Big dogs are badly served by pet bedding. Most beds sold as large are large for a spaniel, and a rangy dog ends up with their back end on the floor and their head hanging off the front, which defeats the purpose entirely. Sizing that starts where other ranges stop is the useful thing here, and the sofa shape gives a dog the choice of stretching flat out or backing into the raised edge.

The build is a cushioned mattress base with bolstered sides on the raised edges, which suits the two ways big dogs actually sleep: flat on their side with the legs out, or propped with the head over a rim. The flat base is the important half. Dished nest beds force a curl, and a deep-chested dog who cannot lie fully on their side will simply choose the floorboards instead. Four sizes are listed, in grey.

• Sofa-style shape with bolstered raised sides
• Cushioned mattress base with room to lie flat out
• Three sizes: medium, large and extra large
• Grey is the only colour offered

On the word orthopaedic. As a roomy, comfortable bed for a big dog, it does the job well.

Who it's for: Owners of large and giant breeds who need genuine floor area and a place to prop a heavy head, and who care more about size than about the label.