who's has this as large dog house and it has sat outside in the weather for more than a few months that is able to tell me how its now performing?
1126621
Of course with anything, you would want to keep it covered (i.e. tarp, an awning etc), however, I bought this for my friend who had a stray cat, and the cat was extremely happy all winter long. I have had my own for several years now for my stray cats (I keep it under an awning) and my strays have been happy year after year.
1126622
The dog house that I have is outside and on my patio but under some cover. It functions quite well meeting my needs. I allow my dogs outside frequently and when they want they have a place to lie down.
1126623
i have had this dog housefor a bit less than a year and it seems new still. However my dog is 16y.o. and dying of lymphosarcoma for pasr 2 months and no longer able to get in it. she liked it just fine before she became ill. It's adorable but has a strong odor....not sure what from but it didn't seem to bother her.
1360636
I have mine under a covered porch so it doesn't get rained on. Unless you get some sealant to coat the top with, I don't think it would hold up too long in the rain/snow. It's fine in the sun, it lets fresh air through. It would probably be fine in windy conditions but it's light enough be be knocked over by a large dog unless it's backed up against a wall. Also, I'm in the pacific northwest so we have an abundance of rainy weather. If you're somewhere with tamer weather, it might be fine in the rain.
1213377
I'm hoping it will last me for at least a few years. We have experienced a lot of rain and it is holding up just fine. I'm just worried about heavy wet snow.
1015945
This house works well for my terrier who is about 15 pounds. I cannot imagine my 23 pound beagle being able to fit inside!
798261
Sorry, I'm out of the loop. Just had it 4 months before I stored it for the winter.
915463
Homer I've had an Ameristep dog house type blind that I left out in the elements here in northern illinois and it held up pretty good from October to March. And it wasn't as sturdy as this Brickhouse blind. Hope this helps.
1675805
we get snow a few months out of the year and ours has been outside the last 2 seasons and is holding up well.
1388947
I've had it out for several months in a flower bed in the front yard. Storms have come through and not blown it over, but, to my knowledge, our kids and dogs don't get into that area of the yard. Pleased with the purchase.
911786
We left ours outside in Ohio through the winter. I was surprised how well it held up through all the snow and ice. There are some evidence of wear but that comes with the elements of being outside. It is small enough that you could bring in the garage in the winter but I do not think that would be nessecary. When it rains sometimes the windows do not shut because the wood expands, but they always go back to normal once it dries up. Good Playhouse for the price.
2084280
Had mine for over a year and it's been in sun everyday. It's for my 3-100 lb dogs to use as a pool. Looks same today as it did the day I bought mine. It's tough and holds up in the heat.
1886758
I have one outside and it has been there a few months and it is doing fine.
100422
I think it may be a bit large and may not withstand any weather you may get. Its more of an indoor/good weather tent. I would suggest a kennel-type shelter. Maybe look on craigslist for a used one.
898630
Mine's been outdoors since I got it last year and it's been great. I live in Georgia and we did have some freezing temps but not in the sustained way you'd have up north.
1859929
We've had ours for a few months, haven't had a problem. It gets pretty warm, so it isn't an environment that would support rodents, or bugs.
1833728
We have had it a couple of years. It sat out through our awful Midwest winters. Haven't seen any problems so far.
2179121
I have had it for about a year on the roof of my pavilion outside. It's fully exposed to the weather and it went through a pretty rough Buffalo winter and still going strong if that helps :).
253847
No I have had it for 3 months, love it so far keeps my yellow lab out of my garden!