Dog House Competitions?

I have been looking to enter the Savannah Cabannah into a dog house design competition. I have seen a few on television, but at the time did not think to write down where they where. I found that there is a competition in Austin, TX every year that I am looking into entering that one.

Design competitions are rather difficult to locate sometimes when they are so niche specific, so I thought I would ask others if they knew of any. Anyone? When I search for dog house competitions online, I find only past events, not new competitions.

I really would enjoy finding one local…the search begins.

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Final Votes for Etsy

Thank you to everyone for the votes. Unfortunately, cats won out on this battle. The top three ETSY items were cat related. Next time, I think us dog lovers need to combine forces and overcome this tragic event. The Savannah Cabannah did not really come close to placing in the top three. Next time, next time…

Again, thank you for the vote!

Vote! My Dog House is a featured item on ETSY.com!!

My dog house is featured on ETSY! Please vote! http://tinyurl.com/ModernDogHousePlans Modern Dog House Plans – Savannah Cabannah. Thanks!!

Here is the link to vote: http://tinyurl.com/ModernDogHousePlans

VOTING ENDS MAY 4TH @ 8AM.

THANKS!!!!

New Sizes Available:: S, M, L & XL.

Your breed fits to the correct dog house size.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD:
SAVANNAH CABANNAH SIZING SHEET

How to Size a Dog House

One of the most important attributes of a dog house is that it be the appropriate size for your pet. I have had requests for different sizes of my “Savannah Cabannah,” so you asked and you shall receive.

I now have 3 additional sizes to accomodate any breed and size of dog. My original design is the “L” = Large, being 5′-0″ x 3′-0″. This size is pretty large. This accomodates the needs and uses of larger breed dogs, but not the right size for all dogs. So, I designed the same doghouse, for 3 more sizes: S=Small, M=Medium and XL=Extra Large. I have a list of all registered dog breeds according to size, with the appropriate size of dog house required per the dogs size.

Small: 3′-0″ x 2′-0″
Medium: 4′-0″ x 2′-6″
Large: 5′-0″ x 3′-0″
Extra Large: 5′-0″ x 4′-0″

The design equation I used is recommended by the Colorado Humane Society. While there are many design equations out there, I went to my local source, being here in Denver and used the following:

Depth = dog’s length + 12″
Width = dog’s length + 18″
Height = dog’s height + 3″ (low side), height + 9″ (high side)

Size of Sleeping Area Floor Space – With each inch of your dog’s height (measured from top of shoulder to ground) allow 36 square inches of floor space. For example, a dog 12 inches tall needs 432 square inches of floor space, or a floor area of 16″ by 27″ = 432 square inches.

Height of Sleeping Area – Add 1 or 2 inches to your dog’s measurement when in a sitting position (from top of head to ground), in order to determine the ceiling height. For example, a dog 12 inches tall will have a sitting height of about 14 inches and the doghouse ceiling should be 15 or 16 inches high.

Overall Doghouse Dimensions – For example, a Dalmatian (20″ tall, sitting height 23″) doghouse should measure: sleeping area – 20″ x 36″; hall area – 12″ x 20″; ceiling height – 25″; doorways – 10″ square; roof – 36″ x 72″.

With that, please print off the following chart for you to decide what “Savannah Cabannah” is right for your dog.

SAVANNAH CABANNAH SIZING SHEET

Twitter has me blabbing about dog houses.

I am on Twitter

So, I have been a fan of Twitter for awhile now and do not really take advantage of it’s easily distracting capabilities.  But, I do every once and awhile send out updates to check out new happenings and share new built images of ”Savannah Cabannah’s” by others who bought my plans.  I am personally excited to see the replies and hear all the feedback.

I would like to invite you to add me as a follower or follow me on Twitter.

Andy Wright AKA Wright4Design on Twitter

Savannah Cabannah on Etsy – Where to go to purchase.

Savannah Cabannah on Etsy

I first started using Etsy to sell my “Savannah Cabannah” modern dog house plans and continue to use them as my sales point.  Etsy is incredible in how they have the best collection of hand made items in the world.  You can browse through thousands upon thousands of unique and intersting hand made items.  I really feel like part of the community and would like to invite you to take a look.

If you have an Etsy account, add us as a friend.  Hey, I might even be interested in what you have made and buy it.

For anyone who visits my blogs, website, etc., you will be hopefully guided to my Etsy online account to purchase and or ask questions on my dog house design.

Savannah Cabannah on Etsy

Savannah Cabannah on MySpace

Savannah Cabannah on MySpace

 Oh the power of MySpace, I personally think there has been a shift from MySpace to FaceBook.  But, either way, my “Savannah Cabannah” has a home on both groups and is spreading the love equally.

If you have a MySpace account, please add us to your friends list.

Thanks!!

Savannah Cabannah on MySpace

Savannah Cabannah on FaceBook

Savannah Cabannah on FaceBook

Savannah Cabannah on FaceBook

If you have a facebook account, please become a fan or comment here.

I am finding how important internet reviews become when it comes to custom products.

Thanks and continue to share this blog with others.

The Power of “The Word” Yelp*

Savannah Cabannah on Yelp

So, I have started to post my “Savannah Cabannah” around the internet to get dog owner’s excited about my design.

I trully believe all of these internet reviews, social networks and links about items are very important to the exposure I am looking for.

Here is the link: http://www.yelp.com/biz/wright4design-denver

Please visit and help me get “The Word” out.  Write a review if you have purchased my design and even built it.  You are the heart and sole of this.

Thanks!!

Savannah Cabannah on Yelp