Dog Bed Buying Basics

Dog beds come in all sizes, shapes and prices. They vary in mattress content, shapes, fabric covers, colors, designs, fancy or plain.

Whatever your choice, get the best you can afford. If your dog is a chewer, getting the best bed you can could save you money. Even if your dog is not a chewer, their nails can still puncture or tear the fabric covering.

One of the first things to consider is their sleeping patterns.

 Do they like to curl up?
 Do they like to stretch out?
 Do they like to rest their head on a pillow?
 Do you want a dog bed that is eco-friendly?
 Where does your dog like to sleep?
 Is their dog bed going to be inside or outside?
 Do they have health issues to consider?

Today we will discuss – how they like to sleep – curled up or stretched out. We will discuss the other topics on future blogs.

Pillow type dog beds are the most common shape – either round or rectangular. If you find a nice fluffy one you think will be perfect and you purchase it as a local store, evaluate the fabric and the filling. The price may be good for your budget, but how long will it hold up? Some fillings will redistribute as it is used. In this case, all of the filling may go to the sides around your dog with nothing underneath him. Having the padding tufted, which are buttons or stitching that prevents the filling from shifting, would be a good design.  You will find tufted, poly-fiber filled beds in both round and rectangular shapes.

Make sure the fabric is durable and not lightweight. The lightweight fabric will be easily destroyed either by chewing or by their nails tearing the fabric.

So, you after you watch him sleep, you will know just what kind of bed will fit his needs best.  Their comfort is your biggest concern, so you will find one that will be perfect – just for him.

With any dog bed purchase, look for quality! It will save you money in the long run.

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