Tough material for dog beds?

[tonkota]

UPDATED, but you'll have to scroll down and see all the dog pictures before you find out the results......



Our dogs like to come in sometimes.* And they have a place to lay down and get warm, but I'd really like to find a material that is tough enough for a dog bed.I've tried nylon (like a coat skin type of material) and nauga hide.....no luck.* Thier claws just seem to rip it up.

 

[valentine]

We have the dog beds from Costco. They hold up to our 75lb dogs just fine.

Do your dogs intentionally claw/chew the beds?

 

[rrdogma]

Cordura.

I have a few of these, guaranteed indestructible. Orvis did have to replace one of them twice when I my male ridgeback was a puppy

http://www.orvis.com/store/productchoice.aspx?pf_id=10YT&dir_id=1633&group_id=1634&cat_id=12716&subcat_id=12717&bhcp=1

For the back of the cruiser I have a couple of the costco beds. They hold up well and you can't beat the price. They do have cedar in them so they stink pretty bad when new.

 

[Cuerno Largo]

We have 2 labs and 1 Chessie. None are smaller than 60lbs. We have had good luck with these.

Coolaroo® Pet Bed - SHOP.COM

 

[tonkota]

We have 2 labs and 1 Chessie. None are smaller than 60lbs. We have had good luck with these.

Coolaroo® Pet Bed - SHOP.COM

Those look perfect! I ordered one to see if they like it. Then I'll order another one if it works out. Thanks!

We have a 100# lab/shepard mix that is pretty tough on stuff. He doesn't chew, but his weight and manuvering on a pillow bed just haven't mixed well. Our other dog (in my avatar) is a 75# american fox hound something who currently stole one of the kids bean bags. I took out all the styrofoam and put in a bunch of paper that he likes.

 

[gmarshall7]

We have 2 labs and 1 Chessie. None are smaller than 60lbs. We have had good luck with these.

Coolaroo® Pet Bed - SHOP.COM

Got a pic of your chessie?

 

[cruiser88]

I finally gave up after the Blue Heeler pups. Those little bastards ate everything.

 

[sirenmoses]

I've found that a sturdy canvas or cordura nylon lasts the longest as an outside cover.

Currently rocking 4 different styles in the cruiser & casa:

~Kimlor Dog Bed - Premium Quality - Save 45% which have lasted several years, kinda on the small side for dobers, especially after a couple washings of covers

~square ones from... Cabelas? fit perfectly in the crates, still fluffy and mostly clean

~ a cheapie from the local feed store, for the foster. She wanted to chew it at first, so I let her on it only for special time w/the human. A week later she's got it full time without destruction (so far). :fingerscrossed:

~ almost forgot ABO Gear Down Travel Pet Bed - Round - Save 58%, for the folding crates. Gets the most paws up of the bunch, and packable for trips.

 

[Cuerno Largo]

Got a pic of your chessie?

Here is one of Shiner on the Coolaroo

 

[wob]

A lady I work with here takes her old comforters and cuts them into quarters, and sews the ends shut. Cheapo dog beds, and they match the decor.

 

[BOUNDER]

Cordura.

I have a few of these, guaranteed indestructible. Orvis did have to replace one of them twice when I my male ridgeback was a puppy

http://www.orvis.com/store/productchoice.aspx?pf_id=10YT&dir_id=1633&group_id=1634&cat_id=12716&subcat_id=12717&bhcp=1


I second ORVIS - assorted covers, fill, liners et al - no other supplier needed.

 

[bogus one]

A lady I work with here takes her old comforters and cuts them into quarters, and sews the ends shut. Cheapo dog beds, and they match the decor.

Does the carpet match the drapes match the dog beds?

 

[jts560]

Concrete or dirt.

Mine is currently sleeping on a couch cushion from a 1970's vintage travel trailer. I don't think its exceptionally tough, just too damn ugly to eat.

 

[gmarshall7]

Here is one of Shiner on the Coolaroo

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Here's Chelsea on her ass-- her favorite place:

 

[wob]

Concrete or dirt.

...but then they get those nasty elbow callouses when they get old





then again...

 

[jts560]

...but then they get those nasty elbow callouses when they get old

It gives them that "junkyard" look, all the young pups tell me that's the in style these days.

 

[gmarshall7]

Chelsea's got them already !! She's only 28 in people years.

 

[jts560]

Mine has them too, shes 4, will be 5 next week.

Chelsea's got them already !! She's only 28 in people years.

You might want to call Guinness, that is one old MF'n dog.

 

[IDave]

Dog bed.

 

['74 UA FJ]

Mine uses a Coleman sleeping bag, but he doesn't chew on it.