Simple answer: At upland dogs, we believe the best dog bed for large dogs is a bed that looks good in your home, does not cost as much as your house, and provides your dog with the support for a good night sleep. Upland and bird dogs work hard and deserve a place to rest their joints and get ready for their next hunt...   But first.... why even buy a dog bed at all for your dog?

 

 

How Long Do Dogs Sleep Each Day?

On average, most dogs spend about 50% of their day sleeping—about 12 hours in a 24-hour period. Puppies, large-breed dogs, and older dogs may sleep more, while small-breed dogs and working dogs may sleep less.

In addition to the 50% of their day spent sleeping, dogs will then spend another 30% of their awake hours doing what I call “loafing.” Just like with humans, loafing is when a dog is awake but really not doing much of anything—just hanging out. Typically, loafing time is spent lying down, watching the world go by, and generally enjoying being lazy.

With your dog sleeping more than half the day, we believe that investing in a good dog bed can provide your dog with a great pace to sleep while keeping your dog off your living room furniture. 

 

Finding the right dog bed for your hunting dog.

Finding the right dog bed for your hunting dog can be tricky... There are a few companies that sell beds dedicated to upland dogs and hunting dogs. At upland dogs, we have done our research and have picked 3 dog beds that we believe are a good choice if you want a happy puppy on or off the hunt.

 

Orvis Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed

 

We believe we can not write a blog about dog beds without mentioning the G.O.A.T. in the room.. Orvis practically invented the categories back int the 70s and still to this day continues to be a huge player in the space. 

According to Orvis, the best dog selling dog bed on their website is the orvis memory foam bolster dog bed.

Price: $269 - $389

Colors - 8 color options

Features and Benefits- 

The Shape: Bolster

• Designed to satisfy all sleep styles, this best-selling bed features a plush, streamlined, polyester-filled bolster that supports your dog and provides a sense of security
• The three-sided bolster makes a supportive backrest and comfortable place for your dog to lean or rest their head, while one open side makes for easy stretching out
• The low profile and open front make this bed easy for older dogs to get on and off

The Cushion: Orvis Memory Foam

• Orthopedic memory foam supports joints and muscles, relieves pressure points, and improves circulation (especially beneficial for older dogs and larger breeds)
• Our open-cell foam is a single piece (not chopped foam), and is designed specifically to support a dog's body shape and weight distribution
• Low-VOC CertiPUR-US-certified foam is made without formaldehyde, phthalates, or heavy metals
• A hypoallergenic, water-resistant liner keeps the memory foam clean and dry, and unzips for easy removal and washing if your dog has an accident

The Cover: Quilted Upholstery Grade Fabric

• Durable, furniture-grade cover is quilted for extra comfort
• Easy care—simply unzip to remove and toss in your home washing machine

 

 

Our Review : At Upland Dogs, we give the Orvis Bolster bed a A- rating. We love everything about it but wish the bed had more cover options.

Yeti Trailhead Dog Bed

Yeti Holding company through it's hat into the dog bed industry a few years ago with the launch for their Trailhead dog bed. This bed is described on the website as a bed designed to fit the needs of your adventure companion. 

Price: $299

Colors - 1color option

Features and Benefits- 

This two-in-one snooze setup is built to meet the needs of our adventure-loving companions. The Trailhead™ Dog Bed features a Home Base and a removable Travel Pad. Your pup will love the cushy pad and pillow bolster, and you’ll appreciate the easy-to-clean materials.

PILLOW BOLSTER

• Feels like a mattress topper encircling the bed. Conducive to chin resting and sweet dreaming.

  STURDY BOTTOM

• EVA-molded base is ultra-durable and sturdy, so it stands up to the weight of the big dogs.

  QUILTED & CUSHY

• A high density foam core delivers comfort and support, sandwiched by another lighter-weight foam for extra cush.

  WATERPROOF BOTTOM

• Rugged, waterproof material prevents wet ground from seeping through, keeping the foam protected.

   

  Our Review : At Upland Dogs, we give the Trailhead Dog Bed a B+  rating. We love the removable option and the fact that it is made by one of our favorite brands. We love everything about this bed but lets face it... This dog bed is really expensive for what it is. We hope someone gives us the dog bed as a present because we can't afford to buy this on our own.

 

 

Casper Dog Dog Bed

Price: $169

Colors - 3 color option

Features and Benefits- 

Engineered by the same team behind the Casper mattress, our durable dog bed is a perfect sleep environment designed around dog behavior. Includes 1 dog mattress.

• 2-Layer Foam Construction. Visco Elastic Memory Foam and Polyurethane Support Foam.
• Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Cover. Some Assembly Required.
• Removable cover for washing.
• Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. If needed, use a enzyme- based spot cleaner to remove tough stains.
• Designed and assembled in the USA.
• Subject to 1-year Limited Dog Bed Warranty

Our Review : At Upland Dogs, we give the Casper Dog Bed a B+  rating. We love the price of this dog bed... It is finally getting to our price range. With our 4 dogs, spending a few hundred dollars on beds for each dog is just not in the cards. The design of this bed is sleek and looks great in out home. .. I just wish that this dog bed came with more cover options because the 3 they sell are very limited.