by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim
editor@charactermedia.com
Is your dog a dog of the future? If it isn’t, you should take some ideas from the “Dream Doghouse” from Samsung, which features an astroturf treadmill, built-in Galaxy Tab S, paw-operated snack dispenser and, of course, a hot tub.
Twelve designers and builders worked on the project over six weeks, focusing on the features listed above to finer details, like interior design. All in all, it cost about £20,000 ($30,000) to build.
You can watch the construction process below:
Apparently, Samsung surveyed 1500 dog owners—a quarter of whom said they wanted their pets to have their own treadmill and tablet or TV. Another 64 percent believed their pets would benefit from more technology and gadgets, while 18 percent really wanted a miniature hot tub for their furry companion.
According to Andry Griffiths, president of Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, the luxury kennel “reflects the nation’s growing trend for using technology.” This includes not only the owners who use video calling to check on their pets while away, but also the pet itself.
“The Samsung Dream Doghouse looks sleek and modern, featuring the kind of tech the discerning dog of the future will need,” Griffiths said.
The only Dream Doghouse in existence went to the winner of a social media contest. If you happen to be in England over the weekend, the doghouse will be on display at this year’s Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham.
Congrats to our ultimate #HomeDog…enjoy your Dream Doghouse #winner & huge thanks to all our entries pic.twitter.com/fGLPe04hPm
— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) March 3, 2015
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