Looking for a way to spoil your cute little darling pup? Pamper your already pampered dog with a small dog house to suit its needs. Keep an eye open and you will notice that small dogs love to snuggle in a cozy little corner, regardless indoors or outdoors. Contrary to popular belief, research has actually shown that dogs do not actually need a huge living space. Instead, this extra space often makes them uncomfortable.

Many companies act upon this piece of research, which is why many small doghouses are available in the market. Websites such as Petco and DogHouses.com all offer small sized dog houses for sale or even custom built ones catered for your dog’s absolute comfort.

It is very interesting to know that smaller dog houses come in a variety of styles and shapes– wooden ones, plastic ones, cedar ones – are just among the popular few. Cedar and wood dog houses come highly recommended because of its high quality and durability while plastic dog houses are recommended for those who live in a humid area, as wood would not be a pretty sight when damp.

For dog owners who are super creative or already have a specific design in mind, they can opt to custom build their little dog house – once again utilizing a variety of materials and add-ons. Another type of custom-made small dog house would be the girl dog house, or better known as the designer dog house. Now, these often look like palaces and mansions for owners to pamper their pooch.

The standard external measurement and dimension of a small dog house is 22 inches (depth) by 20 inches (width) by 22 inches (height). Internally, it’s 17 inches by 15 inches by 18 inches. From this measurement we can say that the diminutive dog house would suite smaller breeds such as Malteses, Pomeranians and Silky Terriers quite nicely.