The Funky Dog Fire Pit by Fire Pit Art pairs a substantial steel bowl with playful dog and paw cutouts. The pattern gives the piece an informal character when it’s unlit and becomes illuminated detail when the fire is burning. It’s a distinctive choice for dog lovers who want their outdoor gathering area to reflect a little of their personality.
Handcrafted in the USA from 1/4-inch-thick mild carbon steel, Funky Dog measures 36 inches across and 24 inches high overall. Its taller bowl keeps the patterned sides prominent among surrounding chairs, making it a natural focal point for a backyard lounge, cabin patio or casual hospitality courtyard. Choose wood, natural gas or propane to match the way you’ll use and manage the fire.
Features
- Playful dog and paw cutouts that become illuminated accents when the fire is lit.
- Substantial bowl with a 36-inch diameter and 24-inch overall height.
- Handcrafted in the USA from 1/4-inch-thick mild carbon steel.
- High-temperature-resistant interior coating and a 1.5-inch rain drain.
- Individually numbered by the artist on an attached brass plaque.
- Standard Iron Oxide Patina finish, with five powder-coated colors available for gas models.
- Wood-burning, natural gas and propane configurations.
- Match-lit or All Weather Electronic Ignition System options for gas models.
- Compatible spark guard and steel tabletop lid available separately.
Fuel & ignition options
Funky Dog offers five fuel and ignition combinations:
- Wood-burning.
- Natural gas — match-lit.
- Liquid propane — match-lit.
- Natural gas — All Weather Electronic Ignition System (AWEIS).
- Liquid propane — All Weather Electronic Ignition System (AWEIS).
Wood-burning
Choose wood when building and tending the fire are part of the gathering. Allow for firewood storage, ash removal and local wood-burning restrictions. For hospitality or shared residential spaces, plan who will tend the fire and handle cleanup between uses.
Match-lit gas
Natural gas and propane match-lit models keep lighting manual while avoiding the routine of adding logs and clearing wood ash. Follow the supplied lighting sequence and keep the gas controls accessible in the finished layout.
Electronic ignition with AWEIS
The All Weather Electronic Ignition System from Fire by Design adds electronic lighting and flame-sensing technology. It’s an option for buyers who prefer electronic operation, including properties where staff manage the fire feature. Confirm power requirements and compatible controls before installation.
Select the intended fuel and ignition system when ordering. Don’t assume that a wood-burning model can be converted to gas or that natural gas and propane components are interchangeable.
Gas burner & included components
Natural gas and propane configurations use a 24-inch stainless steel HPC Penta burner rated at 200,000 BTU/hr. The gas package includes a 24-inch burner pan, 60 pounds of lava rock, a flex-line kit and a Dante valve. These components are not included with the wood-burning version.
AWEIS configurations also include a 24-volt AC transformer, fire module, heat shield and installation instructions. Confirm the complete connection and ignition package for your selected configuration before arranging installation.
The output rating applies to gas models only. Have a qualified installer verify that the planned fuel supply meets the burner’s requirements.
Technical Specs
- Application: Outdoor.
- Overall dimensions: 36 inches wide x 36 inches deep x 24 inches high, including the base.
- Base dimensions: 19-inch diameter x 6 inches high.
- Listed fire pit weight: 185 pounds for both wood-burning and gas configurations; not the total gas package or shipping weight.
- Material: 1/4-inch-thick mild carbon steel.
- Interior: High-temperature-resistant coating.
- Drainage: 1.5-inch rain drain.
- Standard finish: Iron Oxide Patina.
- Gas-only powder-coated finishes: Textured Black, Bronze, Mojave, Silverado and Speckled Oak.
- Fuel options: Wood, natural gas or liquid propane.
- Gas ignition options: Match-lit or AWEIS.
- Country of manufacture: USA.
Choose your finish
Iron Oxide Patina
The standard finish develops a rust-toned appearance that gradually darkens with exposure and use. Its weathered character complements stone paving, timber furniture and planted borders, while the canine cutouts remain the defining decorative detail. Iron Oxide Patina is available on gas models and is required for wood-burning versions.
Powder-coated colors — gas models only
Textured Black, Bronze, Mojave, Silverado and Speckled Oak offer alternatives to the weathered patina. Choose a color to coordinate with furniture frames, railings or other exterior details. Powder-coated surfaces don’t develop the same rust-toned patina, so follow the care instructions supplied for your selected finish.
Placement & installation
Consider Funky Dog’s 24-inch overall height alongside your seating. Compared with a shallow, low-profile bowl, more of the steel body sits within the view from lounge chairs. Leave the patterned sides visible so guests can appreciate the silhouettes as well as the fire.
Allow room for chairs, circulation and fire tending while meeting the manufacturer’s required clearances. Plan separate surfaces for drinks and plates during operation. Keep children and pets away from flames and hot surfaces.
Confirm delivery access and arrange suitable help or equipment to position the fire pit. Account for the listed 185-pound fire pit weight, gas media and any separately purchased accessories when planning handling.
Have a qualified installer verify the supporting surface, clearances and local requirements. Natural gas needs a suitable permanent supply. Propane requires a planned tank location and connection arrangement, while AWEIS also requires an appropriate electrical supply.
For hospitality and shared residential spaces, establish who will light, supervise and shut down the feature. Keep the controls accessible to those responsible for its operation.
Care & optional accessories
Keep wet leaves and debris off the Iron Oxide Patina surface while the finish develops. Fire Pit Art advises against placing a tarp against the steel because it can interfere with oxidation, blacken the patina or transfer color to the metal.
Follow the supplied cleaning instructions, keep the rain drain clear and let the fire pit cool fully before cleaning or fitting an approved cover or lid. For a powder-coated gas model, use the care instructions supplied for that finish.
Artisan Spark Guard SG-36.0
Fire Pit Art explicitly lists the SG-36.0 spark guard as compatible with Funky Dog. It is an optional accessory for wood-burning use, not part of the standard fire pit or gas package. Follow the operating instructions even when a guard is fitted.
40-inch steel tabletop lid
The manufacturer also lists Funky Dog among the compatible models for its 40-inch steel tabletop lid. Made from 1/8-inch carbon steel with an Iron Oxide Patina finish, the optional lid weighs 45 pounds and creates a tabletop between fires.
Use the lid only when the fire is out and the entire piece has cooled. Plan suitable help for lifting it and a place to store it during use. Before ordering it for a gas model, confirm clearance over the installed burner, media and ignition components. Don’t assume the lid provides a weather-tight seal.
Warranty
Fire Pit Art provides a 10-year structural-integrity warranty for carbon steel fire pits for the original purchaser. The Iron Oxide Patina finish and saltwater environments are excluded, as are shipping and handling charges associated with warranty service. Damage caused by misuse, negligence or modifications is also excluded.
Burners, gas components and electronic ignition systems have separate terms, with some coverage differing between residential and commercial use. Review Fire Pit Art’s warranty information for complete coverage and exclusions, and confirm the terms applicable to your selected configuration and finish.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Combustion byproducts produced when using this product include carbon monoxide and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
| MANUFACTURER | Fire Pit Art |
|---|---|
| STYLE | Artisan,Rustic |
| MATERIAL | Steel |
Any returns sent back must be sent via prepaid freight and in the original retail packaging.
- Subjective Returns: Yes (unused non-custom pieces only)
- Restocking Fees: No but shipping costs are subtracted
- Claim Timeframe: 10 year warranty for fire pits
Visit Fire Pit Art's Shipping & Returns webpage for details, instructions and warranty information.
