Top 10 Best Dog Beds

Dogs love being comfy and a good dog bed will keep him or her off your sofa. Find the best dog beds by considering a few basic requirements.

Easy Maintenance Dog Beds

Dog beds should be movable and light if they aren’t going to be in a permanent place in the house. Most importantly, they should be machine washable. A warm wash without bleach and then tumble dry on low heat is a normal expectation for pads and covers. A dog bed that is waterproof is an added bonus; it can be used outdoors and will repel drool and muddy paws. Lastly, the bed should be somewhere your dog can play with his or her toys.

Let’s look at 10 best dog bed ideas out there.

What’s Out There?

1. Memory Foam Mattress

Regardless of whether your dog’s got a day bed, sofa, ottoman or just the mattress, memory foam is a great choice. It provides good support and is really comfortable, particularly for older dogs as it molds to their shape. Invest in some easily removed washable slip covers and waterproof liners. You can get some great memory foams with three-sided bolsters or frames for the mattresses.

The right memory foam thickness depends on your dog’s weight. For dogs up to 45 kilos use a 10.2 cm-thick mattress. A 15.2 cm thick mattress will suit a dog of any size, including dogs weighing over 90 kilos.

2. Sheepskin Mattress

Large dogs will love a firm sheepskin mattress. It gives them comfortable cozy warmth in cold weather and provides insulation in summer too. These work best with a fitted cover that is washable.

3. Bean Bags

Bean bags are water resistant and easy to keep clean. They can be filled with either polystyrene balls or hobby fill stuffing but hobby fill is the better choice for comfort and for naughty chewing dogs. You can source some eco-friendly hypoallergenic alternatives too. The bean bag molds around your dog and is perfect for the pooch that likes to circle, tamp and nestle into their bedding.

4. Donut Beds

The shape of a donut bed creates a safe enclosure without the need for solid frames. You can find good models with soft filling, lift-out cushions and machine-washable removable covers in plush fabric. A nice idea here is the reversible donut bed that gives you a new clean surface and two colour options.

5. Tent Beds

Move over GI Joe, a tent is a viable option for a dog that likes to sleep outdoors or indoors and for owners who move around from house to house. With a raised platform inside or just a mat flat to the ground, the tent provides protection from the weather and a safe easily-dismantled haven.

6. Auto Den Beds

For the truly nomadic dog, there are memory foam dog beds with side walls that are built especially for the back seat or hath of the car. Dogs feel more comfortable because an auto dog bed absorbs road bumps and traffic noise. Removable zippered covers are again an advantage.

7. Raised Dog Beds

The raised dog bed style is perfect for small dogs that like to get away from household activities. They feel secure with the extra height. These can come as four-posters and wrought-iron frames in very cute designs. These are often luxury beds that are designed to match your décor.

8. Hammock Beds

The best of these is the waterproof hammock hung across a wooden or aluminum frame. The hammock gives a comfortable resting place, good for hot weather.

9. Indoor/outdoor

Made to match your own outdoor furniture, wicker or rattan beds are a nice way to include your dog in your lazy Sunday back yard use. Canvas or tufted washable cushions add the extra comfort factor.

10. Trampoline Bed

The trampoline dog bed can be flat packed for easy transport. It’s constructed of metal tubing with a water-repellant cotton blend canvas centre that adjusts to the weight of your dog, providing a very comfortable snooze spot.

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