PAWD Collapsible Dog Crate vs PawHut Metal Dog Kennel with Canopy

These are not really rivals: the PAWD is a small indoor den crate you fold flat and carry, and the PawHut is a fixed 4.6-foot outdoor run you assemble once and leave in place. Buy the PAWD for a small or medium dog that sleeps indoors and travels with you. Buy the PawHut if you need a fenced outdoor space with a roof and a lockable gate. The PAWD's 4.5 rating from 1,717 buyers praises easy setup, quiet latch and a look that fits a home, but owners note poor visibility and no travel bag. The PawHut is a heavy 67.9 lb steel structure with almost no maintenance, and it is not something you move or fold.

• Choose the PAWD if your dog is small or medium, sleeps indoors, and you want a crate that folds flat for trips and storage.
• Choose the PawHut if you need a permanent outdoor run with a roof, a lockable gate and room to stand and turn.