The most common miscalculation with dog beds: guessing by breed instead of measuring.
How to measure properly
Your dog needs to be lying down and able to stretch out when you measure, not sitting. Measure from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. Add 15 to 20 cm to this length: dogs rarely lie perfectly straight, and a bit of extra room stops paws or head from hanging over the edge.
| Your dog's length (nose tip to base of tail, lying down) | Minimum bed length (+15 to 20 cm) |
|---|---|
| 40 cm | 55 to 60 cm |
| 60 cm | 75 to 80 cm |
| 80 cm | 95 to 100 cm |
| 100 cm | 115 to 120 cm |
Why "one size up" is not automatically better
Many dogs actively look for the wall or edge of a bed to lean against when they sleep: a clearly oversized bed takes away that feeling of security. It is better to stay just above the minimum size than to round up generously.
For two dogs
Two dogs that get along often share a bed. In that case, you work out the width of both dogs side by side plus a buffer, not simply double the area of a single bed.
You can find suitable sizes in our dog bed guide or directly in the Sleeping & Snuggling collection.