Today’s Market has never been better when it comes to buying our pets. When it comes to available dog bed designs, fabrics, sizes, and shapes can overwhelm you when trying to decide what your dog needs.
Consider the following features:
- Removable cover for machine washing and drying
- Moisture resistant or waterproof cover
- High quality fabric and superior insert materials.
- Retains body heat in cold weather / Provides airflow in hot weather
Some of the best fabrics available in the pet industry today
Micro velvet and micro suede fabrics are beautiful in solid colors or vibrant prints, they are also easy to keep clean and really repel pet hair. Machine wash and dry it will look great and will last for years. Some of the most popular dog bed designers use this ultra-luxury upholstery fabric, such as Bowsers and Haute Pooch, in their many bedding styles and sizes.
Cordura Nylon is a high denier fabric with the texture, look and feel of a canvas. Ballistic Nylon is similar to Cordura with a softer weave that makes it even stronger. Kuranda uses these fabrics in a crib-style bed that is practically indestructible.
Crypton fabrics have created a “super” fabric for pets and people with a color palette to enhance any home. Crypton fabrics are available in a wide selection of solid colors, patterns, and fabric finishes. Crypton is also a fabric option that is resistant to bacteria, odors and stains, mold, and repels moisture, making it ideal for indoors and outdoors. What more could you want?
High-density memory foam or a high-rise fiberfill are an excellent choice for the interior padding of your dog’s bed. Some designers are using recycled soda bottle fiber filler which is a long lasting super soft filler that retains its “fluff” factor longer. Who knew a soda bottle could be so smooth?
Making Your Final Decision: Let Your Dog Decide
Know your dog’s sleeping habits. Does it stretch? Curl up in a ball? This will help decide the style you want. For example, if you have a tiny Chihuahua, you may want a small cuddle-style bed to help him feel warm and secure. The same is true if you have a Greyhound, except you will want your cuddle bed in an extra large size.
Does your dog have special needs? If your dog is getting old, he will want an orthopedic bed, or if he is leaking urine or drools excessively, he will want water resistant or waterproof. If your dog is aging and suffering from severe arthritis, forgo the “fluff factor” and select a high-density memory foam with a low profile to make it easier to step on your bed, but his joints will still be well protected.
Measure the total length of your dog’s body and add a few inches to make sure your dog has enough length on the new bed. The width must be in the correct proportion.
In one word: You should meet your dog. For example: my dog likes my sofa too much, so I bought him a bed with a high cushion around three sides. It is deep and well padded, so your joints are protected. She loves it so she stays away from my couch. It’s big enough for her to stretch out, but she can also snuggle and snuggle into it so that it meets all of her needs and mine.