I got my copy of the newest This Old House magazine (the July/August version but it's not online yet as of June 23) and on the cover is the most amazing dog house with a gorgeous dog on the front (see the picture for another view - sorry for the magazine quality scan). The dog looks like a brown and white border collie with blue eyes but that doesn't sound right - anyone know what kind of dog it is? It's beautiful for sure.
Anyway, in the article they showcase five different dog houses that are built in the style of particular houses such as
- a 19th century farmhouse (pictured above)
- a Craftsman bungalow
- a Victorian Queen Anne-style house
- a Colonial-era Georgian house
- and an early English manor house
Each has instructions on how to make them if you are really enthusiastic but they are also auctioning off the actual dog houses in the photos on ebay from June 27,2005 to July 7, 2005 with net proceeds going to the ASPCA. Check out the auction here.
That's not all. If you already have a great dog house that looks like your own house or are going to build one soon, submit your photos of the finished product to This Old House by September 19,2005 and enter into a competition. The winner gets a year's worth of Science Diet from Hills. You can get more information here.
If you do buy one of these dog houses or build one, send us your pictures to share with our readers. Even if you just have a great dog house, let's see it!
