10 People Who Spent Way Too Much Money On Their Dog’s Kennel

There's giving your pup the best... and then there's these.

As a dog owner, it is not unusual to want the best for your canine family members, and for many, that means building them a kennel they can call their own. For some, however, it also means installing under floor heating, air-conditioning and a personal aquarium…

The owners of Wellington, the two-year-old St. Bernard, spent 84 hours and almost $3000 creating an exact replica of their own home for his kennel – including a slate roof and glossed skirting boards. Luckily, the pair made a slice of their money back when they won first prize in a competition for ‘Britain’s Grandest Dog Home’.

: The owners of Wellington, the two-year-old St. Bernard, spent 84 hours and almost $3000 creating an exact replica of their own home for his kennel – including a slate roof and glossed skirting boards. Luckily, the pair made a slice of their money back when they won first prize in a competition for ‘Britain’s Grandest Dog Home’.

: Top marks awarded for versatility! With his new kennel, this chuffed Husky can look out over his garden on sunny days via a mezzanine level with ladder, or stay inside to catch some shade.

: This cute West Highland Terrier wanted a home fit for a princess – and she certainly got it, with this pink castle-themed kennel.

: Another custom build, the owners created a mini-mansion for their beautiful beagle to call his own. Well… who could say no to that face?

: After an owl nearly snatched one of her beloved pups, owner Tammy Kassis decided to build a shelter for the trio. What she created was officially the most luxurious kennel the world has seen; hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, central heating, air-conditioning and extensive interior design… all for a snip at $20,000.

: Channelling an Italian vibe, this Med-style mansion ticks all the boxes for it’s discerning inhabitant.

: Real roof shingles? Check. Framed windows? Check. Flower pot decor? Check. Smug pup? CHECK.

: Guaranteed to keep your pup entertained as well as cosy, this ‘under the sea’ themed kennel is a must have if you happen to be a dog AND fish owner.

: You might not be surprised to discover that this Chihuahua mansion belongs to Paris Hilton and her canine clan – another exact replica of her own Beverley Hills home, Paris went the extra mile and even got miniature versions of her furniture created too.

: Owner Tom created this luxurious kennel for his 5-year-old Chocolate Lab, Dolly, when he’d had enough of her muddy footprints in the house. She wasn’t too hard done by though; her new home cost over $4500 to build and boasts underfloor heating and a high-tech lighting system.