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ASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392) vs K&H Pet Products Thermo A-Frame Heated Cat House (Gray/Black, 18 x 14 in, 20 W)

The short answer

ASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392) comes out ahead overall with 7.1/10 against 6.7/10 for the K&H Pet Products Thermo A-Frame Heated Cat House (Gray/Black, 18 x 14 in, 20 W). ASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392) is stronger on heat performance and weather & predator protection. K&H Pet Products Thermo A-Frame Heated Cat House (Gray/Black, 18 x 14 in, 20 W) is stronger on electrical safety, health & materials and value.

Scores by criterion

CriterionASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392)K&H Pet Products Thermo A-Frame Heated Cat House (Gray/Black, 18 x 14 in, 20 W)
Heat Performance 8.5Thermostatic forced-air heat and full EPS insulation, from maker specs and roundups, not testing. 6.3Thermostatic 20 W floor in a small space, but no wall or roof insulation is documented.
Weather & Predator Protection 8.0Rigid molded plastic and a raised, draining floor, with a single door. 4.8Light fabric A-frame that is not waterproof or raised. Two exits.
Electrical Safety 6.0MET certified per ASL, but it needs a manual reset after outages, and there are cable-pulling reports and one unverified fire report. 8.0'Safety Listed' per the Amazon title, with a thermostat. Chew resistance not confirmed.
Durability & Ease of Use 6.8Sturdy shell, replacement parts and remotes, 1-year heater warranty. Some heaters fail early. 7.0Washable cover, folds flat, simple setup.
Health & Materials 6.0EPS foam that dogs can chew out. The 300 W draw is about 15 times a 20 W pad. 7.5Fleece and fabric with no odor reports. At most 0.48 kWh/day.
Value 5.5About $428 for the heated house, and not on Amazon. 7.8About $53, but its usefulness is limited to sheltered spots.

Specifications

SpecASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392)K&H Pet Products Thermo A-Frame Heated Cat House (Gray/Black, 18 x 14 in, 20 W)
Designed For Medium/large dogs (≤26.5 in shoulder) Single small cat
Heater Type Forced-air Central Heater with digital thermostat (50–70°F) and remote; fan runs continuously Thermostatically controlled orthopedic heated floor
Heater Wattage 300 W 20 W
Max Daily Energy Use (heater running continuously) 7.2 kWh 0.48 kWh
Heater Safety Listing MET certified (per ASL and Petco; certificate not seen) MET Safety Listed
Exterior Dimensions (L x W x H) 47.5 x 31.5 x 38.5 18 x 14 x 14
Number of Doors/Exits 1 doors 2 doors
Raised Floor Yes No
Waterproof (per maker/reviewers) Yes No
Shell Material Molded plastic Fabric
Insulation 2–4 in EPS foam in walls, roof, floor and door —

ASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392)

Pros

  • 2–4 in EPS foam in every panel
  • Raised, draining floor
  • Digital thermostat with remote
  • Fits medium to large dogs
  • Heater warranty of one year

Cons

  • High energy use
  • Resets needed after power outages
  • Reports of heater failures and chewed cables
  • Premium price; house and heater are sold separately by some retailers
  • Not sold on Amazon

The strongest cold-weather dog shelter in this lineup, but also the most demanding. It suits very cold climates and attentive owners. Price is about $428 at Chewy as a heated house, and may change.

Full ASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392) review →

K&H Pet Products Thermo A-Frame Heated Cat House (Gray/Black, 18 x 14 in, 20 W)

Pros

  • Budget price
  • Thermostatic 20 W floor
  • Two exits with clear flaps
  • Washable cover
  • Folds flat

Cons

  • Small; one cat only
  • No documented wall insulation
  • Weakest weather protection of the cat picks
  • Some cats dislike the doors

A sensible low-cost choice for one small cat in a garage, porch or indoor corner. Treat it as a heated bed with a roof, not a winter fortress.

Full K&H Pet Products Thermo A-Frame Heated Cat House (Gray/Black, 18 x 14 in, 20 W) review →

Both products are part of our guide The Best Pet Heated Shelters of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.