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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.

Fancy Names, Fancy Prices

Normal dog beds, which are available in a great variety of styles and colors, and which not only can meet your dog’s needs but also can match your decor, only cost around fifty dollars. The price varies primarily according to the size of the bed (which in turn varies according to the size of the dog). As soon as you add a designer’s name to the exact same bed, the price will at least double.

Designer Dog Beds: Shapes and Styles

Designer dog beds sometimes are similar in style or configuration to regular dog beds. However, even where beds follow the same form factor as non-designer beds, the designer who puts his or her name on the label has thought out the look and style. These beds come in just about any style, shape or size your heart can possibly desire.

Dog beds are normally ‘donut’ style-they don’t really look like a donut as they have a solid bottom. 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.

Designer Dog Beds: Shopping Notes

Different breeds of dogs have different body types, build and sleeping habits. The type of bed you choose for your dog should depend on not only your dog’s body type but also your dog’s habits. If your dog chews things, choose a bed that is sturdy and ‘chew proof.’

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. 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.

If you are buying for a puppy, make sure you understand how big the dog will eventually grow. 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.