indestructible dog beds for large dogs - and small pups ; )
Searching for a dog bed that can hold up to the natural wear and tear from your large dog or playful pup ? An indestructible dog bed, the Purple Pet Bed may be the modern day answer to replace what “passed” for a bed 20 years ago. Compare the antimicrobial, moisture resistant materials of the Purple beds to the typical soggy, smelly, lumpy pet bed and you may see the value. Take a look at this made in the USA, durable dog bed.
Is there a chew proof dog bed ?
Dogs of all sizes are known to frustrate their owners with their natural chewing habits. Much like human babies, chewing is a puppy’s way to soothe pain as new teeth are growing. Older dogs may chew out of boredom or as a way to clean teeth and keep their jaws strong. Of course this is of no conciliation to stressed pet parents when they see Fido has gnawed a hole in their favorite shoe.
Historically, dog beds have not escaped the chompy teeth of dogs. The lumpy cotton-filled beds of 10-20 years ago have certainly been victims and ended up looking like they lost a battle with a weed-wacker.
The team at Purple have a humorous video describing “THE CLAW” which is a mechanical simulation of a dog paw (looks more like a bear claw). They say they tested the cover of the bed by dragging this claw over it 60,000 times. This seems like a reasonable test for scratching from medium and small dogs and approaching the qualities of an indestructible dog bed.
While the Purple Pet Bed is not 100% chew proof, it is built with an ultra tough cover and elastic polymers. This combination of durable materials makes it much more resistant to tearing. Throw in steady activity, so your dog does not need to relieve his boredom, and some chew toys, and you have greatly minimized ending up with a dog bed looking like it ran into a weed wacker.
is a memory foam dog bed worth the cost ?
A memory foam dog bed may cost more for the initial purchase. However, if you consider that it will likely last longer than a conventional cotton stuffed pet bed, and will be resistant to odors, the cost may become less of a deterrent. Memory foam beds for small pets start at $149. Beds for medium pets are $189 and large pet foam beds are $269. All Purple pet beds are available with a 100 night trial and a 1 year limited warranty so you have some consumer protection and options if you feel it’s not right for you.
Purple pet bed compared to traditional pet beds
| PURPLE PET BED | CONVENTIONAL PET BED |
|---|---|
| durable, washable cover | typically becomes torn, shredded |
| moisture and odor resistant | often becomes soiled, "wet dog" smell |
| retains shape, support | becomes lumpy, looses support |
| durable polymer layer | most often stuffed with cotton |
| ventillating waffle grid layer | no air circulation, hot for furry pets |
| 100 night trial, 1 year limited warranty | generally "your pet used it, you own it" |