Best Dog Bed For My Dog's Breed

There are many factors to consider when choosing the correct size bed for your dog. Don’t rely solely on the weight of your dog. Dogs that weigh the same can vary greatly in their dimensions and the space they require. Also, don’t rely solely on your dog's breed. Dogs that are the same breed can vary greatly in size and shape.

When in doubt, always go with a larger bed. If you have space, more surface area is a better option. This gives your dog more room to get comfortable.

When considering a bolster bed remember that the bolster does take up some of the sleep surface so check the dimensions carefully. We always recommend ordering one size up with a bolster.

When measuring your pup, use a tape measure and measure from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. Add between 5” and 10” to ensure they’ll have enough space. Your measurement + the extra 5”-10” will give you the length of the bed you’ll need.

After you’ve determined the length of the bed you’ll need, consider your dog's sleeping style. Do they usually sprawl out, curl up, lean up against things?

Sprawlers love to stretch out. These are the pups that will lay on their side, flip on their backs, use all the surface area their bed has to offer. Tough Rectangle Beds

Curlers prefer to curl up when they sleep. Paws and noses tucked in to provide warmth and conserve body heat. Tough Deep Den Beds or Tough Round Beds

Leaners love the sense of security bolster beds can bring. They like to lean up against something and prop their heads on pillows. Tough Bolster Beds

For really big dogs, consider our K9 Giant Beds that offer more surface area and an optional bolster. They are made with thicker 7” orthopedic mattresses for maximum pressure relief. K9 Giant Rectangle Beds or K9 Giant Bolster Beds.

The list below is only a guide for recommending bed size. If your pup is on the larger size for their breed, we recommend going with the next size up.

If your still unsure what size to choose based on weight or breed, try this measurement method:

• Measure your dog from the base of their tail to the tip of their nose
• Add 10” to that measurement
• Choose a bed with the same or greater length to the measurement you came up with
• If your measurement is not exactly equal to the length of a bed offered, we suggest rounding up