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 3.1. The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House leads on insulation and value. The Rockever Heated Plastic Dog House, Medium wins on features. The Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House costs $35 less ($104.99 vs $139.99).
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Rockever Heated Plastic Dog House, Medium
#11 in HeatedFull review
A small, easy-clean plastic house with a UL-tested pad for dogs up to 30 lb. Its insulation is the air gap in the wall.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House for insulation (removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick vs double plastic wall) and value ($30.61 per sq ft ($104.99, 3.4 sq ft) vs $35.35 per sq ft ($139.99, 4 sq ft)).
- Choose the Rockever Heated Plastic Dog House, Medium for features (raised floor, door flap, opening roof, vents 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 | Rockever Heated Plastic Dog House, Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Insulation 30% | 62 removable foam liner, walls, roof and floor, 0.8 in thick | 25 double plastic wall |
| Heating 15% | 100 heating pad with thermostat, safety-listed, chew-resistant cord | 100 heating pad with thermostat, safety-listed, chew-resistant cord |
| Value 25% | 42 $30.61 per sq ft ($104.99, 3.4 sq ft) | 33 $35.35 per sq ft ($139.99, 4 sq ft) |
| Features 20% | 25 raised floor | 70 raised floor, door flap, opening roof, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Gutinneen AIR12 Heated Small Dog House | Rockever Heated Plastic Dog House, Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Exterior (L x W x H) | 23.6 x 20.9 x 18.3 in | 26.8 x 21.3 x 26.8 in |
| Footprint | 3.4 sq ft | 4 sq ft |
| Max dog weight (maker, not scored) | 25 lb | 30 lb |
| Insulation | ||
| Insulation | Foam liner | Double wall |
| Insulation thickness | 0.8 in | - |
| Walls, roof and floor | Yes | - |
| Material | Wood | Plastic |
| Heating | ||
| Heater | Heating pad | Heating pad |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Pad temperature | 85 to 115 F | - |
| Safety listing | UL | UL |
| Chew-resistant cord | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Raised floor | Yes | Yes |
| Door flap | No | Yes |
| Opening roof | No | Yes |
| Removable floor or drain | No | No |
| Metal chew guard | No | No |
| Vents | No | Yes |
| Porch | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | - |