To measure your pet, take a tape measure and measure him from the tip of the nose to the tail. That's how long the bed should be. Then measure your dog from shoulder to shoulder at the widest point. That's the minimum width that the bed should be.
How big should my dogs bed be?
To measure your dog, measure from the tip of their nose to the base of their tail while they are standing up on all four feet. Add roughly 6" – 12" to make sure they have plenty of space. This should be the length of your dog bed.
Do dogs like smaller beds?
Most dogs like a bed to be large enough to have loads of room to manoeuvre, without being so giant that it ends up drafty. Remember that pups are pack animals and most love a snuggle, so if their bed is a little big, think about adding in a dog blanket or pillow to make it feel comfier!
Should a dog bed be the same size as the crate?
Essentially, their whole body should take up the length of the crate without being cramped. And their dog bed should cover this space.
What is the average size of a dog bed?
Size / WeightRecommended Sizes26-40 lbsMedium 30"Lx20"W41-70 lbsLarge 36"Lx23"W71-90 lbsX-Large 42"Lx28"W91-110 lbsXX-Large 48"Lx30"W
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