There are any numbers of reasons for selecting custom dog beds rather than simply buying one ready made. It could be that your dog has special needs or maybe the bed you think your Golden Retriever would be most comfortable in is not ready made in a size appropriate for her. Your desire for a custom bed for your dog may be as simple as wanting the bed to match the décor of the living room. Whatever your reason for wanting a custom bed for your dog; rest assured that they are readily available and quite affordable.
What Parts of a Dog Bed can be Customized?
Essentially all parts of dogs beds may be customized including size, shape, cushion, chew proofing, frame, fabric, fabric pattern/design and color.
- Size: The most common reason owners opt for customized dog beds. Your Goldendoodle won’t get a good rest if his bed is too small or too large. A dog bed should fit the dog that uses it not only in length but in height as well.
- Shape: Determine how your dog prefers to rest; curled up or stretched out. If your dog loves to curl up and snooze, a round bet would be perfect. But if Bowser enjoys stretching out for his naps, you will need an oblong or rectangular shaped bed to accommodate his length. There are many shapes of dog beds from which to choose but do take into consideration how your dog normally rests in order to provide them the most comfortable bed.
- Mattresses and cushions: Just like human beds you can choose from a range of support for your dog’s bed (soft to stiff). You will be able to select the size of mattress compatible with the customized bed you are creating and additionally, the thickness of the mattress. Also available are orthopedic mattresses perfect for injured or older dogs.
- Chewproof: Chewproof bed frames are available for those dogs that enjoy tearing their beds to bits. The frames are metal or poly resin. The fabric is stretched tight and the borders are tucked within the frame so the dog cannot get hold of it to chew.
- Frame: You have the options of steel, aluminum, wood and PVC or poly resin for the frame of the custom bed. How large or small your dog is and how much they weigh are the main determining factors when selecting a frame. Steel is the strongest and therefore best for large, heavy dogs. Aluminum is a lighter weight metal and perfect for medium size dogs such as Golden Retreivers and Goldendoodles. For smaller dogs PVC or aluminum make a very good frame choice. Wood is generally durable and strong but if your pet likes to chew, wood is not a good selection.
- Fabric: Custom dog beds can be made from any fabric you choose. If you have a dog that loves to dig and chew at his bed, woven nylon, cordura canvas and vinyl are all good durable choices. If you want to have Bowser’s bed made to match your couch, it can be done! Some dogs love to be pampered with velvet and soft fabrics such as fleece. The sky is the limit when it comes to fabric type, pattern or design and color.
Whether you want a bed for your itty bitty Pomeranian or for your gigantic Great Dane, a custom bed is the answer. If you need a bed for your elderly, arthritic Goldendoodle a custom bed is certain to provide the most comfort possible. If your pampered pooch is tired of her Barbie bed and ready for something more stylish, a custom made bed is what she needs to keep her in the luxury she is accustomed to.
