Whelping Box,Whelping Box for Dogs with Washable Puppy Pads, Double Rooms Whelping Pen for Large Breed Dogs,Indoor Whelping Kit for Puppies Birth,White,96"x48"x19.5" Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-07-01
This whelping box is sized for large breed dogs and splits into two rooms, one for the nursing mother and litter and one as a separate space, with washable pads instead of disposable liners.
Breeders and foster owners who need a large, sectioned indoor whelping setup with reusable, washable bedding.
Skip if
You have a small or medium breed and don't need the extra footprint of a 96 by 48 inch double-room layout.
Priced 127% above the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)
Our scorecard
3.9/5overall
Owner rating3.9/5
3.9 average across 113 owner ratings
Popularity0.9/5
113 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 whelping box is built around a double room layout, giving the mother and puppies a defined nursing and sleeping area plus a separate section, which can help keep the main nesting space cleaner as puppies start moving around. At 96 inches by 48 inches by 19.5 inches, it's sized for large breed litters that need real floor space rather than a cramped box.", 'Instead of disposable puppy pads, it comes with washable pads, so owners can rinse and reuse bedding through a multi-week whelping period rather than restocking single-use liners. The white finish makes it easy to spot soiling and clean up quickly, which matters over the several weeks a litter typically stays in the box.', "At $159, it's priced as a dedicated large-breed whelping setup rather than a general purpose pen, and with 113 reviews and a 3.9 star average it has a real track record, even if the rating is more mixed than some competing pens."]
Pros
Double room design separates nursing space from a secondary area
Large 96 by 48 inch footprint suits big breed litters
Washable puppy pads reduce ongoing disposable pad costs
White finish makes messes easy to spot and clean
Cons
3.9 star average is lower than many competing whelping pens
Large footprint needs a dedicated room or floor space
Washable pads mean more laundry versus disposable liners
Performance notes
The 96 by 48 by 19.5 inch size is built for large breed dogs that need room to stretch out with a full litter, and the double room split lets owners section off part of the space as puppies grow. Washable pads replace disposable liners, trading a bit of extra laundry for lower ongoing costs over a multi-week whelping period.
What buyers say
With 113 reviews and a 3.9 star average, this box has a moderate track record that leans positive but includes more mixed feedback than higher-rated pens in this category. Roughly 50 units sold in the past month suggests steady, if modest, demand from breeders and foster owners.
Is this whelping box big enough for a large breed litter?
It's sized at 96 by 48 by 19.5 inches specifically for large breed dogs, so it offers more floor space than standard-size whelping boxes for bigger litters.
Do I need to buy disposable puppy pads for it?
No, it comes with washable puppy pads, so you can rinse and reuse them instead of restocking disposable liners throughout the whelping period.
What does the double room layout do?
It splits the box into two sections, letting you keep a nursing and sleeping area separate from a second space, which can help as puppies start exploring beyond the nest.
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