Author: Owen Andrew
Dog beds come in all shapes and sizes, large and small, which
makes it both easy and hard to find the right bed for your dog.
Sure, you have a lot of options: big, small, round, rectangular,
colored, patterned, custom and even luxury and designer dog
beds. But with all the choices available, you'll still spend
lots of time picking out the right bed for your dog.
Buying a dog bed may seem straight forward, but it's more
complex than you think. Just as you would if you were buying a
bed for yourself or a child, think about the comfort of your
pet, and remember that this should be your primary criteria. No
matter how much you want the bed to match, say, the décor of the
living room, bedroom or other area, you have to think about the
comfort of your pet over your own desires.
That said, here are some tips and tricks for finding a good bed
for your dog (or for any other pets!):
Cheaper is not necessarily better. You want the bed to be made
of good, sturdy warm material that will keep your dog comfy
while wearing through bouts of scratching, gnawing, drool,
accidents and all the other normal habits of a dog. There are
plenty of reasonably priced beds that are really well-made, so
shop around before you settle on the cheapest deal. There are
also many designer and luxury dog beds available if you feel
like splurging on your pooch.
Think about your dogs sleeping habits. Does your dog sleep in a
ball or sprawl out? Always edge one way on the bed? Wiggle a
lot? Toss and turn? Sleep sound as a rock? Identify your dog's
sleeping patterns and choose a bed accordingly.
Think about the shape and size of your dog. Don't skimp on size
and always take your dog's measurements before buying them a
bed. Also, remember with dog beds its better to err on the side
of larger than smaller. You also need to think about size if you
have two dogs that sleep together. An extra big bed can fit two
little lap dogs easily; however, if you have a way larger
breed, like a Great Dane, you may have to go custom, though
there are companies, like Mammoth, who offer larger dog beds
for up to 200 lb breeds.
Think about padding. This ties somewhat in to the shape of your
dog, but also its weight. Over time, dog beds wear out and bed
padding thins; make sure you get a material that can withstand
at least a decent amount of time. New technology has provided
excellent stuffing materials for dog beds, like high memory,
virgin upholster filling.
Keep in mind just these few tips and you should be well on your
way to finding your much need and much wanted dog bed. From
luxury and designer dog beds to cheap, flimsy ones, there are
an unlimited number of choices; use the above criteria when
searching for your pet's bed and both they will ultimately get
the bed that's right for them.
About The Author: Mammoth Dog Beds is a manufacturer of vet
recommended bedding. They have done intensive research on dogs
and their sleeping habits for over a decade, a factor that
brings extra value to their high-quality, reasonably priced pet
products and dog beds. For more information, please visit
http://www.mammothoutlet.com
