Are you looking for a wooden dog box in 2023? Then you are exactly right here.
In search of the best products, I researched intensively for more than 13 hours and looked at a wide variety of product reviews.
In the end, three wooden doghouses remained, which I would like to show you in more detail in this article.
It was important to me to list several products so that you can find the right one for you. My personal test winner, the Lovupet kennel, doesn’t have to be the best model for every dog owner. Everyone has different preferences and every dog has different needs.
I am curious what you say about the products I have selected and whether there is a suitable model for you. Enjoy browsing.
My favorite wooden dog crates
Dog houses made of wood in the test
Lovupet Portable Collapsible Kennel
This wooden dog crate is designed to resemble a normal piece of furniture. The combination of brown fir wood and black metal rods looks very high quality and noble.
If the box is ordered, no assembly is necessary. This means that the product is immediately ready for use and does not require any additional tools.
This is only possible because the box is foldable. You can fold them up in just a few simple steps, making them easier to transport or stow away.
Conveniently, the roof can be removed. For example, feeding the dog in the hut is very easy.
The hut is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, is well insulated and offers your four-legged friend good protection.
The door lock is secured with a special lock so that the dog cannot free itself.
Petsfit kennel
The dog house made of pine fir wood is very robust. The wood has a heat-insulating effect, so that the dog has a protected shelter even in winter.
The box is available in three variants. The first two only differ in size, but there is no way to lock the box.
The first variant is the smallest and suitable for puppies and cats. The second variant is intended for medium-sized dogs.
The third variant, which also offers space for dogs up to medium size, comes with a small iron gate that can be locked.
The roof of this wooden dog box can be removed. This makes cleaning much easier, among other things.
Due to the simple design, the hut is also well suited for indoor use.
Pawhut kennel
The third product in my test consists of high-quality MDF wood panels that are covered with a metal wire sheath.
As a result, the wooden dog box on this model looks more like a very chic cage. The design is simple and timeless and adapts perfectly to any environment.
There are two entrances. This gives the dog the opportunity to enter the box from the side as well as from the front.
If the box is used as a retreat at home, both entrances can even be left open as a kind of passage. The product is easy to clean.
What you should consider before buying a wooden box
What are the advantages of a dog house?
Wood is a natural, renewable material. So if you buy a wooden kennel, you protect the environment and use more sustainable products.
Wood is very high quality and noble, but depending on the design it can also be very simple. As a result, the material fits in with almost any interior.
Wood is characterized by its high stability and durability. In contrast to other materials from which dog boxes are made, such as plastic or fabric, wood is much more robust.
Compared to pure metal boxes, wood is more insulating and more comfortable for the dog because wood does not adapt as much to the outside temperatures.
What are the disadvantages of a wooden dog box?
Wood sometimes looks a bit rustic, some people don’t like this effect. That’s a matter of taste.
If you already have wooden furniture in your living room, you have to make sure that the kennel is made of the same type of wood. A mixture of very different types of wood quickly looks very wild and inappropriate.
Wood is not as easy to clean as plastic or metal, since liquids in particular can penetrate the material. Good dog boxes are either coated or have insert trays or similar to prevent damage to the wood.
Wood is stable and escape-proof, but also relatively heavy. In terms of weight, wood cannot compete with other materials. That is why dog boxes made of wood are usually particularly suitable for use in the home or outdoors. Lighter models are recommended for travel, visits to the vet, etc.
Unfortunately, most wooden boxes are only available in relatively small sizes. Owners of small and medium-sized dogs will certainly find what they are looking for in a suitable model.
For very large dogs, the selection is unfortunately still very limited. However, some manufacturers have the option of having custom-made products produced. If necessary, you can build your own wooden dog box with a little manual skill.
Conclusion – Which box was convincing and why?
The Lovupet wooden kennel convinced me the most. This wooden dog box is very elegant and stable. It looks like a real piece of furniture. That’s why I can well imagine that it fits perfectly into the furnishing of an apartment.
When it comes to wood, it should certainly be noted that the type of wood must also harmonize with the existing pieces of furniture. If this is not the case with the Lovupet dog box, the other two, simpler dog houses are also recommended. Here you should just take a little more time for the setup.