Choosing The Right Dog Bed

By Author: Michael Bianco
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Like humans, dogs need their own space, they need sleep, and relaxation, and the best way to achieve this is with a quality dog bed. Dog beds are one of the most important dog supplies that you need to invest in when you bring home your cute puppy.

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and so do dog beds. There is definitely no substitute when it comes to measuring your dog for selecting dog beds, but here is a quick thumb rule that you will help you in trying different size beds:

1. All extra-small dogs have their weight around or under 10 lbs and this includes dog breeds like the Chihuahuas, small terriers, poodle and any other miniature or teacup dog breeds. Most of the dog beds designed for small or extra small dogs as well as cats should be almost 19 long and 19 wide or even smaller. The nesting type of dog beds should have a diameter of less than 22 inches.

2. Different type of small dogs come in different sizes although their weight will be less than 25 pounds. Some of the small dog breeds include Dachshunds, terriers, Lhasa Apso, Miniature Schnauzer, small Poodles, Pug, Whippet, Shih Tzu, and many others. ...
... Most of the small dog beds have been designed in such a way that they will fit small dogs and will be in the range of 25-30 long and 25-30 wide. The nesting type of dog beds should have a diameter of around 25-30 inches.

3. The medium dogs stand 13-21\" tall from the ground to the shoulder and will weigh anywhere from 30 to 60 pounds. Some of the popular breeds include the Cocker Spaniel, Australian Cattle Dog, Finnish Spitz, Keeshond and Bulldogs. While choosing nest dog beds you need to ensure that the bed has a diameter of 30-35 inches and while the pillow dog beds should measure 35 long by 35 wide.

4. Large dogs stand anywhere from 21-26 inches tall and weigh anywhere between 60 to 90 pounds. Some of the popular breeds include Chows, Akita, Dalmatian, English Setter, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, as well as the Siberian Husky. The nest dog beds for large dogs should have a diameter of 40-45 inches while the pillow dog beds should measure 45 long by 45 wide.

5. Extra Large dogs stand around 26\" tall and weigh almost 90 lbs. You need to ensure that nest dog beds for such dogs are at the least 50 inches in diameter while the pillow dog beds should measure 50 long by 50 wide. Some of the extra-large dog beds can even run up to 6 feet in length and are perfect of popular large dog breeds like Great Pyrenees, Great Dane, Irish wolfhound and others.

You need to remember that if you have a large or extra large dog at home then the fabric of the dog beds need to be durable and the frame style should be able to take your dog's weight. There are some dog beds that are mostly made from commercial grade materials and hence can hold almost 200 lbs.

If you need further information on dog beds for all sizes and breeds visit our on line store. We also have a great section to select the right dog bed to specifically suit your dog.