Build your own wood pet kennel with our free step by step woodworking plans.
Dimensions

24" wide x 27" tall x 36" long. This is a big kennel.
Preparation
Shopping List
- 1 – 24″ x 36″ Pine Project Panel or 3/4″ plywood or MDF
- 5 – 1×3 Boards, 8′ Long
- 1 – sheet of 1/4″ plywood
- 4 – 1×2 Boards, 8′ Long
- 1 – set of hinges
- 1 – latch
- 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
- wood glue
- 3/4" brad nails
Common Materials
Cut List
- 21 – 1×2 @ 6″ (Rails)
- 6 – 1×3 @ 30 1/2″ (Side Boards)
- 4 – 1×2 @ 26 1/4″ (Side Legs)
- 4 – 1×3 @ 26 1/4″ (End Legs)
- 1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 17 3/4″ x 33 1/2″
- 1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 17 3/4″ x 21″
- 5 – 1×3 @ 18″ (Door Frame and Back Boards)
- 2 – 1×3 @ 17 1/2″ (Door Top and bottom)
- 2 – 1×2 @ 15 3/4″ (Door Sides)
- 3 – 1×2 @ 15 3/4″ (Door Rails)
General Instructions
Drill Pocket Holes
There is not way around it on this one – you gotta have a Kreg Jig™. Drill all pocket holes first.
Instructions
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Step 9
Assembly
So you have really just built four walls. Now assemble the walls! I highly recommend finishing the walls separately first – then you can easily assemble and reassemble the crate as needed. Another idea – use corner brackets to screw the walls together from the inside. Then you can break the crate down to flat pieces for storage and travel. I filled all the pocket holes with wood filler three times and let dry. Then sanded with 120 grit sandpaper. Still need to paint
Comments
Danielle (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 02:08
Hmmmm do you think that this
Hmmmm do you think that this would fit our Mastiff? She is only 7mo and about 65 lbs. She will get between 120 and 200lbs?
Sugar (not verified)
Sun, 01/06/2013 - 11:46
Average female mastiff is
Average female mastiff is minimun 27.5" at the shoulder. Although I'm sure you know that now! LOL!
Amy (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 02:23
This is absolutely beautiful!
This is absolutely beautiful! I've seen lesser kennels for $200!! The only thing I would add (as a vet and raiser of many puppies) is that I would build the dimensions to fit a plastic liner in the bottom for accidents. Or you could "rubberize" the bottom and perhaps two inches up the sides of the bottom for easy cleanup and protect your wood better than just paint. Otherwise, this is perfect!
In reply to This is absolutely beautiful! by Amy (not verified)
absorbing_life
Wed, 07/11/2012 - 15:38
Great Idea!!
Even the most well trained dogs have accidents or get sick....I'll consider this before building ours!
Stacey Keith (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 02:31
The lack of paint may be a
The lack of paint may be a healthier option for that puppy incase she starts chewing it! And, it's beautiful raw! Great job! Beautiful girls!
jess (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 02:35
AWESOME!!!!!! When you said
AWESOME!!!!!! When you said that you had a new family member, this is what I was hoping for. We have a Lab/Dane mix that we crate when we are leaving and his wire crate is such an eyesore!!! I was using paper and pencil the other day trying to figure out how to build this and now you have done it for me. I am so EXCITED!!!!!! Definitely my next project!!!
Carole Zullo (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 02:56
Can't wait to build it. Just
Can't wait to build it. Just what we need for our furbaby. Thanks so much!
Sheila (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 03:34
Awesome! I am looking to
Awesome! I am looking to modify some of your plans to make a double enclosure for our bearded dragons. They have outgrown their homes and the cost to buy 2- 55 gal tanks is insane.
Catherine (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 04:21
I'm thinking this will be
I'm thinking this will be great with a custom cushion fitted for the top to look like a bench seat to disguise the crate even more. How perfect!
Nancy O (not verified)
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 04:46
I love furbaby furniture!
I love furbaby furniture! There could be a collection of raised dog bowls too :)