How To Choose a Dog Bed

How To Choose a Dog Bed

by Jane A Moore

Every dog should have their own dog bed. The varieties of dog beds available are as varied as the number of breeds of dogs. Across the various types of dog beds there are some common factors to consider.

1. Where will you be putting the dog bed? What areas are your dog's favorite places to snooze. You might want to buy a bed that matches the d?cor in those areas. You don't want to have to hide the dog bed every time you have guests. This would also be confusing to the dog. If your dog sleeps in a number of different places you might want a more than one dog bed.

2. What materials is the dog bed cover? The three prime considerations are washable, removable and durable. If possible try to get a bed with a cover that meets all of these criteria. Sometimes fainting couch dog beds and other human like dog beds might not be removable. These types of dog beds will require annual steam cleaning. Dogs naturally paw and scratch at the ground and this will cause some wear and tear on the cover. Make sure the cover is durable.

3. Dog beds come in a number of different shapes. There are nest beds, foam mattress beds and human-type furniture dog beds. Nest beds also good for colder climates since your dog can snuggle down inside the bed. A conventional and longer dog mattress might be the right choice if your dog stretches out when he sleeps. Dogs that sleep both ways (and generally speaking most do) might do best with a human-type furniture dog beds like a fainting couch dog bed. These beds are also conversation pieces although older dogs with mobility problems may have difficulty climbing up onto a furniture type bed.

4. Determine what type of foam the bed is stuffed with. Cheap dog beds are stuffed with cheaper quality foam. The highest quality foam is called high loft foam. As the dog owner you need to decide how often you want to replace the dog bed. Really inexpensive dog beds can flatten out and get hard or the stuffing might shift to the perimeter leaving no foam where the dog actually sleeps. This defeats the purpose of the dog bed. If your dog is arthritic, you may consider the possibility of an orthopedic dog bed. Orthopedic dog beds provide a great deal of comfort to sore dogs.

5. It is very important to buy the right sized dog bed. If the bed is too small then your dog will not be inclined to use it and you will have wasted your money. Measure you dog in a number of different sleeping positions. Get a dog bed that is slightly larger than the various measurements and you should be ok.

There are many different dog beds available in a wide range of styles, colors and prices. If you consider the above criteria you should be able to choose a dog bed that is perfect for your dog. - 20511

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