Our current picks of beds for large dogs
4 picks, updated 16 September 2026
Dog beds for large dogs are worth buying on measurements. A big dog wants the full length of a bed for its legs, so look at the stated centimetres and picture your labrador or shepherd stretched right out on it.
Four we would buy, each chosen on measured size instead of the name on the box, and all machine washable, because a big dog brings a lot of the field home.
Our picks
- 1
Bedsure
XL Crate Bed, 104 x 69cm
Why we picked it
Large dogs want a bed that takes all four legs, and this one measures 104 by 69 centimetres, so a labrador can lie flat out. The top is plush and the base is non-slip, and the whole thing is machine washable and dryer safe on low heat. A side strap makes it easy to carry to the car.
- Type
- Crate mattress
- Best for
- Large dogs and XL crates
- Price band
- £££
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- 2
Why we picked it
A crate suits a flat mattress, because the whole surface is floor a dog can lie straight on. This one is 8 centimetres thick, which is real padding over a plastic tray, and the entire bed goes in the machine. KSIIA size the 90 by 60 centimetre version for dogs up to 30 kilograms.
- Type
- Crate mattress
- Best for
- Crates and car boots
- Price band
- £
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- 3
Why we picked it
The Oxford fabric underneath is the useful part, because Bedsure list it as durable and stain resistant. That is what a bed by the back door needs. The top stays soft to lie on, and tufted dots hold the filling in place through washes. The whole bed folds up for the car or a weekend away.
- Type
- Flat bed
- Best for
- Muddy households and back doors
- Price band
- ££
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- 4
Why we picked it
A U-shaped bolster gives a dog something to rest its head on, which is how most dogs sleep given the option. KSIIA say the foam padding runs through the base and the armrests, so the shape springs back. At 90 by 57 centimetres it suits a spaniel or a collie who wants a nest with room to stretch.
- Type
- Bolster bed
- Best for
- Dogs that sleep against something
- Price band
- ££
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Side by side
| # | Pick | Type | Best for | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedsure XL Crate Bed, 104 x 69cm | Crate mattress | Large dogs and XL crates | £££ |
| 2 | KSIIA Crate Mattress, 90 x 60cm | Crate mattress | Crates and car boots | £ |
| 3 | Bedsure Washable Bed with Oxford Cover, 91 x 68cm | Flat bed | Muddy households and back doors | ££ |
| 4 | KSIIA Orthopaedic Sofa Bed, 90 x 57cm | Bolster bed | Dogs that sleep against something | ££ |
Questions people ask
What size dog bed does a labrador need?
Around 100 centimetres long gives a labrador room to lie fully stretched out. A 90 centimetre bed suits a dog that naps curled, and going up to the larger size gives the full stretch for overnight sleeping.
Do large dogs need an orthopaedic dog bed?
Sooner than small ones, yes. Weight settles fibre filling quickly, and heavy breeds are more likely to meet joint trouble as they age, so a foam base keeps real padding under the hips for longer.
Will a large dog bed fit a washing machine?
A removable cover is what makes washing easy at this size, because the cover goes in the drum on its own. Check the description for a cover that unzips, and the weekly clean stays a simple job.