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 rates 3.6 among heated insulated dog houses; the Dog Palace RB Insulated Dog House rates 3.0 among insulated ones. The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House costs $245 less ($104.99 vs $349.99).
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The best-insulated house here, with foam in every panel and a self-closing door. It suits a medium or large dog that sleeps outside through hard winters.
Amazon $349.99Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (heated and insulated), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House | Dog Palace RB Insulated Dog House |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Insulation 30% | 62 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick | 100 foam built into the walls, walls, roof and floor, 4 in thick |
| Heating 15% | 100 heating pad with thermostat, safety-listed, chew-resistant cord | 0 no heater included |
| Value 25% | 42 $30.61 per sq ft ($104.99, 3.4 sq ft) | 14 $48.01 per sq ft ($349.99, 7.3 sq ft) |
| Features 20% | 25 raised floor | 45 door flap, removable floor or drain, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House | Dog Palace RB Insulated Dog House | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Exterior (L x W x H) | 23.6 x 20.9 x 18.3 in | 30 x 35 x 38 in |
| Footprint | 3.4 sq ft | 7.3 sq ft |
| Interior | - | 30 in diameter, 32.5 in high |
| Max dog weight (maker, not scored) | 25 lb | - |
| Insulation | ||
| Insulation | Foam liner | Foam in walls |
| Insulation thickness | 0.8 in | 4 in |
| Walls, roof and floor | Yes | Yes |
| Material | Wood | - |
| Heating | ||
| Heater | Heating pad | None |
| Thermostat | Yes | - |
| Pad temperature | 85 to 115 F | - |
| Safety listing | UL | - |
| Chew-resistant cord | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Raised floor | Yes | No |
| Door flap | No | Yes |
| Opening roof | No | No |
| Removable floor or drain | No | Yes |
| Metal chew guard | No | No |
| Vents | No | Yes |
| Porch | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | - |