Modern dog beds are not only great looking beds but they can have some cutting edge features that makes your dog’s sleep even better.
Some of these beds even claim to improve a dog’s health, sleep quality, and even help senior dogs relieve some pain during their sleep.
But before you decide on which bed your dog should have, let’s take a look at the different factors you should take into consideration.
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What Do You Consider In Choosing A Dog Bed?
Here are the things you should consider in choosing a dog bed:
Comfort: This is a relative factor to your dog, but nonetheless the most important one.
Dogs possess extra sensitive skin and will most likely be choosy about the texture of the material of which your bed is made.
You should target a product that offers a high level of ease to your dog.
Easy to clean: The kind of material comes into play here. If you don’t like cleaning for long periods of time then you should probably get something that you can easily wash.
Usually by easy to wash we mean getting a bed with a machine washable cover.
Hygiene is a top priority in caring for your dogs. Dogs might get their pee or vomit on the bed and a product of the wrong material will prove difficult to clean.
Also, a machine washable cover can be a nice solution to cleaning all that dog hair off the bed without special tools.
Durability: You should choose a durable product such that will serve your usage for a longer period of time and still maintain good.
If you have more than one dog especially of a heavy breed or a combination of two or more breeds; they can get playful and put an awful lot of pressure on the bed.
It should be able to withstand extreme activities and show little to no sign of bending, sagging, or tearing.
The cover also should be durable so your dog can’t claw it up and get at whatever is on the inside of the bed.
However, you must balance durability with comfort so your dog can still have an enjoyable slumber.
How Does Your Dog Like To Sleep?
When choosing a dog bed how your dog sleeps can come into play.
For most dogs a regular rectangle dog bed can work for them just fine, however, for dogs that like to curl up there might be better options.
A dog bed for dogs that like to curl up can provide warmth and comfort for your dog that they might not get from a traditional dog bed.
This type of bed can also provide just enough support and security for dogs with smaller body types.
Depending on the size of the dog, such a bed might not be advisable.
This is because bigger dogs will destroy beds of soft nature that can hardly bear their weight due to the light stuffing in such beds.
What Are The Best Modern Dog Beds?
SlowTon Donut Dog Bed
This bed is made of highly-dense foam and has a soft furry appearance resulting from the very soft faux fur that covers the outside of the bed.
It provides great support for the body of the dog and comfortable. It has heat retaining ability such that even in winter it provides adequate warmth.
What’s so unique about this bed is the donut shape that allows your dog to snuggle in and be hugged by the bed.
And one last thing is that this bed will stay in place thanks to its non-slip safety bottom. Which is also anti-skid, waterproof, and mildew proof!
For more dog beds like this, check out our list of the best waterproof dog beds.
Pros
- It has a beautiful design
- It is lightweight and portable.
- Relatively easy to transport and convenient.
- It is easy to clean
- It is self-warming
Cons
- It is not waterproof
Barkbox 2-in-1 Memory Foam Dog Cuddler
This bed is a bit different from the others because the bolsters go all the way around.
It also has a soft, high density memory foam base that can provide your dog the relief they need during their sleep.
Not to mention this is also a waterproof bed so you can avoid getting those messes on your dog’s bed and keep their area smelling its best.
Also, if the cover gets dirty don’t worry! Just pop off the cover and machine wash it. In no time at all, you can easily clean the cover and slide it right back onto the bed.
Finally, one last thing you need to know is that the foam base has two layers.
The bottom layer is the high density pressure relieving foam we talked about.
The top layer is a temperature regulating gel memory foam that will make your dog’s sleep even more comfortable than other regular memory foam beds.
Pros
- The cover is removable and machine washable
- Durable
- Dual-Layer Memory Foam Base
Cons
- It is waterproof but you should still wipe up any puddles on the bed so they don’t seep through.
PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed
What makes this bed unique is that it is waterproof! How you may ask?
Well just below the water-resistant cover that slows absorption is another waterproof liner that stops the liquid that seeps through the cover from reaching the memory foam.
Speaking of the memory foam base, it can improve your dog’s comfort and even affect their overall health and energy levels.
The bolsters are filled with a recycled ‘green’ polyfill to five your dog a dense and comfortable place to snuggle up to.
Lastly, the bottom has non-skid materials that make it much harder for your dog to push their bed out of its place.
Pros
- Waterproof
- Made With Memory Foam
- Dense Polyfill Bolsters
- Non-skid material on the bottom
Cons
- It may not be suitable for pets with destructive tendencies
Furhaven Plush Orthopedic Traditional Sofa-Style Dog Bed
First off, this dog bed has the appearance of a living room couch or sofa.
With orthopedic style foam that will allow your dog to rest easy because it provides a soft cushion for them to sink into.
And for those that like options it has multiple colors and styles for you to choose from!
In addition, there are numerous size options that you can choose from depending on what weight and size your dog is.
The bolsters on the outside can also provide your dogs some nice fluffy pillows to rest their head on.
Pros
- The medical-grade foam provides joint support
- It provides cushioned comfort
- It is highly durable against material defects.
- Pets will easily snug into the soft material of the Furhaven
Cons
- It is unsuitable for pets with excessive chewing habits
Casper Dog Bed
This bed has a nice simplistic, modern look with several extra features to comfort your dog. First off, there is pressure-relieving memory foam that will provide your dog with a very comfortable place to sleep.
In addition, the top of this mattress is also soft and there is extra material on top so your dog can move it around to find the perfect sleeping position.
Next, the cover is very durable so when your dog digs around it can hold up against their claws and pressure.
Also, there are still bolsters around the bed that make your dog feel safer and provides them a pillow like structure to rest their head.
Lastly, the cover is in fact machine washable so you can easily wash off the dog smell when it gets to be too much. And the construction of the bed itself will keep its shape over time.
Pros
- Keeps Its Shape
- Very Durable Cover
- Soft Top With Extra Materiel For Digging
- Bolsters Around The Bed
- Machine Washable Cover
- Pressure Relieving Memory Foam
Cons
- Some Dog’s Claws Can Pierce The Cover
Pet Tent Soft Bed For Dogs by Best Pet Supplies
This pet bed is unique because of it’s unique tent shaped design.
Since this design isn’t ideal for larger dog’s this bed is best for small dogs looking for a special bed that still has great comfort.
A nice benefit of beds like this is they can provide smaller dogs a great sense of security. This is because this tent is like a small indoor version of a dog house!
At the bottom of this tent is an ultra-plush pillow that your dog can snuggle and burrow into.
Lastly, this tent does not collapse like other fragile dog tents. It will keep its shape over time and can be machine washed (on gentle cycle following instructions).
Pros
- Machine Washable
- The Tent Keeps Its Shape
- Ultra-Plush Pillow For Snuggling
- Gives Your Dog More Sense Of Security
Cons
- Only For Smaller Dogs.
What Is The Best Modern Dog Bed?
For me personally, the Barkbox 2-in-1 Memory Foam Dog Cuddler Bed is the best modern dog bed in this list.
From the bolsters that surround the whole bed to the two layers of foam in the base of this bed it has everything you need in both looks and function.
In addition, this bed is promoted as waterproof and whenever a mess does happen you can machine wash the cover!
I wish there were more color varieties, but I think that the grey color works great in a modern environment.
Fortunately, there are enough sizing options so that most dogs should be able to find the right size bed for them.
Lastly, the extra toy that you get with this bed is a nice touch!