Petsfit Portable Dog Playpen, 45", removable waterproof mat, zippered roof

This portable dog playpen arrives with a detachable waterproof mat, a carrying bag and a zippered roof, so the floor and the cover come in the same pack. Its hexagonal frame is built in 600D Oxford fabric, stands 28.5 in high on walls 45.5 in wide, and the manufacturer lists it for large breeds such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Shepherds. A water bottle holder and two pockets sit on the outside.

What comes in the pack

• One playpen with a hexagonal shape and walls 45.5 in wide by 28.5 in high.
• A detachable mat that is waterproof and wipes clean.
• A zippered roof that can close over the pen or be converted to a cat observation deck.
• A carrying bag for the folded pen.
• Two pockets and a water bottle holder on the frame.

Does it fit your dog and your floor?

The pen suits carpet or outdoor floors, which is the pairing to check before you set it up indoors. The manufacturer gives the size as L, 45.5 in long, 45.5 in wide and 28 in high.

Setting up and using the pen

The manufacturer gives a setup time of 3 seconds and states that no assembly is required, and the pen folds flat again when you take it down. The specified uses are outdoor, indoor, camping, travel and training.

Cleaning and storing it

The mat wipes clean and comes out of the pen, so the floor piece can be cleaned on its own. Once folded, the playpen goes into the carrying bag that comes with it.

Questions buyers ask before ordering

How tall are the walls?

The walls are 28.5 in high, and the pen measures 45.5 in wide.

What surfaces is the playpen made for?

The brand lists carpet and outdoor floors as the surfaces it suits.

Who is this portable dog playpen intended for?

The manufacturer lists large breeds, naming Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Shepherds.

Does the roof stay on the pen?

The roof zips on and can be closed to enclose the pen or left open, and it converts to a cat observation deck.

How long does setup take?

The stated setup time is 3 seconds, with no assembly required.

Fabric, roof and pockets

The frame is made of 600D Oxford fabric with double stitching, and the mat inside it is waterproof. The hexagonal shape gives the pen six sides. Two pockets and a water bottle holder are part of the pen, and the roof converts to a cat observation deck for a cat to sit on.