Getting a large dog bed for your four legged family member is a great idea. No matter if the dog is actually a larger breed or if you just have a medium breed that likes plenty of room, these jumbo sized beds are perfect. They are also great for smaller and medium sized mother dogs to keep their litter together. You don't have to have a large dog to get one of these larger sized pet beds.
As with many pet beds the large dog beds come in a wide array of sizes and styles. Probably the most popular of these styles is the pillow shaped bed. These beds often come with a fleece side and then a regular cloth side. This is extremely convenient if you live in an area that gets both extremely cold and extremely hot. Simply flip the bed over to the fleece side during the winter months and then back to the regular cloth side during the summer months. They come in a variety of thicknesses so that your dog can stay nice and comfy. Older dogs especially appreciate a thicker pillow to lie on, no matter what the temperature outside is. If you have a long haired dog then you might want to get a slightly thinner pillow so they don't get too hot.
Of course if you are planning on using the large dog beds for a birthing mother then you might want to get one of the other many types of bed. You might want to invest in a bed that might have some edges around it. Granted you won't find as many different styles of larger sized beds with raised sides because large dogs don't need the sides. Giving mommy a soft place to lie where she feels safe with her babies and enough room where you and she don't have to worry about the safety of the little tikes that is what makes these so great for mommy and baby.
You can find some large dog beds made out of the Tempurpedic-style mattress. This will give your dog, especially your older dog, one of the most comfortable beds available. It might encourage your big boy the incentive he needs to stay off of your bed and on his during the day when you're not at home to tell him to get down. Sometimes you just have to spoil them a little bit to get the clean sheets you want.