19 best dog beds that will keep four-legged friends cosy and comfortable

With its oval shape, this den bed has been designed to accommodate the natural behaviours of dogs who like to pad round in a circle before lying down. Our four-legged testers couldn’t wait to get into this bed, and it’s been one of the most popular.

The incredibly durable yet soft fabric unzips completely, which means you can wash the whole cover. The colourways are classy yet muted, so they don’t show the first mark of dirt or dust or mud, and it didn’t show dog hairs, despite three canine testers all having a night’s kip in it. From lounging completely to resting their heads on the edge of the bed, there were so many ways and positions our canine testers liked to use this bed.

With four layers of thermal protection, the pet perch can be placed anywhere – from sandy beaches to pub floors. With a waterproof bottom layer, a quilted inner and a fleece wrap-around, the pet perch also rolls up and fastens with Velcro, meaning it can go into a handbag or a backpack, as part of the day’s adventures.

Our furry testers tried it at a local pub and seemed to enjoy the familiar scent and warmth of a bed on which they’d already slept. Available in five different designs, this bed is a must for on-the-go dogs. You can also add a carabiner (£3, Jacwicksdesigns.co.uk) to the bed, which means you can clip it onto your bag. Fully washable, it stays waterproof after washing, too.

If the clever folk at Lords & Labradors made human-sized versions of this dog bed, we suspect they’d sell very well. This bed is entirely handmade and the fur walls and base gave our nervous tester a fully rested night’s sleep. The inner cushion is reversible, so your pooch can either rest on the faux wolf fur or opt for the velvet underside and just enjoy the faux fur on the walls. This is one of the softest beds we tested, and it looks beautiful, too. It’s got a non-slip base and, despite the faux fur looking like it should be hand-washed and brushed, it washed in the machine brilliantly, and came out looking as good as new.

When the car is packed for a holiday, there’s not always room for a full-size dog bed – but that’s where the snuggle sack from Slumbering Hound can help. Essentially a huge, fur-lined, super cosy sack, this is perfect for taking away with you. If your dog bed traditionally stays in the kitchen or lounge, this is a great alternative for other rooms, too.

Our canine testers loved being able to manipulate it and burrow into it as well as having the sack pulled over them when they were snoozing, as it offers extra warmth and cosiness. All the seams are hidden, so they can’t be unpicked by chewers, and the snuggle sack washed brilliantly at 30C.

An entirely waterproof bed with an incredibly durable, removable cover made from sail fabric, this huge bed (110cm x 100cm) accommodated two of our testers at the same time, and reflated perfectly when they got off it. The inside has separate compartments to make sure the stuffing stays even, no matter where your dog lies.

As for the design, there are so many to choose from, including Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly, and Frida Kahlo, but it’s Neil Armstrong’s hairdo photoshopped onto a Jack Russell that got our winning vote. The image quality is brilliant and, while our testers loved it, it also garnered envious comments from visitors. If you’re looking for a stylish bed that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, this is it.

This fantastic company supports the StreetVet charity and donates beds to them. It’s also one of the most environmentally friendly producers on our list, with its electricity coming from solar panels.

While not every dog will struggle with incontinence, there can be accidents due to old age or surgery, and this bed is perfect for those times. The waterproof and wipe-clean covers have thermally welded seams, so the beds are completely sealed. The cover fabric is also antibacterial and can handle medical-grade disinfectant.

The cushion inside the covers is a pressure-relief one, and has a high-density foam base. Currently only available in royal blue, each bed is made to order.

If your pooch isn’t allowed on the sofa, this is the perfect human-sized dog bed that’ll let you get down on their level and share some puppy love. Available in beige, as well as dark and light grey, MiLounge’s human dog bed comes complete with a removable and machine-washable faux-fur cover; adjustable pillow bolsters that can be moved for maximum comfort; and handles for ease of transport. It is suitable for anyone up to 6ft 3in tall, which means it will fit every four-legged friend, from a chihuahua to a great dane.

It’s comfortable, feels very much like a cocoon and we managed a full-length movie in it, without anyone fidgeting.

While this one seemed on the smaller side for our large testers, once curled up and cosied in, they didn’t even open an eyelid when the postman knocked. The eco wool surround is made entirely of recycled yarn, and each bed is made entirely in Great Britain. The mattress is orthopaedic, made with memory foam, and designed in conjunction with a veterinary surgeon. Plus, the lowered edge over one side makes for easy access.

The side cushions are made from foam rather than a filling, which means they keep their structure even with a heavy labrador head sleeping on it for weeks of testing. Available with a fleece topper – again made from 100 per cent British wool – this bed is one of the most stylish and classy-looking in our list. It’s also completely machine washable.

If you’ve got a dog who likes baking in the summer sunshine, this is the bed you need. The fact it’s raised off the ground means there’s air circulation underneath, to keep even the warmest black-coated dog cool in the summer. Also, the UV canopy offers sun protection but is detachable for when the bed is in the shade. It collapses down and stores away easily, which means it can go into the garage or loft in the winter, or into the back of the car for a summer holiday.

All the covers are machine washable – although, it wipes clean really well because of the mesh panels – and its non-slip feet mean it’s as at home indoors as it is in the garden.

This is the only bed in our list that comes with extra cushions, should you require them, so, it really can be personalised and made comfortable for every dog. Whether you have a pup who likes resting their head on the side, snuggling down, burrowing into the sides, or just flopping on top, this bed has been used in all sorts of ways by our testers.

The microbial memory foam mattress base is among the most comfortable in this list, and the four ethically sourced duck-feather filled bolster inserts can be manipulated however your pet likes, re-plumping perfectly between uses. Mini bolster pads can also be bought, and the fully removeable covers are all machine washable.

Big, comfy and perfect for more than one dog at a time, this bed kept its shape and, thanks to the generously filled mattress, it plumped back up again when it wasn’t in use. Its simple, rectangular design might not have the cocooning effect of some other dog beds but our canine testers loved curling in the middle of it and dangling off the edge during warmer days or when the heating was on.

The anti-slip base means it stays put, and the entire zip-off cover makes for easy washing, coming out good as new at 30C. It’s also entirely manufactured in the UK, using recycled materials equivalent to 750 plastic bottles, so, it makes a good choice if you’re worried about your dog’s carbon paw print.

By far the most expensive on our list, this dog bed is for the pup who has everything. The Cornish Bed company initially made the bed as a smaller version of their bed for humans, for trade show purposes, but started getting orders from people who wanted one for their pets. So, the team has diversified, using all their skills to make dog bed versions of their beds for humans.

Each one is made to order with a fully sustainable and organic mattress and customised finish in a choice of colours. The upholstered base is filled with natural coconut coir and organic lambswool, while the frame is hand fettled by artisan craftsmen, featuring authentic cast knuckle joints made using traditional methods at the foundry in Cornwall. The bespoke options also include a four-poster version. It’s worth noting the cushion is sold separately.

This dog bed tested brilliantly, especially with our 11-year-old labrador. The orthopaedic foam mattress distributes weight very well, and the slightly raised edges mean pets can be cosied up against them or rest a chin on top of them.

It’s one of the more affordable designs we’ve reviewed but beat some of its more expensive rivals when it came to where our four-legged testers chose to sleep. The non-slip base also means it stays put when paws are manipulating it or burrowing into it, to find a cosy spot.

Whether they’re recovering from injury or they’ve just got older bones, this orthopaedic pet bed is a great option for those who need it. The non-slip footing means it won’t slide about on polished or wooden floors, and the cover is washable, helping you keep it in great condition. Available in small, medium and large sizes, and in three colours (grey, navy and olive green), the flat pad design means pups can’t sleep in an uncomfortable position. It also fitted perfectly into the boot of a smaller car, during a weekend away from home.

If you take your dog on rural walks, you’ll know, come rain or shine, they’ll often find a way to get caked in mud or dust or end up in water. If you don’t have the capacity to continually wash a dog bed cover, this is the option for you. It wipes clean and doesn’t hold stains, yet doesn’t have the discomfort or slip-slide nature of a waterproof fabric. That said, it does have a removable cover that washed well, too. The filling is also recycled and didn’t lose shape when two dogs tried to sleep on it at the same time.

If your four-legged friend sometimes finds the world a little bit much, this bed is perfect for them. Designed with anxious dogs in mind, the high sides mean your pup can hunker down into the bed and feel safe. Available in three colours (green, navy and grey) and four sizes (small, medium, large and extra large), it’s filled with springy hollow fibres, and it kept it’s shape during testing, without needing to be puffed up at all. The cover is machine washable and was easy to put back on the bed afterwards.

Made from British sheepskin, tanned in the UK and hand finished in the brand’s Yorkshire Dales warehouse, this rug had our canine testers vying for position to curl up on it. Despite hours of testing, it didn’t smell, thanks to wool’s natural antibacterial properties. Richard Sexton (now 81 years old) set up Glencroft in the 1980s and still hand-cuts every rug. Our four-legged testers couldn’t get enough of this product, with all three dogs trying to squeeze onto it at once.

This brand is best known for its TikTok-viral cuddly toys, with millions sold worldwide. You might not have heard of Squishmallow but, if you have a tween in your household, he or she probably has. This fun dog bed is a great option for kids to share their Squishmallow passion with their four-legged friend. The bed’s non-slip bottom is a bonus, and the fluffy filling was found to be comfy during testing. This is the only bed on the list with matching accessories, including plush toys, costumes and a cave bed.

If you’re a fan of packing up the car and dog and heading off on adventures, this lightweight packable dog bed is perfect. Its synthetic insulation means it’s super cosy after a day’s yomp on a cold beach, and its microsuede sleeping surface mean it’s easy to wash and wipe clean, too. It also has a water-repellent coating and a non-slip waterproof base, so you can even use it on the beach or in the woods, if you stop for a picnic. It’s small enough to fold and fit into a backpack, making it an excellent choice for expeditions. It comes in two sizes, medium and large, and even fits into Ruffwear’s Highland sleeping bag, for extra warmth, should you want your four-legged friend in with you.