The dog bed page brings together everything for your companion's sleeping needs: raised beds, fluffy cushions, flat or orthopedic mattresses, rugs, throws, and blankets. There are removable and washable models, for both puppies and older dogs, whether they sleep at home, in the stable, or while on the go.
A special spot for them to rest well.
First, observe how the dog sleeps. Curling up in a ball, it only needs a round or oval bed whose diameter matches its length from the nose to the base of the tail. Lying on its side, it requires a rectangular mattress that is about twenty centimetres longer than this measurement, to stretch its legs. Small breeds and chilly dogs appreciate high edges, where they can rest their heads and feel secure. For a puppy, aim for the adult size of its breed, even if it means reducing the space with a cushion in the early months.
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The filling determines the quality of the bed. Hollow polyester fibres, soft and fluffy, are suitable for young and light dogs but collapse over time. Memory foam or thick orthopaedic foam distributes weight and relieves the hips and elbows of older, heavier, or arthritic dogs. In terms of fabric, a removable cover can go in the washing machine, a non-slip base prevents the bed from sliding on tiles, and a water-repellent or scratch-resistant fabric withstands dogs that scratch before lying down or come back wet from walks.
A throw or blanket completes the bed in winter and is washed more often than the cover. It's handy when travelling: placed in the trunk or at the stable, it retains the scent of home and reassures the dog. The bedding should be placed in a calm corner but not isolated, where the dog can see family life, away from drafts and radiators. The puppy gets used to its bed with rewards and short naps, never as a place of punishment, so it associates the rest with safety.
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Remove the cover and wash it at forty degrees with unscented detergent, then let it dry completely. The foam itself can be cleaned with a sponge and should air dry flat, as the machine can damage it.
This is an instinctive behaviour inherited from its ancestors, who dug the ground to flatten and warm their bedding. It also marks its territory using glands located between its pads.
The rigid plastic bed, padded with a cushion, withstands puppies that chew and can be cleaned with a quick wipe. The fabric bed, cozier, is suitable for calm, adult dogs that do not tear their bedding.
In high heat, many dogs abandon thick cushions for the cool tiles. A cooling mat or elevated bed, made of stretched fabric on a frame, allows air to circulate under the body and reduces overheating.
As soon as the foam remains flattened, when the dog feels the ground under its hips, or when the cover is torn, the bedding no longer serves its purpose. Quality filling lasts several years, especially if protected by a washable cover.