Steel Work For Kennel Runs

[leethedog 3,071]

Right after a little advice on what type would be best . After researching on line I've come across a few different types hollow bar solid bar mesh type and ones that are half solid sheet what's the pro's and con's of these having never had runs in me life I've not clue any advice welcome a mate will build kernels for me but he keeps gun dogs was wondering if there any special consideration I need to make for terriers as I only want to build them the once

[Dabhand 887]

solid walls

Edited April 30, 2017 by Dabhand

[Rabbit Hunter 6,613]

Half solid sheet half mesh/bars for the dividers. Just so the dogs can't wind each other up all day and to prevent any accidents.

[Daniel cain 46,107]

Solid dividers between each run are a must imo-any sort of gaps and they will do damage-I learnt a long time ago-you be suprised what they will pull through a gap if they kick off and no one's about .I wouldn't want my mrs or little ones having to witness it...each dog in its own kennel and run for me.I won't keep a scrapper these days they gone-in the past I needed eyes in my arse and 100 ltr barrels of water around the yard which I would use to separate the c**ts. Thankfully touch wood those days are gone.atb dc

[leethedog 3,071]

How about a gap at the bottom for washing out an inch or so ?

[Rabbit Hunter 6,613]

That should be ok.

[Liamboy 1,266]

This is mine. Solid sides 2/3 of way up. Helps keep them quiet. I also put a roof on mine

[resistance 189]

Tidy Liamboy

[Rabbit Hunter 6,613]

Great job.

[Zilverhaze 1,627]

Nice then liam

[jake824 517]

Personally I'd put em on a course of bricks or blocks. A lad I know had a terrier nearly pull the leg off another under the divider

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Solid dividers between each run are a must imo-any sort of gaps and they will do damage-I learnt a long time ago-you be suprised what they will pull through a gap if they kick off and no one's about .I wouldn't want my mrs or little ones having to witness it...each dog in its own kennel and run for me.I won't keep a scrapper these days they gone-in the past I needed eyes in my arse and 100 ltr barrels of water around the yard which I would use to separate the c**ts. Thankfully touch wood those days are gone.atb dc

Can sympathise mate .Used to keep a few at a mates house as he lived in the middle of nowhere but he only had stables that we did our best to turn into kennels .Our best wasn't good enough as we omitted to mesh up the channel that ran the whole length .That Razor dog of mine pulled another dog under and killed it. I very nearly shot him that evening. As you have said dividers are paramount but only if dogs are to spend their time in kennels days and not running the freedom of the garden as I suspect Lees do .I have full mesh to the floor now as I've cut right back on dogs, case of having to .My two bitches now have the garden as a run ,mother and daughter .Just my own opinion but I would say trouble arises with males on the premises,something I sussed years ago and let others carry that burden lol.Two males are a nightmare when bitches break down ,total nightmare .

[jeemes 4,497]

you need solid dividers and avoid bars. dogs can get damaged between or get pulled through. Terriers can also walk up mesh and bite through chicken or rabbit wire. dont leave gaps or take chances on quality of materials.

[rob284 1,682]

Bars at the front because I'd hate the thought of a pup climbing up mesh and getting a foot stuck in it at height. Solid block as a partition and if other dogs can get to the front, a sheet at the bottom of the bitches front panel to prevent dogs tying when in heat.

[Daniel cain 46,107]

As a rule these days I only ever keep one dog in my yard at a time-kennels opposite sides of the garden.mrs let's the bitches out 2 at a time through out the day when she's about.when I get home they all out together when cleaning out etc and out exercising ,when I pick up food bowls each dog runs back to kennel/run and sits quietly until locked away with grub.I find chocolates are a hell of alot less stress to keep than the old black stuff I had.atb dc