I initially had some issues regarding paint chipping and floor board support. I reached out to customer service and they are superb. They immediately sent out a replacement and were very attentive and kind.
I’m a very picky person especially when it comes to my furry best friend Marley. After researching, I placed a bet on this house. It is the MOST attractive dog house I have come across with easy assemblage as well. The photos show a more natural wood brown but it is a reddish orange cedar in actuality- still very stunning and the finish makes it look exactly like a mini cabin in the woods. You’ll surely get lots of compliments and jealous dog parents 😂
Setup and assembly was a breeze. Just make sure everything lines up. A wrench 🔧 really helps to tighten some of the bolts and washers. I also used a drill to speed up the process but a regular screwdriver will suffice. Because I took my time and did not rush to ensure everything was perfect, it took a little over a half hour for assembly. Definitely would be faster if i wasn’t a perfectionist lol.
All in all, I wish the dark paint detailing on the exterior didn’t chip (fixable with wood stain to hide imperfections). My dog is also around 40 pounds and the floor boards dipped slightly- so I would reinforce that with extra bars running across the bottom if your dog is up to 79 pounds as advertised. Though the slide in and click down method is time effective for the floor boards, the overall sturdiness of the floor of the house leaves some to be desired. Of course, these issues can be rectified if you have some tools at hand... but for nearly $200 after taxes, I had hoped I wouldn’t have to make any adjustments/fixes.
Where it shines: Truly weatherproof cedar. I was very worried about the weather proofing aspect but after a couple rainstorms I sleep well at night knowing it’s out in the backyard doing just fine. Color holds up great.
The sturdiness (aside from the floor) and construction is sufficient. At the same time though, the largest house (which is the one I have) is still quite easy to lift and move with two people. It’s a bit awkward if you try to move it on your own but it works too. At the same time though, you don’t have to worry about it flying away or even swaying in the wind at all.
I added personalizations on the exterior and custom lighting (cheap, remote controlled or push down, color changing, 3M adhesive stick on puck lights also from amazon) on the interior for my puppy to be comfortable and safe. Even my neighbors commented on how nice it is. I’d say go for it.
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Product information
| Item Weight | 40 pounds |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vortex International |
| ASIN | B004K00ESE |
| Item model number | 0006L-B |
| Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | January 20, 2011 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 42 x 32 x 8 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 40 x 36 x 37 inches |
| Item Weight | 40 Pounds |
| Brand Name | CBROSEY |
| Target Audience Keyword | rabbits, mice, small animals, gerbils, rodents, house-cats, hamsters, guinea-pigs, pot-bellied-pigs, ferrets, dogs, chinchillas, rats |
| Color | Brown |
| Size | 76 lbs and Up |
| Material | Wood |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Vortex International |
| Style | Modern |
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Large Arf Frame Dog House Perfect for our Chocolate Lab
We have a chocolate lab who spends all her days outside whether it is summer or winter she simply prefers to be outside running around and playing. I generally have no problem with this except sometimes it gets a little cold int he winter with the snow and everything and then the blaring sun in the summer tends to be too much for her and she seeks shelter from the sun anywhere she can. I received this dog house and was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to put together. It came in a rather large flat box and at first I thought oh no I have to put this together, I hate putting stuff together when there are a ton of pieces and it takes hours to do so. I opened the box and there was only 9 pieces in total to this dog house to be assembled. It actually took us longer to find a screwdriver in my husbands mess of a garage then it did to put the dog house together. 8 bolts and 12 screws later we had a fully assembled dog house. The first to try it was our three kids who all fit in there together no problem. Once we lured the kids out with the promise of freezies we got Holley, our dog, to give it a try. At first she was unsure of it but as the day wore on she had no problem going into her dog house and hanging out, now she spends a lot of time in there when it gets too hot out and is quite happy with her new home. The dog house did arrive slightly damaged around the door frame the decorative trim was broken but since it did not actually affect the dog house so I did not bother returning it for a new one. Also when assembling it the wood split on the roof some when we were putting the screw in, this was not due to over tightening as it started as soon as we started to screw it in, but again it is not affecting the functionality of the dog house. Pictures of our dog house in use are available in the user image gallery for this particular model of dog house.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
After a LOT of research, I decided to purchase this dog house for my 4-month-old Goldendoodle puppy, Harlee. I purchased the large as I know she'll grow into it.
The shipment came quickly, as usual. There was no strong odor like some reviewers commented on. In fact - no odor at all. I put the dog house together by myself. It was a breeze - except when it came to the roof. I could not figure out how it went on the base - because the holes never lined up correctly. So I checked out the reviews and sure enough, others commented on the same thing.
Here's a tip: Put the roof together (the 2 roof pieces and the middle piece) BEFORE you place it on the base! And don't pay any attention to the pre-drilled holes on the roof! Because I had no drill and I did not want to split the wood making new ones, I decided to use adhesive to secure the roof to the base. The roof is quite heavy so I don't expect it to move. I also got filler to fill up those pre-drilled holes so no rain would seep thru the roof.
Underneath each of the little feet can be unscrewed to make higher or lower in case the area is not level - which is a nice added bonus. Despite a few nicks, dings and scratches here and there, the house is adorable.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014
