| As with most dog "owners", we have incorporated | | | | Superior quality compared to store-bought polyfil, but |
| our dogs as part of the family and want them to | | | | at a price that's comfortable too! This is also available |
| have the best, including their own bed. We dog | | | | in Cedar-scented fill. |
| lovers spend billions every year to provide for our | | | | -Baffled Polyfil Baffled beds float your dog on a raft |
| four legged family members. | | | | of interlocking poly-filled tubes. The individual |
| Most dog trainers will tell you that allowing your dog | | | | chambered design prevents shifting or bunching for |
| to sleep on the bed with you confuses them on who | | | | uniform comfort and support. |
| the boss is. So how do you know what bed is right | | | | -Foam Solid support with depth and durability. You |
| for your dog? | | | | can find both classic and orthopedic foams in mats, |
| There are several things to consider when searching | | | | cuddlers, and box beds. The best bed choice for |
| for your large dog bed: | | | | older or arthritic dogs. |
| 1) Getting the right size bed. To size your dog's bed, | | | | 5) Pick a price range that YOU'RE comfortable with. |
| measure him lying down from the base of the tail to | | | | However, it's better to invest a little more now, |
| the tip of the nose and add 6 inches. When in doubt | | | | rather than buying a discount bed that you'll have to |
| of which size to choose, go to the next size up. | | | | replace again soon. |
| After all, we don't want our best buddy hanging out | | | | 6) Pattern and Personalization Make your large dog |
| of his bed. | | | | bed truly part of your home with the perfect fabric |
| 2) Consider the shape of the bed. If your dog tends | | | | color choice and/or personalization. |
| to curl up in a ball, the best dog bed would be round. | | | | Dog beds come in many different shapes, forms and |
| You may want to consider a nest, pillow, bolster or | | | | colors. You just have to pick the right one for you |
| donut style. If your dog tends to stretch out, a | | | | and your dog. When considering which dog bed is the |
| rectangular bed would be a better choice. | | | | right one, remember your dog has no sense of style |
| 3) The age of your dog. Older dogs or dogs that | | | | or fashion. |
| suffer from joint problems, arthritis or bone fractures | | | | The amount you can or are willing to spend is |
| may require a softer bed to help ease their pain and | | | | another key factor to which dog bed you get. What |
| or discomfort. | | | | actually separates an "upscale" dog bed from a |
| 4) The construction or fill of the bed. The fill in a dog | | | | regular bed? Sometimes, it's only the name of the |
| bed determines it support and longevity. Most | | | | label. So do your own research and pick the right bed |
| economical models use polyfil alone, where top | | | | for your dog and wallet. |
| models combine foam, polyfil and box spring support | | | | At the end of the day, your dog wants somewhere |
| for superior comfort. Here are the 3 main choices: | | | | comfortable to sleep. So, make your dog as happy |
| -Polyfil High-loft fibers, usually made from recycled | | | | and comfortable as possible with his own dog bed. |
| soda bottles, you can fluff and refill again and again. | | | | |