Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House
#3 in InsulatedFull review
A cheap, small lined house for a small dog or outdoor cats, with a long warranty. A heated version is sold too.
Amazon $87.99$87.99
The Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House is the better insulated dog house overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The Akinerri Insulated Dog House, Medium wins on features. The Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House costs $46.99 less ($87.99 vs $134.98).
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Akinerri Insulated Dog House, Medium
#5 in InsulatedFull review
A low-cost wooden house with a six-sided liner and a chew-resistant metal frame. It fits a small to medium dog.
Amazon $134.98$134.98
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Akinerri Insulated Dog House, Medium for features (door flap, opening roof, removable floor or drain, metal chew guard vs raised floor, opening roof).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every insulated insulated dog house; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House | Akinerri Insulated Dog House, Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Insulation 30% | 62 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick | 60 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor |
| Heating 15% | 0 no heater included | 0 no heater included |
| Value 25% | 53 $25.65 per sq ft ($87.99, 3.4 sq ft) | 55 $24.59 per sq ft ($134.98, 5.5 sq ft) |
| Features 20% | 40 raised floor, opening roof | 65 door flap, opening roof, removable floor or drain, metal chew guard |
| Warranty 10% | 100 10 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House | Akinerri Insulated Dog House, Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Exterior (L x W x H) | 23.6 x 20.9 x 18.3 in | 33.5 x 23.6 x 23 in |
| Footprint | 3.4 sq ft | 5.5 sq ft |
| Max dog weight (maker, not scored) | 25 lb | - |
| Insulation | ||
| Insulation | Foam liner | Foam liner |
| Insulation thickness | 0.8 in | - |
| Walls, roof and floor | Yes | Yes |
| Material | Wood | Wood, metal frame |
| Heating | ||
| Heater | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Raised floor | Yes | No |
| Door flap | No | Yes |
| Opening roof | Yes | Yes |
| Removable floor or drain | No | Yes |
| Metal chew guard | No | Yes |
| Vents | No | No |
| Porch | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23 lb | - |
| Warranty | 10 years | - |