10 Comfy dog beds for your pooch
There was a time when owing a clean, non-shedding dog was all a pet-owner could wish. But times have changed and with pet salons mushrooming around every next corner, pampering your pooch has taken on an entirely new dimension. A true exercise in luxury, the 21st pooch is treated to massages, salon treatments and exotic doggy treats. But for dog lovers, pooch-pampering just doesn’t stop at cute designer outfits and trips to the beauty parlor; owing a luxurious bed to stretch in at night is just as essential to ensure the happiness of your beloved pet. What has also driven designers around the world to produce dog beds that cost nearly as much as the rent on a small city apartment is the fact that most people with the resources have come to see pets as an extension of their personal style (with socialites like Paris Hilton propelling the posh pup trend to dizzying heights with her tabloid sweetheart Chihuahua Babylove). With such jet-setting owners and inter-coastal and inter-continental lifestyle, it has become almost necessary to have specially-created beds that offer pets with a chance to unwind relax and rest comfortably. If you are not the penny-pinching kind of dog lover, our pick of the top ten designer dog beds would certainly help you find a couch for your pooch.
1. Fab Imperial Dog Bed
Price: $295
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Pawsitively Posh has created yet another marvel. The Exton, Pennsylvania-based outfit came into being in 2003 and has since become the premium designers and developers of upscale pet products. The Fab Imperial Dog Bed takes the brand’s passion for excellence up another notch with this faux jewel incrusted bed epitomizes the handcrafted perfection that the company prides itself upon. With a gold velour and deep royal red velvet lining, the dog bed comes serialized and personally signed by acclaimed designer, Joyce Reavey. The regal-themed dog bed fits in perfectly with upscale decors and makes a great impression at vacations and luxury cruises.
Pros:
- Only 500 instances of the incredibly posh dog bed have been put into production.
- The 23″ long and 17″ wide bed can comfortably fit any pet weighing less than 15 lbs.
- A cute crown accompanies the Faberge-inspired luxury dog bed to make your dog feel even more precious.
- The Velour cushion on the bed is machine washable and tumble dry-safe.
2. Hex Tennis Dog Bed
Price: approx $150
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Have you ever known a dog that doesn’t go totally nuts when presented with a tennis ball? Yeah, neither have we, and that’s why we are so smitten by this HEX Tennis Dog Bed by designer Hugh Hayden. Made completely using recycled tennis balls recovered from the New York Metropolitan area, the dog bed frame is a part of the HEX Tennis furniture collection. Woven tightly in a hexagonal pattern, the tennis ball bed is strong enough to resist the most spirited toothy attempts and will provide your dog and you with amusement and recreation when the pooch isn’t sleeping in it.
Pros:
- The Tennis Dog Bed is sustainably constructed using recycled tennis balls.
- The 2-sided red/black cushion on the bed is removable and can be washed separately as necessary.
- Measuring 26″ in diameter, the Tennis Dog Bed can easily fit in a smaller breed dog weighing approximately 25lbs.
3. Car shaped dog bed
Price: $270
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Although there are no official statistics to back this, but most pet owners claim that their dogs absolutely love riding in cars as much as they love fetching sticks and chewing old socks. So if your dog too loves the comfy backseat of your posh wheels, it might be a nice idea to get them a bed that resembles a Ferrari. We’re not sure if your dog would actually mind if it is not a fan of the Prancing Horse vehicle, but they will surely love starching their little exhausted paws in one of these every night for sure. The car-shaped bed also makes a great gift idea for children who have just become the owners of their first pets and allows them to interact with their pets in interesting and imagination-challenging ways.
Pros:
- These luxury Car Beds are poly-filled to provide optimum comfort and cushioning to your pet.
- Meant for smaller pets, this Furrari Bed is an ideal for newborn puppies.
4. Luxurious Poochie Beds
Price: $400
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The most common complain among dog owners is that their pets often end up in bed with their masters which is cute at times but an unpleasant experience in the long term. For the fashionista who love their pooch but also doesn’t want to compromise on beauty's sleep, the Regal pet bed by Poochie of Beverly Hills is the perfect solution. Decorated with turkey feathers, the bed is made to look and feel like a human bed so that your dog doesn’t feel the need to jump into yours. The butterscotch chenille and red velvet-wrapped dogs beds are featured in the company’s Chaise Collection and are made to fit in perfectly with upscale traditional decors as well as modern themed-homes.
Pros:
- The designer beds look like human beds and can fit small to mid-sized dogs.
- The soft texture of the mattress and the bed cover make your pet feel pampered and relaxed.
5. The Metropolitan dog bed
Price: $339.99
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Adrienne Shamie founded Lazy Bonezz in 2008 as a way to present compelling pieces of furniture for pets using top-quality materials. Safe for even the most active pets, the playful Metropolitan Dog Bed is made using solid wood stainless steel and plush fabrics. Built to be sturdy, the bunk-bed set complements the decor in any home with its high gloss Ebony or Espresso finish. Interchangeable microfiber cushion covers are offered in Zebra and Silver-Grey and Giraffe and Sand combos. With three textured steps providing rest as well as play for your pet, these sturdy beds can hold up to 30 lbs on each level. Perfect for homes with multiple dogs and not enough space to have separate space-consuming doggie beds laid out on the floor, the Lazzy Bonezz Metropolitan Dog Bed is a great way to make pets feel comforted, rested and that too in a neat, organized modern-looking bed that fits in with the contemporary lines of modern home interiors.
Pros:
- The bottom of the bed is coated to hamper scuffing of the floor.
- Rigorously tested for safety, the bed can be used even by most active dog.
- Machine washable fabrics make the bed easy to maintain.
6. Vurv dog pod
Price: $598.00
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Designed to resemble an Eames chair in its form, the Vurv dog pod is more of a recliner than a pet bed. With a choice of 5 veneers offered for the bent ply, the day bed for dogs also complements most living room decors. The cozy little niche of the bed provides dogs with a sense of security and gives them a place to hide comfortably in and relax. The easy to sneak in bed is open enough to help the dog feel a sense of space while the curved back of the dog bed allows them just enough privacy to relax uninterrupted.
Pros:
- Ultimately replaceable, the cushion used in the dog bed is both removable as well as washable.
- Suitable for small dogs, the bed also makes a great crib for puppies.
7. Scan dog bed
Price: $529.00
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Durable and stylish, the Scan Dog Bed was made to fit in with the contemporary lines of modern home décor. For the dog owner who is not satisfied with shaggy-looking sleeping arrangements of their pets, the Scan designer dog bed offers a sophisticated solution. Made by Arne Jacobson, the Scandinavian influence in the bed’s lines is accentuated by an extensive use of bent plywood. Reversible micro-suede covers wrap underlying high quality foam on the chic designer dog bed ensuring maximum comfort for your dog. The cushion also provides dogs with a clean, odor-free comfortable space that smells just about familiar to them but doesn’t drive them away after a week’s usage. The reversible and water-and stain-resistant fabric of the cushion is perfect for young puppies who haven’t been trained yet.
Pros:
- Durability of these dog beds is increased due to the water-resistant nylon base.
- The nylon base also prevents odors from penetrating into the bed’s inner foam.
- The nylon base can be entirely cleaned by wiping.
- Completely machine-washable, the covers can be zipped on and off.
8. Kenneth Cobonpue Dog Bed
Price: $740.00
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The awesome looking Operetta Pet lounge is the brainchild of Kenneth Cobonpue whose work as an industrial and furniture designer has brought him much fame in the urban design community. Using the form of outdoor furniture, the dog bed uses a frame of light steel with translucent nylon wire wrapping strands of polyethylene straps that make the bed feel less alienating to your pets. With the same materials and colors as the ones found in a modern home, the pet lounge fits in comfortably with all kinds of urban home décor. The see-through funnel-shaped back of the pet lounge provides dogs with a sense of security without them ever losing sight of their owners. Perfect for vacation homes, the fashion-forward Operetta Pet Lounge is one of the most stylish and modern-looking dog beds in the market that is worth every penny of their worth.
Pros:
- The dog bed is created to provide comfort to your pet both indoors as well as outdoors.
- Measuring 24”w x 20”h x 37”d, the Operetta Pet lounge can fit in most small to medium-sized dogs.
- The cushion of the dog bed is available in whitewash or brown colors.
9. Tea cup dog bed
Price: $250
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For pets that need the reassuring comfort of a semi-closed space, the Tea Cup Dog Bed is the perfect sleep time buddy. The whimsical bed measures 30 1/2″ in circumference and resembles a tea cup though your pet might see it as a cozy pile of laundry or a stack of cushions that they can bury their faces in and snooze. The Tea Cup-shaped bed also makes a great present for new dog owners as well as folks who have just bred their dogs. The amusing Tea Bed also serves as a cute addition to kids’ rooms and helps them create fantastic stories around their pets as they play with them using this cushioned and child-safe dog bed.
Pros:
- The luxurious and comfortable bed allows dogs to feel safe and secure.
- The Tea Cup Dog Bed serves as a cushy hiding place when your pet s feeling stressed.
10. Hepper Bed
Price: $115
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Innovative, functional, and cool, the beautifully designed Hepper beds is designed by award-winning industrial designer, Jed Crystal. Working out of his Burlington, Vermont-based studio, the designer’s Hepper’s line dog beds are one of the more economical of the fashion-forward loungers for pampered pooches. A perfect place for curling up to snooze, the Hepper Bed becomes your pet’s own personal sanctuary. Offered in a range of round as well as flat-foldable beds, the Hepper Dog Bed range is ideal for smaller breed of dogs and young puppies though putting a very young puppy in the circular bed might hamper the growth of their limbs.
Pros:
- The Hepper Bed is ideal for pets who seek out corners and nooks to relax in.
- The whimsical beds are cute to look at and their bright colors fit in with modern home décor as well.
