Dog Breed Bed Size

Buying the right size dog bed is key to your dogs comfort. Here’s a dog breed bed size list that will get you started. Of course you still need to know your dogs height, length, weight, and sleeping style but this list will help you get started in the dog bed buying process.

The Dog Breed List includes 7 weight categories. These weight categories coincide with most dog bed classifications on the market. This will make shopping for the right size dog bed for your dog breed easier.

Dog Breeds Summary List By Weight

Dog Breeds For Extra Small Size Beds

Here are the dog breeds that weigh ten pounds or less. The recommended dog bed size is extra small to small. Find your breed in this list, weigh your dog and shop for extra small to small sized beds.

Dog Breeds For Small Size Beds

Here are the dog breeds that weigh eleven to twenty-five pounds. The recommended dog bed size is small. Find your breed in this list, weigh your dog and shop small sized beds.

Dog Breeds For Medium Size Beds

Here are the dog breeds that weigh twenty-six to fifty pounds. The recommended dog bed size is medium. Find your breed in this list, weigh your dog and shop medium sized beds.

Dog Breeds For Large Size Beds

Here are the dog breeds that weigh fifty-one to seventy-five pounds. The recommended dog bed size is large. Find your breed in this list, weigh your dog and shop large sized beds.

Dog Breeds For Extra Large Size Beds

Here are the dog breeds that weigh seventy-six to ninety pounds. The recommended dog bed size is extra large. Find your breed in this list, weigh your dog and shop extra large sized beds.

Dog Breeds For Extra Extra Large Size Beds

Here are the dog breeds that weigh ninety one to one hundred then pounds. The recommended dog bed size is giant or jumbo. Find your breed in this list, weigh your dog and shop giant (jumbo) sized beds.

Dog Breeds For Jumbo Size Beds

Here are the dog breeds that weigh more than one hundred ten pounds. The recommended dog bed size is jumbo or giant. Find your breed in this list, weigh your dog and shop jumbo sized beds.

Obviously the heavier the dog the thicker and more dense the foam must be to support the dog’s weight.

The following information will help you to find the best foam

Dog Breed Bed Size Must Also Consider Comfort

The size of a dog breed plays an important role in determining dog sleeping comfort. The key feature that makes a dog bed comfortable is the foam.

Dog Bed Foam Density

The three foam densities are: low, medium and high. Foam density is measured by how much the foam weighs per square cubic feet.

Low density memory foam has less than three pounds of foam per square inch and is recommended for small dogs weighing less than 35 pounds.

Medium density memory foam has three to five pounds of foam per square inch and is recommended for small to medium sized dog breeds weighing less than 50 pounds.

High density memory foam has more than five pounds of foam per square inch and is recommended for large sized dog breeds weighing over 50 pounds.

Dog Bed Foam Thickness

The thickness of the foam varies from two inches to over eight inches and many times two or more layers are used to achieve this degree of thickness to achieve comfort for the large, extra large and giant dog bed breeds.

The following will help you to determine which bed will be most comfortable for your dog breed.

Recommended Foam Density And Thickness By Dog Breed

Conclusion

We presented information that the dog breed will determine the proper bed size for them. A couple of factors were mentioned and they are foam density and thickness. These factors will play a vital role in securing the proper bed for your dog. Foam density is stated in low, medium and high. Your dog breed determines the density of the foam per cubic feet. Foam thickness is measured between 2 inches up to 8 inches. The heavier your dog breed is the thicker the foam will be so the bed won’t sag due to his weight.

By keeping these key factors in mind when you shop for a dog bed will be a win win for both you and your dog.

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