10 Best Playpens for Puppies 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Playpens for Puppies

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How we created this playpen list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best playpens for puppy.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best playpens for puppies.

Key playpen considerations

Size and Space

Durability and Material

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

Safety Features

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Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black
Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black
Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black
Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black
Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black
Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black
Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black

Frisco Steel 8-Panel Configurable Dog Gate and Playpen, 30-in, Black

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,755
$79.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Durability and Material

4.7/5
Excellent

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.8/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Material

Steel, Plastic, Metal

Gate Type

Free Standing
2
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in
MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in

MidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, Black E-Coat, 30-in

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,506
$39.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.5/5
Great

Durability and Material

4.5/5
Great

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.6/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Coated Metal, Metal

Features

Collapsible, Ground Stakes, Walk-Through, Water-resistant
3
FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel
FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel
FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel
FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel
FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel
FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel
FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel

FXW Homeplus Indoor Dog Playpen, Black, 24-in, 6-panel

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
195
$59.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Durability and Material

4.7/5
Excellent

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.8/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Metal

Features

Indoor, Heavy Duty, Locking
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EliteField 2-Door Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Navy Blue & Beige, 36 x 36 x 24-in
EliteField 2-Door Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Navy Blue & Beige, 36 x 36 x 24-in
EliteField 2-Door Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Navy Blue & Beige, 36 x 36 x 24-in
EliteField 2-Door Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Navy Blue & Beige, 36 x 36 x 24-in

EliteField 2-Door Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Navy Blue & Beige, 36 x 36 x 24-in

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
1,534
$54.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.5/5
Great

Durability and Material

4.4/5
Great

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.6/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.4/5
Great

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Nylon, Mesh, Synthetic Fabric

Features

Collapsible, Ground Stakes, Carry Bag, Pet Door...
5
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel
IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel

IRIS 4-6 Panel Dog Exercise Playpen with Door, 24-in, White, 4-panel

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
685
$39.95Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.4/5
Great

Durability and Material

4.3/5
Great

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.5/5
Great

Safety Features

4.3/5
Great

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Small Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy, Adult, Senior

Material

Plastic

Features

Pet Door
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Precision Pet Products Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Large
Precision Pet Products Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Large
Precision Pet Products Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Large
Precision Pet Products Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Large

Precision Pet Products Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Large

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
478
$58.22Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.6/5
Excellent

Durability and Material

4.7/5
Excellent

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.7/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Mesh, Polyester, Synthetic Fabric

Features

Collapsible, Ground Stakes, Carry Bag, Pockets...
7
Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in
Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in
Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in
Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in
Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in
Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in
Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in

Yaheetech Metal Dog Playpen, 8-Panel, 40-in

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
84
$84.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Durability and Material

4.8/5
Excellent

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.8/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Material

Metal

Features

Indoor
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MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen
MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen

MyPet Petyard Passage Plastic Dog Pen

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
153
$79.04Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.8/5
Excellent

Durability and Material

4.8/5
Excellent

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.8/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Plastic

Features

Collapsible, Carry Handle, Pet Door
9
Petmate 8-Panel Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Door, Black, X-Large
Petmate 8-Panel Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Door, Black, X-Large
Petmate 8-Panel Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Door, Black, X-Large
Petmate 8-Panel Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Door, Black, X-Large

Petmate 8-Panel Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Door, Black, X-Large

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
483
$56.63Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.3/5
Great

Durability and Material

4.1/5
Great

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.3/5
Great

Safety Features

4.2/5
Great

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Material

Coated Metal, Metal

Features

Collapsible, Ground Stakes, Walk-Through
10
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium
Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium

Ruff 'N Ruffus Portable Foldable Cat & Dog Playpen, Carrying Case, & Travel Bowl, Aqua, Medium

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
120
$38.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Durability and Material

4.6/5
Excellent

Portability and Ease of Set-Up

4.6/5
Excellent

Safety Features

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this playpen right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Features

Removable Cover

Assembly Required

No