Barker Beds XL Orthopedic Dog Bed - 7 Memory Foam Mattress - 75-120 lbs - Joint Pain Arthritis

I purchased this bed for my 6 year old 55 lb lab/shepherd mix (that's our best guess as to what she is!) after MUCH shopping around. For about a year I went back and forth about purchasing a bed from a retailer that makes very expensive memory foam beds. The beds I considered buying from them were well over $200 (some were $300) and were only 3 or 4" high. While their reviews are very strong, I wasn't sure I wanted to spend that much money, and so I kept putting it off. I also wasn't sure that 3-4" high was enough support. One day I came across the Big Barker beds on Amazon. I read the reviews, visited their website, and instantly I was sold-- I purchased the bed the very same day. The thickness and quality of the foam can't be beat-- where else can you find a bed that is 7" deep? With foam made in the USA? I didn't want my baby sleeping on a bed full of chemicals, so when I read that their foam is USA made and much higher quality than that which is mass produced overseas, I knew this was the right bed for us. Further, the whole product is made in the USA, and this purchase supports smaller businesses. Not to mention there is a 10 year guarantee! When it arrived it took about a day to fully plump up, but my dog slept on it that night. The size is perfect for her, she can stretch out, curl up, whatever. We have had it about 2 weeks and she has gotten used to it (she used to sleep in bed with us because our old bed for her was so terrible--so the full transition to the bed took a few days), and I am so happy she has such a comfortable, supportive bed. I worried about her joints as she is getting older, and I wanted the best therapeutic bed I could find for her. I am pretty sure this is it! When she lays on it, it does NOT sink in--she is fully supported. It's amazing. My cat even loves it--she sleeps in the bed when my dog isn't using it. While I haven't had to wash the cover yet, it seems like it will be easy to wash. It is very soft and a really nice fabric. All in all I am VERY pleased with this purchase and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for the best bed they can find for their best friend. I couldn't be happier with this purchase--after all of the shopping around I did I am convinced this is the best bed for the money (and honestly, the price is pretty reasonable given the quality of this bed!). Thank you Big Barker :) Read more

This is the bed my wife and I chose after an extensive search for a new bed for our 8-year-old German Shepherd. Having a 70 - 80 lb. dog that frequently gets up during the night due to arthritis, we needed to find a very comfortable, supportive bed. We had tried various other beds in prior years, discovering that they were either too thin to provide support, or that the foam degraded after a few months of (even light) use; at this point, we knew that a thick, high-quality foam would be the best long-term route. This dog bed is absolutely fantastic: the foam is supportive, comfortable, and resilient. As always, our dog was leery of a new bed, but after a little coaxing she tried it and was quickly comfortable and asleep. Each night since it arrived, we've noticed that she sleeps longer and more comfortably, pacing less and less, preferring her bed over the couch (which is also fine, but not ideal for her). We've also noticed her arthritis symptoms diminish, as evidenced by additional energy and bouncing at the dog parks. This was well worth the expenditure and will repay us not only by obviating replacements, but by improving the quality (and duration) of life of our dog. In contrast to other dog beds we've purchased, this foam is clearly a top-grade product. It is noticeably more resilient than the foam used in most other dog beds we've examined and easily meets - if not exceeds - the manufacturer claims. The cover is also quite impressive and does, indeed, protect the foam nicely and simplify cleaning. Aside from the unusually high quality of the bed, the manufacturer stands out as being uniquely committed to their product. After ordering, I received an e-mail explaining how the bed was packaged and what to expect as it re-expanded (it is compressed for shipping). This e-mail also contained cleaning instructions, support numbers, and a clear explanation of the extensive, long-term warranty. The contents of the e-mail were also provided as well-organized documentation with the bed itself. Notably, all communication and documentation are in clear, proper English, not some outsourced, cobbled-together translation. The quality of this product - and the manufacturer - stands out in all aspects, making this one of my favorite purchases, and one that reflects the adage "you get what you pay for." Read more