The 12 Best Dog Sofa Beds
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They might look like miniature couches, but these cute little sofas are actually made for dogs! Dog sofa beds come in a variety of styles to enhance your home decor while providing a comfortable place for your dog to unwind.
When researching the best dog sofa beds, we sought the guidance of Dr. Gail S. Wolfe, DVM, of Okemos, Michigan’s Bennett Road Animal Clinic, who told The Spruce Pets, “A dog bed should be large enough for the dog to fit into without hanging over it. It should be well constructed so it would be difficult for the dog to destroy, and all materials should be non-toxic.”
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Provides support, comfort, and temperature regulation capabilities
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Certified to be free of known toxins
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Option to personalize with pet’s name
The Orvis RecoveryZone Couch Dog Bed provides three sides of padded cushioning in addition to a supportive base made with dual-layer foam inside—along with temperature-regulating features, a water-resistant liner, and a machine-washable cover. It’s all backed by the company’s 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee. Also, the RecoveryZone beds are manufactured in the United States and certified by the Sustainable Furnishings Council (Certi-PUR) to be free of ozone-depleting chemicals like formaldehyde, lead, and phthalates.
The overall dimensions of each bed size (listed below) are inclusive of the sleeping surface and the bolstered sides—so for example, the large size is 45 inches by 32 inches with a sleeping surface of 32 inches by 24 inches. We recommend checking both measurements to guide you toward the bed that will work best for your dog. Regardless of size, the beds have a minimum height of 5 inches which might be intimidating for very small dogs.
Dimensions: 32 x 23 inches (small), 39 x 36 inches (medium), 45 x 32 inches (large), 51 x 37 inches (x-large) | Weight: Not listed | Colors: Slate, khaki, brown, granite, camo, blackout camo, cascade blue | Assembly Required: No
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Removable, machine-washable cushion cover
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Neutral colors with matching throw pillows
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Can be vacuumed to remove pet hair
The Westerhill Pet Sofa Bed from Keets is made with a sturdy wooden frame and offers a comfortable, machine-washable cushion for your dog to lounge. The affordable sofa comes in two neutral colors—charcoal with a darker gray cushion or khaki with a brown cushion—both available in two sizes. Large is recommended for dogs up to 65 pounds and medium for dogs (and cats) up to 30 pounds, but also factor in your pet’s height to make sure they can comfortably lie down.
For maintenance, the brand recommends vacuuming. The cushion has a waterproof liner underneath the polyester cover that will help keep drool and other liquids from penetrating. Two matching throw pillows are included to make the dog bed more closely resemble a sofa for humans.
Dimensions: 40 x 23 x 13 inches (large) | Weight: 25 pounds (large) | Colors: Khaki, charcoal | Assembly Required: No
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This chic Solana Chaise Lounger from La-Z-Boy is our top chaise sofa bed due to its posh design, supportive components, and quality craftsmanship. If you’ve got a pampered pup with a tendency to stretch way out, or one that prefers to lean or rest their head on soft things, this sofa bed lounger is ideal. It’s also likely to get a conversation started or at least a compliment or two from friends.
This unique dog sofa bed is covered in a super soft textured chenille human-grade upholstery fabric, which masterfully hides fur and worn spots, and is constructed of solid wood at its base and feet. Available in a tasteful shade of blue, this piece is likely to work nicely with any room’s decor.
Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 18 inches | Weight: 24.4 pounds | Colors: Blue | Assembly Required: Yes
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Luxurious, temperature-regulating faux fur top cover
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Plastic-coated waterproof slipcover
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Bolster provides comfortable head and neck support
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Removable covers are machine-washable
The shape of the Nap Crate Dog Mat from Best Friends by Sheri is like a sofa on top of your sofa customized to provide comfort and support for a dog. Available in three sizes, this cozy dog mat has a luxurious temperature-regulating shag top cover and a plastic-coated slipcover designed to prevent messes and spills from seeping into the foam base—both of which are machine-washable. There’s also a comfortable bolster on the backside to provide support for your dog’s head and neck. Additionally, the small size can fit inside a standard 22-inch crate.
While the faux fur is undoubtedly cozy, the waterproof slipcover makes a noticeable “crinkly” noise that some dogs might find disruptive or downright unappealing. The base does provide good support, though perhaps a bit too firm for some pups. Nevertheless, pet owners will appreciate the sturdy padding and easy-to-clean, removable covers.
Dimensions: 25.5 x 20.08 x 7.09 inches (small), 32.3 x 22.44 x 7.09 inches (medium), 23.2 x 18.9 x 14.37 inches (large) | Weight: 1.57 pounds (small), 2.43 pounds (medium), 4.4 pounds (large) | Colors: Frost | Assembly Required: No
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The Kiki Chesterfield Dog Sofa Bed from Jennifer Taylor Home has a classic yet contemporary design with a tufted back and recessed arms. The sofa bed only comes in one size, but it can support up to 150 pounds while offering space for small and medium dogs to spread out.
The Kiki Chesterfield for dogs is covered with durable performance velvet to withstand a playful pup and is resistant to stains. It comes in three colors, pacific blue, uptown gray, and olive green—all are spot-clean only. The bed ships fully assembled and the cushions are made with supportive, high-density foam.
Dimensions: 36.5 x 22 x 15 inches | Weight: 21 pounds | Colors: Pacific blue, uptown gray, olive green | Assembly Required: No
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Lots of fabrics prints and colors
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Four feet styles to choose from
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Water-resistant “non-noisy” machine washable cover
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Memory foam with two-year warranty
Omlet’s customizable Bolster Dog Bed lets you create a dog sofa bed as unique as your pup. The brand offers four feet styles for the sofa—round wood, square wood, brass cap, metal hairpin, or metal rail—and an ongoing rotation of water-resistant fabrics in a wide range of colors, patterns, and neutrals to enhance your preferred home decor style. You can even select more than one machine-washable fabric cover set to mix up the look of your dog’s sofa bed.
The bolster-style bed is made with supportive memory foam, in three sizes (small, medium, and large), but the height will vary by an inch or so depending on which legs you select. For a large bed, the feet height ranges from 3 to slightly under 4 inches, and for a small bed, the heights range from close to 2 inches to almost three 3. Omlet also offers a two-year warranty on the memory foam, but that does not cover damage from chewing or clawing.
Dimensions: 41 x 28 x 10 inches (large without feet) | Weight: Varies | Colors: Various | Assembly Required: Yes
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Cushion sold separately
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Not chew-resistant
FurHaven’s Modern Look Pet Bed Frame offers a mid-century-inspired design and makes it easy for you to swap out the cushions as needed to extend the life of this sofa bed. The wooden veneer frame is equipped with a bamboo slat support base and it is compatible with several of FurHaven’s supportive cushions and beds, including the FurHaven Deluxe Chaise Orthopedic Dog Bed and the FurHaven Ultra Plush Luxe Lounger—both tested and featured in our Best Orthopedic Dog Beds story.
The contemporary design comes in three colors—gray wash, bamboo, or walnut—and has metal legs for stability that are easy to attach. When you select the size of the frame (small, medium, large, or jumbo), make sure the standard-sized cushion from FurHaven you have in mind, or potentially already own, is the same size for a proper fit.
Dimensions: 37 x 28.3 x 9.8 inches (large) | Weight: 18.7 pounds (large) | Colors: Gray wash, walnut, bamboo | Assembly Required: Yes
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Plush velvety surface
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Removable, machine washable cushion cover
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Stylish retro design
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Supports up to 150 pounds
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Can be used as bed or sofa
The Frisco Elevated Curved Dog Bed with Removable Cover is a stylish, curved sofa bed that lets your little pup rest against cushy rolled, padded arms while fully supported and elevated away from drafts. Its frame can hold small to medium dogs weighing up to a whopping 150 pounds.
The sofa cushions are removable along with the cover, so cleaning is a breeze (you’ll just need to spot-clean areas that can’t go into the washer). It’s only available in one size and one color through Frisco, but you’ll only need one for pets both small and medium.
Dimensions: 29.50 x 23.50 x 17.75 inches | Weight: 21 pounds | Colors: Olive | Assembly Required: No
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For a classic rattan style that is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, we recommend the Maharaja Rattan Pet Bed from Iconic Pet. The structure starts with a steel frame that can support pets weighing up to 80 pounds, and the caramel-and-mocha-colored frame is neutral enough to fit in with most home decor and patio furniture.
The couch comes with a rectangular foam-filled cushion wrapped in a water-resistant cover made from polyester and equipped with a zipper for easy removal when it needs to be machine-washed. The bed only comes in one color combination (caramel-and-mocha frame with gray cushion) and one size with a width close to 22 inches and a height slightly under 17 inches. Assembly is required, but all supplies and tools needed are included.
Dimensions: 21.3 x 28 x 17.7 inches | Weight: 15.4 pounds | Colors: Caramel/mocha/gray | Assembly Required: Yes
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Made for sizes up to XXL
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Chew-resistant, scratch-resistant, and water-resistant
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Big enough for extra-large or multiple dogs
Sporting a classic look with size choices up to a true XXL, the K9 Ballistic Tough Rip-Stop Rectangle Bolster Orthopedic Dog Bed is an excellent find for large-breed dogs. The bed’s breathable plush cover is removable and machine-washable, and the mattress is filled with CertiPUR-US shredded foam, making it flexible for sculpting into your dog’s favorite sleeping position. It also comes with the “Chew Proof Promise” that if your dog damages it within 120 days after purchase, you will receive a one-time store credit for a replacement.
While the sofa bed’s Ripstop Ballistic Cover is highly resistant to a range of damages, including water, scratching, digging, and chewing, this sofa bed may still be vulnerable to very aggressive chewers. Check out K9 Ballistics’ Chew Proof Armored series if you’re looking for something more indestructible, though that necessarily means losing the padded, bolstered, couch-style bed design.
Dimensions: 68 x 40 x 10 inches | Weight: 20 pounds | Colors: Obsidian black, titanium, taupe, sandstone, blue quartz, gray | Assembly Required: No
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With a sturdy wooden frame and wooden legs, the Premium Leatherette Pets Sofa Bed from Moots is built to endure. The vegan leather frame comes in espresso and black/charcoal with a complementary-colored cushion complete with a waterproof liner.
The bed is shipped fully assembled and is offered in three sizes, with the extra-large capable of supporting multiple dogs or one large dog weighing up to 95 pounds—but the bed itself is also heavy (47 pounds) and has a pull-out sofa shape. The removable foam-filled cushion has a soft fabric cover that can be unzipped and machine-washed. The bed also includes two additional throw pillows that measure 9 by 8 inches each.
Dimensions: 40 x 23 x 13 inches (large) | Weight: 30 pounds (large) | Colors: Espresso, black/charcoal | Assembly Required: No
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Low entry point
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Immense sleeping area
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Wraparound rolled arms
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Easy to clean
With its cozy wraparound bolsters and plush faux fur cover, this spacious dog sofa bed offers room for dogs to sprawl, as well as bonus features like cooling gel for great temperature regulation and medical-grade support foam for arthritic dogs or those with hip dysplasia. Also, its bolsters are constructed of 100 percent recycled fill, making it an eco-friendly choice, and its supportive foam layers are body-aligning, promoting restful slumber.
Available in four classic colors (espresso, almondine, deep pool, and diamond blue) and five sizes in a variety of materials and textures, it’s also customizable to your dog’s needs and your home’s unique style. Its removable cover can be tossed into the washing machine, making it suitable for even the busiest of households. Be forewarned with this option, however: it isn’t suitable for dogs or puppies that chew or are teething excessively.
Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 6.5 inches | Weight: 5.2 pounds | Colors: Espresso, almondine, deep pool, and diamond blue | Assembly Required: No
Final Verdict
Our favorite dog sofa bed is the Orvis RecoveryZone Couch Dog Bed, which has big bolsters, lots of color options, and useful sizes. But if you want something that blends in a little more with your human furniture, then check out the La-Z-Boy Solana Chaise Lounger Dog Sofa, which is not only a sturdy, dog-friendly piece of furniture but also makes it look like your dog is in a psychiatrist’s office.
What to Look For in a Dog Sofa Bed
Naturally, dog sofa beds are often chosen because they’re cute, and you’ll want to find one that matches your home’s decor. There is a wide range of bed styles to choose from, including everything from plain options in neutral colors to luxe velvet models in striking hues. You’ll also want to keep in mind size, surface fabric, and cushion materials when shopping so you can find the best dog sofa bed for your pup.
Size
You’ll want to carefully check the dimensions of the sofa bed, as well as its weight limit, and measure your dog to ensure it will be a comfortable fit for your dog, especially if they like to stretch out as they sleep—you want one with ample room for them to spread out. To find your dog’s length, have them stand up on all four legs, then measure them lengthwise from the tip of their nose to the base of their tail, then add at least 6 to 12 inches to this measurement to get your ideal length dimension. For the width of your bed, measure your standing dog from the widest point on one shoulder to the widest point on the other, then add the same 6 to 12 inches for the total width dimension.
Material
To create the comfiest nest possible for your pup, it’s important to choose a bed constructed of high-quality materials. Aside from having a durable cover with a cozy feel, the inner materials of the bed should be sturdy enough to support your dog’s weight and spinal alignment while remaining soft enough for rest and slumber. Factors like being easy to clean, machine-washable, insulating, cooling, or moisture-wicking are all important to consider, too.
Surface Fabrics:
- Polyester: An extremely popular textile derived from petroleum, it can take many forms—from long faux fur to a plush polyester blend—and be very insulating, which is great for cold nights. While some types of polyester-derived fabrics are easy to clean, faux fur and plush covers can be trickier and generally are not machine-washable.
- Cotton Canvas: An excellent choice for washability, it is highly durable and great for all types of dog and puppy sofa beds. Usually machine-washable, this fabric can be damaged if the water temperature is set too high, so read labels carefully and always use the mildest chemical-free laundry detergent you can find.
- Microfiber: Known as a durable, easy-to-clean, and comfortable fabric, microfiber is also moisture-wicking, super soft, and can stand up to tough stains, plus it’s usually inexpensive to boot.
- Faux Leather: A synthetic substitute for the real thing, it’s cheaper than actual leather and often chosen for ethical reasons. Depending upon its specific constitution, it can be quite durable or may sometimes peel and crack over time, and some can be washed on a cold, gentle cycle and air-dried, while others may need to be spot-cleaned with mild soap and water.
- Vinyl: With its name taken from the full term polyvinylchloride, or PVC, this material is also used as a substitute for leather. Created from chlorine and ethylene, it’s typically very durable and usually washable in cold water, on the gentlest cycle, with a mild detergent, and air-dried.
- Microsuede: Made from polyester microfiber, it feels like suede leather but is water-resistant and generally more durable, pliable, and affordable than actual suede. Wash it gently in cold water and hang it on the line to dry.
Common Cushion Fillings:
- Memory Foam: This type of sofa bed cushion cradles your dog in form-fitting coziness without sinking in so far they can’t get out—great for most dogs, especially those who need a little extra cushion due to joint, arthritis, or hip dysplasia problems. It can be wiped clean with a gentle solution of half water, half vinegar, and air dried, but usually shouldn’t be machine-washed.
- Shredded Memory Foam: This is even cushier than the original memory foam, as shredded-up memory foam is more flexible for a customizable comfort zone. it also shouldn’t be machine-washed, but read your label as care for this type of cushion can vary.
- Polyester Fiberfill (aka Polyfill): This is basically shredded polyester which is conveniently hypoallergenic, soft, pliable, and dense. It’s a little bit like down but more affordable, and you can toss it in the washing machine on cold or warm on the gentle cycle and dry on medium heat without dryer sheets.
- Gel Foam: Like traditional memory foam with gel added for a cooling effect, it’s an ideal material for warm climates, and you can wipe it down with a half detergent, half water spray, and air dry. Machine washing is not recommended for most varieties of gel foam.
FAQ
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Dogs scratch at their beds for several reasons, including an instinctual trait, passed down from wild ancestors, learned behavior from early life with their mothers, territorial marking, boredom and anxiety, and previous trauma such as abuse and neglect. Providing your dog with plenty of exercise, attention, food, water, potty breaks, and a variety of high-quality toys can help alleviate this. Anxiety wraps or products like “thunder shirts” and ensuring a warm, patient, and safe environment for them, in addition to bringing their bed closer to yours during sleeping hours, may also help alleviate this kind of stress.
Finally, trimming your dog’s nails can cut down on destructive scratching, while purchasing a sturdy dog bed (or one that comes with a durable, replaceable cover) can usually keep it intact longer than cheaper varieties. Experimenting with different bedding textures and fabrics may prove useful too, as some dogs can be destructive to certain types of beds but not others.
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It’s best to vacuum its surface first to remove any excess fur or dirt. If possible, remove its cover and wash it separately—in some cases, the cover is all you’ll need to wash. Carefully check labels to establish whether the bed is machine washable or not. If so, use pet-safe detergent only (no fabric softener or dryer sheets). Always use the hottest setting when washing (unless otherwise specified), to ensure lingering bacteria are killed in the wash.
If it’s not machine washable, hand washing is in order—but if this isn’t possible, you can also scrub your dog bed’s surface with baking soda in a pinch to remove odors. Spot-cleaning with soapy water or an enzyme cleaner can help remove stains. No matter how you choose to wash your dog’s bed, always be sure to give it an extra rinse to get all detergent and cleaning chemicals out of the fabric.
Why Trust The Spruce Pets?
This article was researched and written by KJ Callihan, a writer for The Spruce, who has owned both dogs and cats, worked in animal shelters where she helped socialize animals for adoption, and fostered animals of various kinds. She also writes for CNET, AAA Northeast magazine, and more.
A previous version was written by Camryn Rabideau, a freelance writer and product tester for The Spruce Pets who owns two Golden Retrievers. While researching products to include on this list, she considered factors such as each bed’s size, weight limit, step-up distance, and materials—after all, she knows firsthand that certain fabrics don’t hold up well against dog claws. She also looked at whether the bed or its cushion was easy to clean, as dog beds often get dirty with frequent use.
We spoke with Dr. Gail Sommers Wolfe, D.V.M., of her own private practice, Bennett Road Animal Clinic in Okemos, Michigan to advise on our product selection and what to look for.
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