Beds for dogs who sleep curled up

A donut sleeps curled in a tight ring, nose tucked to tail. It’s one of the most common ways dogs sleep, and a snug one: curled up, a dog keeps its warmth in and its belly covered.

Donuts like something to press their back against. A bed with a raised edge all the way round gives them that wall whichever way they turn, with a soft middle to sink into.

What to look for

• A bolster all the way round: a round bolster or donut bed, so there’s a wall at their back wherever they settle.
• A deep, soft middle to sink into, like fluffy faux fur or a plump cushion.
• A round or oval shape. A curled dog doesn’t need the length a stretched-out one does.

Getting the size right

Curled up, a dog takes less room than stretched out. Measure them asleep in their ring, across the widest part, and pick a bed whose inside is at least that wide. If they stretch out some nights too, size up. Each bed’s sizes are on its page and in the size guide.

Also see: bolster dog beds · calming dog beds · faux fur dog beds