It can accommodate any dog under 100 pounds. The insulation in the igloo contains nitrogen, an element that maintains a comfortable inside temperature whether it is 30 or 90 outside. Some of these pooch palaces even provide ventilation that keeps the moist air out in humid climates.
The addition of a raised floor accessory also helps insulate the pet should she have a litter of newborns that have to be kept snug and warm.
An igloo is one of the easiest dog houses to keep clean. Nearly maintenance free, all the owner must do is hose it down once in awhile. It can be moved easily and lasts for many years.
Petmate, a Quality Igloo House
One of the better known but still economical brand of igloo dog house is Petmate, which retails for under $150, and comes with a five-year warranty.
It has an extended doorway and a rooftop that adjusts to vary the ventilation by season. It is constructed with foam insulation for warmth in the winter and a cool temperature in the summer.
It comes in three sizes. The smallest, medium, is 30.5 inches wide by 37.5 inches deep by 22.8 inches high. The large is 34 inches high by 43.8 inches deep by 25.8 inches high. The extra large is 39.3 inches wide by 51.5 inches deep by 30 inches high.
It takes one minute to assemble this dog home. All the owner has to do is snap the roof onto the base and the pet has a comfortable new house.
Igloo House Accessories
There are several nice additions to the Petmate, Dogloo or Indigo brands of igloo dog house that are very reasonably priced and add to the dog’s comfort out of doors. The first, a dog house pad, retails for about $50.
It comes in all three sizes and fits tight into the dog house to cushion and insulate the entire floor space. It is moisture repellant, with a tough vinyl cover that will last as many years as the pooch palace itself. For under $25, the family pet can stay even more comfortable with a door to the igloo house.
Made of plastic, it attaches and opens easily, and keeps the wind, rain, debris and other elements outside of the igloo, where they belong.
For older, arthritic pets or dogs that have just had surgery, Lectro makes a veterinarian-recommended heated floor pad designed to fit an igloo dog house. Retailing for under $75, it is half round, and designed to take up half the dog house floor.
This allows the sick canine to choose to lie on it or not. It plugs into a regular 120-volt outlet, and never gets hotter than 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The pad never gets hot to the touch but provides soothing warmth to old or damaged limbs.
Constructed of high impact plastic, the heating pad comes with a one-year warranty.
For pet owners who want the best for their outside dog, the igloo dog house might be a smart yet economical choice. For the several brands and merchants, and to comparison shop price, style and accessories, see one of the major online marketplaces such as Amazon.com.