PRECISION PET PRODUCTS Extreme Outback Log Cabin Dog House, Medium

It is very sturdy. The only downfall I had was the bottom inside broke pretty easily (pretty sure that MAY have been due to who I had put it together) however, the flooring that broke can easily be reinforced! It's well worth the money I spent on it and my dog LOVES it!

I purchased the medium size for my part mini Queensland Heeler. Because he is small for his breed I could have possibly gone for the next size down from the medium because he has plenty of extra room (but my backyard is small so I would have preferred the smaller size). But, for a regular sized Heeler or other medium sized dog this dog house is just the right size. It was easy to put together and is fairly sturdy. We haven’t experienced much rain yet but it seems to stay dry inside. I like the color of the wood and the fact that it’s not plastic, it doesn’t look like some cheesy children’s play house for a dog, and it’s not one of those awful looking igloo dog houses. I almost got an igloo one because I was concerned about a few negative reviews on this one, but I’m so glad I got this one instead, the igloo style is awkward to fit into a space because of its shape and it’s just ugly. This one is aesthetically pleasing and my dog loved it immediately. Keeps him warm and cozy at night.

When I received it, the box was damaged, but everything looked good. As I’m pulling everything from the box, I realize I’m missing a foot and the hardware. I didn’t have time to return and reorder, so a quick trip to the hardware store and it’s good to go. Extremely easy to assemble. Perfect size for my shepherd/boxer mutt. Not the most sturdy doghouse in the world, but I’ve seen worse. All in all, worth the money if you get all the hardware with it. It’s obviously the fault of the shipping company, but a little heavier packaging couldn’t hurt to make sure it’s in tact upon arrival.

This was the very first wooden dog house I ever purchased online for my dogs. It seemed affordable, had free shipping on Amazon (gotta love free shipping!), and I loved the look- it matched our Alaskan cabin to a T! The one in the picture is not the one I received. I received one with a black roof and black borders on the sides. The wood was also a darker color. But this is a 'verified review' so as you can see- I did purchase this- just received a different yet similar product. So I'll review the one that I received.It originally arrives in 8 wooden peices- along with about 30 nuts and bolts. It's boxed neatly, and I recieved no broken peices. We have a tough shipping transit by plane to our rural homestead- so I was really surprised to see that this box made it in good condition. It's heavy! Very heavy. I'd guestimate around 100 pounds. If you're not too keen on lifting heavy objects, make sure there's someone around to help you move it when it arrives.I assembled mine inside, but looking back I'd highly recommend you assemble it either in a garage or in the exact spot you intend to have the house set up. This thing is huge! And it holds true to its original measurements- 40 x 48 x 45. It also has a really strong chemical smell- I'm assuming from the finish placed on the wood. It doesn't smell like cedar. It smells like toxic paint. It stunk up my entire home. Luckily, I'm not sensitive to smells. I assembled it, alone, in about 2 1/2 hours. But with two carpenntry-inclined individuals it could easily be up in just 30 minutes. I started with the walls. I set them all up, and then slid the bolts into each matching hole. Once that was finished I went around and put nuts on each one. Then I went around and retightened each nut. I then flipped the walls upside down and attached the raised 'feet' of the house. This keeps it about 4 inches off the ground. Once again they bolted in. Then I flipped the house over and set the floor boards in. These do not attach to the house- rather they all connect and lay flat in the bottom. There are no screws- they just fit in like puzzle peices (this proved to be a problem later- but I'll get to that soon). Once finished with the floor I attached the roof. This is the only part thar requires screws- and for me a Dewalt. It fit on snug and easily. The end... or so I thought.The first problem arose when moving the house outside. Because the floor boards aren't actually attached, they quickly fell out when I tipped the house verticle to get it out of the door. So I had to reinstall them once the house was outside. This didn't seem like a big issue, but the floor boards became a bigger problem in the winter time. In Alaska, obviously, we get snow. Dog houses need to be lifted up periodically throughout the winter. These floor boards would crack, flip, and fall out each time I lifted the house. Overtime one or two boards completely fell off- making an easy place for my dogs poor paws to get caught. They eventually all completely fell apart- and by the end of the winter my dogs were sleeping outside because the house flooring was so uncomfortable.In the beginning of the winter the house seemed really sturdy. The slanted roof let snow easily fall off. The huge door let me dogs sit upright (they're medium to large sized malimutes- to give a size comparison). The roof shingles were wood- which made a comfortable spot for the dogs to lay down in the sun, rather than on the snowey ground. They LOVED the roominess of the house. But as the winter got colder, and windier, the huge door began to let snow in. And the roominess offered absolutely no insulation from the cold. The walls seemed really thin and drafts were evident. I ended up fabricating an insulation kit with blankets, pillows, and hay to keep them warm.Of course, as we already know, by the end of the winter they were spending more time outside than inside the house. At this point the snow began to melt and things got even worse (as if that was possible). Mind you, it had only been aboout 9 months of use by this point. But with the melting snow the wood began to absorb every inkling of moisture. No idea why, but it was terrible! The roof began to concave in, and when the dogs would hop up on it, it'd bounce like a trampoline. The walls began to wobble back and fourth and even after reinforcing the bolts, they began to sag (bend inwards). Eventually the roof completely fell through. And when I picked up the house to throw it away the walls split in half. So after 10 months of use this dog house quickly became a poor investment. This time I opted for a smaller, thicker, pine constructed dog house in a similar style. I like the offset door because the dogs can either choose to look outside or hide away. The raised floor kept snow off, but the unconnected floor boards caused some major issues. I took the ideas that I liked (slanted roof, offset door, raised floor) and transferred them to my new buy. But I also looked for options of a different kind of wood, a thicker construction, a better roof (with actual shingles, versus wood, and a more insulated interior.I really loved the look of this house. It was perfect! But it's quality was undeniably the worst I've ever seen. If they'd opt for sturdier wood, a better finish, and a more secure floor construction they'd have a great design! But when it's built this way, it's definitely not worth one penny.

My outdoor cats use this with a heating pad under a blanket during the winter months. It's sturdy enough for this use, but I believe the flooring is too flimsy to last long with a medium to large dog using it daily. I do, however, think it would be easy to reinforce the flooring.I would say 4-5 adult cats could sleep in it comfortably. More, if they don't mind snuggling.The doghouse has 4 plastic feet that do not attach to the house, so if the house gets bumped or moved, the feet don't move with it. I'm not sure what the purpose of this is. It annoys me greatly to have to pick up each corner of the house and realign the feet every time the house gets moved/bumped.I did not attach the roof to the house because it is heavy enough to stay put in a location sheltered from full winds. This makes it easier to clean the inside of the house. It is not a hinged roof. Full winds could probably blow the roof off if it is not secured to the house.There is no door cover included.

I bought this in August for a new puppy. It's roomy enough for littles to play in, pretty, easy to put together, lightweight enough that my under age 10 kids helped me move it. Unfortunately, it did NOT stand up to the puppy. Within a few days he had the floor panels pulled out and chewed on, then the door, then the entire front. Now he tosses it around his pen as a toy., and I'm left to try and find him another house before it gets too cold.

We love it! It was very easy to assemble, not too heavy, simple- It’s perfect!

Es más chic de lo que esperaba, pero fácil de construir

I have three dogs they all enjoy going in to the dog house. Two of the dogs are very large, and they also fit very nicely.

A pesar de que podría mejorar le doy 5 estrellas ya que aunque las paredes el material es algo delgado despues de casi 2 años ah resistido a estar en intemperie (lluvias y sol) ademas de mis 2 beagles y creo que si fueran un poco mas gruesas las paredes seria un producto mucho mejor del que es

This is a great insulating kit. I live in Northern BC where the temperature can dip as low as -45C in the dead of winter. This insulating kit, combined with a heated mat and a peice of heavy canvas over the door opening, keep my Greater Swiss Mountain Dog cozy in her house through even the coldest winter nights.

I would have given it five stars if the floor was a little sturdier. Otherwise it's a great piece