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The latest designer home accessory is the designer dog bed. Don’t just give your dog a comfy place to sleep, give them a stylish one. Designer dog beds make your dog happy with their comfort, and you happy with their style.

Designer collars, designer leashes, designer clothes, designer sweaters It is not a surprise, then, that there would also be designer dog beds available. The style is for you, not your dog, But wouldn’t you be satisfied if your dog’s designer dog beds matched your furniture and suited your personal taste? You may not need designer dog beds but then again, you may not be able to live without one.

Designer Labels at Designer Prices

If you find normal dog beds pass, you might delight to the styles, colors and form factors that are available with designer dog beds. These beds will still meet your dog’s requirements but add a lot of style that the standard $50 and under pet beds can’t.

Form Factors of Designer Dog Beds

There is more to designer dog beds than the same old pet bed with a designer label slapped on. Even where they follow the shape and silhouette of normal beds, they’re likely to come in a greater variety of styles and colors. The designer who puts his or her name on the label might also opt for a fancier sort of shape, or even a special function.

Normal, donut dog beds don’t really look like donuts. For one thing, these beds have bottoms. They do have solid sides, and are usually round, thus giving them the donut like shape and inspiring the name. The ring part also makes a fine headrest for sleeping doggies. The shape may be ordinary but a lot of designer dog beds in this common style look very distinctive due to the variety of colors and fabrics.

Some designer dog beds are in keeping with the tendency to see dogs as little humans. People put sweaters on their dogs, so why not designer dog beds that resemble little sofas? These mini sofas are most likely available in a shape and color that matches your own sofa, and may also even be customizable.

There are also designer dog beds that are made to look just like your bed. These designer dog beds come complete with headboards and footboards in some cases. Other designer dog beds hide the actual dog bed away in a piece of ordinary looking furniture, such as a nightstand or cabinet.

Beds With Unusual Features

Some designer have advanced functions to increase your pet’s comfort. For example, heated dog beds are available. These heated dog beds are ideal for older or arthritic dogs. Heated dog beds may not be the ideal pet beds in warmer climates, however. In hot climates, beds are available with cooling pads.

Things to Consider When Shopping for Designer Dog Beds

The bed you chose for your dog should not only be a matter of style, but also the dog’s body type and sleeping habits. If your dog chews things, get chew proof designer dog beds.

It is very important that you consider not only the decor of the room where you wish to place the bed but also your dog’s habits. A fancy doghouse-style bed, which neatly hides your dog’s bed away, isn’t going to be all that useful if your dog doesn’t like small, enclosed spaces. You don’t want to spend a lot of money on pet beds for your dog only to have him ignore it.

When buying for a puppy you’ll want to plan ahead for the size you expect the dog will eventually grow to. You will either have to buy a large bed later, or just buy one at the start. If your puppy is a larger breed it may be a waste of money to buy a small bed when he is small, as they grow fast.

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