Soft Dog Beds
Soft dog beds cover the cushioned, plush end of the bed range — memory foam bolster beds, filled cushion-style beds and washable plush mats — built for comfort and warmth rather than the more chew-resistant or cooling options elsewhere in the range. The right one comes down mostly to your dog's size, sleeping style and how easily it washes, more than the filling type itself.
Choosing between fillings and styles
A memory foam bolster bed, like a Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed with a washable cover, gives more structured support and is worth considering for an older dog or a larger breed, where joint comfort matters more than for a young, lightweight dog. A simpler filled cushion bed, such as a Four-Sided Washable Dog Bed, suits most dogs perfectly well and is generally cheaper to replace.
Raised bolster edges suit a dog that likes to curl up and rest their head against something, while a flatter mat suits a dog that prefers to stretch out fully. Watching how your dog naturally sleeps, rather than guessing, is the more reliable way to choose between the two shapes.
Getting the size right
A bed too small forces a dog to curl up more tightly than they would choose to naturally, while a bed too large can feel less secure to a dog that likes to feel enclosed while sleeping. Measure your dog lying down in their natural sleeping position, nose to tail, and add a reasonable margin, rather than sizing purely by breed averages.
For a growing puppy, sizing for their expected adult size from the outset is usually more practical than buying a series of smaller beds along the way, provided the bed still offers enough support for a small puppy in the meantime.
Washing and replacing a soft bed
A removable, machine-washable cover is worth prioritising over a bed that has to be spot-cleaned, particularly for a dog that gets muddy on walks or sheds heavily, since a bed that cannot be properly washed tends to get replaced sooner simply on hygiene grounds. Wash covers regularly rather than only when visibly dirty.
Flattened, compressed filling that no longer springs back after being sat on is the main sign a soft bed has reached the end of its useful support, even if the cover itself still looks fine — the support underneath matters more to your dog's comfort than the outward appearance.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Soft N Snug
A padded plush insert for Do 'Not' Disturb plastic dog beds, machine washable at 30 degrees
From£31.65
Soft Fleece Pet Blanket
A plush double-sided sherpa blanket that keeps pets cosy and shields beds, sofas and car seats from fur.
From£7.99
Moderna Plastic Dog Bed Warm
Moderna's Domus plastic dog bed in warm grey, moulded from over 98% recycled plastic, in five sizes from Small to Giant.
From£14.99
Cartoon Cat and Shiba Inu Fleece Cave Bed, Four Sizes to 80cm
A domed fleece nest with a cartoon cat or Shiba Inu face, filled with rebound PP cotton to hold its shape, in four sizes running from 50cm across to 80cm.
From£21.99
Moderna Plastic Dog Bed Extra
The extra large Domus bed, moulded from over 98% recycled plastic with a ventilated base
£29.99
Bolstered Orthopaedic Dog Bed
A supportive bolstered dog bed with a thick cushioned base and raised sides that cradle joints and give a place to rest the head. Ideal for older dogs or any pet who likes to stretch out for restful, comfortable sleep.
From£45.99
L-Shaped Bolster Sofa Dog Bed
A supportive L-shaped sofa bed with a raised bolster back and side for your dog to rest their head. The thick padded base cushions joints, and the soft rose-velvet cover is removable and washable for easy care.
From£44.99
Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed with Washable Cover
A supportive memory-foam dog bed with raised bolster sides for head and neck resting. The soft cream boucle cover removes for washing, making it easy to keep fresh while giving your dog proper rest.
From£69.99
Four-Sided Washable Dog Bed
A cosy bolstered dog bed with raised sides for a sense of security and a fully removable, machine-washable cover. The layered cushion and mattress lift out for easy cleaning, ideal for autumn and winter.
From£46.99
Moderna Plastic Dog Bed Warm Grey Extra Large
A wipe-clean recycled plastic dog bed frame, 78.8 x 49.2cm inside
£29.99
Cooling Bolster Pet Sofa Bed
Supportive bolster pet bed with a breathable cooling top that keeps dogs and cats comfortable in warmer weather. Raised sides cushion the neck and the cover fully detaches for easy washing.
From£65.99
L-Shaped Bolster Dog Sofa Bed
A roomy sofa-style dog bed with a raised L-shaped bolster along the back and side for support. The flat cushioned base gives large dogs plenty of space to sprawl and rest.
From£65.99
Common questions
- What size dog bed should I buy?
- Measure your dog lying down in their natural sleeping position, nose to tail, and add a reasonable margin rather than sizing purely by breed averages. A bed too small forces excessive curling, while one too large can feel less secure to a dog that likes to feel enclosed.
- Is memory foam better than a normal cushion dog bed?
- It offers more structured support, which is worth considering for an older dog or larger breed where joint comfort matters more. A simpler cushion bed suits most younger, lighter dogs perfectly well and is usually cheaper to replace, so it depends on your dog rather than one being universally better.
- How do I know when to replace my dog's bed?
- Flattened, compressed filling that no longer springs back after being sat on is the main sign, even if the cover still looks reasonable. The support underneath matters more to your dog's comfort than the outward appearance, so check by feel rather than by eye alone.
- Should I buy a puppy-sized bed or size for their adult size?
- Sizing for their expected adult size from the outset is usually more practical than buying several beds as they grow, provided the bed still gives enough support for a small puppy in the meantime. Check the bed suits their current size comfortably too, not only their eventual one.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.