Keeping Dogs Warm

[chris.s 28]

What does everyone use in the kennels to keep dogs warm through the night? Are heat lamps the best thing or are there other things on the market. My dogs are sheltered from wind and rain in just wanting something to keep the chill off them that wont break the bank.

[desertbred 5,490]

Draught and rain proof box with clean wheat straw.

[chris.s 28]

I have blankets in for them I've tried straw and they just drag it all out there kennel.

[TOMO 26,237]

Lots of opinions on this,,,and it's a subject that comes up regular,,,

 

I prefer heat lamp,,,cos I like to see my dogs stretched out rather than curled up,,,I leave mine on constant from around November till march,,,

 

I have learned though ,,like most things in life,,,buy the expensive professional heat lamp,,,and ceramic bulb,,,

 

Here's a pic with old cheap set up ,,and red bulb

 

[bunnys 1,228]

Just how it should be dry draught free and good heat get me head down mesen they're atb bunnys

[roybo 2,873]

had the cheap infra red bulbs and they were blowing weekly changed to slightly more expensive and they lasted a lot longer.

the tube heaters are cheap to buy and run and go well underneath their benches

[tjones3862 3,423]

THIS WAY NO WA#KER CAN NICK THEM,,LOL

[chris.s 28]

Is it just the bulbs that are rubbish in the cheaper lamps or is it the full setup in general tomo?

[skycat 6,173]

Far be it for me to criticize anyone who makes an effort to keep their dogs warm, but personally I prefer a bed with four sides high enough for the dogs to get below, so out of any draughts that may cross the room or shed where they are. I like Tomo's set up, apart from the missing side at the front, dare I say

[socks 32,253]

Yep mine have got a deep four sided bed with a heat lamp hanging above them ... Toastie warm all through the winter ......

[redial 81]

Can you cover the cables with some type of armour. To prevent chewing, that would warm things up.

[lurcherman 887 13,174]

Dont need heat lamps ffs there animals

[socks 32,253]

Dont need heat lamps ffs there animals

Words of wisdom from an expert .......

[lurcherman 887 13,174]

Did someone hear that?? I thought i heard a fly buzzing away

[lurcherman 887 13,174]

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