The lowest-cost way to a heated, fully lined house for a small dog or outdoor cats. The pad is UL-certified and regulates itself.
Amazon $104.99The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House is the better insulated dog house overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House leads on warranty, heating and value. The Aivituvin AIRJO74 Heated Dog House wins on features. The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House costs $85 less ($104.99 vs $189.99).
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A small heated house with a low-voltage pad and a full liner. The Gutinneen AIR74 of the same size adds a UL-listed thermostat pad and a longer warranty at the same price.
Amazon $189.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House for warranty (5 years warranty vs 6 months warranty), heating (heating pad with thermostat, safety-listed, chew-resistant cord vs heating pad, controls and safety listing not published) and value ($30.61 per sq ft ($104.99, 3.4 sq ft) vs $37.11 per sq ft ($189.99, 5.1 sq ft)).
- Choose the Aivituvin AIRJO74 Heated Dog House for features (raised floor, door flap, metal chew guard vs raised floor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every heated insulated dog house; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House | Aivituvin AIRJO74 Heated Dog House |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Insulation 30% | 62 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick | 62 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick |
| Heating 15% | 100 heating pad with thermostat, safety-listed, chew-resistant cord | 50 heating pad, controls and safety listing not published |
| Value 25% | 42 $30.61 per sq ft ($104.99, 3.4 sq ft) | 30 $37.11 per sq ft ($189.99, 5.1 sq ft) |
| Features 20% | 25 raised floor | 60 raised floor, door flap, metal chew guard |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5 years warranty | 10 6 months warranty |
Specifications
| Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House | Aivituvin AIRJO74 Heated Dog House | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Exterior (L x W x H) | 23.6 x 20.9 x 18.3 in | 33.5 x 22 x 25.2 in |
| Footprint | 3.4 sq ft | 5.1 sq ft |
| Max dog weight (maker, not scored) | 25 lb | 100 lb |
| Insulation | ||
| Insulation | Foam liner | Foam liner |
| Insulation thickness | 0.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Walls, roof and floor | Yes | Yes |
| Material | Wood | Wood, metal frame |
| Heating | ||
| Heater | Heating pad | Heating pad |
| Thermostat | Yes | - |
| Pad temperature | 85 to 115 F | - |
| Safety listing | UL | - |
| Chew-resistant cord | Yes | - |
| 12 V system | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Raised floor | Yes | Yes |
| Door flap | No | Yes |
| Opening roof | No | No |
| Removable floor or drain | No | No |
| Metal chew guard | No | Yes |
| Vents | No | No |
| Porch | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 6 months |
