The Mint RuffLand Kennel: First-Ever Release — Everything You Need to Know
- Samantha Scarborough
- 5 hours ago
- 6 min read
If you've been searching for the mint RuffLand kennel, here's what you need to know right now: this is the first time RuffLand has ever released this color. It's already sold out on RuffLand's website. And based on how RuffLand manages their limited-edition color releases, it will likely be at least a year before mint is available again — if it comes back at all. We placed our dealer order on January 8, 2026, and our shipment is arriving in spring 2026. This is your only current opportunity to secure one. Here's everything you need to know.
What Is the Mint RuffLand Kennel?
The mint RuffLand kennel is a limited-edition color version of RuffLand's flagship Performance Kennel line — and it's making its debut for the very first time with this release. RuffLand describes the color as "a light, icy edge" on their signature construction: a crisp, cool hue that sits somewhere between seafoam and pale teal. Clean, modern, and unlike anything else in the performance kennel market.
The mint color is not just cosmetic. It's the exact same one-piece roto-molded kennel RuffLand is known for — made from food-grade safe, UV-stabilized polyethylene, manufactured to order in Tea, South Dakota. The color, the durability, the safety engineering, and the race car-inspired energy dissipation system are all baked into the same mold. Nothing is compromised. Nothing is added. It's just the most striking version of the toughest kennel on the market.
The mint RuffLand kennel is available across all standard sizes: Small, Mid-Size, Medium, Intermediate, Large, and X-Large.
Why Is the Mint RuffLand Kennel Already Sold Out?
RuffLand builds every kennel to order using a lean manufacturing process. They don't stockpile inventory. When a limited-edition color like mint drops for the first time, it's produced in a finite run — and demand consistently outpaces supply.
This is especially true for mint. It appeals to a remarkably broad audience. Dog trainers and competitors love it for its clean, professional look at trials and shows. Women — now the fastest-growing segment of RuffLand's customer base — gravitate toward it for dock diving, agility, and everyday travel. It photographs beautifully. It stands out in a truck bed or SUV without being loud. It's the color people have been asking for, and the first time it's been available, demand immediately exceeded supply.
RuffLand's limited-edition strategy is intentional. Dealers typically receive only about a week's notice before a new color releases. Colors routinely sell out within days. Once they're gone, there's no set timeline for when — or whether — they'll return.
When Can You Get a Mint RuffLand Kennel?
Right now, RuffLand's website is sold out of mint across all sizes. Your best options are authorized RuffLand dealers who placed orders during the release window. We are one of them.
We are an authorized RuffLand dealer and we placed our mint kennel order on January 8, 2026. Our shipment is expected to arrive within 8 to 12 weeks, putting delivery in spring 2026. Once our order arrives, we will fulfill pre-orders in the sequence they were placed.
Given that this is the first-ever release of the mint color and it's already sold out everywhere, we do not expect to have excess inventory. If you want one, pre-ordering now is the only way to guarantee you get one from this batch.
After this run sells through, the next opportunity to get a mint RuffLand kennel will likely be at least a year away — and that's if RuffLand schedules another mint release at all.
What Makes the RuffLand Kennel Worth It — In Any Color
The mint color is what brings people to this page. The engineering is what makes it worth buying. Here's what you're actually getting:
One-piece construction with no weak point
Most hard kennels are made in two pieces bolted together. That seam is where they fail under impact. RuffLand is a single molded piece — no bolt-through ledge, no assembly, no failure point. It's also 3 inches wider than comparable two-piece kennels because there's no ledge eating up interior space.
Food-grade safe plastic
Every RuffLand kennel is made from food-grade safe, UV-stabilized low-density polyethylene sourced in the United States. Not industrial plastic. Food grade. So when your dog chews on it, licks it, or breathes in there for hours, you know exactly what they're not being exposed to.
Race car-inspired safety engineering
RuffLand's Ruff-Flex™ Energy Dissipation Technology was designed using the same engineering principles as driver retention systems in race cars. The flexible walls, the raised UpSide™ floor, the body crease through the middle, and the composite doors all work together to absorb energy during impact — rather than transfer it to your dog. This is where rigid two-wall plastic kennels fail. They may not break, but there's no give. With RuffLand, there is.
800 lb. rated tie-downs
The tie-down brackets carry an 800-pound working load rating. That's not pet product territory — that's industrial cargo restraint engineering. Designed like driver retention devices in race cars, these keep your kennel anchored to your vehicle so it can absorb impact energy rather than become a projectile.
Six door locking lugs
Most kennels max out at four. RuffLand doors have six. The composite doors are ambidextrous — they swing both ways — and are engineered to absorb impact rather than just stay shut.
Tapered vent holes that never get blocked
RuffLand tapers the sidewalls outward so that even when the kennel is slid flush against a wall or another surface, the vent holes remain open. Your dog always has airflow — even in a tight truck bed or vehicle cargo area.
The UpSide™ raised floor does double duty
It channels liquids and debris away from your dog. It also flexes — creating a built-in shock-absorbing cushion during transport. Your dog is riding on a shock absorber, not a flat plastic floor.
Mint RuffLand Kennel Sizes and Dimensions
The mint RuffLand kennel is available in all standard Performance Kennel sizes. All dimensions are exterior measurements. Add 1.5 inches to the width for double door or side entry configurations.
Small — 22.25"L x 16"W x 15"H | Approx. 10 lbs.
Mid-Size — 24.5"L x 16.5"W x 18"H | Approx. 14 lbs.
Medium — 27.625"L x 18"W x 20.75"H | Approx. 17 lbs.
Intermediate — 30.5"L x 20"W x 23.25"H | Approx. 20 lbs.
Large — 35"L x 22"W x 26.75"H | Approx. 30 lbs.
X-Large — 40"L x 27"W x 29.5"H | Approx. 42 lbs.
Not sure which size is right for your dog? We're happy to help. Call us at 704-774-6326 or contact us through our website. We recommend consulting your vet, breeder, or trainer for the most accurate sizing guidance based on your specific dog.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Mint RuffLand Kennel
Is this really the first time RuffLand has released the mint color? Yes. The mint RuffLand kennel is a first-ever release. RuffLand has never offered this color before. It is not a returning fan favorite — it is a brand new addition to their limited-edition color lineup.
How long until mint is available again? Based on how RuffLand manages their limited-edition color schedule, it will likely be at least a year before mint is released again — and that assumes RuffLand schedules another mint run at all. There is no guarantee of a second release. This batch is the only current opportunity.
Does the mint color affect the kennel's durability? No. The color is UV-stabilized polyethylene — the same material used across all RuffLand kennels. It won't fade, chip, or peel under normal use and sun exposure. The color is part of the mold, not a coating applied on top.
What accessories are available in mint? RuffLand offers matching accessories in mint including the Easy Rider™ Top Tray, Water Hole™, and Water Topper™. Coordinating your full setup in mint is possible through this release.
Does the mint RuffLand kennel come with a warranty? Yes. All RuffLand Performance Kennels include a limited lifetime warranty.
How do I order a mint RuffLand kennel from A Dog's Life Inc.? Visit our pre-order page at adogslifeinc.shop/pre-order-ruffland-kennels. Select your size and configuration, complete your order, and we'll be in touch as your ship date approaches. Local pickup is available in Charlotte, NC by appointment.
Why Order From A Dog's Life Inc.?
We are an authorized RuffLand dealer based in Charlotte, NC. We carry RuffLand because we believe in what they build — the one-piece construction, the safety engineering, and the American manufacturing behind every kennel. RuffLand has made the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list three consecutive years. Their kennels are trusted by hunters, trainers, dock divers, show competitors, search and rescue teams, and military and law enforcement canine handlers nationwide.
When you order through A Dog's Life Inc.:
You get access to limited-edition colors including mint as they arrive from the manufacturer
You work directly with a team that knows these products
Local pickup is available in Charlotte, NC by appointment
We're reachable by phone at 704-774-6326 — not just a contact form
We placed our mint kennel order January 8, 2026. Our shipment arrives in spring 2026. Quantities from this batch are limited. Other authorized RuffLand dealers may also have mint available — but if you want to order through us, pre-orders are the best way to secure yours before our batch sells through.
This is the first mint RuffLand kennel ever made available to the public. It will likely be at least a year before another batch is available. If you want one, now is the time.
