A cot works because air reaches all six sides of a dog. Lying on the ground, whether that is decking, grass or a kitchen floor, half their body is pressed against a surface that holds their heat back at them. Lift them 18cm on a taut mesh and the heat has somewhere to go — which is why elevated beds do more for a panting dog in July than any cushion.

The sling is high-density breathable polyester rather than a solid fabric, so it moves air rather than blocking it, and it stays taut instead of sagging into a hammock over a season. The frame is metal and rated to 30kg. Overhead, the taffeta canopy is UV-resistant, so it keeps working as shade rather than going brittle and fading after one summer, and it detaches when you do not need it. A 210D Oxford travel bag comes in the box.

• Bed 92cm long x 76cm wide; 90cm high with the canopy
• Sits 18cm off the ground
• High-density breathable polyester on a metal frame
• Detachable UV-resistant taffeta canopy
• Supports dogs up to 30kg
• 210D Oxford travel bag included

Measure your dog, not their weight class. PawHut put a note on this themselves: the limit is 60cm of body length. Weight is the number people check and length is the one that decides whether a dog fits, and a long lean dog under 30kg can still overhang. Measure along the spine while they stand.

Who it's for: Gardens, patios, camping and caravans, and thick-coated or flat-faced dogs who find British summers harder than they should be.