Every furry friend is a different shape.
Let’s find their perfect fit.

Go by your dog’s length, not just their weight. Measure from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, then add about 6–12 inches — closer to 6 for small dogs, closer to 12 for big dogs. That’s roughly how long the bed’s sleeping area should be.

Grab a soft tape measure and take two numbers while your dog is lying down:

1) Length: nose to base of tail. 2) Width: across the widest part of the body, usually shoulder to shoulder.

Add a few inches to each, then compare with the bed’s sleeping area — not its outside dimensions. On bolster and sofa-style beds, the raised edges take up room, so the space inside is smaller than the overall size.

For many dogs, yes. An orthopedic dog bed uses a thick layer of supportive foam — usually memory foam or high-density foam — instead of loose stuffing, so it spreads your dog’s weight evenly and doesn’t flatten under the hips, elbows, and shoulders.

They’re most worth it for senior dogs, large and giant breeds, dogs with arthritis or hip or elbow dysplasia, and dogs recovering from an injury or surgery. Young, healthy dogs can be comfortable on a regular bed, but a bed that keeps its shape still lasts longer. Browse our orthopedic dog beds.

Yes — a little extra room beats a cramped bed. If your dog falls between two sizes, size up, especially if they sleep stretched out, are a large breed, or are a senior who needs room to get on and off comfortably.

The exception: small dogs who love to curl up often feel more secure in a snug bolster or donut bed in their own size. For curlers, a bed that’s too big can feel less cozy.

Most adult Labs (55–80 lb), Goldens (55–75 lb), and German Shepherds (50–90 lb) fit a large bed, according to AKC breed weight ranges. If your dog is at the top of that range or loves to sprawl, go one size up.

Giant breeds like Great Danes, Mastiffs, and Newfoundlands (100 lb and up) need the largest size we offer — check the weight capacity on the product page too.

Have a different breed? Type it into the search box at the top of this page and we’ll match it to the right size.

Choose a crate bed labeled for your crate’s length — for example, a 42" bed for a 42" crate. Crates are named by their outside length, and the floor inside is a little smaller, so measure the inside floor and pick a bed that’s the same size or slightly smaller. That way it lies flat instead of bunching up.

In a crate, a thinner pad or mat usually works better than a thick bolster bed, because your dog still needs room to stand up and turn around.