Dog Beds

[shepherdpower]

Hi all

Can someone recommend a really comfortable dog bed which is suitable for a long-haired Shepherd. I have one of the Snooza Durobeds, which is okay, but at the stage where it needs to be replaced. It doesn't matter what kind of bed I buy for him, his hair absolutely sticks to all of them and it is so hard to get off. I want a bed that is well-padded but easy to wash. He is a big dog, and he needs as much comfort as possible, as he is getting a bit of arthritis now, so something supportive as well.

[Vehs]

http://www.rogz.com/home.htm

I got a flat spice podz (??) for my Shep, he uses it indoors on carpet - I vacuum it 1-2 a week and wash it after his monthly bath. I don't find the hair too intensive to remove from it.

Not sure it would be ideal for arthritic support

[PRADA68]

I just use a steel framed bed with a hessian sack. I vacuum it regularly as I vacuum my bedroom floor. I do have a sheet underneath though to protect the carpet from the dust. I just pick up the sheet and wash it regularly and shake it. Rubber gloves wet will always removed dog hair.

[Blakbelgian]

Probably a dumb suggestion but what about a mattress from a human babies cot?

just put a fitted sheet over the top to protect it.

BB

[poochmad]

I vote for a Rogz bed as well. We have one of these for our dog and they are very easy to keep clean, hardy, with good padding.

[Dxenion]

Our GSDs have Perla plastic dog beds with a custom fitted faux leather memory foam mattress. The faux leather is very easy to wipe clean and the Perla beds provide an enclosed space low to the ground. The beds are available in a number of sizes to suit everything from a Tea Cup Poodle to a Great Dane. Our 11 year old girl has a bit of arthritis now and this bed/ mattress combination keeps her comfortable. Our youngest seems quite comfortable too!

Edited November 29, 2010 by Dxenion

[DURNSTEIN]

Great Rugs make these mesh covers for frame beds that can be hoses and clean easy sweep and or hose off:

http://www.greatrugs.com.au/store/index.htm - refer to Framed Beds - (B.F.B) Better Framed Bed

Edited November 30, 2010 by DURNSTEIN

[DURNSTEIN]

Inside house and in the car Great Rugs also have Mesh cushion, easy to clean as well, or I make washable material cover for them Great for inside or the car.

http://www.greatrugs.com.au/store/index.htm Refer to Heavy Duty Beds – (B.M.B) Blue Mesh Beds.

[Yacket's Mum]

I agree with the baby cot mattress I have 4 of them for my greyhounds just put a sheet over the top and change it once a week and the covers also come off to get a good wash once a month. And if you get them from op shops even better.

[GomezAkita]

http://www.dogbedsgalore.com.au/