So our current place is 12 acres, 4500 sf home and separate kennel and clubhouse that can house 30 dogs. When we move my dream is to care for my dogs only.
i mis-spoke earlier, I will have 7 dogs when we move, my son's dog will go with him this summer. One of the 7 remaining dogs is my daughters that will stay with us until she finishes college.
The 7 dogs consist of 4 working line German Shepherds (read busy, active dogs) and 3 Lancashire Heelers (small herding dogs).
The first thing that is for the dogs is the property itself, 13 acres in the mountains with walking trails, swimming ponds and creeks. Secluded and private.
The main floor of the house is being designed with the dogs in mind. We will be doing stone or slate floors in the main areas. We have 2 masters on the main, (long story but hubby has bad neck so needs a special bed). Each room has a space for a decent dog bed. The little dogs generally sleep I our beds or share with a GSD.
In the mud room I have space for 3 small crates for the Heelers. This is mainly for feeding time. The GSDs all eat in their kennels in the basement. Each of their runs will open into a covered run. All of these crates/runs are for use when we travel for the pet sitter or kids, our dogs absolutely spend their days with us, in the house or out on the property.
Here is a layout of the basement showing the dog room, it includes 4 kennels with outdoor runs, an elevated bathing station and feeding station.
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Pass thru door to cat box built outside
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