Basic Types of Dog Beds
There are several different types of dog beds
available. Pet manufacturers are consistently trying to balance comfort and
style, which has led to the creation of a variety of dog beds that appear at
first glance to be more comfortable than their human equivalents. But there
are still some very basic dog bed styles that you can find at almost any pet
store for those interested in finding a sleeping location for their pet.
Basic Dog Bed Styles
·
Flat Bed
The most basic style of dog bed is the flat bed.
Flat beds are like a thin cushion or pillow. They are usually no greater
than a few inches of cushioning and almost exclusively found to be shaped
like rectangles, though there are round flat beds available. Because dogs
used to sleep on dirt and rocks, even these basic beds are adequate for your
dog.
·
Crate Beds
Crate beds are almost identical to flatbeds, except
they have been carefully measured to fit directly inside of your crates. The
bottom of a create is plastic and hard, so crate beds are often added to
provide at least some degree of comfort while the dog is sleeping inside of
it.
·
Plush Pillows
Plush pillows are actually some of the most
luxurious dog beds available, and there are hundreds of different designs
for dog owners. They also tend to be high priced, due to an extreme level of
comfort for dogs. But though they may be fancy and comfortable, they are
also very simple. They are a (usually round) giant fluff pillow that is
extremely soft and perfect for your dog to sleep in.
·
Donut Dog Beds
Donut dog beds resemble the plush pillows, except
that instead of a single giant pillow, the inside of the sunk inward, making
the outer edge of the pillow look much more like a rim. Dogs that sleep in
these types of pillows look as though they are within some type of
enclosure.
·
Nest Dog Beds
Nest dog beds are like the donut beds of standard
flat beds. They are flat beds inside, but they are surrounded by a rim that
helps make the dog beds look more like a nest – hence the name. Nesting dog
beds are popular because they are not ambiguous – when the dog is in the
best it is resting, when the dog is not it is not.
Which Type of Bed is Best?
Dogs are not too picky when it comes to their dog
beds, despite what some dog owners would like to believe. So it does not
truly matter which of these dog beds you choose for your pet. The plush
pillow is likely to be the most comfortable, but it is also the most
expensive, so it may not be the right choice for you. Simply go with what
your budget can afford and what would look nice in your space and you should
be pleased with how much your dog is using their new sleeping area.
Return to Dog Beds Main Page