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Kenneling Beagles?
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:30 am
by Briarhoppers
We haven't had a Poll in a while and thought I'd like to see what method of "kenneling" y'all use. I know the benefits of above ground vs. concrete vs. pea gravel, etc. have been previously discussed - so just looking to see what is the most popular method.
Thanks,
Pete
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:35 am
by keith2210
above ground for me...i had my dogs on the dirt but hated how miserable they looked when it rained so i got some ideas and recruited my dad for an extra pair of hands and built my new above ground kennel and i love them. so much cleaner smells better dogs look better and stay dry...keith
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:59 pm
by DarrinG
I voted above-ground since I couldnt vote twice as I like concrete runs too. I have both and like them both, but if I had to choose just one, I would go with the above-ground runs.
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:10 pm
by Briarhoppers
I am using pea gravel kennels. They are not a perfect solution, but I like them for the most part. The key is to keep the gravel deep - at least 4-5 inches. I currently have two 8x12 pens and a 40x45 pen.
-Pete
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 11:12 am
by Briarhoppers
174 views and only 31 votes? Let's all vote on this one so that the results are a good representation of what is being used.
If you are using more than one method - pick the one you prefer.
THanks!
Pete
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:30 am
by Bluehound76
I keep my hounds on the dirt and the only reason I do is because the price of concrete is so high. If I would ever have the money I would build a concrete kennel.
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:40 am
by blackdirt beagles
i switched to concrete about 3 years ago. had above ground pens before and was pretty happy with them, but concret is much easier to keep clean and disinfect.
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:43 pm
by tommyg
Above ground kennels with the right flooring is the healthyest way to keep Beagles. Concrete is hard on there joints.
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:08 am
by max11
above ground works for me!
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 11:54 pm
by Bopeye
I just started using above ground kennels a couple of months ago. I really like them so far.
kennels
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:48 pm
by redpup
I'v tried all 4 choises and I like concrete the best. Easier to keep clean. I do still have above ground to raise my pups in.
Aboveground
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 12:19 pm
by Rabbit Fever
I think Above ground is the best, in the area where i live we have to many preditors to leave a hound on the ground. Wolfs, Fisher, Bobcat etc. Plus we get alot of snow. The kennels keep them out of the mess.