I’m looking for a quality bed, maybe with high sides that gives good support. We have a stream in the back yard that the dogs live in in the summer so the bed has to be waterproof and have a removeable outer cover for washing. I’ve been to LL Bean and Orvis and Gander Mountain and Petco and Petsmart and nothing fits the bill. I want to spend in the 0-0 range. Any ideas? Thanks – Matt
I’m looking for a dog bed thats big enough for my two 85lb black labs to sleep together in.?
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Getting The Best Dog Bed
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com has some pretty large dog beds that are actually under the price range that you are willing to spend, but are great quality. The giant orthopedic bed they carry is a massive 84"x48", which would probably be large enough for both of your dogs, yet still be comfortable.
September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
try the net .
September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
http://www.petsupplyhouse.com/
This is where I shop for my Danes.
September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
Buy a twin sized mattress and the plastic cover they use for kids who wet the bed. Honestly, for dogs that big I’d go for a full sized mattress.
It also depends on how they like to lay. My dogs like to curl up into tiny balls so even though they’re 95 and 85 pounds, they don’t take up a lot of space…
Alternatively…you could always make one yourself
September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
Good luck. I have a 95 pound (no fat, very lean and solid) 4 year old black male lab (AKC, not a mix). He doesn’t fit any pet beds I have found.
For two… you might want to get them a toddler bed, or their own full sized sofa! LOL
September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+1+19185&pcatid=19185
September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
It’s a challenge finding dog beds for big dogs. I’d go to a place that sells foam and buy a piece of foam the right size. These are heavy dogs and could benefit from a firm bed especially as they get older. You can choose the thickness and density of foam to suit the weight of the dogs, and most foam places will sew a cover for it, you can choose whatever material you like. Get something waterproof to cover the foam, then use old blankets on top which can be tossed in the washer.
Have you considered getting a beat-up old couch or loveseat? If someone can sew at all, you could make a waterproof slipcover for it. Doesn’t need to look fabulous. I used to have a very large dog and he loved his old armchair. He could curl up tight in it or let his head and legs sprawl out.
I made a sort of dog chair for my dog out of 1×4, low to the ground but still off it so she’d be a bit warmer. That way you can put sides on it, and build it so the foam mattress won’t slide out. A baby crib mattress might be about the right size for your guys.
September 30th, 2009 - 2:25 pm
Easiest way, make it yourself. With my husky I couldn’t find anything big enough that wasn’t 75 bucks. So I bought some duck cloth ( it’s a canvas like cloth, but sturdier) a really big zipper and made it. It ended up being either 3 X 3 or 4 X4, either was a big bed.