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The Petmate Indigo Dog House is the top of the line doghouse featuring an off set extended doorway for wind proofing and rain resistance. Made with structural foam that acts as insulation both to keep your pet cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Features a roof vent which helps with continual air flow. Indigo is made with Microban, which helps fight the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew. Easy to install, no tools required. For use with medium sized pets.
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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:Medium|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for the 3-4 cats that live on my porch, for the winter. I also got the body-heat mat for the inside, and the door (I'm reviewing those on their own product pages).
I have uploaded a picture of the medium dogloo (Indigo Dog Home) with the door, and my cat Katrina, so maybe you can get a visual idea about size. She is maybe 5# IF that, a normal sized housecat breed.
I bought two of these, and they came together in the biggest box I've ever seen, holy cats! I didn't even know carrier services could deliver boxes that big. Four normal adults could have fit crouching in it! Info about the product:
* I was pleased to see the bottom section is deep enough that I didn't have to worry about rain 'sliding' into the doghouse, as my porch gets very puddle-ish in heavy rain.
* There is a vent area near the top back.
* There is no hole for the heater accessory, you have to drill one in the side of the cover, just fyi. (Purchase separately.)
* There are pre-made screw holes inside for the door (which is a soft flap that sits inside a few inches). (Purchase separately.)
* I saw other reviews about this somewhere, complaining about the "flimsiness" of the tabs that snap it together. There are a few on the dark bottom part 'inside' and a few on the white top part 'outside'. When my box arrived, one of the inner bottom tabs was snapped completely off and loose in the box. It really is just thin hard rubber and those tabs have a 'flex point' built in obviously to allow them to move a little, so those probably aren't real robust.
* I'm intending to 'duck tape' around the seam where the two pieces connect. I feel this will be better for temperature reasons and it wouldn't be that hard to just pull off if opening to clean. I think even if a couple of connective tabs snapped, duck tape would work it out. I'm not saying the product needs duck taping to work, I'm just saying that while the potential flimsiness of those connector tabs is a legit complaint for some folks, it's probably not something that would take much time/trouble to compensate for, IF it even came up for you.
* I do not yet know how the plastic will hold up to a serious freeze. I do know that the door isn't remotely a door and I'm going to have to do something else to drastically increase the warmth containment inside even in addition to a tiny-watt covered light custom-placed inside and the body-heat mat sold custom for the product.
* The doghouse seems pretty secure, and roomy inside. It's nice that the doorway is kind of 'extra' space. I'm hoping the shape of it will make it safer from the straightline winds we get here in the Ozarks, I don't want it blowing away! I think this is a good design.
The back half that has the body-heat mat sold for this should fit ~5 friendly cats just fine.
* I'm updating this review May 2012, see comments.
I have uploaded a picture of the medium dogloo (Indigo Dog Home) with the door, and my cat Katrina, so maybe you can get a visual idea about size. She is maybe 5# IF that, a normal sized housecat breed.
I bought two of these, and they came together in the biggest box I've ever seen, holy cats! I didn't even know carrier services could deliver boxes that big. Four normal adults could have fit crouching in it! Info about the product:
* I was pleased to see the bottom section is deep enough that I didn't have to worry about rain 'sliding' into the doghouse, as my porch gets very puddle-ish in heavy rain.
* There is a vent area near the top back.
* There is no hole for the heater accessory, you have to drill one in the side of the cover, just fyi. (Purchase separately.)
* There are pre-made screw holes inside for the door (which is a soft flap that sits inside a few inches). (Purchase separately.)
* I saw other reviews about this somewhere, complaining about the "flimsiness" of the tabs that snap it together. There are a few on the dark bottom part 'inside' and a few on the white top part 'outside'. When my box arrived, one of the inner bottom tabs was snapped completely off and loose in the box. It really is just thin hard rubber and those tabs have a 'flex point' built in obviously to allow them to move a little, so those probably aren't real robust.
* I'm intending to 'duck tape' around the seam where the two pieces connect. I feel this will be better for temperature reasons and it wouldn't be that hard to just pull off if opening to clean. I think even if a couple of connective tabs snapped, duck tape would work it out. I'm not saying the product needs duck taping to work, I'm just saying that while the potential flimsiness of those connector tabs is a legit complaint for some folks, it's probably not something that would take much time/trouble to compensate for, IF it even came up for you.
* I do not yet know how the plastic will hold up to a serious freeze. I do know that the door isn't remotely a door and I'm going to have to do something else to drastically increase the warmth containment inside even in addition to a tiny-watt covered light custom-placed inside and the body-heat mat sold custom for the product.
* The doghouse seems pretty secure, and roomy inside. It's nice that the doorway is kind of 'extra' space. I'm hoping the shape of it will make it safer from the straightline winds we get here in the Ozarks, I don't want it blowing away! I think this is a good design.
The back half that has the body-heat mat sold for this should fit ~5 friendly cats just fine.
* I'm updating this review May 2012, see comments.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:Medium|Amazon Verified Purchase
The correct dimension for this particular item is as follows when it was shipped:
1 Indigo Dog House Medium, 37.5" x 30.5" x 22.8"
This link will give you an idea what is correct for your dog
http://www.petmate.com/Catalog.plx?CID=4
1 Indigo Dog House Medium, 37.5" x 30.5" x 22.8"
This link will give you an idea what is correct for your dog
http://www.petmate.com/Catalog.plx?CID=4
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:Medium|Amazon Verified Purchase
I thought that because the profile says "good for large dogs" it would be for a 50lb dog, but it's not. I have a chow mix, which isn't very big, he's about 48lbs and only comes up to my knees, but he can't fit through the door into this dog house. I thought I bought a large, but this company only sells Medium houses online. The product itself is fine if you have a medium dog <40lbs.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
too small
ad stated medium...pet weighs barely 40 lbs...entry too small,will not enter. breed is german short hair. feel misled by size of doghouse
Published 19 days ago by melvid
defective upon arrival
They do not make these dog igloos like they did 12 years ago when I purchased my first one. Quality is lacking. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Richard W. Dockett
Great home for four legged family member
I would definitely purchase another doghouse like this. This house offers my dog protection from the heat and cold. Love the slight curve of entrance to offer extra protection. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lvan
Just what we needed
We live on the edge of the desert, with little shade and plenty of sunshine and heat. After looking at this dog house in a store, I decided on the large version, even though my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by CT
igloo style house
This item arrived on time. It was shipped assembled in a HUGE box. The top piece is taupe and the bottom piece is black, just as described. Easy to take apart when necessary. Read more
Published 2 months ago by colleen de la cruz
Her shelter from the storm!
My dog needed a comfy shelter while I'm at work. I ordered the Petmate Indigo Dog House for her, and she is very comfortable with it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by elk
Too Small but an Awesome House
I have owned an Indigo House for almost 11 years and ours has held up to all sorts of weather from Hot to Freezing Cold. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Franks
Very nice! Outside kitties love them.
I got two of these for the outside neighborhood kitties who I choose to take care of. I even bought the heating pads for in them so they stay warm during the cold winter months. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Active consumer
igloo dog house
I really like the house, it seems fairly sturdy. One problem is it is a little small for my 90 lb German Shepard, but she does go in.
Published 4 months ago by feanine
Not as insulated as I would like
I ordered this igloo for my two TNR feral porch kitties. I thought it would be roomier for two than the small cat igloo. It is roomier but not as isulated. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jane Doe Tina
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