Dog House Door Height

If the dog s a measurement is 8 1 2 the door height needs to be at least 11 1 2.

Dog house door height. Considering the height of the dog house. We have found that dogs prefer dog houses where they must duck their heads but do not have to crouch their bodies. Length your dog s length x 2 width your dog s length x 3 height your dog s height x 1 75 doorway your dog s height x 1. 75 100 lbs shoulder to ground.

The shoulder height measurement will determine the door opening size in terms of height. This is particularly true for older dogs as we have found. The dog house door width and height are based upon a dog breeds approximate height at the withers. If your dog is not fully grown you may want to consult our dog house sizes by breedpage to determine its approximate full grown size and what size dog house is best for that breed.

Measuring your dog for a doggie door the top of the pet opening is approximately 1 5 2 inches above the pet s shoulders. The doghouse door opening height should be equal to 75 of your dog s shoulder height. Adequate distance between the dog s back and the flap connection also lends to longer flap life.