Glamour that you ideally want to consider fabrics that are easy to clean or vacuum. Ideally, Moniello suggests picking up one that's machine-washable—or, if the bed is too large to fit in a standard washer, at least has a removable cover that you can pop in when it gets too dirty.
For dogs that shed a lot, Wilcox suggests picking up a “tauter or more firm bed, which can be easier to clean without the hair or fabric getting stuck in the vacuum.” If you have an older dog that's prone to bed-wetting, Wilcox recommends getting a waterproof bed instead.
It makes sense: If your bed is non-waterproof and non-washable, you'll be left with stains and a stench, forcing you to replace the bed sooner rather than later.
Just like humans, dogs have preferences when it comes to their beds. “I think certain breeds prefer different beds,” says Wilcox. “Smaller dogs like chihuahuas prefer nesting beds, whereas big dogs tend to like big flat ones with bolsters on the ends to rest their heads,” Wilcox adds.
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