Will It Fit Through The Door?
Our family got a puppy when I was about 4. Barney (This was pre-the-purple-dinosaur.) was a black lab mix, and it was clear she was going to be an outdoor dog. I can barely remember my father building a doghouse in his basement workshop for Barney, but the following legend of the doghouse has remained strong in our family for the last 40+ years. The story played out something like this: Mom: Bill, that's a nice looking doghouse for Barney. Dad: Thanks. The kids are sure excited to have a puppy in the family. I'm afraid the kids will smother her with too much love. Mom: I'm not sure too much love is possible. I'm glad you're making the house big enough so she can grow into it. Dad: I figured I could get a bale of straw to put in the house with her so she can stay warm. The way the kids are with her, they will want to move into the doghouse with Barney! Mom: Uhm...Bill, do you think the doghouse will fit up the steps and out the door? Dad: Wh