subject: Picking the Right Dog Bed to Fit Your Needs [print this page] Picking the Right Dog Bed to Fit Your Needs
Having a dog bed for your loving companion to sleep in is important to most people. Let's face it while many dog owners love their pets as more than just a pet, they are family, they shed, can smell and can hog all the good spots. Many times you might just not have room for you, your spouse, and your dog to lie in your bed at bedtime.
The good thing about dog beds is there are a wide variety of sizes, styles and materials available. It all really depends on your lifestyle and your dog. Take for instance if you should have a small dog like a Yorkie, you can get some of the cutest small beds for these little dogs. You can get small rectangular or circular beds. If you are looking for something with more pizzazz, you can find a wide array of these little beds with sparkles on them. Some might say things like "princess" or "spoiled" they have become very popular. You can also find some that are made from a wicker basket. These beds are convenient should you need to move the bed, dog and all.
For the larger dog, there is still a wide array of dog beds available. Most of these beds are more like pillows that beds. They can be well padded or not so well padded depending on your need. Some pet parents by the fluffy pillow for the bed and then the thinner, often wool covered type as a covering or additional padding and warmth. Many times these thinner versions will be seen in pet carriers or crates to help pad the bottom of the bed without taking up too much space with bulk.
When you are deciding on what dog bed to get you faithful canine just remember to take into account, size, the area that you want to use for the dog's bedding, and how many dogs will be sharing this bed. With large dogs you will probably need at least one bed per dog, sometimes one per dog and then an additional somewhere else in the house. If you are looking to buy a bed for toy sized dogs or lap dogs then you might get one large bed and allow them to share it, if they are all open to that type of sleeping arrangement. As for style, it really is what works best for you.
