What are the dimensions of dog beds by breed?
When you are purchasing a dog bed, it is important
that you make sure that the size of the bed does as good a job as possible
matching the size of the dog. Unlike crates, it is not too important that
the dog bed fits the size of the dog precisely, but it is still a good space
saving idea to make sure that your dog bed matches the size of your dog.
Purchasing a dog bed that is too small is going to make your dog
uncomfortable. Purchasing one that is too large is a pointless waste of both
space and money.
Below is a handy tool for helping to figure out the
size dog bed you need based on the size of your dog, but note that these
sizes are not exact, since breeds can differ in length, width, weight, etc.
When it doubt, go with the size up.
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Extra Small Breeds – Toy Breeds (0-10
pounds)
Extra small breeds only need the smallest beds
available. The general dimensions for these beds is going to be about 10 x
18, give or take a few inches. Examples of dogs this size include
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Small Breeds
Small breed dogs include Corgis, Shiba Inus and
Pomeranians. Some of these dogs may be able to fit in some extra small beds,
but in general you will be looking for a dog bed designed for small pet
breeds – About 25 x 20.
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Medium Breeds
Medium Breeds gets a little tougher. Some of the
larger Shetland Sheepdogs will fit into this group, as will some Golden
Retrievers and Australian Shepherd. But others may need a size up depending
on their length. Medium beds are going to need roughly 30 x 25 dog beds.
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Large Breeds
Like medium breeds, what qualifies as a “larger”
pet breed can differ depending on the bed style and the dog itself. Collies
are an example of a dog that has been able to fit in some medium breed beds,
but generally is found in larger breed beds, and in very rare cases in extra
large breed beds. Still, about 40 x 35 is a good measurement estimation to
work from.
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Extra Large Breeds
The largest of the large, these types of dogs are
going to need the largest bed available. Mastiffs are a great example. These
beds should be about 50 x 50 and are going to take up quite a bit of space
in your home.
Notes on These Measurements
A few things should be noted on these measurements.
First of all, these are not gospel. Dogs sleep different, they are different
sizes, and pet beds can be made in such a way that they may or may not fit
dogs of larger or smaller sizes depending on their build and cushioning. In
addition, most of these are based on the idea of you getting a rounder pet
bed. But some beds are designed with more length than width, as your dog is
expected to sleep a very specific way. A Mastiff, for example, may fit fine
on a bed that is 50 x 20, rather than 50 x 50. The length of the bed is more
important than the width.
But these numbers should give you a rough estimate
of where to start, and as long as you stay a little conservative with your
guesses, chances are you will make a fine decision.
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