| There are many different types of dog kennels | | | | on the outdoor kennels because they will not be |
| available today. The main ones are outdoor kennels, | | | | exposed to any weather. Having a secure latch is a |
| indoor kennels, portable kennels, and multiple kennel | | | | must as the purpose of these kennels is to confine |
| runs. Below is a short summary of each kennel type | | | | your dog to a certain area. |
| and its purpose. | | | | Portable kennels |
| Outdoor kennels | | | | Portable kennels are often known as dog cage's or |
| These are to keep the dog within a certain area and | | | | dog pens. They are used by people that need to |
| keep them safe. It is often forgotten that outdoor | | | | travel with their dogs. These kennels are often |
| dog kennels are not only designed to keep your dog | | | | installed on the back of trucks or in trailers and |
| in, but also to keep large predators out. There are | | | | provide an easy way to get your dog from A to B. |
| three main types of outdoor dog kennels: steel rod | | | | The panels are around 1m x 1m and are very easy |
| kennels, welded wire kennels, and chain link kennels. | | | | to assemble. |
| The easiest of these to assemble is the | | | | Multiple kennel Runs |
| pre-fabricated chain link kennels. All that is needed is | | | | These are used where more than one dog needs to |
| assembly of the panels by simply bolting them | | | | be accommodated. They are normally large, 8m wide |
| together. Your new kennel is now ready for use by | | | | by 12m long and can be divided into separate runs of |
| your beloved canine. | | | | 2m wide by 3 meters long. A problem with this type |
| Indoor kennels | | | | of kennelling is 'fence fighting'. This problem can be |
| Indoor kennels are similar to the outdoor kennels that | | | | easily overcome with the installation of an isolation |
| are available today although they usually consist of | | | | panel between the runs so the dogs cannot see each |
| smaller panels for ease of transport and fabrication. | | | | other. |
| The external coating of these is not as important as | | | | |