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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 Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)

The short answer

ASL Solutions (Dog Palace) Dog Palace Insulated Heated Dog House with Palace Central Heater (Tractor Supply DP-19CH; Chewy 290392) and K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in) finish almost level in our scoring (7.1 vs 7.0 out of 10), so the right pick depends on what you value most. 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 Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in) is stronger on electrical safety, durability & ease of use, 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 Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)
Heat Performance 8.5Thermostatic forced-air heat and full EPS insulation, from maker specs and roundups, not testing. 6.6Same 20 W pad warming more air, with the same owner reports of weak pads.
Weather & Predator Protection 8.0Rigid molded plastic and a raised, draining floor, with a single door. 5.5Two exits, but not waterproof, and it needs staking against wind.
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. 8.0MET Safety Listed. Chew resistance not confirmed.
Durability & Ease of Use 6.8Sturdy shell, replacement parts and remotes, 1-year heater warranty. Some heaters fail early. 7.5Tool-free, proven K&H fabric construction.
Health & Materials 6.0EPS foam that dogs can chew out. The 300 W draw is about 15 times a 20 W pad. 7.5Polyester and foam. At most 0.48 kWh/day.
Value 5.5About $428 for the heated house, and not on Amazon. 7.6$82.80 for the most floor space among the K&H houses.

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 Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)
Designed For Medium/large dogs (≤26.5 in shoulder) Multiple cats / small dogs or puppies
Heater Type Forced-air Central Heater with digital thermostat (50–70°F) and remote; fan runs continuously Low-wattage heated floor pad (Lectro-Soft)
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 26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5
Number of Doors/Exits 1 doors 2 doors
Raised Floor Yes No
Waterproof (per maker/reviewers) Yes No
Shell Material Molded plastic Heavy-denier polyester
Insulation 2–4 in EPS foam in walls, roof, floor and door Insulated fabric walls/roof

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 Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)

Pros

  • Room for two or more cats
  • Same MET-listed 20 W pad
  • Two exits
  • Insulated fabric walls and roof

Cons

  • Catches more wind
  • Must be staked or set against a wall
  • Needs protection from rain and snow
  • Mixed owner reports on the pad

Pick this when one cat house isn't enough. Put it against a wall under cover and weight or stake it.

Full K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in) 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.