Choosing a Good Dog Bed
Dogs, like humans, are also driven by habits. You will usually see them sleeping in the same spot, which means you have to find a bed that suits your dog's habits.
As you choose a bed for your dog, take size, weather or climate, and style into account.
Size
The size of the dog bed you buy should be just right for your pet's size and breed, and certainly not too big that space will be wasted. This can be as simple as measuring your dog before you go shopping.
Let your dog stand upright, and then measure the length from the floor to his shoulders or head, and from the tip of tail to the tip of his nose. If you plan to buy a mattress dog bed, add 12 inches to have the approximate length and width for flat extra large dog beds. Again, when your dog sleeps in his usual position, measure him. If he likes to sleep stretched out, measure his length. Measure his diameter if he's usually curled up like a ball. If you want to buy a nest and ball-type dog bed, measure him while he's curled up from the top of his head to the start of his tail, and add 7-9 inches.
The dog bed you buy should exactly match or be a little bigger than your measurements. If your pet is too small, he may not find that comfortable. If you have a growing dog, make room for growth, and allow some space for movement, regardless of whether your dog is an adult or still growing. Read http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/pets/ for news concerning pets.
Climate / Weather
How do you describe the weather in your area? Will your dog need a warm bed or the opposite? Do you plan to place the bed indoor or outdoor? If you put it outside, what are the seasonal temperatures likely? Obviously, the dog bed you pick should be able to stand the elements.
Design
Finally, consider the shape and style of the dog bed in relation to your pet's size and sleeping habits. Observe how he sleeps in which parts of your home. Is he usually in a shadowy area at night and a sunny spot in the morning? If he likes to change "sleeping quarters," then you'd like to get him a dog bed that will be easy to move around, and of course, one that matches the d?cor in most areas of your home.
Lastly, how does he usually sleep? Does he stretch his body out or does he curl up? Is he more inclined to sleep alone or with company? These things will help you find the most suitable bed at http://large-dog-beds.co.uk/ that both you and your dog can be comfortable having.
