Puppy Beds - What to Look For When Choosing Your Pup's First Bed

There are a huge range of puppy beds on the market so the choices are endless. Here are some tips to choosing the best bed for your pup.

Puppy beds are very important purchase and it is best if you have one at home ready to go before you bring your pup home. That way as soon as you get home he can snuggle up and feel comfortable. This also saves your carpet as he can curl up in his own space. Pups like to feel secure so providing him with his own bed can be a great way to help him settle into his new surroundings.

When choosing your pup's first bed it is important to consider the size of your puppy. Most puppies like to keep cosy and warm so need to have a bed that they can snuggle into. Choosing a bed that matches your puppy's size, with a bit of room to grow is usually a good start.

It is also important to think about how your pup likes to sleep when choosing your bed, a little pup that likes to curl in a ball might like a small (cave) bed that feels like a den or a round bed with sides. Other pups might prefer a dog mat that gives then the room to stretch out.

It is also essential to think about what the bed is made out of. If your puppy is the destructive type then a heavy duty durable bed is the way to go. If they are a princess or like the little luxuries in life then go for a luxury material that shines and shows what your pup is all about. Choosing a colour that suits your dog and your decor is another important consideration.

Also consider the climate at your house and ensure your puppy's bed is not placed in front of drafts. If you live in a warm climate, a thinner dog bed might be needed. If you live in a cold climate, pups need protection from the cold air and providing blankets, bedding and a cosy place out of draughts is very important.

Doggy toys, leash, collar, food and water bowls are all important purchases before you bring your puppy home. The puppy bed is equally as important to make the transition smooth. Pick a puppy bed that suits you and your family as well as the pup. Before you brought your pup home he was probably used to sleeping with littermates and his mum to keep him warm. Now it is very important he is provided with nice bedding to keep his little body warm. Puppies are so cute and deserve the best.