Many dog owners are well acquainted with the age-old struggle between getting your dog to sleep in their own bed and letting them sleep on yours.
Though it might seem as though you’ve well and truly lost the often territorial battle with your pooch, there’s nothing a brand-new extra luxurious dog bed can’t solve. You’ve just got to choose the right one.
How to choose the perfect dog bed
Size
Your pup’s bed should be big enough for them to lay comfortably in any natural position without their body touching the floor. Whether your dog usually sleeps curled up, or with their legs outstretched, you want to make sure there’s optimum room for both options.
Shape
Mattress beds are a great option for larger dogs, or ones that particularly like to lay flat in a position referred to by many dog-lovers as the ‘sploot’. On the flipside, round or oval beds are great for smaller pups or ones that like to curl up nice and cosy.
Box beds and beds with high walls are a fantastic option for dogs that suffer with anxiety or get cold easily, as their igloo-esque nature can provide much needed comfort and warmth.
Material
If you’re shopping for an at-home dog bed, your pup will want something fluffy and warm – but the material should also be robust enough to withstand the likes of play-digging and evening zoomies. Sherpa fleece-lined beds are a great choice in this respect.
However, if you’re searching for a secondary dog bed for a utility or muck-room, it might be worth purchasing something waterproof or water-resistant to prevent any damp following a particularly rainy day. This is the UK, after all.
Whether your pup suffers with anxiety or is simply too large for the standard sizing – we’ve rounded up a selection of the best dog beds on the market.
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AcornPets® B-106 Extra Large Grey Dog Bed
Size: 120x80cm
The vast majority of larger dogs prefer to lay flat on their dog beds. It’s while you’ll often see your pooch rather bizarrely stretched out on the floor next to their bed, rather than in it. If you’re familiar with this frustrating habit, try purchasing this extra-large, fleece-lined mattress bed. The suede bottom is soft, yet slide-resistant and anti-chewing, while the upper side boasts some high-quality Berber fleece.
Buy now £39.09, Amazon
Squishmallows Original Wendy The Frog Pet Bed Green
Size: Small, Medium, Large
Squishmallows fans rejoice, for the beloved plushie brand has released an entire line of sumptuously soft and cloud-like dog beds so that your furry friend can get in on the fun. We’re personally partial to Wendy The Frog, but the choice is yours.
Buy now £30.00, Pets at Home
Tweedy Country Style Check Dog Bed
Size: S/M, M/L
Available in a cosy high-sided bed of a classic sofa, this lovely country-style check dog bed would look at home in a farmhouse kitchen. Realised in neutral grey and beige tweedy tones, you can also opt for a matching blanket for supreme snoozing.
Buy now £48.00, NOTHS
Blue Skies Snuggle Wrap Dog Beds
Size: S-XL
Extra-large and oh-so snuggly, this pouch bed is wonderfully versatile. Due the amount of padding and super soft sherpa fleece material, your dog can choose to sit atop this bed when their anxiety levels are low, or burrow inside the pouch when they’re feeling stressed. We also love the adorable star and moon design which adorns this pretty option.
Buy now £40.00, Etsy
Barbour Luxury Dog Bed, 24"
Size: 18”, 24”, 30” and 35”.
Luxurious indeed, this dog bed boasts a wool-touch Barbour Tartan outer and a super cosy faux-suede inner. The inner cushion is removable and reversible for all your washing needs (or indeed, to temporarily hide a mess) and the polyester filling will keep your pooch perfectly warm and dry.
Buy now £69.95, John Lewis
Heckson Bolster Cushion in Green
Size: Small, Medium, Large or Extra Large
Another deep-sided dream for anxious pups, or those that simply love a good place to rest their weary head, this adorable bed by Archie & Oscar is made for counting sheep. The padding is made from a combination of memory foam, polyester and synthetic fibres for the utmost comfort and warmth. The removable inner cushion is made from an ultra-soft fleece fabric for that extra bit of snooze appeal.
Buy now £29.99, Wayfair
Calming Anti-Anxiety Bed in Reindeer Faux Fur
Size: One Size - External Diameter 33", Internal Diameter 22"
Donut dog beds are the perfect solution for your anxiour pup. The deep and high-sided shape promotes and supports a deeper sleep for your pup while helping them to feel more secure while in an otherwise vulnerable state. Perfect for a dog that loves to curl up, this plump and ultra-cosy handmade bed features incredibly soft faux fur for extra comfort.
Buy now £59.99, Lords & Labradors
Danish Design My First Bed
Size: 50x56x30cm
Combining the anxiety-quashing donut-shape with high-sides for extra security and safety, this dog bed by Danish Design is a fantastic choice for new puppies or highly anxious dogs. The Sherpa fleece cover is fully removable and machine washable, and the inner cushion base features a waterproof liner with a hidden pouch for a heat pad or hot water bottle. They’ll still be squeezing into this bed when they’re full grown, we guarantee it.
Buy now £46.49, Amazon
Teddy London Medium Bouclé Dog Bed
Size: Small, Medium, Large
Wonderfully chic and oh-so minimalist, the Teddy London Bouclé dog bed comes in three sizes, and three neutral colourways. The stylish bouclé finish is sure to match your own modern home décor – whether it be your upholstery, accent pillows or luxurious blankets.
Buy now £169.00, Harrods
Scruffs Wilton Sofa Dog Bed
Small: Small, Large
If you’ve well and truly lost the battle for the sofa, win the war with this sofa dog bed and reclaim your upholstery. It’s designed to fit comfortably on a sofa with a protective overhanging quilted material, and even has a fleece-lined backrest for added comfort. It’s like a mini sofa, within a sofa, for your mucky pup.
Buy now £32.00, Dunelm
