Beds & Blankets
Every dog deserves a den.
Beds, blankets and mats for the one who waits by the trailer.
Dog Beds & Blankets
Nearly every dog bed here falls into one of three shapes: a box bed with raised sides for dogs that curl up and lean, a flat mattress for crates, boot floors and stretched-out sleepers, or a waterproof bed for the yard dog who comes in wet and muddy. Measure your dog nose-to-tail while they are lying flat out, add roughly 15-20cm, and buy the size closest to that figure. This collection holds 65 products - beds, mattresses, mats, blankets and the bits that keep them clean - and in-stock beds and mats start at £19.19.
In a hurry?
- Curls up in a ball? Box bed - Scruffs Chester Box Bed, 90 x 70cm, £71.91.
- Sleeps flat out or lives in a crate? Mattress - Scruffs Chester Mattress, 100 x 70 x 8cm, £48.34.
- Muddy yard dog? Digby & Fox Waterproof Padded Dog Bed, £50.40 in Small and Large.
- Small burrower? Danish Design Tweed Snuggle Bed, 58cm, £29.60.
- Travels in the lorry or car? Henry Wag Alpine Travel Snuggle Bed, £26.49.
- Wet paws after every walk? Scruffs Noodle Dry Mat, £19.19.
Which type of dog bed should you buy?
| Bed type | Best for | In stock now |
|---|---|---|
| Box bed (raised sides) | Dogs that curl tight and rest their head on something | Scruffs Chester Box Bed, 90 x 70cm - £71.91 |
| Flat mattress | Crates, boot floors, tack rooms and dogs that sprawl | Scruffs Chester Mattress, 100 x 70 x 8cm - £48.34 |
| Waterproof bed | Wet, muddy dogs and beds that need wiping down often | Digby & Fox Waterproof Padded Dog Bed - £50.40 |
| Snuggle and nest beds | Burrowers, small breeds and dogs that feel the cold | Danish Design Tweed Snuggle Bed, 58cm - £29.60; Digby & Fox Nest Dog Bed, Small - £62.99 |
| Boot and travel beds | Lorry days, shows, car boots and back seats | Danish Design Boot Bed, Large - £46.72; Henry Wag Alpine Travel Snuggle Bed - £26.49; Kurgo Wander Bench Seat Cover, Small - £37.27 |
| Drying and door mats | Soaking up wet paws before they reach the carpet | Scruffs Noodle Dry Mat - £19.19; Henry Wag Microfibre Noodle Pet Mat, X-Large - £27.98 |
| Novelty and print beds | Kids' dogs, gifts and brightening up a dull corner | Hy Unicorn Dog Bed, 80 x 100cm - £25.82 |
What size dog bed do you actually need?
Wait until your dog is asleep on the floor and stretched right out, then measure from nose to the base of the tail. Add 15-20cm to that measurement and match it to the bed's internal size, not the outer size - a box bed with thick bolsters can lose 10cm of usable space to the sides. If your dog is between two sizes, size up. Dogs almost never complain about too much bed.
Do puppies need a smaller bed?
A puppy will grow out of a small bed quickly, so many owners buy for the adult size and use a folded blanket or a cheaper mat inside it for the first few months. That also means the expensive bed is not the thing being chewed while your puppy is teething.
Which bed copes best with mud and wet weather?
If the bed lives in a boot room, stable, lorry or utility room, choose a waterproof outer rather than a soft fabric one. The Digby & Fox Waterproof Padded Dog Bed at £50.40 is designed for exactly this and comes in Balloon Dog, Sheep and Star prints in Small and Large. Pair it with a drying mat by the door - the Scruffs Noodle Dry Mat at £19.19 or the X-Large Henry Wag Microfibre Noodle Pet Mat at £27.98 - so most of the water comes off the paws before the dog reaches the bed at all.
What about older dogs and stiff joints?
Older or arthritic dogs are usually more comfortable on a thick, supportive mattress than on a thin pad over a hard floor, and a low-sided bed is far easier to step into than a deep box bed. Depth matters more than the label: the Scruffs Chester Mattress at £48.34 is 8cm thick, which holds its shape better under a heavier dog than a flat 2-3cm pad. Extra padding can help a dog rest more comfortably, but it is not a treatment - if your dog is stiff, limping or reluctant to lie down, speak to your vet first.
Beds for the lorry, the car and away days
Travel kit is a slightly different job. A boot bed such as the Danish Design Boot Bed in Large at £46.72 is shaped to sit flat in a car boot, while the Henry Wag Alpine Travel Snuggle Bed at £26.49 packs down for shows and clinics. If the dog travels on the back seat, the Kurgo Wander Bench Seat Cover in Small at £37.27 protects the upholstery from claws and wet fur.
Keeping beds clean
Most fabric beds and blankets have a removable or washable cover - always check the care label before it goes anywhere near a machine, because foam inners and waterproof backings often should not be washed or tumble dried. For the beds you cannot put in the machine, the Animal Health Company Pet Bed Wash is available from £11.15 for 1 Litre, or £22.77 for 2.5 Litre.
Dog bed and blanket FAQs
What size dog bed do I need?
Measure your dog from nose to the base of the tail while they are lying stretched out on the floor, then add 15-20cm. Match that figure to the bed's internal sleeping area rather than its outer dimensions, because bolsters and raised sides eat into the usable space. If your dog falls between two sizes, choose the larger one.
Which dog bed is best for a muddy yard dog?
Pick a bed with a waterproof outer that can be wiped down rather than washed every week. The Digby & Fox Waterproof Padded Dog Bed at £50.40 is made for this and comes in Small and Large. Putting a drying mat by the door, such as the Scruffs Noodle Dry Mat at £19.19, takes most of the water off the paws before the dog gets anywhere near the bed.
Can dog beds and blankets go in the washing machine?
Many covers and fleece blankets are machine washable, but foam inners and waterproof-backed beds usually are not, and tumble drying can ruin a waterproof coating. Always follow the care label on the individual product. For beds that cannot be washed, the Animal Health Company Pet Bed Wash is available from £11.15 for a 1 Litre bottle.
What kind of bed suits an older dog with stiff joints?
Look for a thick, supportive mattress with low or no sides so your dog can step on and off easily. The Scruffs Chester Mattress at £48.34 is 8cm deep, which holds its shape better under weight than a thin pad. A supportive bed can help an older dog rest more comfortably, but it is not a treatment for joint problems - if your dog is stiff, limping or struggling to lie down, please speak to your vet first.
Do you sell beds for the car, lorry or away days?
Yes. The Danish Design Boot Bed in Large at £46.72 sits flat in a car boot, the Henry Wag Alpine Travel Snuggle Bed at £26.49 is easy to carry to shows and clinics, and the Kurgo Wander Bench Seat Cover in Small at £37.27 protects a back seat from wet fur and claws.
My dog destroys every bed - what should I buy?
Chewers and diggers tend to do less damage to a flat mattress with a tough outer fabric than to a plush box bed with soft bolsters and piping to pull at. A firm mattress such as the Scruffs Chester Mattress at £48.34 is a sensible starting point, and a cheap washable blanket on top gives your dog something to rearrange instead. If you are not sure which will survive your dog, get in touch and our team will help.
Not sure which size or style fits your dog? Get in touch and our team will help you choose.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-26 by the Just Horse Riders team.