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 3.0. The Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House leads on value. The Dog Palace RB Insulated Dog House wins on insulation. The Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House costs $262 less ($87.99 vs $349.99).
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Dog Palace RB Insulated Dog House
#7 in InsulatedFull review
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 $349.99$349.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated Small Dog House for value ($25.65 per sq ft ($87.99, 3.4 sq ft) vs $48.01 per sq ft ($349.99, 7.3 sq ft)).
- Choose the Dog Palace RB Insulated Dog House for insulation (foam built into the walls, walls, roof and floor, 4 in thick vs removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick).
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 | Dog Palace RB Insulated Dog House |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 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% | 0 no heater included | 0 no heater included |
| Value 25% | 53 $25.65 per sq ft ($87.99, 3.4 sq ft) | 14 $48.01 per sq ft ($349.99, 7.3 sq ft) |
| Features 20% | 40 raised floor, opening roof | 45 door flap, removable floor or drain, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 100 10 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Gutinneen AIR12 Insulated 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 | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Raised floor | Yes | No |
| Door flap | No | Yes |
| Opening roof | Yes | No |
| Removable floor or drain | No | Yes |
| Metal chew guard | No | No |
| Vents | No | Yes |
| Porch | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23 lb | - |
| Warranty | 10 years | - |