Check out these doghouses! If you have any handyman skills at all or have someone you know that can build it for you, these are the best houses money can buy. We have six dogs, and the two larger ones stay in their kennel most of the day so I needed something big enough to provide them plenty of shelter but that didn't take away from the 10X10 kennel area. I built this doghouse with no prior experience, and it is everything I hoped it would be -- plus the dogs LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I also did the modifications to attach it to the outside of the kennel which gave Annie & Wookie all of their kennel space and the additional square footage of the house outside of the kennel. The house is insulated, solid, and the plans come in just about any size you might need. The work that goes into building them is more than worth it to guarantee a great outdoor home for your pet. Sometimes I think these guys prefer their doghouse to our bed!!

Pros: Size you need, longevity of use, appearance, structure

Cons: You have to build it ;)

Boy! These dog houses are nicer than some people's houses I've seen, ha! Great for the dog who "has everything" but I hope noone actually intends for their dog to LIVE in this.

Pros: sturdy

Cons: Hope you dont use this as perminant residance