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How to choose the right size dog bed

Below are recommended size guides for choosing the right size Bluewater Dog Bed. These measurements are based on measuring your dog from the base of their neck to the base of their tail. If you still have questions about the best size of bed for your dog, please don't hesitate to reach out to us using the live chat option in the corner or by email.

How to read Bluewater Dog Bed Dimensions

Helpful tip: We recommend measuring the external dimensions of the dog bed in your home where you plan on putting your Bluewater Dog Bed to ensure that it will fit seamlessly.

Recommended Size Guide for Orthopedic Bouclé Beds

Shihpoo sitting on a small, cloud-colored orthopedic memory foam boucle dog bed

Small

For Dogs under 20" or up to 25lbs

External Dimensions:

L29" X W23" X H6"

Internal Dimensions:

L18.5" x W13" x H3"

Typical Breeds:

Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Shihpoo, Miniature Dachshund, Miniature Doodles, Yorkshire Terrier, French Bulldog, Most Cats

Border Collie sitting on a medium, cloud-colored orthopedic memory foam boucle dog bed

Medium

FOR DOGS under 24" or up to 50lbs

External Dimensions:

L37" X W30" X H6"

Internal Dimensions:

L24" x W17" x H3"

Typical Breeds:

Medium Labradoodle, Border Collie, Boston Terrier, Dachshund, Bedlington Terrier, Beagle

Golden Retriever laying on a large, cloud-colored orthopedic memory foam boucle dog bed.

Large

FOR DOGS under 34" or up to 90lbs

External Dimensions:

L45" X W36" X H7"

Internal Dimensions:

L34" x W23" x H4"

Typical Breeds:

Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Doodle, Husky, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer

Irish Wolfhound laying on an extra large, cloud-colored orthopedic memory foam boucle dog bed.

Extra Large

FOR DOGS under 47" or up to 150lbs

External Dimensions:

L61" X W44" X H7"

Internal Dimensions:

L47" x W31" x H4"

Typical Breeds:

Irish Wolfhound, Great Pyrenees, Bloodhound, Great Dane, Rottweiler

Recommended size guide for Orthopedic Essential Beds

Small

For Dogs under 20" or up to 25lbs

External Dimensions:

L29" X W23" X H6"

Internal Dimensions:

L18.5" x W13" x H3"

Typical Breeds:

Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Shihpoo, Miniature Dachshund, Miniature Doodles, Yorkshire Terrier, French Bulldog, Most Cats

Medium

FOR DOGS under 24" or up to 50lbs

External Dimensions:

L37" X W30" X H6"

Internal Dimensions:

L24" x W17" x H3"

Typical Breeds:

Medium Labradoodle, Border Collie, Boston Terrier, Dachshund, Bedlington Terrier, Beagle

Large

FOR DOGS under 34" or up to 90lbs

External Dimensions:

L45" X W36" X H7"

Internal Dimensions:

L34" x W23" x H4"

Typical Breeds:

Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Doodle, Husky, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer

Extra Large

FOR DOGS under 47" or up to 150lbs

External Dimensions:

L61" X W44" X H7"

Internal Dimensions:

L47" x W31" x H4"

Typical Breeds:

Irish Wolfhound, Great Pyrenees, Bloodhound, Great Dane, Rottweiler

Recommended size guide for Orthopedic Donut Beds

Medium

FOR DOGS under 24" OR UP TO 60LBS

External Dimensions:

L36" X W36" X H6"

Typical Breeds:

Medium Labradoodle, Border Collie, Boston Terrier, Dachshund, Bedlington Terrier, Beagle

Golden Retriever laying on a large Bluewater Dog orthopedic round snoozy dog bed.

Large

FOR DOGS under 34" OR UP TO 100LBS

External Dimensions:

L42" X W42" X H8"

Typical Breeds:

Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Doodle, Husky, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer

Meet the pack

Say hello to the Bluewater Dog pack! These are the (adorable) pups you'll often see modeling our beds. We’ve included their breeds, weights, sizes, and also what size Bluewater Dog bed is right for them to help you get a better sense of which size dog bed might be right for your own pup.

Meet Tuck

  • Breed: Shih-Poo
  • Weight: 12lbs
  • Size: 13"
  • Dog Bed Size: Small

Meet Eden

  • Breed: Border Collie
  • Weight: 30lbs
  • Size: 22"
  • Dog Bed Size: Medium

Meet Nora

  • Breed: Golden Retriever
  • Weight: 50lbs
  • Size: 25"
  • Dog Bed Size: Large
Irish Wolfhound laying on an extra large Bluewater Dog bouclé bed

Meet Amble

  • Breed: Irish Wolfhound
  • Weight: 135lbs
  • Size: 35"
  • Dog Bed Size: Extra Large

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Designed by dog lovers, for dogs

Not all dog beds are created equal. Our dogs deserve the best dog beds that truly support their joints, ease pressure points, and help them rest fully. That’s why we designed a new generation of luxury orthopedic beds and put them to the test in real-world conditions (sometimes even living on a boat with Aya, our German Shepherd and Chief Product Tester), to make sure your pup feels supported, secure, and rested wherever life takes you. So go ahead, give your dog the good night's sleep they deserve, every night.