Rank #4 in Best Dog Doors 2026: 10 Ranked, and What 'Large' Really Means
Ideal Pet Products Ruff-Weather Dog Door, Extra Large
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Ideal Pet Products Designer Series Ruff-Weather is the fourth entry in this guide: a grey pet door with a telescoping frame, made to fit into an existing door rather than a wall. It is priced at £104.98 and carries a 4.7 rating from 1,333 Amazon ratings, which puts it £4.01 below the most expensive door in this set.
The finding on this one is a size word doing a lot of work. The title says Extra Large and the spec table lists a Dog Breed Size of Large, but that same spec table caps the pet at 90 Pounds — around 41 kg — which is under the 45 kg claimed by a door costing £49 less further up this guide. The listing also quotes three different openings for one product: a 9.75" x 17" flap, a 13.9375" x 21.625" frame and an 11.512" x 19.25" cutout. Where it is consistent is door thickness: the bullet says doors from 3/4" to 1-3/4", and the specs give a minimum of 0.75 inches and a maximum of 1.75 inches, which is the same range stated twice.
Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this door — the description, the specification table and the buyer reviews. We have not fitted or tested it ourselves.
How those 1,333 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £104.98 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5, from 1,333 ratings |
| Size as listed | Extra Large - 9.75" x 17" Flap Size |
| Maximum weight capacity (as listed) | 90 Pounds |
| Flap, frame and cutout sizes | 9.75" x 17" flap, 13.9375" x 21.625" frame, 11.512" x 19.25" cutout |
| Door thickness range | 3/4" to 1-3/4" in the bullet; minimum compatible thickness 0.75 Inches and maximum 1.75 Inches in the specs |
| Flaps | Two flexible vinyl flaps forming a 3-inch barrier, as listed |
| Colour and material | Grey, plastic frame (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This door was so easy to install. It has amazing instructions. We got an extra large for our medium size dog. We bought a pet safe door before in size medium for our medium dog and he would have to duck down to get out the door. Also the telescoping part of it is amazing, my husband used to have to build his own melamine inside walls. This also has two flaps one inside and one outside, so no more fall leaves inside the house on a windy day. Here's a nice lighting panel that won't break your nails trying to get it back off.”
Verified purchase“Super tough, used in Manitoba, Canada winters and works amazing. Did not freeze up, flaps do wear as my dog is not gentle, (Malinois), but holds up nice! Problem is when pup decides in minus 40 weather to stand half in half out to bark at stuff. Then there is a draft. 😐”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Dog Doors 2026: 10 Ranked, and What 'Large' Really Means.
Questions people ask
How heavy a dog will the Ruff-Weather take?
The specification table for the Extra Large DSRWXL gives a maximum weight capacity of 90 Pounds, even though the title says Extra Large.
What door thickness does it fit?
The bullet says doors from 3/4" to 1-3/4" thick, and the spec table lists a minimum compatible thickness of 0.75 Inches and a maximum of 1.75 Inches — here the two figures agree.
How big is the opening?
The Ideal Pet Products listing quotes three sizes: a 9.75" x 17" flap, a 13.9375" x 21.625" frame and an 11.512" x 19.25" cutout.
What is included in the package?
Mounting hardware, a template and straightforward instructions; the wall kit is optional and sold separately.
How is it insulated?
Ideal Pet Products says the two flexible vinyl flaps form a 3-inch barrier for insulation and energy savings.
Can the door be closed off?
The closure type is listed as Lock-Out Slide.
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