Are Raised Dog Beds Warmer in Winter?

Raised Dog Beds on Legs.

You can buy raised dog beds on legs that are very practical. The problem is that they are cold! So if you have a totally warm and insulated house it will be fine. Don’t forget that the house might be warm during the day, but is it warm at night? If you have one of these raised dog beds on legs they are basically as cold as if you try to sleep on a trampoline. Anyone who has tried that will know that there is a nasty, sneaking cold hitting you under the bed. It is impossible to understand why anyone would buy a raised dog bed on legs. There is nothing warm or attractive about it. Even if you put a fleece on top for your dog, there is still a draught moving under the dog.

Raised Dog Beds are Easy to Clean.

Yes, they are definitely easy to clean as they are so simple, but at what cost? Your dog will be clean and cold in the winter. Many dog owners like to use the raised dog beds if they are kennelling their dogs, but kennels get particularly cold in winter nights. So you will end up heating the outdoor kennels which is very costly.

Are Raised Dog Beds Chewproof?

Well yes, some are claimed to be chew-proof. No wonder, because they pretty much consist of metal or hard plastic with some fabric that wraps itself round the hard bars on the sides. Please don’t forget that if you are needing a chew-proof dog bed, Tuffies offer exactly that, it is called The Really Tough Tuffie. This bed sports a warm, supportive middle that the chewer can enjoy, but he is able to chew anything. It even has a small lip right round providing a good degree of draught exclusion.

What is the Best Raised Dog Bed then?

Without a doubt the best Raised Dog Bed is one that traps the air underneath in order to provide insulation from the floor. The Tuffies Raised Bed does exactly that. The shape is such that there is an air-lock under the bed giving warmth from a potentially cold floor. Furthermore the Raised Tuffies Bed has a cover on the top. This cover is great for removing in seconds so that you can wash it. It is well padded and thick giving a great level of comfort for your dog. The pad is free to come out for washing too, so that it is easier to wash and dry. Definitely a bed like a little doggy arm chair.