| At first it can be confusing to see all the types and | | | | hence the term bolster. |
| shapes of dog bed available and then choose one | | | | Dome Bed. These are similar to a nest bed except |
| that's appropriate for your dog. However your dog | | | | they are fully enclosed at the sides and overheard |
| actually tells you what type of bed it wants every | | | | apart from the one side that the dog will enter and |
| time it sleeps. You will find it will usually either curl up | | | | leave the bed from. |
| to some degree, or it will stretch itself out. | | | | Stretch Beds |
| As such you should look for a bed for your dog that | | | | Mat - square or rectangular in shape, suitable for a |
| matches your canine companion's sleeping style. For | | | | daytime resting place or to line an outdoor dog |
| convenience the types of bed are listed according to | | | | kennel. They are a step up from the dog sleeping on |
| the two different dog sleeping styles. And then at | | | | a cold and/or hard floor. They are usually made from |
| the end we have a specialized list of variants of | | | | a thin layer of foam. Memory foam is used in the |
| these two main bed types. | | | | more expensive mats for support. |
| Curl Beds | | | | Mattress - like with a human bed mattress, a dog |
| Cushion or Pillow Dog Bed. Usually round, square or | | | | mattress is large and rectangular in shape. It is |
| rectangular in shape. Like with human pillows or | | | | designed to be a soft platform for dogs that like to |
| cushions, they are soft. Most are stuffed with foam. | | | | stretch out as they sleep. |
| Or foam and cedar chips. Cedar chips act as a flea | | | | Specialty Dog Beds |
| repellent, however cedar chips may not be ideal for | | | | Designer Dog Bed or Luxury Dog Bed. These are |
| dogs with skin allergies. | | | | designed as dog sized replicas of human furniture |
| Nest, Donut or Cuddler Dog Bed. These terms are | | | | such as a bed or sofa. A sofa style is particularly |
| often used interchangeably, although there are two | | | | good for your dog if he changes between curl and |
| distinct styles. Both are usually round or oblong in | | | | stretch sleeping styles as it provides room for the |
| shape to accommodate the dogs body in a curl | | | | dog to stretch and raised sides for the dog to curl |
| sleeping style. The edges are usually subtly raised in | | | | against. There are many great styles to choose from |
| height in the cushion style beds or more pronounced | | | | to enhance the decor of the room the bed is |
| and rigid in the enclosure style beds. | | | | situated in. However bear in mind that the dog's |
| Bolster Bed. Like the above enclosure style beds, | | | | needs must come before decor. |
| except usually having more pronounced raised sides, | | | | |