The ‘doghouse of the future’ is swankier than our place

By Jenny McGrath March 7, 2015

Crufts 2015- Samsung Dream Doghouse

The world’s largest dog show, Crufts, is going on right now. To celebrate all things pooch, Samsung created a one-of-a-kind, designer doghouse. What does all that cash get you? Quite a bit!

An AstroTurf treadmill makes sure the pup gets plenty of exercise, then he or she can take a dip in the hydrotherapy pool. An automatic feeder puts the dog in charge of his or her own destiny, because it’s activated with the press of a paw.

Pictures of dogs line the walls of one part of the kennel, while another is outfitted with velour and a Samsung Tab S. The tricked-out doghouse cost about $30,000 (£20,000), according to the International Business Times.

Drooling over the luxury pooch pad? Unfortunately, Samsung U.K. already declared a lucky winner in its giveaway.

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