Dog beds come in all shapes, sizes, styles and made from a variety of materials, but which one is right for your dog?
When you’re looking for a dog bed take into account the size of the bed, the health and needs of your pet and where the bed will be housed.

Which size of dog bed?
When people ask us which size bed would be suitable for their pet we always say it’s better the bed is too big rather than too small. It doesn’t take an experienced dog owner to know that dogs love to spread out and sleep in some strange positions. If your dog is still a pup then don’t forget to allow room for your dog to grow.
To work out the best sized dog bed for your pet then next time he/ she is asleep measure your dog from the top of his head to the base of his tail, then add approx 7 to 9 inches. If you’re looking to buy a mattress dog bed then you may want to add approx 12 inches instead. If you’re looking at a sofa style dog bed then take into account extra room for pets that like to stretch out.

What style of dog bed?
Choosing from all the different styles of dog bed can be difficult. Try to think about what your dog would like? If your dog snuggles up to things when he sleeps then perhaps a dog bed with foam sides or a settee style bed would be more suitable. If your dog likes to spread out a lot then a mattress style could be the best solution.

Does your dog have health issues?
If your dog has health issues or is in his later years then you may want to look at a bed that is specially made for older dogs. A memory foam dog bed or even an orthopaedic lounger dog bed maybe what you need.

Can I wash the dog bed?
You should always check that the dog bed you are interested in is easy to wash. Quality beds will give instructions on how to wash the bed. Make sure you read the label to ensure the bed looks like new after each wash.

Keeping your dog warm during the winter months is a concern for many dog owners. There are many products you can use to help with keeping your dog warm over the coming winter season.

If your dog is old, small or has short hair then keeping your dog warm is particularly important. On cold winter morning walks or those long cold nights your dog will really feel the cold, especially if your dog is old.

Here are our 5 tips to keep your dog nice and snug this winter.
1 : Purchase a dog coat to keep your dog warm on those cold morning walks. Not only can a dog coat keep your dog warm, but if you get a waterproof dog coat you can keep your dog dry and clean. Well, as clean as you can keep a dog that just loves those puddles. Some dogs need to get used to wearing dog clothes so it’s a good idea to put the clothing on your dog for short periods during the day and give him some yummy treats. Your dog will then associate wearing the dog coat with treats therefore making it easier to dress him.

2 : For those cold nights nothing works better than a squidgy dog bed. Getting a dog bed that your dog can really snuggle into will allow him to use his own body heat to keep warm. A dog shouldn’t have to sleep on a cold floor, unless off course he decides he wants to. A dog bed or dog cushion offers the perfect protection from a cold floor.

3 : If your home gets a little chilly during the day then a dog jumper is a great way to keep your dog warm and cosy while he helps you with the house work. We don’t recommend leaving your dog clothed while you go out. Instead leave him some toys to play with. That’ll not only keep him occupied, but it’ll warm him up while jumps around.

4 : A more novel way of keep the chill off your dog is with a dog turtleneck. This stylish item will keep your dogs neck warm and keep any sniffles at bay.

5 : Another time you need to keep your dog warm is after his bath. Make sure the room is warm and cosy to help your dog from catching a chill. With a good quality towel make sure your dry your dog thoroughly. To keep your pup extra warm why not use a dog dressing gown to keep him snug while he goes mad drying his whiskers and face around the bottom of the sofa.
You might also want to invest in a dog bath mat to keep his feet warm while you dry your dog and to help mop up the huge amounts of water he’ll get all over the place.

We are pleased to announce a new range of funky dog cushions. Available in 8 different styles and 3 different sizes they are a fantastic product for your dog to sleep on.

They are ultra comfortable and made from high quality polar fleece fabric. They underside of the cushion is made from water resistant and stain resistant fabric, which is highly durable. Plus to top off these fantastic dog cushions you can wash both the covers and inners.

Check out the pics below or you can see our full range of dog cushions here

Work on the shop continues to make good progress and we are really close to finishing. In the meantime we wanted to show you more of the products you’ll be able to find on the site.
Today I wanted to show you some of the dog beds we’ll be offering.

We’ll be selling a wide range of dog beds from soft dog beds to dog blankets to luxury leather dog beds.

Keep checking back for more products news. We’ll post up some of the cat products in the next day or two. Plus keep checking back for new on when we plan to go live with the shop.

Find our Dog Beds here