All About Dog Beds

Kinds of Dog Beds

Dog beds provide one purpose and that one use is to bring a comfortable place for our pets to rest. Dogs need about 14 - 16 hours of rest a day. With this in mind, it is fortunate that there are several brands of dog beds to select from. Luxury bedding is for the pet owner who is conscious of how the dog bed will look in their home. An air filled dog bed provides pet owners a long lastinglonger lasting product which is also a more appealing version of the kind dog beds found at Wal-Mart or Target.

Most dog owners would like to have the perfect dog bed for their pet. Usually, this means that the perfect dog bed will be sturdy, washable, and comfortable. Most dog bedding is deceiving by saying the dog bed is washable when in fact, the cover is washable and the pillow is not. Therefore it is important to find a dog bed in which both the pillow and the case can be washed if it is required. Both of the two kinds of bedding are wonderful choices that accomplish all of these perfect bedding qualifications.

Luxury bedding is bedding that is of higher comfort, style and better quality. Luxury bedding can be found on the net or in offline. Luxury bedding may be heated, orthopedic, or contained in furniture. Heated bedding is wonderful for pet owners' dogs that remain outside during the winter. Orthopedic dog bedding is great for pets that need more support for achy joints. One of the newest trends is the dog bed that is contained in furniture. This kind of dog bed allows you to fold it back into the furniture as if it where never there. Luxury bedding offers pet owners additional options that they would not typically have if purchasing their pet's dog bed at Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

A new trend among pet owners is the dog filled air bed. This kind of dog bedding has several advantages for both the pet owner and the pet. Some pet owners may expose their pets to fleas and ticks. Non-air filled dog bedding allows fleas and ticks lots of space to hide while the air bed does not. The dog filled air bed also limits allergens for pet owners as the cover is easy to wash and allergens can not go any further than the cover. Aside from its cleanliness, the dog filled air bed is also transportable. If you are traveling out of town or even to the lake, you can rest assure that your dog will be able to rest in comfort as this bed is deflateable.

Just remember to purchase a dog bed that is suited for your dog in regards to size and health. Both factors are important to the health of your pet.