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Purchasing Tips: Practical or Designer?
Home » Pets » Dog Beds » Purchasing Tips: Practical or Designer?Unbelievably, there are numerous dog beds at any price from which to choose. If your dog is used to spending more time on the furniture than a designated spot, a bed that doesn’t require much money would be a wise choice until the dog is trained. However, once the pet enjoys his own bed, the sky is the limit.
Variety of Practical Types
• Pillow: These beds appeal to all dog types. They come in round or rectangular shapes and are usually covered in washable fabric material. Pillow beds are often filled with a combination of different types of fillers including foam, poly-fiber and poly-fibers that are mixed with odor reducing materials.
• Nest: If providing a cozy environment that will appeal to your smaller dog, then a nest dog bed is ideal. They have short sides and sometimes even come with a small cave-like form for extra coziness. Nest beds are also covered in washable fabrics such as lambskin, fleece or other soft materials for easy removal and cleaning. They are usually made with a high-density foam that retains the nest-like shape.
• Bolster Beds: Small dogs usually enjoy the comfort of a nest bed, but larger dogs appreciate the accommodations that a bolster bed provides. Bolster beds are also referred to as couch beds. They have removable, washable covers in many colors and styles. These beds are offered in sizes as large as 36” by 54” to provide ultimate comfort for the larger dog.
Designer
• Pet Beds: These beds literally resemble beds made for humans. Hence the name, pet bed. Most of these luxury beds are available in many decorative varieties! The consumer may choose from the Natural Cedar Log Cabin Dog Bed to the Cleopatra Iron Day Bed! The beds are equipped with a variety of cushions filled with soft poly-filled materials to resemble a mattress. Cost for these luxury dog beds begin around $100.00 and increase in cost as a result of design and materials.
• Orthopedic Beds: To provide your dog with the ultimate luxurious comfort, an orthopedic bed may be the answer. These beds provide support but are also soft and more comfortable than other dog beds. Orthopedic beds are constructed of memory foam with washable covers. Frames and headboards are also available. A quality bed conforms to the dogs shape and weight. The orthopedic bed is ideal for older dogs with challenging orthopedic issues. A quality orthopedic bed constructed with memory foam has an average cost of $150.00.
• Sofa Beds: These high-end beds are constructed to look like sofas and are offered for any size dog. Sofa beds have a wooden frame and usually have a removable memory foam cushion. The cushion is covered with a variety of materials that resemble upholstery fabrics. The beds are low to the ground for easy access for any size or age dog.
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