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Dog beds

You've been trying to keep your dog from taking over your expensive new couch, favorite chair or hogging your bed. A good, soft and comfortable dog bed might be the solution for this problem.

As most of us humans, dogs need to have a place of their own, where they feel safe, unbothered, and retreat from their daily routine. A dog bed can fulfill this need. Especially for large dogs, which can develop callouses, sores over bony areas like elbows from sleeping or laying on hard surfaces, a good dog beds can be beneficial for their health.

Whether you want a designer dog bed, or a sturdy iron dog bed or just general dog beds - quilted fabric or plush or sheepskin, you can find a great selection of dog beds on line.

Things To Consider When Buying a Dog Bed

Look for sturdiness, comfort, support, easy care and style. And if your doggy is a chewer, look for a dog bed made from heavyweight, upholstery-grade fabric such as nylon or polyester. Many dog beds also have zippers so you can unzip the cover and throw it in the washer for easy cleaning.

Get the Proper Size for Your Dog Bed

Have your dog lie down then measure its length while lying down and add about a foot for total measurement. For the slumber ball style beds mentioned below, typically you add only 6-7 inches.

Type of Dog Bed

Some dogs like to curl in a ball so they feel nice and cozy. A slumber ball style bed (similar to a bean bag, where the shape conforms to the contour of the body) is good for these dogs. There are other beds that look more like mattresses: flat with rectangular or oval-shaped. These beds are usually made from a durable fabric that can easily be wiped down, like nylon, and often filled with poly-fil. Other dog beds have inner springs like "human beds," while others are foam-filled; these are particularly good for older, arthritic dogs because they provide a lot of support.

Other popular styles are nests or cuddlers, with foam, fabric-covered base and raised sides. This type usually has an inner liner, made of lambswool (real or imitation). They also come in a variety of shapes (oval, round and rectangular) and colors.

Special orthopedic beds are also available for older dogs to relieve joint pain. Other types of beds are filled with special odor-eliminating material to keep the bed smelling fresh.

You can also get designer dog beds made from custom-selected materials. Some popular styles have four poster wrought iron and plush beds in unique colors, shapes and themes.

There are many choices when shopping for dog beds, depending on your dog's preferences and needs, as well as your budget.