Dog Bed Size Calculator
A dog bed should be long enough for your dog to stretch out. Measure your dog, and this page suggests a bed length with some room to spare.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
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- Updated
How it works
This page multiplies the measured length by 1.2, so the bed comes out about a fifth longer than the dog. Dogs that sleep curled up need less room, and dogs that sprawl need more.
Worked example
A dog 30 in long fits a bed about 36 in long, with room to stretch.
Questions
Why measure from nose to tail base?
That is the length the bed has to hold when the dog lies flat and stretches out.
Does the bed width matter?
Yes, but this page sets only the length. Choose a width that fits your dog's stretch and any other pets that share the bed.
What if my dog falls between sizes?
Choosing the larger bed is often easier. A dog can curl up in a big bed more easily than it can stretch in a small one.
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