75 100 lbs shoulder to ground.
Dog house door height.
Adequate distance between the dog s back and the flap connection also lends to longer flap life.
We have found that dogs prefer dog houses where they must duck their heads but do not have to crouch their bodies.
The shoulder height measurement will determine the door opening size in terms of height.
If your dog is not fully grown you may want to consult our dog house sizes by breedpage to determine its approximate full grown size and what size dog house is best for that breed.
This way when the dog runs through the door there is enough clearance to avoid hitting their back and causing injury.
After speaking to several dog owners and brands breeding business recommends a simpler standard dog house sizing method as follows.
This is particularly true for older dogs as we have found.
Considering the height of the dog house.
If the dog s a measurement is 8 1 2 the door height needs to be at least 11 1 2.
Taking into consideration that most dogs are comfortable ducking down or dipping to gain entry.
The dog house door width and height are based upon a dog breeds approximate height at the withers.