subject: Purchasing Dog Beds [print this page] Purchasing Dog Beds Purchasing Dog Beds
If you have a dog you need a dog bed, and if you have a big dog you need a big dog bed. I know you love your friend and why wouldn't you, he or she protects the house when you are gone. They show you affection when you come home and loves you even when you mess up.
If you have a big dog you will need to purchase a bed that can support their weight and size. It would be really bad for your dog if the bed was not big enough and it's always better to have too much room than to have to little.
When buying a dog bed for a large dog or an extra large dog you should make sure that the bed can take the punishment that your dog may unleash on the bed. The main thing would be the chewing if you have a dog you know how much they like to chew things from shoes to furniture and possible their own bed. You just never know, so you should definitely look into a chew proof bed if possible.
The type of material is very important also you want something that is strong, but you also want material to that cleans up easily. This is very important because you do not want your house to smell like your furry friend.
The ideal fibers that should be use are micro velvets or micro fibers. That is usually a mesh like material and is long lasting. This is great for what you are trying to accomplish. Polypropylene is also a good material to use for the pillows that you could line the dog bed with. The material can take the pounding and stress that big dogs could unleash.
The older your dog gets the more chance of your friend developing arthritis pain in its legs. There are special dog beds just for this they use different material usually orthopedic memory foam. Hopefully you don't have to go through that but if you do keep memory foam in mind. The memory foam is better than normal foam because it orthopedic foam which will help your dog stay comfortable in the long run.
It's also best to find beds that say they are machine washable. This saves time and money. You can also get dog beds that have a spill proof fabric that would guard against stains.
When looking for a dog bed it is good to look online they have great deals and it is hard for brick and mortar stores to carry a large variety on their shelves.
