From beds suitable for tiny puppies to orthopedic beds for senior dogs with achy joints
Photo: Strategist staff dog Oak snoozing in his bed. When it comes to dog beds, there is no one size fits all — Great Danes and Chihuahuas have different needs, as do puppies and old-timers. To find the best bed for your dog, you’ll need basic information like your pup’s age and weight. But you’ll also need more particular stuff like their sleeping style, if they run hot, whether they chew things or are nervous pee-ers, or if they love to track mud into the house.
Mikhly loves that Casper beds are “durable and easy to clean.” And Barrack, whose clients rave about their Casper dog beds, says that, “because it’s engineered by Casper, it’s basically a human-grade mattress.” She also likes that the cover is machine washable and the zippers are hidden “so your dog won’t be able to chew on them.” Satchu prefers the Casper because it’s nice-looking, easy to clean, and “orthopedic for older dogs to aid with their achy joints.
From $240 at Amazon Buy From $240 at Amazon Buy Best inexpensive memory-foam dog bed PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed, Orthopedic Memory Foam $120 Askeland has four dogs who sleep on several different beds, including this three-sided memory-foam bolster bed with a water-resistant cover. According to her, it’s “an upscale bed with a sturdy, removable cover and very thick, dense foam that doesn’t immediately flatten.” The PetFusion Ultimate bed also comes recommended by Dr.
$149 at Amazon Buy $149 at Amazon Buy Best dog bed for older dogs Jax and Bones Dottie Dozer Bolster $79 now 3% off $77 Older dogs and dogs with less meat on their bones may not find extra-thick foam beds comfortable because they don’t weigh enough to sink into them. Instead, get them soft, pillowy beds, which tend to be cozier and easier on their joints. When Barrack’s dog, a 4.
From $135 at Etsy Buy Best cave-style dog bed for burrowers Furhaven Therapeutic Burrow Blanket Pet Bed $32 now 16% off $27 Both Askeland and Lippman recommend this cave-style bed from Furhaven, which comes with a snuggly built-in cover that Askeland says is “essentially a blanket attached to the top of the bed that a dog can slide under to cuddle.” Lippman’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Chloe, loves to burrow under the fleece-lined top.
From $32 at Amazon Buy $40 at Chewy Buy Best roll-up dog bed for travel or camping Kurgo Waterproof Dog Bed From $58 This lightweight, waterproof, and packable mat is among the dog beds in rotation at Askeland’s house. She loves that it “can be rolled up and carried easily” , making it a perfect travel bed for the car or camping — or a cold-weather addition to the above nylon cot from K9 Ballistics.
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