The most common is the traditional wire kennel. These kennels are typically made from welded wire and have a removable tray on the bottom for easy cleaning. They come in a variety of sizes and can be used for both indoor and outdoor dogs. Another popular type of kennel is plastic kennel.

A kennel is a structure or shelter for dogs. 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 shelter for a dog or cat. b. : an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs or cats. 2. : a pack of dogs.

A doghouse, also known as a kennel, is an outbuilding to provide shelter for a dog from various weather conditions.