Great bed, nicely designed & very well made; comfortable & so supportive. Got 2, dogs love them!
This is a great dog bed. I ordered two of them in the medium size for our 35# & 40# pups. I previously purchased one in another style (the one with faux leather sides & a bolster at one end) so I knew to expect a nice design + quality of materials & construction. Our dogs have those snuggly cave style dog beds with a sherpa lining that they can crawl into for winter, but our pups don't really enjoy sleeping on top of them during the warm weather. Plus, they do take up a lot of room. So, I usually put them away and try to find something else that will work, as one of our dogs has a definite need for an orthopedic bed. I thought this sofa style would be perfect for them. And it is. The wrap around bolster gives the bed a cozy feeling, and they enjoy resting their heads on it. The bed is thick and cushiony but not so high that it is hard for them to jump in. The velvety cover is soft and plush. The packaging is excellent. The bed is packed compactly into a sturdy but very nice product box that would be suitable for gifting. This box is packed into one of those made-to-fit outer boxes. The inner part of the bed is vacuum sealed in thick, durable plastic and consists of two parts, each with a zippered inner cover that can be removed for laundering; the bolster and the core. The outer velvety cover is a single piece with sections and can also be removed and washed. Once the vacuum seal is opened, the core and bolster start to expand right away. I find it easier to go ahead and assemble the bed right away and then sort of fluff it into place and let it attain its full size. The cover has two zippers. One for the bolster that runs 3/4 of the way around the bed and a second one for the core that opens 1/2 around the bed like an L shape. I put it together this way, and it only took a few minutes: First, I opened up the L-shaped zipper right at the seam between the bottom of the cover (with the little silicone grips) and the base. I think it is worth taking an extra minute or two to zip it closed slowly while evening out the core and making sure none of the fabric of the inner lining gets caught in the zipper. Simple enough. Next, I oriented the bolster with the center right in front of me and the ends curving away from me at each side. I opened up the zipper which is right at the seam between the part the pet will be lying on and the bolster. Look for the red stitching along the corner seams. Stuff each end of the bolster into the corresponding pocket and then start zipping (slowly) while pressing the rest of the bolster into place while also making sure to line up the red seams with the corners. The bolster is a bit bulky so it does take a little patience to do this. Ta-daah! Done. Writing this took a lot longer than just doing it. The beds look very nice in our living room. I did like the look of the beds with the faux leather trim, but I decided these plain ones would do just as well, and save me a little money in the process. I'm happy with my choice. The shape means they don't take up too much space and the grey velvet is a nice match to my couches. The beds have a very substantial feel and there is a handle on one side to make carrying them easy. The core is thick and cushiony + very supportive. No danger of our dogs sinking down almost to the floor when sleeping in these beds! The fabric of the outer cover looks very nice and feels quite durable. The zippers are sturdy and the zipper tab can be tucked in to the fold of fabric. The price seems very reasonable, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this brand again. I've tried many dog beds over the years, and it truly is hard to find just the right one that is even close to being affordable. These beds are so thoughtfully designed and our dogs seem to like them + they are holding up very well (our dogs are past the chewing stage, thank goodness). Read more
