dog beds

what is the best dog bed for a large dog

you can get large cushions (expensive) large plastic beds (not good if dogs chew) and indestructible beds which are a metal frame usually with elastic type material which can also be expensive :)

It depends on what your budget is. I've just been browsing through the "orvis dog catalogue" and a large dog bed in there can be £320. Yes, you've not read that wrong, £320. Absolutely ridiculous.

You can get a decent memory foam one for about £80 but even thats a lot of money. We got one thinking it would be really good but it hasn't lasted more than a year. If your dog likes to paw the bed as if "making" a bed the memory foam nodules just break off.

Just go to your local pet shop and get a large rectangular bed. The dog will love it whatever and it will give your local shop some trade.

PS. I love looking at dog beds, nice new and cosy looking. My husband has banned me from getting any more!!!! Meanie!

Hi, we have a beagle puppy who chewed up everything including her vetbed. I recently purchased a red dingo donut bed for her which she loves. I choose this as she has some wee issues and the cushion and outer material are waterproof but look like a faux suede material so is soft. She has not chewed this bed at all and we put her blankie on top straight away so she knew it was for her and now rarely jumps up on the sofa.

We got a large memory foam dog bed from Aldi for £15 with a removeable washable cover so worth keeping an eye on their bargins, I also use Yap beds and if you look about on Ebay and on Amazon you can get some deals and they seem to last ( unless dog is a chewer) Mine is still in good nick after over 2 years of use and it get a lot of use by differant dogs :)

Kudos and Zippy dog beds are expensive initially but well worth the outlay; the beds are are in great condition after at least 18 months worth of heavy zzz's by three dogs. For the Kudos bed, I made a couple of slip covers to fit in with colur scheme, the Zippy bed I managed to get in brown so only the addition of vetbed ensures happy, cosy dogs.

Our flat coated retriever is a full time chewer but we invested in a Kurander bed and haven't looked back. It was expensive compared to other makes but seems to tick all the boxes and should last a lifetime. She loves it and topped with a fleece blanket it's great to snuggle on in the winter but it's cool and comfy even during warm sunny weather. Everyones happy.

What breed do you have? We have newfoundlands and they dont like beds. They would prefer to sleep on the cold floor. Used to have a bed but none of them were in the least bit interested. We could never live in a house with underfloor heating, the dogs couldn't cope with it!

if you have a cosco near you and have access to a card they have large dog beds that are really worth the money a great bargain

I've always bought the large hard plastic beds from the pet shop. Instead of the expensive linings/bedding, I buy 2 or 3 cheap single duvets and covers. The duvets fit perfectly folded in two, make a nice soft bed, and the covers can be washed every week, the duvets also fit nicely into the washing machine. Much cheaper to replace as and when necessary than the alternatives offered at the pet shops. I have always kept Dobermanns and have had one particular bed for well over 25 years, this has stood the test of time with a variety of puppies and rescue dogs of differing temperaments.

Tuffies Dog beds - you will not beat them for quality

What a brill idea - duvets. Don't know why I've never thought of that. We have two plastic dog beds and put a soft dog bed inside them. Being fleecy they are a nightmare to get the dog hair off and the inside pad gets a bit wiffy. Will definitely follow your lead next time I need to replace one.

We use duvets but they do get a bit smelly. I'm on the lookout for a waterproof bed of some sort for our two. Something that won't hold the doggy odour as much as a duvet.

Why dont you put some vet bed over the duvets. Nice and easy to wash and should hopefully keep the smell out off the duvet

I think I'm going to go down the waterproof material, mainly for the times when I don't have time to to wipe their feet straight away. Also our dog walker doesn't wipe their feet and if it's been muddy outside the beds need washing when I get home. Hopefully with waterproof material they could just be wiped down.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

aha, another dog bed addict :p lol glad I'm not the only one ;-)

my dogs like something to lean up against and i find the oval soft type beds very good, they have a fitted cushion pad, but for my bigger dog i also bought a memory foam mattress to put in addition and he loves it x

heard good reviews about the tuffie beds :-)

I use duvets. Only £6 from a well known supermarket chain rhyming with mesco. They last about 3 months and i replace them, not great for the environment but my dog is a digger and likes to get right into his bed (prob cos he is bald on his underside) so don't fancy splashing out on a actual dog bed which may not last any longer!

Buy a single Duvet and fold it up to size you want and make a cover for it. Lot cheaper.

If you have a dog that is a chewer, never use a duvet for bedding as chewed up duvet can cause a terrible blockage, resulting in the need for surgery.

VetBed washes well, dries very quickly, lasts for years. The rubber backed, non slip vetbed does lose the backing after years of washing but still provides excellent value.

We got our pointer a durabed. Raised up so not draughty. We have had ours two years and have not had to wash it yet, just give it a Hoover out. Also have a single duvet with a cheap cover on. Both easy to wash when needed. Wish we had not wasted our money on other beds in the first two years. Very durable, great for puppies and older dogs too as good for their spines, apparently.

Depends how the dog likes to sleep.
If he likes to curl up and have something against his back then a large plastic oval bed with padding.
If he sleeps stretched out then a large thick dog mat.