48" Large Pop Up Dog Playpen & Whelping Box for Dogs, Portable Foldable Puppy Playpen with Waterproof Bottom, Pet Tent Exercise Pen for Camping/Indoor, Includes Bowl & Carry Bag Review

4.1 (151) Amazon rating$45.9950+ bought last month

Our verdict

The Grandtail 48 inch pop up playpen doubles as a whelping box, with a waterproof bottom and included bowl and carry bag, and its 4.1 star rating across 151 reviews reflects a decent budget option for large dogs.

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Best for

Large dog owners who want a dual-purpose pen that can serve as a whelping box for a litter or a foldable exercise space, and who want something that packs down with a carry bag.

Skip if

You want the highest-rated option in this category, since 4.1 stars is on the lower end here, or you need a taller barrier than 24 inches for a jumper.

  • Breed size Large
  • Priced 34% below the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.1/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.1/5

    4.1 average across 151 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.3/5

    151 owner reviews, fewer 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 Grandtail playpen pops open into a 48 by 48 by 24 inch round enclosure built from polyester, with a waterproof bottom that makes it practical for whelping a litter of puppies or general indoor and outdoor pen use.

It ships with a collapsible pet bowl and a carrying bag, and no assembly is required since it uses the same pop-up mechanism as smaller travel pens, just sized up to 48 inches for large dogs.

At $45.99, it is one of the more affordable large-format pens in this lineup. With 151 ratings averaging 4.1 stars and about 50 units bought in the past month, it has a moderate but real track record for a dual-purpose whelping box and playpen.

Pros

  • Doubles as both a whelping box and a general use playpen
  • 48 by 48 by 24 inch size for large dogs
  • Waterproof bottom for easier cleanup
  • Includes a collapsible bowl and carry bag
  • Affordable price for a large-format pop-up pen

Cons

  • 4.1 star rating is on the lower end compared to other pens in this lineup
  • 24 inch height may not contain a dog that jumps or climbs
  • 151 reviews is a smaller sample size than some competing pens

Specifications

Breed size
Large

Performance notes

At 48 by 48 by 24 inches with a polyester build and waterproof bottom, this pen is sized and finished for whelping duty as much as everyday exercise space, and the pop-up design with no assembly keeps setup quick despite the larger footprint.

What buyers say

With 151 ratings averaging 4.1 stars and roughly 50 units bought in the past month, feedback is generally positive but more mixed than the higher-rated pens in this category.

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Frequently asked questions

Can this be used as a whelping box?

Yes, it is designed to double as a whelping box thanks to its waterproof bottom and 48 by 48 inch floor space, in addition to working as a general pop-up playpen.

How tall are the walls?

The walls stand 24 inches tall, which works for many large dogs at rest or with puppies but may not hold back a dog that jumps or climbs.

What is included with the playpen?

It comes with a collapsible pet bowl and a carrying bag, and no assembly is required since it uses a pop-up design.

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