How To Choose The Best Dog Bed For Your German Shepherd
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2022
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Choosing a bed for a German Shepherd is not the easiest thing in the world. Their large size and energetic nature make many beds unsuitable for them.
And I think we can all agree that a family's best friend needs a suitable place to lay their head.
A good dog owner should always try to select the best option for their canine companion, and the purpose of this video is to help you do so.
Size
Size is the first thing to be considered. The German Shepherd is a fairly large breed, so your dog bed will need to be larger than average. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to get the exact measurements of a bed.
Many beds will say that they are suitable for dogs up to a certain weight, but this is not the best measurement.
For instance, a stocky and muscular breed will weigh more than a greyhound, even though the greyhound is probably taller.
A better way is to measure the area that your dog takes up when they lie down. The next time your dog is sleeping soundly, take the tape measure and measure how large of an area they take up when sleeping.
It’s probably best to take the measurements when the dog is sleeping on the floor, since that’s where the dog bed will probably sit.
Shapes
Surprisingly, the shape does matter somewhat since every dog has different habits when it comes to how they lie down.
Some lay on their stomachs and curl into a ball, while others lay on their side with their legs sticking out. Whichever way your dog sleeps, you should choose a bed that fits their habits.
Dogs that curl up in a ball should have a circular bed, especially if they have a habit of circling before they lie down, whereas a dog that rests on its side will probably be more comfortable with a rectangular bed.
Padding
One of the main purposes of a dog bed is to provide padding, so always give thought to its filling.
Polyester filling is one of the most common methods of padding, and is especially common in the cheaper beds due to its low cost. It’s also hypoallergenic, meaning it won’t trigger an allergic reaction for any dog.
Memory foam is another good option, and it provides a lot more support than poly-fil. It also helps the dog to stay warm in the wintertime because they can “sink” into the bed slightly, but be careful with dogs that like to chew, since memory foam is often a little too tempting for them.
Durability
Durability is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a dog bed. No one wants to keep buying a new dog bed every few months, so a good dog bed needs to last as long as possible.
With a large dog with strong jaws like the German Shepherd, you need something that is extra-tough.
Also keep in mind that you’ll probably have to clean excrement or urine from this bed at some point, so try to get a bed that’s fairly easy to wash.
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The best bed we've found is the beds from the My pillow guy Mike Lindell..Grimm is 120 pounds and it works wonderful for him..🐾❤
That's perfect! Glad you've found something that works well for him 😊😊
It’s so hot that my dog ignores his bed and chooses the floor
Poor thing 😢 The summer months can be a real challenge unfortunately...
Still looking for a great bed for virgil
What kind of bed do you have in mind?