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Large dog house plans for a sloped roof style dog house. This dog house measures 4′ wide and 4′ deep.
Plans include free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), step-by-step illustrated instructions, measurements, cutting list, and shopping list.
Large Dog House Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
2 – 2×4 – 8′
9 – 2×2 – 8′
5 – 1×4 – 8′
3 1/2″ nails
1 1/2″ nails
1 1/2″ finishing nails
shingles
roofing felt
roof tacks
roof staples
drip edge
Cutting List
Cutting List
2 – 2×4 – 4′
4 – 2×4 – 3′ 9″
4 – 2×2 – 4′
5 – 2×2 – 3′ 8 1/4″
3 – 2×2 – 3′ 2 1/4″
2 – 2×2 – 3′ 9 5/8″
2 – 2×2 – 3′ 5 5/16″
2 – 2×2 – 3′ 2 7/16″
3 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x4′
1 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x3′ 6″
1 – 3/4″ plywood – 4’x4′
1 – 1/2″ plywood – 4’x4′
5 – 1×4 – 8′ cut to size (trim)
Large Dog House Plans – Overview
Large Dog House Plans – Instructions
The dog house floor frame is built using 2×4’s.
Cut two 2×4’s to 4′ long and two 2×4’s to 3′ 9″ long.
Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut a 3/4″ plywood to 4’x4′ for the floor deck.
Install using 1 1/2″ nails
The dog house frame is built using 2×2 lumber.
Cut two 2×2’s to 4′ long for the front wall frame and three 2×2’s to 3′ 8 1/4″ long.
Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut two 2×2’s to 4′ long and three 2×2’s to 3′ 2 1/4″ for the back wall frame. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Side wall frame assembly.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 9″ long.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 9 5/8″ long, both ends will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 8 1/4″ long, one end will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 5 5/16″ long, one end will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Cut two 2×2’s to 3′ 2 7/16″ long, one end will have a 7.5 degree angle cut.
Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Install the frame as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails. Nail through the frame and into the floor.
Cut a 2×2 to 3′ 9 5/8″ long and 7.5 degree angle cuts on both ends. Install to the roof as shown above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut three pieces of t1-11 exterior siding to 4′ for the front and sides. Cut one piece of t1-11 exterior siding to 4’x3′ 6″ for the back siding. Install using 1 1/2″ finishing nails.
Once the siding has been installed cut the side siding to shape.
Cut door entrance for the front.
Cut a piece of 1/2″ plywood to 4’x4′ for the roof deck and install with 1 1/2″ nails.
Finish this dog house project by installing 1×4 trim. Measure and cut trim to size for the top, corners and door entrance.
Install the drip edge, roofing felt, and shingles.
Looks good. The only thing I would add is possibly hinging the roof for easy retrieval/rescue of shoes/toys/etc. that have mysteriously gone missing that would undoubtedly end up in the dog house. 🙂
That’s what I did! I put some heavy duty hinges on the back so that I could open the roof. I went with shingles though, which may not have been a great idea, because it’s really heavy to open now.
Love the plans! Wondering how much this costs to build?
Thanks for the plans, they are easy to follow. I would overlap the roof by two feet in the front and back for better weather protection from blowing snow and rain. I would also hinge the roof for easy cleaning and toy retrieval.
Each time I try to download these plans it sends me to a donation page. I have made the donation but it still won’t let me download the PDF. Can someone help?
Check your email, plans might have gone to your spam folder.
Thanks for sharing these plan!
Nice plans. I insulated walls with 1″ foam board and 1/8″ lewon on the inside prior to t1-11. I needed 10 2x2x8 inorder to frame walls. Used 5/8 Zip sheeting for floor and roof. Approximate cost is $400
Great do it yourself project! I was just wondering if there is a video to go along with this somewhere?
Howdy!
very useful