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THE 10 VERY BEST DOG BEDS


FOR SPRAWLERS, BURROWERS, NAPPERS, AND EVERY DOG IN BETWEEN.

By Liza Corsillo@LizaCorsillo Additional reporting by Dominique Pariso and
Katherine Gillespie

Photo: Marcus McDonald
Photo: Marcus McDonald


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When it comes to dog beds, there is no one size fits all — Great Danes and
Chihuahuas have different needs, as do puppies and senior dogs. 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 details like their sleeping style, if they
run hot, whether they chew things, if they pee when nervous, or if they tend to
track mud into the house. And just as you would when choosing a mattress for
yourself, you’ll want to assess what seems to make your pup most comfortable,
especially when you consider how much time they spend sleeping. According to Dr.
Lisa Lippman, a house-call veterinarian and the founder of Vets in the City,
“that can be up as much as 80 percent of the day.”




Dr. Rachel Barrack, a veterinarian and the founder of Animal Acupuncture,
recommends beginning your search for a bed based on your dog’s size. “Measure
from nose to tail,” she says. To be safe, add a couple of inches to that
measurement and opt for a bed that’s slightly too big because it will give your
dog more room to spread out. But with so many styles and brands of dog beds to
choose from, you may need help narrowing down your options. Especially because,
as Petropolist founder Tazz Latifi bluntly puts it, “there are too many dog beds
out there that are just plain old junk.” So we asked Lippman, Barrack, Latifi,
and 13 other dog experts — including trainers, veterinarians, Strategist dog
owners, and the parent of one of the first dog influencers — about the very best
dog beds they recommend. Their favorites below include something for every breed
(and dog parent), from beds for the littlest pups and the biggest big dogs to
beds for dogs that love to burrow and chew.





WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

SUPPORT


Most dog beds are made with some sort of foam base mattress or polyester fill.
Solid memory-foam beds are more supportive and come in a range of firmness
levels. Beds that use polyester fill are fluffier and more squishy but can only
provide support for smaller and lighter-weight dogs as long as they are tightly
packed with material. Ideally, you should buy something that’s firm enough to
support your dog’s spine and joints but squishy enough to lull them into a deep
slumber. Big, heavy dogs like Rottweilers and Great Danes will need beds with
extra-dense foam to keep them from sinking down to the floor. But skinny dogs
that lack the natural cushioning of plump thighs and butts need support with
more give — either polyester fill or softer foam. If you can’t feel the bed in
person before buying it, certain keywords like orthopedic and overstuffed can
help steer you in the right direction. Customer reviews will also give you
insight into the foam’s density and overall quality.

COMFORT


Some dogs sleep curled up in a ball, some prefer the sensation of sleeping in a
cave or burrow, and others, usually giant-breed dogs or those with double coats,
are most comfortable sleeping on something cool and airy. Whatever their
preference, the bed you buy should encourage relaxation, a sense of security,
and restful sleep. Details like plush covers, soft bolsters, breathable fabrics,
and even nooks where they can dig or hide a treat will entice dogs to choose
their bed over the couch or a pile of clean laundry. If you’re not sure which
kind of bed your dog would prefer, try observing their behavior. Do they like to
hide under your covers? Try a cave-style bed. Do they nap on the coolest part of
your hardwood floors or kitchen tile? Get a cooling bed. Or are they always
trying to create the perfect concave nest by circling and digging? Pick a bed
with bolsters or one that’s doughnut-shaped. Yena Kim, the owner of two Shiba
Inus named Bodhi (a.k.a. Menswear Dog) and Luke, advises focusing on what’s
unique about your dog before you purchase a new bed. “You’ll know you’ve made
the right choice when you hand your dog a treat and he takes it to his bed to
enjoy it,” Kim explains. Lastly, because dogs come in all shapes and sizes, the
best beds come in multiple sizes too — and we’ve given those that do higher
priority.

DURABILITY


Jessica Gore, a certified professional animal behaviorist in Los Angeles,
stresses durability as an important factor to consider. “Expect your dog’s bed
to get used,” she says. “There may be circling, digging, scratching, dragging,
and lots of repeat plopping, which can cause significant wear and tear in no
time.” Look for sturdy base materials like dense memory foam or aluminum framing
and cover materials that won’t easily snag, rip, or stain, like nylon, canvas,
and microfiber. For elderly dogs and puppies prone to accidents, find a bed with
a cover that’s water resistant to protect the inner bedding from stains and
odors.

WASHABILITY


No matter what you do, your dog’s bed is going to get dirty. And while you may
be able to spot-clean dirty paw prints, urine stains that aren’t properly
removed will draw your pet back to pee in the same spot. If it’s not easy to
wash, it’s not a good purchase. Make sure that the bed you buy has a removable
machine-washable cover or that the whole thing can be thrown in the wash.

STYLE DETAILS


If the dog bed you buy goes well with your apartment’s overall vibe, you’ll be
much more likely to place it front and center in your living space. And if the
bed is prominently displayed in a room where you spend most of your time, it’s
much more likely to become your dog’s favorite place to curl up. While all of
the dog beds below meet our standards of good style, certain colors or patterns
will inevitably work better with one person’s home décor than others. For that
reason, we gave extra consideration to beds that are available in multiple
colors or prints.




BEST OVERALL DOG BED

Casper Memory-Foam Dog Bed
From $139

Support: Memory-foam base | Comfort: Four raised side bolsters | Washability:
Removable and washable microfiber cover | Style details: Available in three
colors and three sizes

Of all the dog beds mentioned by our experts, this one from the bed-in-a-box
mattress company Casper is the one we heard about most. It comes recommended by
Lippman, Barrack, and Kim as well as Dr. Zay Satchu, the co-founder and chief
veterinary officer of Bond Vet, and Logan Mikhly, a co-owner of Manhattan’s
off-leash dog café Boris & Horton. Mikhly loves that it’s “durable and easy to
clean.” Barrack, whose clients rave about their Casper dog beds, adds 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.” Kim told us she and Bodhi have “tried a lot of dog beds and
currently use a Casper” because “its memory-foam base offers full, soft
support.”

From $139 at Chewy
Buy
From $139 at Casper
Buy


BEST DOUGHNUT-SHAPED DOG BED

Best Friends by Sheri Luxury Shag Faux Fur Donut Cuddler Pet Bed
$35 now 14% off
From $30

Support: Polyester-fill base | Comfort: Warming shag faux-fur exterior, flexible
raised rim | Durability: Water- and dirt-resistant bottom | Washability:
Removable, machine-washable cover on sizes M–XL | Style details: Four sizes and
eight colors

Gore suggests this shag doughnut-shaped bed for smaller dogs that sleep curled
up in a ball and need some support as well as extra warmth. “It’s great for warm
snuggling and cuddling and provides just enough support and security for smaller
body types,” she explains. Carolyn Chen, founder of the Dandylion line of
dog-care products, is another fan. She bought it for her 11-year-old cockapoo,
Mocha, who is “more relaxed in this bed than in any other bed we’ve had before.”
Chen loves that the bed can accommodate all of her pup’s favorite sleeping
positions: curled up in a ball, with her head and neck supported along the edge,
or lying straight across the bed. And after getting one for her pit-bull–boxer
mix, former Strategist senior editor Casey Lewis assured us the bed (in its
larger size) is just as suitable for bigger dogs.

My own dog, Uli, spends hours snoozing in her Best Friends by Sheri doughnut bed
every day. She also uses the bed as a kind of toy, digging into it and flipping
it over on top of her ball so she can then look for the ball and flip the bed
again. The bottom of it (where you’d imagine the donut’s hole to be) puffs up a
bit, cushioning Uli’s 12-year-old joints and creating deep crevices where she
likes to hide her Greenies treats. Strategist newsletter editor Mia Leimkuhler
says her dog, Reggie, a miniature schnauzer, also uses the bed as a toy. “He
flings it about like it’s a giant floppy, fuzzy Frisbee, then he gets tired and
plops in it,” she says, noting that he uses it most during cold weather since
the bed acts as a furry insulator. In fact, the shag faux-fur design is meant to
mimic the coat of a mother dog. The larger sizes have a removable,
machine-washable cover, and while the small-size bed (which I have) doesn’t have
a removable cover, the whole bed is technically machine washable. Yet after I
washed mine and dried it on hot, the fur never regained its full fluff. I would
suggest drying it on low heat with a few tennis balls to avoid this.

From $30 at Amazon
Buy
From $30 at Chewy
Buy




BEST DOG BED FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM DOGS

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic™ Pet Bed
$148
$148

Support: Memory-foam pad | Comfort: Four side bolsters | Washability: Removable
and washable microfiber cover | Style details: Three sizes and two colors

You may know Barefoot Dreams for its insanely soft, celebrity-approved throw
blankets and bathrobes. But did you know the brand also makes a plush dog bed
that’s just as cozy? Beauty director Caitlin Kiernan’s two-year-old French
bulldog, Gordon, became so obsessed with his Barefoot Dreams CozyChic bed that
she bought two more for other rooms in her house. “We wanted a dog bed that was
structured but cozy,” she says, adding that this one checks both of those boxes.
“The shape gives him plenty of room to stretch out and relax, and the memory
foam makes it supportive and comfortable.” While the CozyChic bed comes in three
sizes, accommodating dogs up to 36 inches from head to tail (a golden retriever,
for example), the four bolsters, plush texture, and memory-foam pad make it
perfect for little dogs who prefer warming beds that cradle them on all sides.

$148 at Barefoot Dreams
Buy



BEST DOG BED FOR BIG DOGS

Big Barker 7-inch Pillowtop Orthopedic Dog Bed
From $330

Support: Memory-foam base | Comfort: One raised side bolster | Washability:
Washable microfiber cover | Style details: Three sizes and four colors

Two of our experts recommend Big Barker’s bolster dog bed for large dogs and
older big dogs with joint pain because it is designed with durable and
supportive foam. Erin Askeland, a certified dog behaviorist and training manager
at Camp Bow Wow, says this heavy-duty bed (which Big Barker guarantees will hold
its shape for ten years) is ideal “for dogs who like to sprawl and rest their
head.” The bed has another fan in Devin Stagg of Pupford, a company specializing
in dog training and healthy dog food. His two Labs sleep on Big Barker beds,
which he notes have machine-washable covers. “Even if your dog is potty trained,
stains and spills can ruin the integrity of a dog bed, so make sure you buy a
bed with a cover you can remove and clean,” he explains.

From $330 at Amazon
Buy
From $280 at Chewy
Buy


BEST (LESS EXPENSIVE) DOG BED FOR BIG DOGS

PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed, Orthopedic Memory Foam
From $130

Support: Memory-foam base | Comfort: Three raised side bolsters | Washability:
Washable and water-resistant cover | Style details: Four sizes and three colors

Askeland has four dogs that sleep on 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. Jamie Richardson, chief of staff at Small Door Veterinary, who bought one
for her elderly Labrador several years ago and says the memory foam is such good
quality it hasn’t lost its shape. Richardson adds that if you have a dog that
likes to chew or dig, you can purchase replacement covers to help extend the
bed’s life span.

From $130 at Amazon
Buy
From $69 at Chewy
Buy




BEST DOG BED FOR GIANT-BREED DOGS

Mammoth Extra Extra Large Dog Bed
$400

Support: Furniture-grade high-density orthopedic foam | Comfort: All-around
circular bolster | Washability: removable washable cover | Style details: One
size (6 feet long and over 4 feet wide) and 17 cover styles

Giant-breed dogs like mastiffs and malamutes need even more space to stretch
out, plus good support to keep them comfy. According to Strategist junior writer
Brenley Goertzen, the Extra Extra Large Dog Bed from Mammoth is the only one big
enough for her Great Dane to snooze with his legs outstretched — and it’s so
comfortable it even keeps him off the family’s beds and couches. “I feel like a
human could sleep in it comfortably,” she says, noting that she fits on this bed
with ease. And if you have multiple big dogs, it would still be a good option.
“My Aussie actually fits with our Great Dane in this bed,” Goertzen says.

$400 at Mammoth
Buy


BEST DOG BED FOR OLDER DOGS

Jax & Bones Lounge Bed
From $129

Support Overstuffed with hypoallergenic, eco-friendly fiber filling | Comfort:
Raised sides | Washability: Removable machine-washable cover | Style details:
Four sizes and many fabrics, colors, and patterns

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,
they will prefer something soft and pillowy, which our experts say will be
cozier and easier on their joints. When Barrack’s dog, a 4.5-pound, 11-year-old
Chihuahua named Eloise (a.k.a. Lil Weezy) isn’t snuggling next to her in a human
bed, she sleeps on a dog bed from Jax & Bones. “It’s a soft, fluffy bed that’s
gentle on her older joints,” says Barrack. “Plus, it’s available in a small size
for my little pup” (along with three other sizes for larger dogs). Askeland also
recommends this bed, telling us that its bolsterlike sides, while soft, are
plenty sturdy and that its cover can be removed for cleaning. Latifi is a fan
too and recommends Jax & Bones’ crate mats, which she says are “long-lasting and
wash and dry well.”

From $129 at Jax and Bones
Buy



BEST DOG BED FOR DOGS WHO LIKE TO BURROW

Furhaven Therapeutic Burrow Blanket Pet Bed
From $35

Support: Egg-crate orthopedic-foam base | Comfort: Cozy sherpa lining |
Washability: Washable microfiber cover | Style details: Size sizes and 11 colors

Lippman says this cave-style bed from Furhaven is “the perfect bed for pups that
love to burrow under the covers and get super-cozy before they sleep.” It comes
with a snuggly built-in cover that Askeland, another fan, describes as
“essentially a blanket attached to the top of the bed that a dog can slide under
to cuddle.” Lippman told us her Rhodesian ridgeback, Chloe, loves to burrow
under the fleece-lined top, but Richardson notes the bed is just as good for toy
breeds like Chihuahuas because “covered beds can provide the security and warmth
these pets crave.”

From $35 at Amazon
Buy
From $42 at Chewy
Buy




BEST DOG BED FOR DOGS WHO LIKE TO CHEW

Orvis Tough Chew
From $159

Support: Polyester fiberfill | Comfort: Ripstop micro-velvet cover |
Washability: Whole bed is machine washable | Style details: Four sizes and three
colors

As veterinarian Dr. Shelly Zacharias points out, owners of dogs who love to chew
and gnaw on almost anything should prioritize materials when choosing a bed.
“Any bedding that is ingested by your dog poses a very dangerous threat as a
foreign body in the digestive tract,” she explains. This Orvis bed, she says, is
specifically designed to be chewproof, making it a good option for anyone with a
dog they think will enjoy gnawing on their bed as much as sleeping in it. The
bed is constructed with no seams and two layers of tear-resistant nylon that are
bonded to its micro-velvet upper layer. If Fido manages to destroy it — which is
highly unlikely — Orvis will give you a full refund.

From $159 at Orvis
Buy


BEST COOLING DOG BED

K9 Ballistics Durable Chew-Resistant Raised Dog Bed, Ballistic Fabric
From $129

Support: Elevated aluminum frame | Comfort: Ripstop ballistic fabric with good
airflow Washability: Washable with a damp cloth or hose | Style details: Five
sizes and three colors

“Some large dogs, like a Bernese mountain dog, may prefer a cooler place to
plop, so a giant, fluffy bed may not be ideal,” says Gore, who recommends this
cot-style bed from K9 Ballistics as “a cooler option” because its design allows
for more airflow. She says the brand’s beds are “durable and supportive for the
largest or heaviest dogs” and are “easy to clean,” too — a sentiment Weber
agrees with. He says cot-style beds like this can be rinsed with a hose and
don’t need to be treated delicately because there’s no expensive memory foam to
worry about. That said, if you want to give a little extra cushioning to your
dog’s cot, Weber suggests adding a soft, washable blanket.

From $129 at Amazon
Buy
From $129 at K9 Ballistics
Buy


SOME MORE DOG BEDS WE'VE WRITTEN ABOUT

An affordable, pee-proof bed great for pups
$30


Buy at Chewy
A cot with an extra-strong frame
$138


Buy at Amazon
A stylish Pendleton dog bed
$134


Buy at Chewy





OUR EXPERTS

• Erin Askeland, certified dog behaviorist and training manager at Camp Bow Wow
• Dr. Rachel Barrack, veterinarian and founder of Animal Acupuncture
• Carolyn Chen, founder of Dandylion
• Brenley Goertzen, Strategist junior writer
• Jessica Gore, certified professional animal behaviorist
• Caitlin Kiernan, beauty director at TalkShopLive
• Yena Kim, owner of two Shiba Inus named Bodhi (a.k.a. Menswear Dog) and Luke
• Tazz Latifi, Petropolist founder
• Mia Leimkuhler, Strategist newsletter editor
• Casey Lewis, former Strategist senior editor
• Dr. Lisa Lippman, veterinarian and founder of Vets in the City
• Logan Mikhly, co-owner of Manhattan’s off-leash dog café Boris & Horton
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• Dr. Zay Satchu, co-founder and chief veterinary officer of Bond Vet
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