Why not pay $10 at the local Pet-O-Rama for a fuzzy mat or a bed festooned with laughing clowns? Aside from potential aesthetic issues, most bargain beds are not sewn for durability and are filled with cheap synthetic material, which bunches and lumps, becoming uncomfortable and easy pickings for chewing. Bargain beds break down quickly and need to be replaced more often, resulting in more waste and ultimately costing as much or more than one quality bed.
A dog's size, age, physical condition and preferred sleeping position are all important factors in determining bed size and shape.