Purchasing a large dog bed can be a big decision. Gone are the days of overstuffed cushions or blanket pads. Today’s marketed beds range from heated and cooled orthopedic memory foam to designer humpback dog sofas. Available in varieties of fabrics, shapes, sizes and styles, dog beds have evolved.
Orthopedic Beds For Large Dogs
Many large dogs become arthritic with age. Their hips and joints ache. They lay around more as they ache. The more they lay on hard, cold floors the more they hurt. The floor causes pressure on their hips and joints. Many veterinarians recommend using an orthopedic dog bed. Normally made of memory foam, these beds relieve the pressure on the hips and joints which is great for older arthritic dogs and for younger dogs with hip dysplasia. Most orthopedic dog beds have removable, washable covers.
Heated and Cooled Dog Beds
Another recommended orthopedic bed for large active or aging dogs is the heated and cooled large dog bed. There are many types of thermo beds. They range from the Thermo-Bolster Orthopedic Heated Dog Bed to the All Season Snuggly Dog Sleeper. The various thermo beds have different types of heating and cooling systems. The All Season Snuggly Dog Sleeper has inserts for both cooling and heating. Others plug in, have battery packs, use thermo fabrics to capture body heat and various other methods to heat and cool the bed.
Eco-Friendly Beds
Everything is eco-friendly these days. Large dog beds have not been left out of this revolution. Eco-friendly dog beds are made with organic natural products and are not treated with nor contain chemicals. Dogs that have problems with skin irritations and allergies benefit from eco-friendly, chemical-free beds as well as environmentally friendly.
Large Dog Bed Styles
Large dog beds have become furniture. They are available in standard pillow styles, both rectangular and round. Options don’t stop there though. Today dog beds come designed as sofas, chairs, donuts, cabanas and other styles. Numerous types of materials are used, animal print fabrics, velvets, cottons, terry cloths and custom ordered. The chaise lounge dog bed has to be my all time favorite.
Dog Bed Sizes
A large dog bed is normally considered to be about 31″x24″ to 40″x24″ and larger. These sizes are appropriate for breeds such as Collies, labs, Golden Retrievers, boxers, shepherds and dogs of similar stature. For Great Danes, Bull Mastiffs, St Bernards, Grand Pyrenese and Akitas, the extra large, oversize bed is best.
Options available in today’s market for large dogs make it possible to achieve the best in providing canine comfort. Whether you are looking for an orthopedic memory foam bed, a thermo bed, an eco-friendly bed, a designer Donut Doze or a Canine Cabana Dog Bed, they are available for your large dog. With various fabrics, removable and washable covers, numerous styles and colors and the option of personalizing your dog’s bed, choosing the right bed for your dog can be both challenging and rewarding. Your dog will appreciate which ever type or style you choose.