The Best Dog Houses (Review) in 2020

It doesn’t have any fancy design to it, but this doesn’t stop the Petsfit outdoor dog house from giving your pet the kind of protective den it needs. The large door is positioned off-center to give your hound plenty of room to maneuver inside. And if it does start to rain, you can always attach the door flaps to keep the interior relatively dry.

Cleaning is quite easy as the asphalt-lined roof is hinged and can be easily opened for easier access to the interior. The natural scent or cedar used in the construction of this wooden dog house can also provide for a more relaxing environment for your dog to sleep in. It is one of the best dog houses for large dogs.

Samoyeds, Siberian huskies, and Alaskan malamutes will love this igloo dog house from Petmate; that is, if you can fit them inside the rather small doorway. Mimicking the shelter of the Nordic and Arctic peoples, the Indigo provides a warm dog house for your pet during the chilly months of winter, although it doesn’t really come with any form of insulation.

What it does provide is antimicrobial protection on its interior surfaces so you don’t have to clean it as often as you need to. The dome of the Indigo comes with ventilation slats that will be comfy during warmer days. It is a nice dog house to have for your Arctic hounds.

Your toy or small dog will love this dog house with porch from Merry Pet. It’s like one of those cat towers where you have a separate sleeping quarters and another section just for lounging. The ‘balcony’ of the Merry Pet wooden dog house is adequately guarded by an intricate latticework.

Its sturdy platform should accommodate a nice and fluffy dog bed for your little woofer. We do have to caution you about your pet going up and down the ladder, though, as it is unusually steep. Inside the raised sleeping platform of the den is a sturdy bottom that can be easily removed for easier cleaning. You can also remove the roof to provide better access to the interior.

Don’t be surprised if the Pet Squeak Arf Frame Dog House is inarguably one of the best rated dog houses in the market. Its design alone will already give you an idea of the fine craftsmanship of this little wooden dog house. It is definitely unlike other flimsy dog houses you may have already seen. The Arf features cedar wood construction that has amazing weather- and pest- resistance.

Keep in mind that the Arf is intended as a close-fitting dog house. While the floor is raised and the roof has overhang, the wide door may not adequately protect your pet against the rain. Too bad, Pet Squeak doesn’t provide rain flaps. Regardless, this is still a very lovable house for your furry friend.

One of the major advantages of the Aspen Pet Barn 3 is that it is so lightweight you can easily reposition it anytime you feel like it. It is designed pretty much like a pet carrier except that this plastic dog house doesn’t come with multi-sided ventilation windows and doors. The only opening you’ll get is at the main entrance.

There are ventilations slats at the rear, but these hardly count when cooling your dog. The roof guard rim that slants down towards the front is a nice touch, though. Sadly, it may not be that useful during a heavy downpour. If it rains you can easily bring the Aspen right inside your home, however. As such, you’ll get both an outdoor and indoor dog house.

With its off-center doorway, the Trixie Dog Club House is perfect for providing a warmer and safer den for your pet even if it rains. However, we do wish it did come with a door flap to make sure that sprays of water won’t get inside its comfy den. You can always buy from Trixie, however.

This wooden dog house features an easy-open asphalt roof that makes it super easy to clean the interior. This is made even easier with the removable floor. The feet are fully adjustable, too, so you can ensure a more even sleeping and resting platform for your pet. Unlike other dog houses that are made of wood, the Club House is constructed of solid pine.

The Confidence plastic dog house prides itself of being absolutely waterproof. However, do not ever think that it is one of the best dog houses for cold weather since the walls and other components of the Confidence are rather thin and don’t contain any form of thermal insulation.

It also doesn’t protect your dog from the rain adequately enough since the door is rather large and it doesn’t even come with a door flap or even a rain guard. Nevertheless, this dog house is still preferred by many because of its ease of assembly and lightweight characteristics. It is also very easy to clean since it is made of plastic. A simple wipe with a moist cloth is often enough.

Featuring anti-wobble feet that keeps this dog house fully stable regardless of where you intend to put it, the Animals Favorite plastic dog house comes with a heavy-duty resin construction that also gives it lightweight characteristics for ease of relocation should there be any need. The vents on the sides are slanted downwards so they can allow fresh air in while keeping the rain out.

Too bad the large front door doesn’t come with rain flaps or guard to keep water out. The raised floor helps keep your dog dry and comfy from the otherwise cold ground. It is designed as an indoor and outdoor dog house that can provide warmth when it’s cold and cooling comfort when it’s warm outside.

We’ve seen how the Suncast Dog House can prove an invaluable den for your pet. But maybe it is just way too big for your pet. If it is, then you’d better get Suncast’s DH250 dog house. It basically has the same features and useful design as the DH350, only smaller as it can only fit dogs that weigh a maximum of 70 pounds.

Its no-tools, snap-on assembly is always preferred by most parents while others will point to its modern house-like exterior as the main reason for getting this plastic dog house. It also comes with a vinyl door to keep water out. The only thing missing in the DH250 are the letters that you can use to customize the warm dog house.

TANGKULA’s take on the best wooden dog house is this fir wood-constructed home that comes with an asphalt rain roof following the traditional design of dog homes. While it has stable feet elevating the sleeping platform several inches off the ground, its center-positioned door may not offer much protection against the rain since it doesn’t come with flaps.

The eaves of the roof don’t extend well into the front of the outdoor dog house, too. Regardless, it is a great choice especially for those who want a neat-looking traditional dog house without paying a hefty sum. It is easy to assemble, although it requires some time.

Another wooden dog house for your consideration is this product from Precision Pet. The Petmate Extreme is marketed as a reliable outdoor dog house that comes with excellent weather-resistance. Too bad it doesn’t come with door flaps; although its off-centered design should easily keep one section of the interior relatively dry for your pet to feel cozy and comfy.

We just would like to point out the comments made by some pet parents regarding the durability of the Petmate Extreme. Sadly, there have been issues of the doggie den falling apart after some time. It should look lovely in your backyard, nonetheless.

The Petsfit is a lot like Merry Pet’s Wood Room with a View, except that this one comes with safety rails that are designed more like the rails on a double decker bed. It does come with a steel door and one side of the Petsfit has a window for optimum ventilation.

This dog house with porch also comes with a 3-step ladder that is quite steep to our liking. The Petsfit can be a great lounger for your small or toy breed of dog while also adding a different kind of décor to your home. Both the floor and the steel door can be easily removed allowing you free access to the interior for ease of cleaning.

While it is definitely not a children’s play set, the always-quality all-weather dog house is perfect for the smallest and youngest hounds in your canine family. It has a whimsical design that children will surely love assisting their young puppies to get into. It’s quite small yet has a spacious interior that’s just right for puppies. It can be easily installed with a few tightening of screws while retaining its structural rigidity. It is relatively easy to clean, too. Even your young child can be taught how to take care of the home of his or her favorite pet.

If you’ve got the money for it and you’re looking for a really insulated dog house for your pet, then ASL Solutions’ Deluxe Insulated Dog Palace is a must-have. The Dog Palace is one of the best dog houses for cold weather because of the 4-inch thick walls that are made of EPS foam insulation plus a nifty heated floor attachment.

Too bad the heater only occupies about a third or so of the interior floor of the Dog Palace so there will still be some sections that will not have the heating mechanism. The door is quite exceptional, too, since it comes with an easy-pass design while also allowing its lower half to be removed. Hands down this is one of the best dog houses you can ever get, but only if you’re prepared to pay several hundred dollars for it.