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Not sure what dog bed
is right for your best friend?
 A
wealth of information is now at your fingertips on what type of dog bed is
right for your dog. How big is an extra large dog bed?
Manufacturers are responsible for sizing their
own dog beds and what may be a medium to one company could be a
large to another. That is why it is so important to properly measure
your own dog and purchase a bed based on his or her measurements,
not the manufacturer’s sizing. Most extra-large dog beds are
designed for big dogs over 100 pounds. This includes breeds such as
Great Danes, Irish Wolf Hounds, large Rottweilers and Mastiffs. Most
extra-large dog beds will be over 50 inches for square beds and up
to 72 inches long for rectangle pillow beds. Many round or nesting
beds run smaller and may be 45 inches in diameter. Many extra-large
couch dog beds are designed to hold over 200 pounds are made with
super strong frames.
Be sure to measure your dog from the tip of his nose to the base of
his tail and add 6-12 inches depending on the type of bed you plan
to buy. A bolster or nesting bed may have a much smaller flat
sleeping surface than the measurements indicate. Several inches of
the length or diameter of a bed may include pillow walls or the arms
of a couch style bed. Be sure to ask if they have exact measurements
for the sleeping surface not just the outside dimensions.
Large dogs tend to like to stretch out more than small dogs, which
like to curl up for warmth. When in doubt always buy the larger bed.
A dog will enjoy the room of a large bed and may avoid a bed that is
too small and uncomfortable. Be sure to look for large beds that
include high quality foam or poly-fill. Many large pillow beds made
just from low grade poly-fill can flatten out or lump up. Foam or
proper channeling of the poly-fill will help ensure that the bed
maintains its shape over years of use. It is even more important
with extra-large dog breeds to spend a little more money on the high
quality materials, since the weight and strength of extra-large dogs
can really take their toll on a cheap dog bed.
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