Best dog bed

A dog bed will keep your four-legged companion comfortable and give them a place of their own to rest. Check out our picks.

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Nothing beats a space of your own, and our canine friends feel the same way as we do. A dog bed will give your housemate a warm and supportive sleep space, and a place to retreat to if they’re feeling stressed. It could also reduce the accumulation of pet hair on your sofa. Our selection includes designs to suit your dog’s size and bed shape and material preferences. 

Best overall

JOYELF Large Memory Foam dog bed

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JOYELF large memory foam dog bed

Easy to clean

If you sleep on a memory foam mattress yourself, you’ll be delighted to offer the same support and comfort to your pooch with this bed. It has a cotton-padded bolster pillow all round for extra comfort. The cover can be removed and washed in the machine to keep the bed hygienic, and it has a waterproof internal liner in case of accidents. 

Best for different locations

Bedsure Orthopedic dog mattress

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Bedsure orthopedic dog mattress

Room to stretch

This bed is a versatile choice and can be used in a crate or on an elevated platform as well as out on the floor. It has a foam interior for even weight distribution, and the cover can be taken off for machine washing. Its fabric is made to stand up to light chewing and is also water-resistant.

Best for small dogs

AmazonBasics Cuddler Round pet bed

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AmazonBasics Cuddler round pet bed

Pillowed sides

Give your petite pooch a bed that will feel secure and cosy. This small bed is ideal for French bulldogs, Boston terriers, and similar-sized canines at 44.9-by-39.8 by-11.9 centimetres. The downward sloping front edge makes getting in and out of the sleeping space easy, even for seniors.

Best for cuddling into

Muswanna Plush Donut pet bed

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Muswanna plush donut pet bed

Non-skid base

If your dog likes to get really snug, this pet bed is a brilliant choice. Your pooch can curl up and sink into this design, which is soft and smooth as well as warm. This grey version looks contemporary, and there are other attractive colours on offer. Bear in mind it’s not a good option for confirmed chewers.

Best for year-round comfort

AllPetSolutions Bella Collection dog bed

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AllPetSolutions Bella Collection dog bed

Opt for pattern

This dog bed's cushion is reversible to provide a cooler sleeping surface for warm months and a warmer one for cold months. You can put it into the washing machine at 30 degrees Celsius for easy cleaning. The base is non-slip for use on wood, laminate, or tiled floors.

Best for softness

Rosewood Large dog bed

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Rosewood large dog bed

Border collie and cocker size

With grey cord on the outside and a cream plush interior, this bed will bring some (more) luxury into your dog’s life. Raised sides make it a calming spot for a pooch to retreat to. This is the large size, which is 81-by-63-by-18 centimetres, so it won’t suit the bigger breeds. 

Bottom line

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Whether your dog likes to stretch out, curl up, or snuggle down, there’s a bed to suit their personality. The JOYELF large memory foam dog bed is a supportive design made with a memory foam base and cushioned sides. It’s also easy to disassemble for cleaning.

The Bedsure orthopedic dog mattress provides cushioning on hard flooring and can be put into a crate at night to keep your pooch secure and comfortable.  Or, for a dog that likes to get super snug, check out the sink-into Muswanna plush donut pet bed. It comes in a selection of appealing colours.

Sarah Warwick
Freelance Editor

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes – long enough to see fridges become smart, decorating fashions embrace both minimalism and maximalism, and interiors that blur the indoor/outdoor link become a must-have. She loves testing the latest home appliances, revealing the trends in furnishings and fittings for every room, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. It's no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house revamper. For Realhomes.com, Sarah reviews coffee machines and vacuum cleaners, taking them through their paces at home to give us an honest, real life review and comparison of every model.