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Dogs sleep twelve to eighteen hours a day, and where they do it decides whether your home works. A big dog on a thin bed ends up on the hardwood; a puppy with the run of the house ends up chewing a cable; a couch without a cover ends up smelling like the dog. This silo is the gear that gives each of those a place: beds that hold their shape, crates that double as furniture, playpens that keep a puppy safe while you work, and covers and houses for the rest.
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We group it by what you are trying to fix. Beds are sorted by sleep style, because a curler wants a rim and a sprawler wants a flat slab. Crates are sorted by where they live, bedside wire, living-room furniture or the back of the car. Playpens are sorted by material, metal, fabric or clear acrylic, because that decides how long they last and how the room looks.
None of this is tested by us. We read the listing, we look at the construction, we tell you what the maker claims and what you should measure before ordering, like the inner sleeping area of a bed versus its outer size, or whether a crate ships with a divider.
Start with the large-breed bed guide if your dog is over fifty pounds. If you have a puppy, read the crate training schedule in Walk & Training first, then come back here to choose the crate and the pen.
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Beds
Sleep & HomeLE SURE donut calming bed
A 36-inch round bed with a raised, shaggy rim the dog can tuck into. It has an anti-slip base and a cover you can wash, in a jacquard plush fabric.
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EHEYCIGA memory foam XL sofa bed
An XL sofa-style bed with a memory foam base, sides to lean on, a waterproof liner and a cover that zips off for the wash. 42 by 30 inches, 7.5 inches tall.
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EHEYCIGA foldable XXL faux fur bed
A huge faux fur bed, 54 by 38 inches and 7.5 inches tall, with a memory foam base and a non-slip bottom. It folds, which is rare at this size.
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WNPETHOME orthopedic sofa bed
A couch-style bed for large dogs with raised sides, a waterproof lining under the cover and a non-skid base. The maker describes the base as orthopedic.
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BFPETHOME orthopedic couch bed
A couch-style bed for medium and large dogs with a waterproof build, a removable washable cover and a raised rim. The maker calls the base orthopedic.
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L-shaped orthopedic couch bed, XL
An extra-large couch bed with a bolster on two sides and an open side, so the dog walks straight in. Waterproof, washable, with a handle to move it.
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Crates
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MidWest iCrate starter kit, 24 in
A 24-inch MidWest wire crate for small dogs sold with a fitted bed, a privacy cover and two bowls that clip to the bars. One order, a complete setup.
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Petmate Pet Porter kennel, 24 in
A classic plastic kennel with solid sides, a wire door and ventilation slots, sized for pets around 15 to 20 pounds. It wipes clean and travels in the car.
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Double furniture crate with drawers
A furniture-style crate with two compartments for small dogs, two drawers for treats and leashes, and a top that works as an end table. Retro brown finish.
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White wooden crate with side cabinets
A wooden pet house in white for small to medium dogs, with a crate section, drawers and side cabinets in one unit. Indoor furniture that happens to hold a dog.
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Playpens
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FXW Rollick playpen, 8 panels
An 8-panel metal playpen you can shape into a square or a rectangle, for the living room, the yard or a campsite. Sold in a 24-inch height for small dogs and a 32-inch height for medium dogs.
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PETIME foldable metal exercise pen
A foldable 8-panel metal pen, 24 by 24 inches per panel, sold with a bottom pad. Configure it as a square, a rectangle or an L and fold it flat when done.
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Yaheetech wide-panel playpen, 32 in
An 8-panel metal playpen with wider panels and a 32-inch height, plus a gate so you do not have to lift the dog over the side. For medium and large breeds.
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Fabric puppy playpen, 42 x 42 in
A soft-sided pen in Oxford fabric with a zipper door and mesh panels, 42 by 42 inches and 25 inches tall. The maker describes an anti-tipping design.
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Clear acrylic playpen, 10 panels
A 10-panel playpen made of clear acrylic with a door, 23.6 inches tall, for puppies and small dogs. It keeps the view open on both sides.
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Clear acrylic playpen with wooden frame
A transparent 10-panel pen with wooden framing around each acrylic panel, 24 inches tall, for small dogs and other small pets. The maker describes it as safe and sturdy.
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Pop-up playpen tent with shade cover
A fabric playpen that pops open, with a breathable mesh wall and a water-resistant shade cover on top. Folds into a carry bag for the car, the campsite or the yard.
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Heavy-duty outdoor metal playpen, 40 in
Eight metal panels, 40 inches high, with doors, that lock together into a square, rectangle or line and fold flat for storage. Built for yards, patios and the outdoors.
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Couch, houses and dens
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ZQFFB washable non-slip couch cover
A pet couch cover that lies over the seat and back, grips so it does not slide off, and goes in the washing machine. For homes where the dog shares the sofa.
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Pet teepee tent with thick cushion
A fabric teepee with poles and a thick cushion on the floor. It gives a small dog a covered den in a room without the look of a crate.
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Petsfit insulated wooden dog house
A wooden dog house built for outdoors with insulation in the walls. It gives a dog a dry, draft-free spot in the yard that holds warmth better than a bare shell.
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Waterproof plastic dog house with elevated floor
A plastic dog house for medium and large dogs with a raised floor, air vents and a waterproof shell. It snaps together, hoses clean and does not rot.
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Guides in Sleep & Home
Best Dog Beds for Large Breeds (Orthopedic, Washable, Chew-Resistant)
Big dogs flatten cheap fill in weeks. What to look for in a large-breed bed, the beds we would pick from our catalog and the care that makes them last.
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Frequently asked questions
What size bed does my dog need?
Measure the dog in its usual sleeping position, nose to tail base, and add a few inches. Compare that to the inner sleeping area on the listing, not the outer dimensions, which include bolsters.
Wire crate or furniture crate?
Wire for puppies: it ships with a divider, folds flat and is easy to clean. Furniture-style for an adult dog that is already crate-trained and a living room where you want the crate to blend in.
Is a playpen a substitute for a crate?
No. The crate is for sleep and short absences; the pen is for safe awake time near you. Most puppy homes use both.
Does an insulated dog house keep a dog warm enough?
Insulation slows heat loss; it does not make heat. A house helps a dog that is outside for a while in cool weather, with bedding and a wind-sheltered spot. In real cold, the dog comes inside.