Title: chain set up or kennel Post by: scdoghunter on September 10, 2009, 12:22:51 pm hi i was wanting to know which is best chain setup or kennel i would also like to see pis of both thanks
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: slimpickins on September 10, 2009, 12:39:33 pm Lots of good pics in this post and many scattered throughout the entire board... http://www.easttexashogdoggers.com/forum/index.php?topic=8529.0
I would personally never chain or cable my dogs, not worth the risk to me. ;) Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: Circle C on September 10, 2009, 12:48:43 pm I have my dogs in 12 x 12 kennels. If I had some big shade trees, my dogs would be on 10-20' chains.
If they are on a 20' chain, the dog has 1256 sq ft 10' chain = 314 sq ft 12x12 kennel = 144 sq ft The 20' chains give the dogs plenty of room to exercise, and the waste in not in such a confined area, as in a kennel. I guess one can argue benefits on both side though. The kennels are good for keeping bitches in heat from being bred and no digging with a concrete or wood floor. Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: UNDERDOG on September 10, 2009, 12:59:37 pm Chris, I like that math and that is why I prefer chains and ariel (sp) cable runs vs kennels for daily use...I am fortunate to have plenty of shade trees for my dogs all day. I do have a few kennels for pups and gyps in heat.
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: lonewolf on September 10, 2009, 01:04:12 pm My kennel setup is a row of 4 x 8 kennels on concrete with a metal roof. There are ten kennels in the row and the top is about 8 feet tall. I let my dogs run every day in the half acre dog yard surounding the kennel ( 2 x 4 horse fence to keep them in). I hunt them or work cattle with the cowdogs every chance I get which is 2-4 times a week. I think they stay in pretty good shape doing this!
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: ards77656 on September 10, 2009, 01:39:54 pm Sorry I do nto have any pic with me, (Im at work) but we chain all of our dogs. We have about 20-25 head mostly woods dogs.
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: a-khunter on September 10, 2009, 02:56:22 pm i use kennels 6ft by 20ft. all chain-link 6ft tall. half concrete half dirt. tin over the concrete, over the dirt left uncovered. all houses are raised about 2 ft.
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: scdoghunter on September 10, 2009, 03:18:57 pm hi thanks for the tips i have a few kennels but i was realy wanting to see some chain set ups as my whole yard is fenced in and i have pleanty of shade trees
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: slimpickins on September 10, 2009, 06:46:30 pm Yall are lucky....to have trees.....and grass.
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: craig on September 10, 2009, 07:14:00 pm i hate cleaning kennels,, so my dogs stay on chains till it gets real cold then go to kennels...
Title: Re: chain set up or kennel Post by: johnf on September 10, 2009, 08:40:19 pm i prefer chains. i have a couple of kennels. i handle my dogs on the chain much more.kenneled dogs get a pat on the head at feeding time.i use a chain and flat roof dog houses so they can jump on top if they want.
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