The Petmate Aspen Pet Outdoor Dog House is a small, no-frills plastic shelter built for toy and small breeds, and its 4.5 star rating across 3,600 reviews shows it holds up as a dependable basic option.
Owners of small dogs up to 15 pounds who want an affordable, USA-made outdoor shelter for a patio or yard corner.
Skip if
You have a medium or large dog, since this house is sized strictly for pets up to 15 pounds and won't offer enough room for anything bigger.
Breed size Small
Weight 0.01 Ounces
Priced 29% below the category median ($69.99 across 17 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 3,600 owner ratings
Popularity5.0/5
3,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This Extra Small Petmate Aspen Pet house measures 26.5 inches deep by 18 inches wide by 16.5 inches tall, which puts it firmly in toy and small breed territory. It's built from a blended plastic material and requires some assembly, but the compact size keeps setup simple compared to larger multi-panel houses.", 'Petmate is one of the more established names in pet housing, and this model is made in the USA, which some owners look for over imported alternatives. At $49.99, it sits in the middle of the price range for small dog houses, reflecting the brand recognition rather than any oversized features.', 'With 3,600 reviews at a 4.5 star average, this is one of the more reviewed dog houses in the category, suggesting a long sales history and a broad base of owners who have put it through different climates and yard setups.']
Pros
Made in the USA from a recognized pet products brand
Compact size fits toy and small breeds without wasted space
Strong 4.5 star rating backed by 3,600 reviews
Simple small-footprint design for tight patios or yards
Cons
Sized only for dogs up to 15 pounds, no larger options in this listing
Requires assembly out of the box
Basic plastic construction without insulation features called out
Specifications
Breed size
Small
Weight
0.01 Ounces
Performance notes
At 26.5 by 18 by 16.5 inches, the footprint is intentionally tight, which helps a small dog retain body heat inside but rules this out for anything beyond a toy or small breed. The blended plastic material type is a lighter-duty build than the heavier structural plastics used in Lifetime's larger houses, which fits the compact price point.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 3,600 reviews is a substantial sample size for this category, pointing to a well-established product that has satisfied a large number of small dog owners over time rather than a newer item still building a track record.
Petmate designed this Extra Small model for dogs up to 15 pounds, so it fits toy and small breeds like Chihuahuas or small terriers rather than medium or large dogs.
Does it require assembly?
Yes, assembly is required. The compact size keeps the process straightforward compared to larger multi-panel dog houses.
Is this house made in the USA?
Yes, Petmate manufactures this Aspen Pet model in the USA, which is a detail some owners specifically look for over imported alternatives.
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