

Dog beds fullfill an important role, to supply a comfortable spot for our precious pups to rest. Cute and trendy beds may capture our attention, but quality and function must be the first consideration. Your dog requires about 14-16 hours of rest a day. With this in mind, it’s fortunate that there are several types of doggie beds to choose from.
Want High Quality? Be Prepared to Pay More
The type of dog bed you buy will directly influence the price. For small or medium dog beds with no extra bells and whistles, you can expect to spend anywhere from 20-50 dollars. However, if you wish to have a heated, cooled or orthopedic bed, the price can go up to twice that amount. For the even more extravagant choices such as luxury or designer dog beds, you can literally spend hundreds of dollars if you so choose. These beds often come standard with wooden frames, pillows and blankets. When money is no object, the designer dog beds reign supreme. As is often the case, price and quality go hand in hand and although you can buy good beds fairly cheap, you need to pay attention to the quality of materials that go in to your pets’ furniture.
The Ideal Dog Bed will be Sturdy, Washable, and Comfortable
The last thing you want to do is purchase a pet bed only to have it tear up in a few weeks. When purchasing a bed be sure to check on things like double stitching and quality fabric. Other necessities are removable covers for easy washing and stain resistant material. Many beds will come with cheap or imitation fleece, so be sure to check the quality of the material and always look for double-sided fleece, as it is more durable and more comfortable. Most dog bedding deceives pet owners by saying the dog bed is washable when in fact, the cover is washable and the pillow is not. Choose a dog bed in which both the pillow and the case can be washed if the need arises.
Luxury bedding is bedding that is of higher quality, comfort, and style, and typically offers pet owners additional options that they would not typically have if purchasing their pet’s dog bed at the department store.