How to Measure Your Dog for the Perfect Bed Size
Getting the size right matters more than most people expect. A bed that's too small leaves your dog hanging off the edge, which defeats the point of a supportive bed. Too big, and some dogs feel less secure and won't settle into it properly. Here's how to get it right the first time.
How to measure
- Have your dog lie down in their natural sleeping position — however they normally curl up or stretch out, not standing.
- Measure from the tip of their nose to the base of their tail.
- Add 10-15cm to that number. This gives them room to stretch, shift position and get comfortable without hanging off the edge.
If your dog sleeps sprawled out flat rather than curled up, measure them fully stretched out instead, nose to tail, and use the same 10-15cm buffer.
Rough size guide by breed
These are general starting points — always measure your own dog, since weight and build vary a lot within breeds.
- Small (up to ~10kg): Cavoodles, French Bulldogs, Jack Russells, small terriers.
- Medium (~10-25kg): Kelpies, Cocker Spaniels, Border Collies, Staffies.
- Large (~25-40kg): Labradors, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds.
- XL/XXL (40kg+): Great Danes, Mastiffs, Rottweilers, giant breed mixes.
Between two sizes?
Size up. A slightly larger bed is far more forgiving than one that's a touch too small — and it gives growing puppies and dogs who might put on some weight room to stay comfortable long-term. Every product page also has a detailed size chart with exact measurements for that specific bed, since dimensions vary a little across our Nests, Lounges and Orthopedic ranges.
Still not sure? Send us your dog's measurements and we'll recommend a size.
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