Designer Dog Beds for Your Special Pet
Posted by: Johnathan Livingston in dog, tags: dogThe latest designer home accessory is the designer dog bed. Don’t just give your dog a comfy place to sleep, give them a stylish one. Designer dog beds make your dog happy with their comfort, and you happy with their style.
You can deck your pet out with all manner of fancy designer accessories-designer collars, leashes, haircuts and grooming, and even designer clothes. Tell you what, though. Your pooch will appreciate a designer bed more than a new sweater. Guaranteed. If you want to equip your house with designer dog beds, consider not just local boutiques but the internet. There are many websites that carry exclusive lines of designer dog beds.
Recognizable Names Mean Higher Prices
If the normal pet beds, with their ample options for style and color, just aren’t impressive and stylish enough, expect to spend money. Whereas normal beds are available for about $50, designer dog beds are a lot more pricey. Expect to pay twice as much or more for designer dog beds. In fact, the sky’s the limit.
Form Factors of Designer Dog Beds
There is more to designer dog beds than the same old pet bed with a designer label slapped on. Even where they follow the shape and silhouette of normal beds, they’re likely to come in a greater variety of styles and colors. The designer who puts his or her name on the label might also opt for a fancier sort of shape, or even a special function.
A typical form factor for designer dog beds is the ‘donut’ style. They don’t resemble donuts all that much, as the bottom is actually solid and cushiony. They do have a ringed edge, also cushiony, and this edge is what gives this style of designer dog beds its name. The ring part of the bed makes for an excellent headrest for your pet.
Some designer dog beds are in keeping with the tendency to see dogs as little humans. People put sweaters on their dogs, so why not designer dog beds that resemble little sofas? These mini sofas are most likely available in a shape and color that matches your own sofa, and may also even be customizable.
There are also designer dog beds that are made to look just like your bed. These designer dog beds come complete with headboards and footboards in some cases. Other designer dog beds hide the actual dog bed away in a piece of ordinary looking furniture, such as a nightstand or cabinet.
Beds With Unusual Features
Some designer dog beds are available which have advanced functions to increase your pet’s comfort. For example, heated dog beds are available. These heated dog beds are ideal for older or arthritic dogs. Heated dog beds may not be the ideal pet beds in warmer climates, however. In hot climates, beds are available with cooling pads.
Designer Dog Beds: Shopping Notes
The bed you chose for your dog should not only be a matter of style, but also the dog’s body type and sleeping habits. If your dog chews things, get chew proof designer dog beds.
It is very important that you consider not only the decor of the room where you wish to place the bed but also your dog’s habits. A fancy doghouse-style bed, which neatly hides your dog’s bed away, isn’t going to be all that useful if your dog doesn’t like small, enclosed spaces. You don’t want to spend a lot of money on pet beds for your dog only to have him ignore it.
If you are buying for a puppy, make sure you understand how big the dog will eventually grow. You will either have to buy a large bed later, or just buy one at the start. If your puppy is a larger breed it may be a waste of money to buy a small bed when he is small, as they grow fast.
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