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Selecting
a Dog Bed
We know it’s hard to buy a dog bed online, which is why
we have compiled some answers to some of the more
commonly asked questions. Below, you will find a brief
guide to help you in selecting the right dog bed for you
and your favorite fur kid.
If you are new to buying a dog bed or just not sure on
which size to buy, please take a few moments to read the
notes below. We promise it will be time well spent. |
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Things to think about
before buying a dog bed
- Bed Type
Bolster, outdoor, nest, Orthopedic, etc.
- Fill Type
Poly-fill, Cedar, Foam, Memory Foam
- Bed Size
Always measure your dog first!
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What Type of Bed Do You
Want???
In
considering types of dog beds, we feature the
classic pillow dog beds, popular with all dogs and their people.
Pillow dog beds come in both
round and
rectangular shapes with a wide selection of washable fabric
covers. Nest
Dog Beds provide cozy, cave-like retreats, popular with smaller
dogs and cats. Larger dogs - on the other hand - tend to prefer
Bolster Dog Beds or Sofa styles. OR if you are seeking that
special decorative or designer pet, be sure to check out our collection
of
decorative and designer bed. These lovely designs are available
in wood, wicker or metal to be mixed and matched with your home décor.
We
also have a nice selection of
Orthopedic Dog Beds for your special-needs dogs, featuring
medical-grade foam to provide extra support for older or arthritic
dogs. Need something for the back yard or other outdoor settings? We
have waterproof
Outdoor Dog Beds, some even featuring sun shades. Other Outdoor
Dog Bed designs sit a few inches above the ground to provide good
cross-ventilation to keep your dog cool on hot summer days. We even have
Heated Dog Beds for indoor or outdoor settings to create a warm
and cozy spot for your four-legged friend.
What Type of Dog Bed Fill
Will Suit Your Needs?
Just
like our human pillows, you can select dog bed fill from a variety of
materials, ranging from foam,
poly-fiber, and mixtures of poly-fiber mixed with odor-reducing,
activated carbon and cedar chips. We also offer Hypoallergenic Dog Beds
available in 100% natural cotton for environmentally sensitive pets.
Some Pillow Dog Beds and Orthopedic Dog Beds offer a mixture of both
regular foam and
visio-memory foam to create a special bedding surface for your
special-needs pet. Another memory foam type bed, called
Memory-Therm, is a combination of finely-shredded memory foam
chips and poly-fill. The end result is a bed that both extremely
supportive and super-soft.
What is Memory Foam??
Memory
foam - sometimes also referred to as visio-memory foam - is denser,
providing more support than standard foam used in most dog (and people)
bedding. Memory foam will retain its shape without matting or loosing
integrity or firmness over time or with use. This type of fill works
well for larger dogs that require extra support over a longer period of
time.
Does
Size Matter?
It does to
you, and it does to your dog. Just like for us, too small never
works! If you have any doubts, select a dog bed cover that is
one size larger - since in most cases the price difference is not
that much. Plus remember, the filling in pillow beds and bolsters
on pet sofas reduces useable space available to your dog. We
suggest to our customers, who are replacing covers for an existing bed
to use their bed’s size as a guide when ordering the replacement cover.
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Tips on How to
Measure your Dog for a Pet Bed:
Measure your pet while he or she is lying in their normal
sleeping position. Start from the front legs or nose and measure
to the back legs or rump. Then add about 9” to this measurement
to determine the required pet bed size.
Typically, round pet beds provide the least amount of extra
space for your pet, while rectangular beds produce the maximum
amount of sleeping area. For larger dogs over 80lbs, our Bolster
Dog Beds or Pet Sofas make a great choice. |
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