour and will last you for years to come. So get out your wire brush and give it a good rub down, remove any overhang that may damage the felt (such as tree branches) and buy yourself a good quality brush on, solvent-based preservative to protect your timber from the elements. Brush away any dirt, leaves and moss and give it a good rinse down.
Our top tips:
Treat your kennel annually: We always recommend that you treat your new garden building shortly after installation with a good quality water resistant treatment. This process should then be repeated annually.
Ensure zero contact with your kennel: Any overhanging tree or hedge growth poses a threat to your wooden dog kennel and should be cut back at regular intervals. An overhanging tree branch can pierce the kennel roofing felt and would encourage water ingress. Any damaged felt needs to be dealt with quickly. If you do find damage sustained over time then the felt will need to be removed and replaced.
Lubrication: All hinges should be lubricated with suitable oil to ensure continued ease of use.
Follow these easy steps to ensure your dog’s kennel and run can stand up to the elements – in turn prolonging its kennel life and keeping your dog safe, dry and happy.
