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Guide on Choosing the Right Dog Bed

Where does your dog like to sleep? On your bed or furniture, or does he have his own bed? Is your dog a new puppy or an adult dog? When choosing a dog bed, there are several factors to consider. When you get a new puppy, of course, the size of the bed you need will be small.

But as it grows, it is clear he would need a bigger bed. While young, he would need a place to sleep that is extremely durable because puppies are known to chew much. You can, however, decide to choose a larger bed that he could grow into so you do not have to buy too many dog beds. Read on to find more tips here on choosing the right dog bed for your loving canine.

When you begin the process of trying to decide what type of bed would be the best, here are some suggestions to aid you in your decision. As your dog sleeps, does he like to stretch out all fours? In selecting a bed for this type of dog who likes to have space, a rectangular shaped or round bed would be the best for him. However, if budget is your major concern, 

Measure him as he sleeps and get a bed that is only slightly larger than him to give him enough room to be comfortable. He would not want his legs or claws extend beyond the bed because it will be uncomfortable for him. Maybe your dog likes to double up. It is quite common in small breeds.

This helps them keep warm. If this is how your dog sleeps then a round or doughnut-shaped bed would create for him just the right space. Some dogs like to prop themselves against something then a bed that has bolsters around it should be your goal. Bolster beds can be designed in a round bed and a rectangular bed.