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Flat Dog Beds Vs Bolster Dog Beds

Flat vs Bolster Dog beds: Which is the Best Dog Bed for Your Dog?

There are three to five different types of dog beds on the market, but all of these beds fall into two categories flat or bolstered. Most of your orthopedic foam pads, pillow dog beds or elevated beds are considered flat type beds. Anything with a soft centered pad that is surrounded with stuffed sides that allows a dog to curl up when he sleep is considered a bolstered bed. The doughnut or bagel shaped beds and nesting style dog beds with their filled cushioned sides fall into the bolster bed category. Different dogs have different ways of sleeping. To find the best dog bed for your large dogyou first need to watch how they sleep and then read about the different types of beds on the market. 

Does your dog lay down on his side with all four of his legs stretched out on the floor or carpet when he sleeps? Then you want to look at dog beds that fall into the flat categories, but which one is right for your dog. 

Pillow or Cushion Dog Beds

These dog beds are basically large, flat cushion made with thick pads or egg carton foam for your dog to lie down on. This type of dog bed is great for the dog that likes to lie on the floor with all four legs stretched out as far as they can go. Most dogs will probably appreciate a comfortable cushion or pillow dog bed that allows them to fit their entire body on and sit have room to spread out. The cushion type beds are designed for indoor use only and will keep your dog warm during the winter, but some of these types of bed can be hot in the summer months. These beds come in a variety of sizes and materials with zippered cover that are washable.

Orthopedic or Memory Foam Dog Beds
These types of dog beds are made from medical Orthopedic foam or Memory foam just like the ones made for humans.  You might want to consider purchasing this type of dog bed for an older dog with back, joint or muscle problems and very thin dogs like greyhounds who would appreciate the extra padding because they are so bony. These dog beds are made from extra thick foam any where from 3 to 5 inches more than the average foam pad which helps to relieve joint pressure and reduce muscle stress. The thicker foam makes it easy for older dog to get in and out of their beds. These dog beds come in a variety of sizes, so you can get them for a large or small dog to make them more comfortable.

Elevated Dog Beds
Elevated or raised dog beds are flat type dog beds that lift your dog several inches off the floor keeping him warm in winter and allowing cool air to circulate underneath during the hot summer months. These beds are made from treated canvas fabric that is stretched across a metal or plastic frame making them a great for both indoor and outdoor use. Many of these frame come with an UV resistance finish that can stand any type of outdoor weather and the canvas top will withstand mold, mildew and insects making them one of the most durable bed on the market. The plastic or metal frames, legs and edges on these types of dog beds are chew proof and come in several colors. They are one of the easiest beds to clean with spray of the garden hose and mild soap.  

Does your dog curl his body up into a ball as he snuggles into blankets or pillows that he find on the floor? Then you want to purchase a dog bed that is considered the bolstered type.

 Donuts or Bagel Type Dog Beds
Bagel and Doughnut style dog beds are perfect for dogs who like to curled up when they sleep. They perfect for the dog who wants to feel safe and secure. Most of these type beds are purchased for smaller dogs, but large dog like them too. Many of these beds come in a large or extra large for the large dog that like that secure and warm spot to sleep. These types of dog beds usually have a very soft foam center covered with material and a plush filled cushion all the way around the bed, so they may not be as easy to clean as cushion dog beds when they get dirty.

Nesting Dog Beds
Nesting or true Bolstered type dog beds are beds with raised sides. They can come in several different styles like all four sides raised around a filled center making a box shape that your dog climb into, three poly filled sides that surrounding a egg carton foam center with an opening for your dog to enter, or they could just have one raised side for your dog to lean against. Some of these beds even have orthopedic foam for older dogs that have stiff joints. This is the ideal dog bed for dogs who like to rest their head on a pillow or the arm of a sofa. Both large dogs and small dogs like nesting beds. Many of these types of bed come with zippered covers that are washable.

Buying the best dog bed for your large dog will be easy once you discover the dog bed that fits his sleeping style along with where you want to place that bed and fall within your budget range, but remember that quality counts when it comes to purchasing a dog bed. A well made dog bed will last a lot longer and save you money in the end.

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