Choosing the right bed for your puppy
Do puppies need beds?
Absolutely! Puppies sleep for a large portion of the day, so it’s important for them to have somewhere of their own to curl up in. It helps settle new puppies into their environment as they’ll have somewhere of their own to snooze.
A good bed helps encourage positive behaviour too
When training dogs, it’s important to establish routines and boundaries – they’ll remember these patterns and quickly begin to follow them. By providing them with a safe and warm place of their own to sleep, they’ll begin to favour the dog bed over your furniture.
All beds designed for puppies are machine washable
It’s normal for puppies to have accidents from time to time (and for some to drool more than most!), so it’s important that their bed is easily cleaned and kept free from germs and odours. All of the puppy beds below are machine washable.
Consider what size your puppy will be when fully grown
Smaller dogs can continue to use the same bed as they grow, but larger ones might find their puppy bed a bit too small for them. It’s fine to opt for a slightly larger bed and let your puppy grow into it, particularly if you’re spending a lot on the bed.
The Best Dog Beds for Puppies
We’ve shortlisted the best dog beds for puppies – check them out below
Urijk Puppy Bed Rosewood Jumbo Cord / Plush Bed Tofern Pet Igloo Alfie Luxury Dog Bed Rosewood 40 Winks
Urijk Bed for Puppies
Price: ££ (check)
Sizes: S / M / L
Colours: 6 options
Material: Oxford fabric exterior with soft fleece interior
1. Urijk Soft Bed for Puppies
**Highly Recommended**
This lovely little bed for puppies and small pets from Urijk comes in a range of 6 different colour options and at a low cost, which means it’s great for dog owners who may be on a budget.
The exterior of the bed is lined with Oxford fabric and the interior is a soft and warm fleece. The bed is stuffed with polypropylene foam, which is firm enough to retain its shape but soft enough to be comfortable. The bed arrives in a compressed package (like a memory foam mattress) and may take a little while to regain it’s natural shape. The entire bed can be put in the washing machine to clean.
The small, soft bed is great for puppies and the raised edges means they can feel safe and secure when sleeping and can also act as makeshift pillow to lounge on. This means there are loads of options for your puppy to curl up against the edges or resting on top of them, ensuring a good night’s sleep.
- Machine washable.
- Padded foam interior lined with fleece.
- Non-slip base.
Our verdict…
When you’re buying a bed for a large dog breed, you don’t want to spend too much money as they’ll grow out of it pretty quickly. This budget puppy bed is a great choice.
Rosewood Cord / Plush Dog Bed
2. Rosewood Jumbo Cord / Plush Bed
Rosewood have a great reputation for pet products and their jumbo cord bed for puppies is typical of their quality. Coming in it a low cost too, this is a great value purchase for dog owners.
The bed has a grey jumbo cord exterior and beige plush interior, which is as cosy as it looks and makes a great place for puppies to snuggle up in. It’s stuffed, rather than being filled with foam, so it’s softer than other options which some puppies may prefer. As with other beds, it’s also machine washable.
This is great for puppies or small dogs who just like to snuggle into a soft, fluffy bed and snooze the day away!
- Machine washable.
- Padded plush interior.
- Cord exterior.
Our verdict…
The cord and plush combination comes in neutral colours, so this bed will blend into any home and at a low cost, it’s a great buy.
Tofern Pet Igloo for Puppies
Price: ££ (check)
Sizes: One size
Colours: 5 options
Material: Cotton fabric, PV fleece and cotton padding
3. Tofern Pet Igloo for Puppies
The Tofern Pet Igloos are a range of lovely little enclosed beds for puppies and other small pets. They come in a range of 5 different multicoloured patterns which are striking and would make a delightful addition to any room.
Igloo dog beds like these are great for smaller pets who may be a little bit timid. The enclosed space means your puppy has their own little room to snuggle up in and they won’t be disturbed by distractions outside of their field of vision. This creates a secure space for them to relax in.
The super-soft cotton and fleece material provides and warm and cost place for your puppy to sleep in, and the bed doesn’t have any hard parts (like a frame), so they won’t hurt themselves. This does mean that if the bed loses its shape (e.g. when being transported), it might take a little longer to recover, but the material is robust enough that it will do eventually. The inner cushion can be removed and machine-washed, but the main bed should be hand-washed or aired outside.
- Colourful designs.
- Anti-slip bottom.
- Removable cushion.
Our verdict…
These quirky little dens are ideal for puppies and allows them to enjoy the safety of their own space, while also offering a super-comfortable place to sleep.
Alfie Luxury Dog Bed
Price: ££ (check)
Sizes: S / M / L
Colours: 5 options
Material: Soft fleece lining and plush cotton stuffing
4. Alfie Luxury Dog Bed
The Alfie Luxury dog bed is a lovely little bed with high sides which is ideal for puppies and all breeds of dogs. The high sides and thick padding means puppies will love to snuggle up against them or rest on them when they get a bit bigger. The higher sides are great for rooms where there may be some draughts at floor level – they help keep your puppy cosy all day and night.
The bed itself looks great – the thick sides and plush interior are warm and inviting so you’ll have no trouble getting your puppy settled. It’s available in a range of 5 different colours, so there’s a design for every home.
Inside the bed, your puppy can relax on a thick plush cushion which keeps them warm during colder months, or can be removed during warmer months. As with most fabric dog beds, this one is 100% machine washable too.
- Luxury dog bed.
- High sides.
- Removable cushion.
Our verdict…
This bed is great – it just looks so comfortable and inviting! Given it comes in at a relatively low cost, it’s good quality too.
Rosewood 40 Winks
5. Rosewood 40 Winks
The small pet bed from Rosewood is a lovely little purpose-designed bed for puppies who will fit perfectly into the soft plush cushion. It’s the perfect size for puppies, but it is small and they will outgrow it eventually. But, for the time being, it’s the perfect puppy bed!
The soft plush material and cushion will virtually consume your little canine friend and they’ll have no trouble nodding off to sleep. As with other beds with raised sides, it’s great for keeping your puppy away from draughts and keeps them warm all night long.
It’s entirely machine-washable and the cushion is removable. The lovely grey and polka dot design is neutral enough to fit in with the décor of most homes, but is still attractive enough to be noticed.
- Soft plush material
- Anti-slip bottom
- Machine-washable
Our verdict…
This is a lovely little bed made perfectly for lovely little puppies!
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