It might seem like dogs can sleep in pretty much any position, but while your Greyhound might fall asleep with its head draped over the edge of the settee and its legs in the air. The same dog could well refuse to sleep in the doggy duvet you’ve bought. If you don’t find one that is the right size, comfortable and doesn’t encourage allergic reactions.
From orthopaedic memory foam mattresses to raised beds and even luxury dog caves, there is a seemingly endless range of dog beds in a baffling array of styles. Read on for reviews of ten of the best dog beds available for your four-legged friend.
The Rosewood Joules Chesterfield Pet Bed is a designer dog bed that is based on the Joules Windsor Sofa and offers your small breed dog somewhere stylish and comfortable to lay. There is a large version of the bed available, and a selection of two colours to choose from. The inner cushion is padded to provide extra support and greater comfort, while the cover is machine washable at 30 degrees.
The bed also features a non-slip base to prevent it from sliding around the room if your dog is an active sleeper or likes to play in its bed. The bed is quite expensive for its size, but it does have an attractive design.
It’s also easy to clean, on a delicate wash, and you will be grateful for this because the colour means that it shows up all dust and debris. While the buttons add a touch of class, they can be tempting for an avid chewer.
The Amazon Basics Round Pet Bed is a cheap but good-quality bed that is designed for small dogs. Its round design means that your dog can make the most of all the space by stretching out or curling up, however it prefers to spend the evening. The rounded edge gives a pillow-like surface. Some dogs can sleep in unusual positions, and the setup of the bed with its raised lip offers support for any part of the body.
The bottom and sides of the bed are made from polyester while the top is a soft fleece, which is comfortable and can be put through the wash separately on a delicate cycle. The base does tend to be lumpy, although this can be shaped and is malleable after washing. It is also a very small bed so only suitable for small dogs that like to curl up.
Available in a choice of three colors, this large dog bed features a 4-inch memory foam mattress for the ultimate in canine luxury. Memory foam, which is used in orthopaedic beds, moulds to the shape of your dog’s body while they are laid on the bed but returns to a neutral position when they move.
This means that your dog doesn’t have to put up with the lumps and bumps that can be present on other mattresses. It also provides support for the back and extremities and provides a comfortable sleeping position.
The use of memory foam also pushes the price of this bed up. And it is the most expensive on the list, but it is ideal for dogs with posture and musculoskeletal complaints. The raised lip around the bed offers even more support while the tough outer layer is tear-resistant and waterproof. It can also be machine washed.
The PetiFine Memory Foam Dog Bed is a small bed for small dogs. It has raised sides, offering support or a pillow structure, as well as the security that comes from being protected while your little one sleeps. The memory foam base is comfortable and provides posture support.
The removable cover can be put in the washing machine to keep it looking its best. And it has a non-slip base to prevent it from sliding across hard floors. The bed is reasonably priced, although it really is designed for small and toy dogs, so you will find it too small for anything larger.
The memory foam layer could be thicker for greater comfort, and the height of the walls means that your dog will struggle to lay with their legs stretched out and over the dog bed.
The Joyelf XXL Memory Foam Dog Bed is a giant bed for giant dogs or for leggy dogs that really enjoy stretching out at nap time. It has raised walls that offer a pillow or leg support, and a memory foam base for comfortable support. And a non-slip rubber base to prevent the bed from sliding.
The cover can be removed and put in the washing machine. And it has an internal liner that is used to provide a waterproof barrier for the memory foam inner. The bed is well priced, especially considering the giant size of the mattress and the bed.
The bed does arrive rolled up and won’t always settle to its original shape. While the memory foam mattress could do with being thicker to give more support and greater comfort.
