A good night’s rest
We’ve always had small dogs such as Dachshunds but our family recently welcomed a new member, a Great Dane. I’m looking for a bed with good back and leg support; any suggestions?
Morné Claassen, marketing manager of
Wagworld, replies Just as we benefit from a quality mattress, a bed with good support is important for your dog’s comfort and wellbeing. The needs of different dog breeds differ when it comes to their beds. When choosing a bed for a large dog breed, consider the following:
Larger dogs’ needs Big pooches such as Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds and Labradors tend to suffer from hip and joint problems, as well as elbow calluses, as they get older. The size and weight of these large breeds puts extra pressure on their limbs and joints. A suitable bed should provide enough support to ensure that your dog is comfortable and doesn’t come into contact with a hard floor surface.
Composition Wagworld’s K9 Castles are perfect for large dogs. The cushion’s filling is extremely compact; it’s firm yet soft and won’t collapse, ensuring that your dog has an even base to lie on without any lumps or hollows.
Sides or not? A bed with built-up sides provides a sense of security for your dog and retains warmth. Great Danes, especially, love to use the sides of our K9 Castles as a headrest. Hunting dogs (Beagles, Dachshunds and Greyhounds) and terriers (Jack Russells, Fox Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers) prefer a bed with sides that create the feeling of a cosy outdoor hollow. Labradors, Sheepdogs and Golden Retrievers, on the other hand, prefer a flat bed on which they can stretch out nicely. The way a dog sleeps can sometimes seem very odd but pay careful attention to your pooch’s sleep position – this will help you to choose just the right bed for him.
Warmth in colder months Nobody likes a cold floor. The filling in our beds provides excellent insulation against the cold and rising damp from the ground, and will ensure that your dog is wonderfully warm, cosy and comfy right through winter.
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