| Obviously, large dogs need large beds - and extra | | | | some part of his body elevated. In that case, get him |
| large dogs need extra large beds. However, what | | | | a bed that has different levels of elevation (a |
| you, as a large dog owner, must keep in mind is that | | | | sofa-like bed would do very well). |
| your dog requires more preparation and thinking | | | | Next Steps |
| when you're planning to buy a permanent dog bed. | | | | At this point, you need to determine where exactly |
| The fact is, your big dog has more complicated | | | | to place your dog's large bed. A big dog is generally |
| sleeping arrangement requirements than a small dog. | | | | affectionate, but he still takes up a lot of space. |
| It isn't just a matter of size (large dog equals large | | | | Thus, you need a place that would comfortably |
| dog bed, etc.) but of other factors as well. How big | | | | accommodate your dog's large bed, and give your |
| should your dog bed be? What type of bed is best? | | | | dog room to maneuver. Aside from space |
| Where should you place it? What materials are best? | | | | requirements, you also need to select a location that |
| You need to carefully choose your dog's bed or he | | | | is in conformity with his nature. |
| may just come back to your bed; in which case, | | | | Large dogs, by their very nature, need lots of |
| you'd have to start sleeping on your bedroom floor | | | | exercise and must constantly move around - which is |
| again. | | | | why keeping a Great Dane in a small bathroom |
| Basic Requirements | | | | overnight is a bad idea. It is part of a large dog's |
| The most important requirements in planning to buy | | | | nature to want to protect his master and his |
| your large dog's bed are, of course, his size and his | | | | master's family from harm or threats, both actual and |
| style of sleeping. Measure your dog's length and girth | | | | perceived. |
| before buying a bed. If your dog is not yet an adult | | | | This protective nature of a large dog is a key reason |
| and he's expected to grow some more, then find out | | | | in their seeming preference for lying down near the |
| how big your dog's likely going to be when he | | | | front or back doors of the house. And this instinctive |
| reaches his full maturation. You need to buy a bed | | | | action provides an option for the placement of your |
| that will accommodate him even when he reaches his | | | | large dog bed. |
| full growth potential. | | | | If your family or living room happens to be the |
| Check out his sleeping style by monitoring how he | | | | nearest space to either of these doors, a large bed |
| acts when he's asleep - does he curl up in a ball or | | | | for your dog that looks like the rest of your furniture |
| does he stretch out while sleeping? If he does the | | | | would be best. First off, large dog beds that look like |
| former, then you may need a round bed. If he does | | | | real furnishings will keep him away from the real thing |
| the latter, then you need a larger and symmetrical | | | | without making him feel left out. Secondly, |
| bed. Moreover, you need to observe whether he | | | | furniture-style beds are actually more restful for a big |
| likes stretching out his paws or if he likes having | | | | dog than the standard rectangular or round dog beds. |