Our new line of dog beds - we have many sizes and styles and we're always happy to special order something for you!Hey Everyone!
We just introduced our new line of dog beds at Tuesday's Slumber Party Yappie Hour, but in case you were still enjoying your holiday weekend, or just too busy to stop by, we thought we'd post pictures of them here. Plus, I've spent a lot of time researching dog beds lately, so I thought I'd share some of what I learned so you can choose a great bed that your dog will love!
To start, you have to consider the size of your dog. While small, medium, large is good launching point, we recommend measuring your dog. If he typically sleeps stretched out, measure his length and and 12 inches for ideal comfort. If she like to curl up into a ball, measure the diameter of the longest part of the "ball" she makes.
Okay, so once you have measurements, then what? After all, a dog bed is something of an investment and you don't want it to just sit there unused. The second part of choosing a great bed is considering what type of sleeper you dog is. There are some major categories that your dog might fall into:
1. The Snuggler - This dog generally likes to curl up into a little ball and is most comfortable in a corner or nook type area. This dog tends to long for security and comfort.
If your dog is a snuggler, you should consider a bumper type bed. We recommend the West Paw Bumper Beds. They're available in a variety of sizes and fabrics. The raised outer bumper creates a feeling of security plus acts as a built in pillow. And the best thing about West Paw beds? They're made in the U.S.A with recycled materials. In fact, just one bumper bed can divert as many as 37.5 plastic bottles from a landfill!
A West Paw bumper bed and the great fabrics it's available in!
We just introduced our new line of dog beds at Tuesday's Slumber Party Yappie Hour, but in case you were still enjoying your holiday weekend, or just too busy to stop by, we thought we'd post pictures of them here. Plus, I've spent a lot of time researching dog beds lately, so I thought I'd share some of what I learned so you can choose a great bed that your dog will love!
To start, you have to consider the size of your dog. While small, medium, large is good launching point, we recommend measuring your dog. If he typically sleeps stretched out, measure his length and and 12 inches for ideal comfort. If she like to curl up into a ball, measure the diameter of the longest part of the "ball" she makes.
Okay, so once you have measurements, then what? After all, a dog bed is something of an investment and you don't want it to just sit there unused. The second part of choosing a great bed is considering what type of sleeper you dog is. There are some major categories that your dog might fall into:
1. The Snuggler - This dog generally likes to curl up into a little ball and is most comfortable in a corner or nook type area. This dog tends to long for security and comfort.
If your dog is a snuggler, you should consider a bumper type bed. We recommend the West Paw Bumper Beds. They're available in a variety of sizes and fabrics. The raised outer bumper creates a feeling of security plus acts as a built in pillow. And the best thing about West Paw beds? They're made in the U.S.A with recycled materials. In fact, just one bumper bed can divert as many as 37.5 plastic bottles from a landfill!
A West Paw bumper bed and the great fabrics it's available in!2. The Nester - This dog always has to turn in circles and scrunch things up before lying down. (Sam is a nester, it's really hilarious to watch him move towels and pillows around until they're just so) He'll most commonly sleep curled up, but can sleep stretched out at well. He prefers to lie on blankets, towels, pillows or anything else he can scrunch up to conform to his liking.
For this dog, we make a couple of suggestions. First, our Nuzzle Nest beds which are big and fluffy and round and stuffed with fluffy filling. The cover and fill are both machine washable. The second recommendation is the ingenious new Molly Mutt bed. The Molly Mutt beds are a stuff sack that you can fill with your old clothes, towels, blankets, etc. coupled with beautiful duvets that are easy to remove and wash. The beauty is you can fill these beds as little or as much as you want, if you fill them less, they are perfect for nesters. (An added bonus, if you have a dog with separation anxiety, like Hannah, you can put towels and clothing with your scent into this bed, which is extremely comforting.)
A stack of fluffy Nuzzle Nest beds Molly Mutt's unique stuff sack and duvet concept
For this dog, we make a couple of suggestions. First, our Nuzzle Nest beds which are big and fluffy and round and stuffed with fluffy filling. The cover and fill are both machine washable. The second recommendation is the ingenious new Molly Mutt bed. The Molly Mutt beds are a stuff sack that you can fill with your old clothes, towels, blankets, etc. coupled with beautiful duvets that are easy to remove and wash. The beauty is you can fill these beds as little or as much as you want, if you fill them less, they are perfect for nesters. (An added bonus, if you have a dog with separation anxiety, like Hannah, you can put towels and clothing with your scent into this bed, which is extremely comforting.)
A stack of fluffy Nuzzle Nest beds Molly Mutt's unique stuff sack and duvet concept
3. The Den Dweller, The Sprawler and The Stomach Sleeper - The den dweller is the dog who likes to lie under things for security. This might mean under your desk at your feet, in a crate or some other somewhat enclosed area. (This is Hannah, she likes to be safe and secure probably relating to her abandonment/separation anxiety issues, common in rescue dogs) For these dogs, it's less about the bed, so here we recommend a flat mat that will easily fit into the area they use, which might also be an area you use, so you want something basic that won't get in the way. For the stomach sleeper and the sprawler the same basic rules applies, you want something that will provide comfort but take up as little space as necessary.
For these dogs, rectangular mat style beds work very well. For the den dweller, a rectangular bed is likely to fit under your desk or table and is especially made to fit a crate. For a stomach sleeper, the mat can be placed in their favorite spot without taking up a lot of your space. We carry West Paw mats in several patterns and again, these great beds are made in the U.S.A. from recycled materials. They're available in lots of colors to fit your decor or even in fun giraffe and cow prints! You can special order any size/color combination at no extra charge. The Molly Mutt beds are also rectangular in shape and could be used for these type of sleepers as well.
West Paw mats in just a few of the beautiful colors and patterns available
For these dogs, rectangular mat style beds work very well. For the den dweller, a rectangular bed is likely to fit under your desk or table and is especially made to fit a crate. For a stomach sleeper, the mat can be placed in their favorite spot without taking up a lot of your space. We carry West Paw mats in several patterns and again, these great beds are made in the U.S.A. from recycled materials. They're available in lots of colors to fit your decor or even in fun giraffe and cow prints! You can special order any size/color combination at no extra charge. The Molly Mutt beds are also rectangular in shape and could be used for these type of sleepers as well.
West Paw mats in just a few of the beautiful colors and patterns available
4. The Older/Injured Sleeper - Older dogs, especially those with arthritis or hip dysplasia need special considerations, as do dogs who have injuries that affect their ability to find a comfortable place to rest.
For these dogs we recommend Slumber Pet memory foam beds. These are just like memory foam beds for people, they conform to the shape of the dog's body and then return to their original shape after use. They are covered with a microfiber cover for ultimate comfort for dogs who need it most.
Memory Foam beds are available in a number of sizes and colors
For these dogs we recommend Slumber Pet memory foam beds. These are just like memory foam beds for people, they conform to the shape of the dog's body and then return to their original shape after use. They are covered with a microfiber cover for ultimate comfort for dogs who need it most.
Memory Foam beds are available in a number of sizes and colors
5. The Outdoor Dog - Outdoor dogs need great beds too! For an outdoor dog you want something that's going to be easy to clean, water resistant and stain resistant. We recommend Crypton mats. Crypton has developed a fabric which is water resistant, bacteria resistant and stain resistant, which means it resists odors too! They are also the makers of our favorite all natural stain and odor remover (Unfortunately we don't have any in stock right now, because they're back ordered... such is life) Another unique bedding choice for outdoor dogs are Miracool Mats. These are similar to our cooling collars, filled with absorbent crystals that hold water for extended periods, making it a great place to lay in this hot Arkansas weather!
These Miracool Mats might not look like much, but soak them in water and they become a haven from the heat!
These Miracool Mats might not look like much, but soak them in water and they become a haven from the heat!
6. The Cat - Okay, so obviously, you don't choose a dog bed for your cat, but a great bed is as important, if not more important, to your cat! Or perhaps we should say it's more important to your furniture. If your cat is anything like mine, she picks a favorite sleeping spot, like the top of your favorite chair, and then leaves hair ALL OVER IT! If you provide a simple bed, you can remove it and throw it in the washer, saving your furniture from the obstinate hair of your cat.
We have a couple cat mats that are great. Cassie, my cat, sleeps happily on her West Paw mat. It's similar to the dog mats, except it's oval instead of rectangular. While I love that it's made in the U.S.A. and from recycled materials, my favorite feature is I can chunk the entire bed in the washer! We also carry thermal cat mats that are filled with a core that reflects a cats heat back at it, and you know how cats love to be warm and snugly. These are great for older cats or even injured or pregnant animals.
So, there are our recommendations and thought on dog beds, but please feel free to stop in and check the beds out for yourself and ask any questions you might have. We'll be happy to help and order whatever will make your dog (or cat) happy!
We have a couple cat mats that are great. Cassie, my cat, sleeps happily on her West Paw mat. It's similar to the dog mats, except it's oval instead of rectangular. While I love that it's made in the U.S.A. and from recycled materials, my favorite feature is I can chunk the entire bed in the washer! We also carry thermal cat mats that are filled with a core that reflects a cats heat back at it, and you know how cats love to be warm and snugly. These are great for older cats or even injured or pregnant animals.
So, there are our recommendations and thought on dog beds, but please feel free to stop in and check the beds out for yourself and ask any questions you might have. We'll be happy to help and order whatever will make your dog (or cat) happy!
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