Top 10 Best Outdoor Kennel for Dogs

This product is available in five configurations: 24” H, 30” H, 36” H, 42” H, and 48” H. Each package includes eight panels measuring 24 inches in width. I chose the 24-inch for my five-pound Pomeranian, Bobbie. For that, I was able to create 16 square feet of enclosed space.

I am not a handy person. Thankfully, the playpen was a breeze to assemble, and it did not require unfamiliar tools. As a bonus, I can deploy the enclosure in any shape I want. I can also connect two or more pens to create a sizeable barrier. Because of its collapsible design, the pen is a cinch to put away.

By the way, you can purchase this product with or without a door. But I would recommend you choose a model with a step-through door for a large kennel. In so doing, you can conveniently access the enclosure when you need to provide food and water. Besides, the door features a pair of secure slide-bolt latches to boot.

Furthermore, the playpen consists of durable and corrosion-resistant materials. The pen includes clips and anchors, too. That is why I can easily stake it down for outdoor use. There are also corner stabilizers to promote rigidity if I use it indoors. Unfortunately, you have to buy the mesh top separately. Without it, you cannot provide your pooch shade and protection against the elements.

While this pen served its purpose quite well for my Pom, I would not recommend it if you have a large, unruly canine. My Belgian Malinois, Barky, could easily break through the 48-inch model. He can pop off the stabilizers with no trouble.

This pen comprises of eight connected panels. Each panel measures 24 inches in width, thereby creating a 16-feet enclosure. As for the height, you can choose among five configurations: 24” H, 30” H, 42” H, 48”, and 63”.

Before I met the New World Pet Products Foldable Metal Exercise Pen & Pet Playpen, my pup would tremble in fear as he traverses the hallway. Bobbie was not ready to become a big brother, and he would often bully Bungo. Thankfully, I could connect the spacious playpen with Bungo’s New World Pet crate. Since then, my pup was able to enjoy himself and retreat peacefully to his den.

This product shares a few standard features with the MidWest unit. But as far as the price tag is concerned, this kennel is a few dollars cheaper compared to item no. 1. I was able to put together three pens and created a spacious play yard for my pup. You can arrange the kennel in a square, rectangle, and octagon.

The playpen also features a wire construction finished with a black e-coat. However, the coating seems scarce. I set up a small enclosure on our balcony, and I forgot to stow it away. There were rust stains on our tiled floor after it rained. I reckon the coating is not enough to protect the wires from rain or any liquid. You may also want to place some felt pads or rubber on the corners of the pen. Otherwise, it would scratch your precious hardwood floors.

On a side note, this cage lacks a gate. The only way to make an entry or exit is to unhook a section. But in my case, I do not need one. The height is low enough for me to bend and reach my pup.

This model comes in three configurations, and the kennel I picked was the largest, which measures 48 x 48 x 52 inches.

You are free to position the panels any way you like. The panels clamp easily together, too. Likewise, the door swings open freely for easy entry or exit. You may also use a padlock to secure the kennel.

The Lucky Dog Uptown Welded Wire Kennel seems to have a big fan base, and I am not surprised. The cage consists of high-quality stainless steel tubes and wireframe with no rough edges.

Plus, the entire structure has a powder-coated paint finish to prevent rusting. Most importantly, it includes a steel roof frame and a heavy tarpaulin cover.

Although I like this kennel, I would not use it for my canine buddies. My dog could quickly push this kennel around form the inside.

Thankfully, a friend recommended the JAXPETY Uptown Welded Wire Kennel for my Belgian Malinois. When assembled, this enclosure measures 95 x 47 x 71 inches. That is five feet and nine inches for those who hate math! Considering how tall it is, its assembly may take 30 to 45 minutes. But believe me, it is all worth the sweat!

This kennel boasts of a heavy-duty construction comprising of galvanized steel and wire mesh. The manufacturer welded both the steel bars and wire mesh before coating to eliminate harsh edges that could harm your canine companions. I do not know what type of paint they use, but so far, the cage is indestructible. Rain or shine, it stays looking good as new.

Also, the enclosure comes with a steel roof frame and a waterproof cover that fit snugly together. These features afford me the peace of mind knowing that my Mal is dry and toasty inside his cage.

The latching mechanism of the door will also prevent him from pursuing his wild dreams. But even if I coop up my Mal for a while, I can tell he appreciates the generous kennel size. He has separate areas for playing, sleeping, and dining.

This product is available in a set of eight or 16 panels with three height options. The heights for the 16-panel design are 24,” 32,” and 40.”

This product grants you the flexibility to add, remove, or reconfigure the enclosure. You can form an L-shape, rectangle, square, octagon, and whatnot. Better yet, buy more sets and make a humongous play area!

My only gripe is the assembly. Each piece has two tubes soldered together to each end, and you need to insert a long rod for each tube. The rods, which are longer than the height of the fence, serve as anchors. You have to push them deep into the ground.

Nevertheless, the panels are a 10-gauge iron wire with a premium black finish. If you use the cage for puppies and small dogs, you can allow the rods to protrude. Rest assured the kennel would remain stable.

Likewise, each gate will have two safety latches to contain your fur-babies. But because I am neurotic, I would add zip ties to the door.

We love our furry family members; it delights us to see them enjoying the breeze and soaking up the sun. But we cannot always keep an eye on them. Leaving their safety to chance would be negligence. Hence, I would recommend you get the PawHut Outdoor Galvanized Metal Dog Kennel.

When assembled, the pen measures a whopping 97 x 46 x 71.5 inches inclusive of the roof. The outdoor kennel will stand up to the elements, thanks to its galvanized metal frame.

Rest assured you could use this enclosure for many years with minimal upkeep. And because it has a durable tarp cover, your furry pal will stay dry and toasty when it drizzles.

What I like most about this kennel is the roof tarp. The cover does not collect rainwater, debris, and snow, as these smoothly run off instead of building up. Likewise, the tarp features water resistance and UV protection to prevent peeling or cracking.

The pen also has raised legs, too so you can effortlessly sweep or hose down dirt.

Luckily, we found the ZENY Foldable Metal Exercise Kennel.

The product comes in a set of eight and 16 panels. Mom chose the 16-panel cage, which provides 66.52 square feet of space. If you select the 16-panel design, you can divide it into two eight panels to create separate areas.

Assembly is straightforward. You can arrange the unit in a square, L-shape, octagon, circle, rectangle, etc. For a sturdier structure, you only need to push the hinge rods down into the ground.

This enclosure features a durable iron construction finished with a black satin finish for enhanced durability. Because it is highly resistant to the elements, my mother would rarely stow it away. But if she decides to take it down, she folds the pen for compact storage.

Moreover, the kennel has an eight-panel design that affords its user multiple shape configurations. Each panel measures 30.25 inches in width, but the height varies on the size selected: 24” H, 32” H, and 40” H. Size-wise, it offers 30 square feet of space.

I like that the edges are seamless. The panels interlock securely, and the doors have safety latches to boot. Still, I would not recommend this cage for Houdini-like pets. If your dog is part-monkey, your pooch could easily climb the wiring.

If you have a massive lawn, you can fence a portion of it using the eight-panel or 16-panel design.

Your furry pals would surely appreciate the generous space that allows them to execute their canine shenanigans.

The largest model measures 96.1 x 32.7 x 40 inches and weighs 81.9 pounds (37.14 kg). Either configuration offers 66.52 square feet of space. As for the height, you can choose between 24,” 32,” and 40.”

By the way, this product is highly customizable. You can create multiple shape configurations or split the kennel into two eight panels. Likewise, you can add as many sets as you can.

The product includes metal rods for comfortable panel arrangement and ground anchors to keep the cage in place.

The pen also provides decent rust resistance. The pen comes in an 8-panel and 16-panel design. If you choose the 16-panel configuration, you will receive 16 panels, two of which are doors. Each panel measures 31.5 inches in width, but there are two height variations available.

There are long iron bars that connect each panel, and they go a little way into the ground.

But if you have an active dog that likes to push the kennel, this pen may not be able to hold him. Nevertheless, it should work fine for a small dog.