Every farm needs a watchdog! The little doghouse has a sign for the dog's name, and there's a feed trough full of hay too. The farm dog and puppy stand on slot-in bases and keep an eye on the whole paper farm.
What's in the PDF
The color PDF is 1 page: the doghouse net with a doorway and name sign, a green shingle roof, a feed trough with hay, and a farm dog and puppy with bases. The finished doghouse is about 1½ × 2 × 2 inches (4 × 5 × 5 cm). Instructions are printed at the bottom. A separate coloring PDF is included.
At a Glance
Craft template
ages 5+ (with help)
1 × A4 + 1 × A4
about 20–30 minutes
📄 What’s on the Pages
A doghouse with roof, a fold-up trough, and a farm dog and puppy with slot-in bases, plus instructions.
How to build the doghouse and trough
Safety: Stuffing, tape and small parts are not for children under 3.
💡 Tips
- Have a grown-up start the doorway cut with pointed scissors.
- Cardstock (65 lb or heavier) keeps the trough walls standing.
- Real hay or bits of green yarn in the trough look extra cute.
- Pick the dog's name together – it makes the doghouse feel like their own.
What kids practice
The doghouse and trough build cutting, folding, and gluing skills, and since the trough folds forward instead of back, it's a nice way to compare the two fold types. Writing on the sign is letter practice. Kids also learn what a farm dog does all day.
🔄 Variations & Ideas
Every child writes a different name on the sign – a classroom ends up with a whole pack.
Move the trough over to the cow, horse, or donkey and play feeding time.
With the coloring version, the doghouse, roof, and dogs get any colors you like.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How big is the doghouse?
About 1½ × 2 × 2 inches (4 × 5 × 5 cm). The play mat has a spot marked for it.
How do the dog and puppy stand?
Each has a short slit at the bottom. Snip the base too and slide them together crosswise.
Why does the trough fold differently?
The trough walls fold forward, toward the hay, so the hay stays visible inside.
Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Hundehütte.