| You can get the usual rectangular, round, donut, | | | | four-legged pal. |
| nesting, bolster, or orthopedic dog bed, but when | | | | You can spend $50, $500, or for a really unique dog |
| ordinary just won't do for your best friend there is a | | | | bed, even a thousand dollars or more. But when it |
| world of unusual choices in dog beds to satisfy your | | | | comes right down to it, what counts is comfort and |
| craving for the unique. | | | | support for your dog. |
| You can find unique dog beds in every style and | | | | So what should you look for when you buy a bed |
| shape you could possibly imagine. If you are looking | | | | for your dog? A good bed is a matter of |
| for a fancy bed, there are many designs. Among the | | | | construction and quality. Your dog's personality also |
| more unusual are dog beds that look like cars, beds | | | | plays an important part. Before you settle on a style, |
| for tiny teacup dogs that actually look like teacups, | | | | think about how he likes to sleep. Does he curl up in |
| four-poster beds, sleigh beds, dog chaise lounges, | | | | a ball, or does he prefer to stretch out. If he likes to |
| wrought-iron beds, environmentally-friendly dog beds, | | | | curl up (many small dogs love to), then a bed that he |
| and beds that look like miniature elegant sofas, or | | | | can snuggle down into would be a good style for him. |
| high-backed chairs. Along with elegant bed frames, | | | | Typically dog beds are constructed with polyfil or |
| you can also purchase mattresses similar to what | | | | foam. The baffled polyfil provides more uniform |
| people sleep on-scaled down, of course. | | | | comfort than regular polyfil, which can shift around. |
| Want to keep your pup off the damp or cold | | | | The egg-crate orthopedic-style foam is a good |
| ground? Try a cot-style design. A well-made cot bed | | | | choice for older dogs or those with arthritis. High end |
| will provide firm and even support without the need | | | | beds may even be constructed with springs and coils |
| for a pillow. They're ideal for keeping your dog comfy | | | | like the mattresses most of us sleep on. Whichever |
| on the porch or patio. | | | | bed you choose, look for one with a zip-out lining so |
| Do you like to take your dog camping with you? | | | | you can launder it. |
| Does he try to share your sleeping bag to stay | | | | Basic bed or fancy-whether he's stretched out on a |
| warm? No need to, if you have a dog sleeping bag. | | | | doggie chaise lounge, curled up in a canopied bed, or |
| Depending on the model, it comes with a waterproof | | | | lounging on a regular rectangular bed-as long as it's |
| thermal mat that you insert into the bag to help | | | | comfortable, your dog will feel happy and secure in |
| keep your dog toasty warm. You can even get | | | | his safe haven. |
| a-you guessed it-pup tent especially for your | | | | |