Underground Dog House

Underground Dog House FARM HOME Miscellaneous 25-6-30 One of the biggest show stoppers at the recent Sunbelt Expo near Moultrie, Ga., was this underground poly dog house that's designed to keep dogs cooler during summer and warmer during winter. Made from low density, ultraviolet resistant polyethylene, the underground shelter has a 14-in. wide, 20-in. high opening at one end that's placed at ground level. The opening leads down steps to a 4 by 4-ft. area that's 3 ft. high and buried 3 ft. underground. An 18-in. dia. pipe runs straight up from the enclosed area. It has a lid on top and can be used to put straw or other bedding material into the doghouse and also to clean it out. "It stays much cooler during the summer and warmer during the winter. Also, the dog is less exposed to lightning, thunder, high winds, etc.," says Ernie Conley. "The enclosure is big enough for three average size dogs. The dog quickly learns how to crawl down the steps. Any size dog can fit into it. We came up with the idea last summer and are just starting production. Eventually we plan on using a section of canvas to cover the opening, which will make the enclosure virtually windproof." Sells for $325 plus S&H. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Pet Protector, LLC, 600 S. Main, Newkirk, Okla. 74647 (ph 580 362-3412; fax 580 362-3163).

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