| If you adopted a dog from the pound he may | | | | Some Other Points To Consider |
| actually prefer his own place. his dog bed will give | | | | Dogs don't like to feel exposed especially when |
| your pet somewhere to feel secure and safe. Now | | | | they're trying to sleep. A good choice is a bolster bed |
| that we have established that a canine bed is | | | | with its high back. This gives your pet a safe, cozy |
| essential, what type and style do you get? How do | | | | haven as well as a place for a nice pillow to rest their |
| you know if it will fit? | | | | heads. It also prevents drafts and can protect your |
| What to Consider when buying Dog Bed. | | | | walls from damage while your pet sleeps. A dog that |
| Have you ever considered you hound's specific needs | | | | sleeps in a tight curled up position might prefer a |
| for comfortable rest? Does he sprawl and stretch | | | | round bed with sides. |
| out completely? Does your pooch shed or have any | | | | Make sure the bed is big enough for your pooch.If |
| other disorder that will cause the bed to need | | | | you cannot measure your hound when he is laying |
| constant cleaning? | | | | down, you can also measure from the base of the |
| Some Of The Benefits | | | | neck to the base of the tail and then add 5 inches. |
| The type of dog bed you choose depends on your | | | | Senior dogs over the age of 10 are similar to a |
| pooch and its preferences. A good hound bed | | | | seventy-year-old person. Can you imagine your |
| provides protection and a cozy warm place to sleep | | | | grandfather curled up on the floor for the evening? |
| for a hound that spends most of his time outside. | | | | It's also tougher for your senior dog as they spend a |
| The Indoor/Outdoor Bed is tough, water repellent | | | | good portion of the day at rest. Firm, orthopedic |
| and can be used inside or out. | | | | foam is egg-shell shaped to evenly distribute weight |
| For older dogs, or dogs with problems, thick | | | | and provide extra comfort. Even if it's a perfect fit |
| orthopedic mattresses filled with medical-grade foam | | | | for your house it's really important that your hound |
| or even a boxspring are ideal. Some even come | | | | can lay down in the bed. |
| heated but if not you can buy a heating pad. Some | | | | If your canine likes his head on a pillow, try a lounge |
| pads are warmed in the microwave and some plug in. | | | | bed or couch. There is also a wide variety of cute |
| The type you choose will depend on where the bed | | | | novelty beds available for the discerning canine. You |
| will go and how long the pad needs to stay heated. | | | | can find leopard-spotted faux-fur pillows, glamorous |
| If your hound has a shedding or odor problem, make | | | | slipper-shaped cushions and even a "Furrari" for the |
| certain the cover of the bed is removable and | | | | sporty hound. |
| washable. | | | | |