How to Choose the Right Dog Bed

There抯 always a little celebration along with buying accessories for our pets. This is an opportunity to spoil them and show them how much we love them. When you抮e looking for a dog bed for your dog, you have a question in your mind: 搘hat is the right dog bed for my dog? Well. It抯 this easy:

The first thing that you need to consider when choosing a dog bed is the quality of the bed. When you invest in a quality dog bed, your dog can rest properly and enjoy a better quality of life, which means, good physical health and emotional well-being. Also, a high quality dog bed抯 fabric is resilient to stain, fluids, odor and bacteria and won抰 rip easily which means it will last for a long time. A good dog bed filling is one that keeps its shape after lying on it over and over again (just like a good mattress). The filling, whether it抯 fiber or foam, should support the dog with much comfort.

The next factor when choosing a dog bed, is the dog抯 size. Naturally you want to make sure that the bed fits the dog抯 size, so he/she can use the bed appropriately and comfortably. So that抯 easy but you still ask yourself, 揥hat is the right dog bed for my dog??Now, you need to think about your dog抯 sleeping habits and personality. What kind of sleeper is your dog? My dog, Zoe, likes to stretch her limbs when she sleeps, and looks like she gets five times bigger in her sleep.... she needs all the space that she can have and for this type of a sleeper, the right dog bed is rectangular or round one, with no bolster or cushion to limit the extra room.

Another type of sleeper is the "curler". Some dogs like to curl when they sleep (like cats) and these dogs would enjoy a dog bed that they can curl in, like a donut dog bed. A donut shaped bed allows them to curl inside comfortably.

Other dogs which are shy or timid, like to 揾ide?when they sleep. These sleepers will enjoy resting in beds that they can hide in and feel protected and have some privacy. Beds shaped like slippers, tents and snuggles fit the bill here. By the way, snuggles are fun for many small dogs, but also a great choice for cats and ferrets.

Also, there are dogs that tend to lean back in their rest area while sleeping, they like this extra support that holds their body weight. A dog bed, like a bolster, can give them this extra support. Bolster dog beds are usually round or rectangular while there is a bolster on one side, which supports the dog. These dog beds look like little couches.

After defining the size of your dog and the type of sleeper he/she is, you can think a little bit about yourself. You'd like the dog bed to match your home decor style, and this is where design and personal preference come into play. Of each of the dog beds that are discussed above, there are so many designs with choices of fabrics, colors and patterns. You can really have a lot of fun with this and get easily what you want, since the variety of dog beds is huge.

One last word about organic and eco friendly dog beds: Although these types of beds are made with great consideration to mother earth by manufacturing them out of recycled and biodegradable materials, these dog beds are beautifully designed and their look is as appealing as their function.