Which is the Best Dog Bed for Large Dogs? | 7 Most Popular Beds Tested for 10 Weeks | RESULTS!!

Over the last 10 weeks, I have been testing the top 7 best-selling, most popular orthopedic dog beds on the market in an effort to find the best dog bed for large dogs.
In this review, you will learn how well each dog bed performed in our extensive testing for myself and my two adult Mastiffs.
Furthermore, I am not being paid by anyone for this review. My objective is to share with you an unbiased, real-world review of some of the most popular dog beds - to peel the curtain on the marketing and get to the truth.
If you are looking for a little more detail about each of these beds and our testing, be sure to read the comprehensive review on BigDogMom.com. I will include the link to that and to all of the beds in our testing below.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:35 Testing Metrics & Methods
05:34 Kirkland Signature 42" Round Pet Bed
09:54 Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed
15:04 Mihikk Orthopedic Dog Bed
20:16 Crib Mattress
25:40 Bully Bed Orthopedic Bed For Big Dogs
34:11 FurHaven Quilted Sofa Dog Bed
40:30 Big Barker Premium Dog Bed
46:54 Final Results & Conclusions
FULL BLOG POST
📝 Best Dog Bed? 7 Most Popular Beds Tested for 10 Weeks [RESULTS]
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LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED OR SHOWN
✅ Big Barker Premium Dog Beds: bit.ly/2BtbpVt
✅ Big Barker Waterproof Cover: bit.ly/47SvtKG
✅ Bully Bed Original Dog Bed: shrsl.com/4bpds
✅ Bully Bed Heavy Duty Cover: shrsl.com/4bpdu
✅ FurHaven Quilted Sofa Dog Bed: shrsl.com/4bpdx
✅ FurHaven Water Resistant Liner: shrsl.com/4bpdy
✅ Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed: geni.us/CSAPlKn
✅ Mihikk Orthopedic Dog Bed: geni.us/JLgDOpo
✅ Crib Mattress: geni.us/XH6MY
✅ Crib Mattress Cover: geni.us/m1kSJ
✅ Crib Mattress Waterproof Liner: geni.us/RBIL6iK
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[@user-sh7js9os1q]

I think your reviews and assessments of the top 2 are spot on. As a dog mom of 3 giant breeds dogs, we own both Big Barkers and Bully Beds and both for almost the same length of time. I have had to buy numerous replacement covers for all of the bully beds over the last 4 years. All of them have come apart at the seams. All.of.them. However, all of my Big Barker covers look like the day they arrived. No rips, tears, or seams coming apart. So from a long term value perspective, Big Barker is the clear winner. I’ve paid many times over for the Bully Beds through new covers.

[@user-lh7ny8en7w]

I have an 8 year old English Mastiff with hip/joint issues and he still enjoys sleeping on his Big Barkers even with his inability to get up and down easily. Yes, we have two of these beds for him because they are so wonderful. I wish I had found this brand sooner. I estimate we spent thousands on various beds due to smell and/or inability to keep them clean . I think we bought the Big Barkers for $120/bed, and they easily fit our 180 pound baby.

[@irish4205]

I have been researching giant Ortho dog beds for months now. I have 2 Dogo Argentinos, that weigh approx. 125 pounds each. My older boy is going on 11 years old and has hip/joint problems. Well after coming across your thorough and very informative channel and dog bed reviews. Seeing your Mastiffs move around on the big barkers and knowing you've had them for years. We purchased the XL sofa style Big Barker with the waterproof liner. Thank you so much for your honesty and review.

[@matrixman79]

You are very informative!!! I love it! Gonna follow for the good advice

[@gunsmokethegogetta]

Thank you for your time.

[@jhunlenardenero7631]

This test is fantastic! Its a long one but have a very "scientific method" approach that draws me in, love all the details! Subscribed!

[@BigDogMom]

Aw, thank you so much!! This was a labor of love for sure! So happy to have you here!

[@derekmalunow8962]

Thank you for your thorough review. I’m going through the dog bed purchase process myself

[@BigDogMom]

Glad this was helpful! Best of luck!!

[@rebeccasalgado6603]

Thank you for such an informative video!

[@BigDogMom]

Aw, you are more than welcome! Glad it helped!

[@jilllazaroff9300]

Thank you for this review I have a bull mastiff named Cleo I think I sent you pics of her before I really appreciate your reviews we have purchased a few items as per your recommendation and we are never disappointed 👍 I’m about to buy the big barker couch bed Cleo is very excited lol

[@abby71134]

Thank you! I am such a nerd for your detailed, organized, and thorough review! Lol : ) I recently bought some new beds for our large dogs and have been researching the best options. If anyone is interested, I made a list for myself to reference of all of the large-xxxl foam dog beds that I considered: best orthopedic memory foam dog beds for large dogs: (all have at least 6" of foam sleep surface) - Laifug orthopedic memory foam dog bed $130 - KOPEKS orthopedic memory foam dog bed $110 - The Dog's Bed orthopedic memory foam dog bed $100 - PetFusion ultimate lounge memory foam bolster bed (only jumbo size has 6" of memory foam) $240 - FurHaven sofa dog bed- faux fur & backed suede orthopedic luxury edition (only jumbo size has 6" of memory foam) $223 - FurHaven goliath chaise lounge dog bed- quilted faux fur & velvet $127 - Bully Beds orthopedic 3 sided bolster bed (only XL & XXL have 7" of memory foam) $250 for XL - K9 Ballistics tough rip stop giant 7" rectangle bolster orthopedic dog bed $250 for XL - Big Barker orthopedic dog bed, sofa edition size L is $280 - UnderDog orthopedic dog bed (unique air mattress tech) size L is $350 - K9 Ballistics chew proof elevated dog bed (for summer) size L is $175 (I went with the KOPEKS brand beds because of the price, but I agree that the Big Barker seems to be the best option)

[@Toni-jz3ih]

I'm only 14 minutes into the 49, but great video so far. I hope you include (or have another video for) the Snoozer Pet Products Orthopedic Microsuede Cozy Cave Dog Bed. I am looking at their 45"x45" XL as I want a 'hamburger/cave' style bed for an anxious pup who loves to burrow. Thank you!

[@juliorodriguezrodriguez6377]

As always very instructive.A greeting from Spain

[@BigDogMom]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you!

[@tracybake6192]

Wow! Amazing content. BigDog Mama as always your videos are so in depth and informative. Love watching your channel!❤

[@BigDogMom]

@@tracybake6192 Aw, thank you so much!

[@myam9215]

Hi! Great video and loved the in-dwpth approach! Please consider doing a review on the Barney bed! I’m getting a puppy soon and want to get a bed that lasts. Right now I’m between Big Barker and Barney

[@annierubyslipperz589]

I’ve bought zippered nice quality and quiet crib or twin waterproof zipper covers for some dog beds. Then I put fleece fabric to put over

[@nicholascaputa2748]

We bought the Kopeks Jumbo Orthopedic bed on Amazon for a little over $100. Very similar to the Bully, but much cheaper. We don't have a xl dog, but she loves it.

[@BigDogMom]

I’ll have to check that one out. Is it memory foam?

[@nicholascaputa2748]

@@BigDogMom Yes it is 7 in worth. Better than the Tempur-Pedic bed we just replaced. Not quite as big as the Bully, but plenty for our 60 lb Boxer/Bulldog mix.

[@diannedabbles4413]

4 out of 5! I appreciated the thoroughness of this review video. The information provided was extremely valuable in helping me choose a bed for my dogs. The downside of this video was the audio quality.It came through as pitchy. A better microphone or buffer could fix this. Also for the length and detail of this video, there was a LOT of a person sitting and talking. I wish this had been broken up with way more clips of the dogs. The video got a bit tedious /boring because of this. Overall the information was super valuable but missed the opportunity to keep my interest and entertain by providing more dog clips. Again, I appreciate the hardwork and detail that went into this research and definitely found it very useful. Thank you for making this video!

[@Toni-jz3ih]

I also had the exact same thought initially, but man, the detail and spot-on information knocked it out of the ball park for me. It's always hard when a good speaker with valuable info speaks quickly . . . but I suppose the other option would be this turns into a 60-90 minute video vs 49. I greatly appreciate that the quality and depth of the info overcame my initial 'wow, this is a LOT of just (kind of) fast talk. I listened/watched every minute. I do agree that more videos of the dogs approaching/on the beds would have been a great addition.

[@jlchapman]

I love Big Barker and their quick covers

[@BigDogMom]

I couldn't agree more! The covers are truly amazing! I've had one bed for over 9 years and the cover is near perfect! STILL! It's crazy!

[@jlchapman]

@@BigDogMom I mean the Quick Cover that they released to go over the normal covers. The normal covers are awesome too!

[@BigDogMom]

Too funny. Thanks for clarifying! I haven't tried those! I will need to now. 😊

[@teresacollins303]

Thank You! so much for all your hard work doing this video. Your boys are so handsome.....we lost our 200lb English Mastiff 2 years ago due to osteosarcoma :( he was 9 1/2) we had such a time trying to find him a nice dog bed....they would go flat in no time it was so frustrating. I didn't know about Big Barker so for the last year of his life he had a My Pillow dog bed which the biggest bed wasn't quite big enough for him it was better than any of the others. We now have a Bernedoodle and I am looking at dog bed again he is only about 60lbs now but should be about 75 so it's important to me not to go through a lot of the things I went through before. He does have a My Pillow bed but I was looking for another bed for another part of the house. Even though he isn't a giant breed the information you presented is good for anyone because technically no matter the size of the dog...we dog parents are looking for the same things with support, manufacturing, cleaning etc. Give your boys a hug for me....I miss mine so very much !

[@BigDogMom]

Aw, thank you so much! I couldn't agree more. We dog owners are all looking for the same thing and want to give the best to our dogs within our means. This test was a passion project for sure because, while I've loved Big Barker for years, I was genuinely curious if there was something out there just as nice but for less money. I will tell you if you haven't purchased already, I might steer you away from the particular Furhaven I reviewed. One day after publishing this video I washed the cover and the seam completely split apart destroying the zipper. I was pretty upset to say the least. I hope that helps narrow down your decision on which bed to get. :)

[@aprilkowallis1474]

Have you had any experience with raised dog beds? I'm curious if these or regular dog beds are better overall . The claim is that raised is better for hip and joint issues but I haven't had experience with one to know.

[@Rudimom二狗]

would love to hear your thoughts on Barney dog beds - I like their towel cover and the variety of covers they have.

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you for the comment. Based on a quick look at the their website, these beds look nice. I don't believe they are made in the USA (usually not if they don't mention it), and their warranty isn't as long as others I've reviewed. That's not to say it's not a great bed. But just something to think about when spending hundreds of dollars for it. The prices for XL and XXL size are as high or higher than my top two picks from this review. I'm not sure the more plush cover warrants that added cost. Honestly, I would have to test this out to know for sure. I can tell a lot by how the cover is made just by the zipper and seams and how well it holds up in the laundry. In this review, you can see how very different all of the covers were and what a big difference that made overall. I will try to reach out to the company and see if they'd like me to test out their bed for the channel. Then we will know. ☺️

[@davidpaul3821]

Would love to try the Big Barker for my Newfoundland but, $400.00 US dollars which is $550.00 Canadian dollars for me, is too much money to take a chance on when he may not even use it.

[@BigDogMom]

Yeah, I completely understand. The risk you rightly point out is why they offer a 365 trial. So many dog owners worry their dog won't use it. I will say for us, it took Sulley a few months to really get used to using the bed. We were living in Arizona at the time and he was used to (and enjoyed) laying on the cold, hard tile. I encouraged him to lay on it using treats and placing it in the locations he normally slept, and eventually he took to it. Now, both of my boys are out of sorts if they don't have a big bed to lay on. They've gotten very spoiled! 😂

[@karinmaria4240]

I bought an expensive Big Barker bed for our dog about 10 years ago and he did not like it at all. He never used it no matter what I tried. After 4 other dogs rejected it and it sat unused in a corner for 5 years we donated it to a rescue organization. I thought it was comfy but for some reason no dog ever wanted to be on it. My dogs just love their beds with eggcrate foam from Drs Foster & Smith. Unfortunately that company went out of business and the foam has started to become too soft. They have 6" of foam with a solid 3" base of high density foam on the bottom and a 3" layer of egg crate foam above it and a very comfy quilted cover. I haven't found anything comparable and I've been searching for years now....

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Big Barker does say you can return the bed anytime in 365 days if you or your dogs don't like it... but after 5 yes, I would have done the same thing. I'm so sorry it didn't work out for you. Have you tried the Bully Bed? The cover isn't as nice and it's not made in the USA, but my boys really like that bed, too. It feels different than the Big Barker since it's a memory foam. If you like the egg crate type foam, I reviewed several versions in this video that may work as well. With my 200+ pound boys, the egg crate just didn't support them. Every dog will be different so maybe one of those will work. Lastly, I remember Dr. Fosters & Smith! I used to get their catalog and had purchased many things from them over the years. Sad they aren't around anymore!

[@grantbeilstein2889]

Out of curiosity have you taken a look into Barney beds?

[@BigDogMom]

I have not heard of them, no. I will look them up. Do you have one?

[@rebeccasalgado6603]

So the big barker is good for dogs that live in the desert?

[@BigDogMom]

Yes, for us it was. Absolutely!

[@dogmom-jk6qo]

Your review is awesome, I only wish I had found your channel sooner. I recently spent 150cad on a dog bed and as a brand new (large) dog mom, I had no idea the type of things I should have been looking for in a dog bed... you should have seen the look on my face when I realized that ONLY the boulders on this bed were removable and the entire bottom was not??? but it was made out of velvety spongey material?? I was horrified by this horrible design and have to throw it in the garbage because my dog got sick and it's IMPOSSIBLE to clean (I even tried to hand wash it but it still stinks). Anyway, you have sold me on Big Barkers (they should pay you for excellent advertising). I wish the liners were cheaper but the bed overall definitely seems to be worth the investment for the quality, I can't wait to receive my order!!

[@BigDogMom]

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry for the first horrible experience. Honestly, most dog beds are like this... just not worth the money at all, especially for big dogs. I'm thrilled you are trying out Big Barker. I think you will be very happy!!

[@melaniesunshine1951]

I am absolutely shocked that you didn't get at least a sheet ( crib sized) for that bed. You can even get a waterproof one to go underneath it. Easy to wash, dry and put back on. I think you dropped the ball on this particular item review.

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you for the feedback. The reason I didn’t get one after unboxing the crib mattress was because I didn’t alter any of the other beds. I felt it would be more fair to just leave it as is and mention, as I did several times in the video, to buy a separate cover if you decide to go in this direction. Furthermore, my biggest beef with the crib mattress, again, which I stated multiple times, was the size. Cover or no cover, the size was way too narrow and so it just didn’t work for us. That said, I do think, as I said in the video, that this would make a decent bed for some large dogs with that added cover. I hope that makes sense.