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{{Short description|Shelter of a dog}}
{{sources|date=February 2022}}
{{other uses|kennel (disambiguation)}}
[[Image:Dog kennel Mason.jpg|thumb|A dog sits in front of a typical kennel panel]]
A '''kennel''' is a structure or shelter for [[dog]]s. Used in the plural, ''the kennels'', the term means any building, collection of buildings or a property in which dogs are housed, maintained, and (though not in all cases) bred. A kennel can be made out of various materials, the most popular being wood and canvas. The term "kennel" can also refer to a [[dog crate]] or [[doghouse]].
==Breeding kennels==
This is a formal establishment for the propagation of dogs, whether or not they are actually housed in a separate shed, the garage, a state-of-the-art facility, or the family dwelling. Licensed breeding kennels are heavily regulated and must follow relevant government legislation. [[Breed club (dog)|Breed club]] members are expected to comply with the general Code of Ethics and guidelines applicable to the breed concerned.<ref>{{cite web |title=AKC's Guide to Responsible Dog Breeding |url=https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/ |website=American Kennel Club |access-date=20 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref> [[Kennel club]]s may also stipulate criteria to be met before issuing registration papers for puppies bred. A ''kennel name'' or ''kennel prefix'' is a name associated with each breeding kennel: it is the first part of the [[breed registry#Registered names|registered name]] of a pedigreed dog which was bred there.
==Boarding kennels==
This is a place where dogs are housed temporarily for a fee, an alternative to using a [[pet sitter]].  Although many people worry about the stress placed on the animal by being put in an unfamiliar and most likely crowded environment, the majority of boarding kennels work to reduce stress.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Belpedio|first=Camille|date=2010 |title=Understanding Kennel Stress in Canines (Canis lupus familiaris)—A Review of the Literature|url=http://www.associationofanimalbehaviorprofessionals.com/vol4no1belpedio.pdf|journal=Journal of Applied Companion Animal Behavior|volume=4|pages=7–14}}</ref> Many kennels offer one-on-one "play times" in order to get the animal out of the kennel environment.  Familiar objects, such as blankets and toys from home, are also permitted at many kennels. Many kennels offer grooming and training services in addition to boarding, with the idea being that the kennel can be the owner's "one-stop shop" for all three services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jet Pet Resort |url=https://jetpetresort.com/blog/dog-boarding/dog-kennels-boarding-hotels-sitters-vancouver/ |website=Jet Pet Resort |date=26 May 2014 |access-date=25 September 2023}}</ref>
In the United States the term boarding kennel can also be used to refer to boarding catteries and licensing agencies<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Auditor/Divisions/Licensing/Pet/KennelLicenseTypes.htm|title=Snohomish County, WA - Official Website - Official Website|work=snohomish.wa.us|access-date=2007-08-05|archive-date=2007-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927081409/http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Auditor/Divisions/Licensing/Pet/KennelLicenseTypes.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> do not always differentiate between commercial boarding kennels for dogs and other animal or cat boarding kennels. In 2007 market surveys showed that $3.0 billion was spent on these services. Annual kennel boarding expenses for dog owners was $225, and for cat owners was $149 according to a 2007–2008 survey.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.appma.org/press_industrytrends.asp | title=Industry Statistics & Trends | publisher=American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Inc | access-date=2008-07-26 | archive-date=2008-07-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726045810/http://www.appma.org/press_industrytrends.asp | url-status=dead }}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Animal shelter]]
*[[Dog camp]]
*[[Doghouse]]
* {{portal-inline|Dogs}}
*[[Pet House]]
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== External links ==
* {{commons category-inline|Kennels}}
* {{Wiktionary inline|kennel}}
[[Category:Buildings and structures used to confine animals]]
[[Category:Dogs]]