Dogs overheat lying down more often than people expect, because a thick padded bed insulates in both directions and a dog cannot sweat their way out of it. What most animals want in July is not a cold surface but one that stops holding their own heat against them. A breathable top over a supportive base does that, and it is the reason a hot dog abandons the good bed for the kitchen tiles.

The top surface is woven to let air move through rather than trapping it, over a cushioned sofa-shaped base with bolster sides for a dog who props their head up. The whole cover detaches for the machine, which is not a small point in summer, when beds collect pollen, grass seed and a good deal of shed coat. Underneath, a non-slip base stops the bed sliding across a hard floor when a big dog flops into it. Four sizes and four colours are offered.

• Breathable cooling top surface
• Sofa shape with bolster sides for head support
• Fully detachable, machine-washable cover
• Non-slip base for hard floors
• Four sizes, M through to XXL
• Colours: grey, blue, pink and green
• Weighs 1.85kg to 4.25kg depending on size

On the word cooling. There is no gel, no water and no power here. The fabric simply breathes and does not trap heat, which helps, but it will not lower a dog's temperature and it is no substitute for shade, water and a cool floor on a hot day.

What the options mean. Sizes run from M to XXL — £65.99 for the smallest, £138.99 for the largest.

Who it's for: Dogs who abandon their bed for the tiles every summer, in homes that want one washable bed that works through the year rather than a seasonal spare.