The 12 Very Best Dog Beds For sprawlers, burrowers, nappers, and every dog in between.
The 12 Very Best Dog Beds For sprawlers, burrowers, nappers, and every dog in between.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to dog beds because breeds like Great Danes and Chihuahuas, puppies, and senior dogs all have distinct requirements. You'll need basic details like your dog's age and weight to discover the best bed for them. But you'll also need more specific information, such as how they slumber, whether they run hot, whether they chew things, whether they urinate when they're anxious, or whether they frequently track mud into the home. You should consider what seems to make your dog the most comfortable, particularly when you take into account how much time they spend sleeping, just as you would when selecting a mattress for yourself. Dr. Lisa Lippman asserts, Vets in the City's founder and a house-call veterinary, "that can be up as much as 80% of the day."
The creator of Animal Acupuncture and veterinarian Dr. Rachel Barrack advises basing your search for a bed on the dimensions of your dog. She instructs, "Measure from nose to tail." To be safe, add a few inches to that measurement and choose a bed that is just a little bit too large so that your dog has more space to stretch out. However, with so many designs and manufacturers of canine beds to choose from, you might need assistance selecting one. Particularly because, in Tazz Latifi's words, "there are too many dog beds out there that are just plain old junk," the creator of Petropolist and a certified pet nutritionist. Therefore, we consulted Lippman, Barrack, Latifi, and 14 other canine professionals, including trainers, vets, ask savvy dog owners and the parent of one of the earliest canine influencers what the best dog beds are that they would suggest. From beds for the smallest puppies to the largest large dogs to beds for dogs who love to burrow and chew, their picks below have something for every breed (and dog caregiver).
