Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House
#6 in HeatedFull review
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 $104.99$104.99
The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House is the better insulated dog house overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House leads on heating. The MEDEHOO AIR89 Heated Dog House with Porch wins on features and value. The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House costs $185 less ($104.99 vs $289.99).
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MEDEHOO AIR89 Heated Dog House with Porch
#8 in HeatedFull review
A square porch house with a full liner and heated pad. It is priced in the middle but lacks published pad controls and a warranty.
Amazon $289.99$289.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House for heating (heating pad with thermostat, safety-listed, chew-resistant cord vs heating pad, controls and safety listing not published).
- Choose the MEDEHOO AIR89 Heated Dog House with Porch for features (raised floor, door flap, removable floor or drain, metal chew guard vs raised floor) and value ($24.25 per sq ft ($289.99, 12 sq ft) vs $30.61 per sq ft ($104.99, 3.4 sq ft)).
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 | MEDEHOO AIR89 Heated Dog House with Porch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Insulation 30% | 62 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick | 60 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor |
| Heating 15% | 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) | 56 $24.25 per sq ft ($289.99, 12 sq ft) |
| Features 20% | 25 raised floor | 75 raised floor, door flap, removable floor or drain, metal chew guard |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House | MEDEHOO AIR89 Heated Dog House with Porch | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Exterior (L x W x H) | 23.6 x 20.9 x 18.3 in | 41.6 x 41.4 x 34.1 in |
| Footprint | 3.4 sq ft | 12 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 | Heating pad | Heating pad |
| Thermostat | Yes | - |
| Pad temperature | 85 to 115 F | - |
| Safety listing | UL | - |
| Chew-resistant cord | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Raised floor | Yes | Yes |
| Door flap | No | Yes |
| Opening roof | No | No |
| Removable floor or drain | No | Yes |
| Metal chew guard | No | Yes |
| Vents | No | No |
| Porch | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | - |