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Made in the USA, by hand in New Jersey.
Keep a second cover and a wash never costs you a night. Add the waterproof cover.
Dogs are honest about beds. They use a good one every night and quietly stop using a bad one, and the thing that turns the first into the second is almost always the middle going flat.
Polyester packs down where your dog lies and stays packed. The foam under it dents where the weight sits. We build this bed with wool or with tree-tapped latex, and neither material is treated, so there is no flame retardant, stain finish or off-gassing foam anywhere in it. It is a non-toxic dog bed in the only sense that means anything, which is the list of what is in it. Wool is crimped along its whole length, so it compresses under a dog and comes up around the shoulder and the hip. Latex is shredded from rubber that was poured slowly in small batches. Either way the fill is loose rather than bonded, which means the bed opens and you can add to it, and no dog bed that opens is ever finished.
The organic cotton cover comes off and goes in the machine, which is what makes this a washable dog bed. That matters more than anything else on this page, because dogs are wet, shedding animals, and a bed you cannot wash becomes a bed you throw out. The waterproof cover stops a spill at the surface so it never reaches the material underneath.
Four sizes run from a cat-sized 21 by 14 up to 54 by 36, which takes a Great Dane. Measure your dog nose to the base of the tail and add six inches. Made in the USA, cut and filled and sewn by hand in a New Jersey workshop that has been making bedding since 1981.
Wool takes the shape of the dog on it. Your dog sinks in and the material comes up around the shoulder and the hip. That is the whole mechanism behind pressure relief. The weight spreads across the side of the dog instead of resting on the two or three bony points that touch first. So the wool dog bed is the one for a thin dog, an old dog, or a dog with sharp hips. It is fine merino. It handles damp better than cotton or polyester, and independent testing has it developing less odour than either over four weeks.
Latex is the firmer of the two in the hand, and it is the one for a dog who flops down hard and wants something solid under them rather than something that gives. It is also the one for a house that keeps no animal fiber, because it is tapped from living rubber trees and there is no wool in it. It is shredded from rubber poured slowly in small batches, then washed after vulcanising to take out residual proteins, soaps and curing agents. The latex carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1, which tests the finished material for residues at the strictest tier there is, the one written for products made for babies.
Skip the latex if your dog chews bedding. The pieces are already the size a dog can swallow, and rubber will not show up on an X-ray.
Neither of these is a cooling bed. Both materials insulate. That is what you want for most of the year, and it is not what a dog wants in August. A dog who gets up to lie on the tile is doing the sensible thing.
Measure before you order. Take your dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, then add six inches. A dog who curls into a comma can go down a size. A dog who sleeps flat out on one side with the legs extended should go up. The two largest sizes are built six inches thick rather than four. A big dog on four inches reaches the floor through it, and the depth is what lets your dog sink in without getting there.
Small 21x14x4 suits a Yorkie, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Maltese, cat or puppy, up to about 15 lb and 15 inches nose to tail, and fits an 18 to 24 inch crate.
Medium 28x21x4 suits a French Bulldog, Cavalier, Pug, Boston Terrier, Mini Schnauzer, Jack Russell or Dachshund, about 15 to 30 lb and up to 22 inches, and fits a 30 inch crate.
Large 40x27x6 suits a Beagle, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Golden Retriever or Boxer, about 30 to 80 lb and up to 34 inches, and fits a 42 inch crate.
X-Large 54x36x6 suits a German Shepherd, Great Dane, Bernese, Newfoundland or Mastiff, 80 lb or more and up to 48 inches, and fits a 54 inch crate.
If your dog is bigger than the X-Large, write to us. We will build it to their measurements.
Neither wool nor latex belongs in a washing machine. Agitation tears shredded latex apart and heat degrades the rubber. Wool felts into a mat you cannot undo.
So the cover does the work. It unzips along one long side and comes off in one piece. Wash it cold, and put it back on damp, which is far easier than dry. Keep a second cover and you never lose a night to laundry.
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We choose every material and decide how much goes into each bed, down to the zipper you open to top it up. The same hands have been making bedding in this New Jersey workshop since 1981.
Made by hand in a New Jersey workshop that has been making bedding since 1981
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The thing people worry about
The worry about a flat dog bed is that a dog wants walls, and plenty of owners say exactly that. What a dog does once they are on one is a different question. The positions dogs use most are the ones a rim gets in the way of: flat out on one side with the legs extended, sprawled, belly up, chin hanging over the edge. All of those work here, and nothing about a flat bed stops a dog curling up if that is what they feel like.
Getting the size right
Nose to the base of the tail, then add six inches. A dog who curls into a comma can go down a size. A dog who sleeps flat out on one side, legs extended, should go up. The two largest are built six inches deep rather than four, because a big dog on four inches reaches the floor through it.
Not sure which size? Take the 30-second quiz and we will match the size and the fill to your dog.
Small 21 × 14 × 4
Up to 15″ · to about 15 lb · 18–24″ crate
Yorkie, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Maltese, cats and puppies.
Medium 28 × 21 × 4
Up to 22″ · about 15–30 lb · 30″ crate
French Bulldog, Cavalier, Pug, Boston Terrier, Mini Schnauzer, Jack Russell, Dachshund.
Large 40 × 27 × 6
Up to 34″ · about 30–80 lb · 42″ crate
Beagle, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Boxer.
X-Large 54 × 36 × 6
Up to 48″ · 80 lb and up · 54″ crate
German Shepherd, Great Dane, Bernese, Newfoundland, Mastiff.
Bigger than the X-Large? Write to us and we will build it to their measurements.
Choosing a fill
Two fills, and they suit different dogs. Both are natural, both are non-toxic in the plainest sense — nothing was added to either of them — and both are made up into the bed by hand in the USA. Neither is a cooling bed. Both materials insulate, which is what you want for most of the year and not what a dog wants in August.
For a thin dog, an old dog, or a dog with sharp hips
Wool takes the shape of the dog on it. Your dog sinks in and the material comes up around the shoulder and the hip, so the weight spreads across the whole side instead of resting on the two or three bony points that touch first. It is fine merino, it handles damp better than cotton or polyester, and independent testing has it developing less odour than either over four weeks.
For a dog who flops down hard and wants something solid
Latex is the firmer of the two in the hand, shredded from rubber tapped out of living trees and poured slowly in small batches, then washed after vulcanising to take out residual proteins, soaps and curing agents. It carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1, the strictest tier there is, the one written for products made for babies. It is also the one for a house that keeps no animal fibre, so if someone at home reacts to wool, this is the side to take.
One honest warning. Skip the latex if your dog chews bedding. The pieces are already the size a dog can swallow, and rubber will not show up on an X-ray.
Checked by someone else.
Nearly every dog bed on the market is polyurethane foam, shredded foam offcuts, or polyester fibrefill, and all three fail the same way: they pack down where the dog lies and stay packed. Flattening is the complaint that ends most dog beds. Ours are filled loose rather than bonded, so the bed opens and you add to it instead of replacing it. The latex is tapped from living rubber trees, poured slowly in small batches and washed after vulcanising, and it carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1, which tests the finished latex for more than 1,000 harmful substances at the tier written for products made for babies. The wool is fine washable merino held in sheets. Neither fill is certified organic, and we do not sell the bed as organic. The separate waterproof cover is, under license GOTS-10229 through Oregon Tilth.
The specification
A non-toxic dog bed made the way the workshop makes mattresses: material laid in by hand, a sewn casing, and nothing bonded or glued.
| Fill, wool | Fine washable-grade merino wool, laid in as sheets of batting rather than loose clumps, so it sits evenly under the dog instead of drifting into the corners |
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| Fill, latex | Shredded tree-tapped natural latex, poured slowly in small batches and washed after vulcanising. Tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1, the tier written for products made for babies. |
| Cover | 100% organic cotton twill. Tightly woven, breathable, and cut for a dog rather than for a bed you look at. |
| What goes in the machine | The cover, which unzips and washes cold, then line dries. A waterproof organic cotton cover is sold separately for every size. The insert itself is spot cleaned and aired, never washed. |
| Construction | Built the way the workshop builds its mattresses: material laid in by hand inside a sewn casing, rather than bonded with foam and glue, so there is no adhesive in the bed for your dog to breathe. It lies flat, without a bolster. |
| Refillable | Yes. The zipper opens and material goes in or comes out, so the height is yours to set and a bed that softens gets topped up rather than replaced. |
| Sizes | Four, Small 21 × 14 × 4 through X-Large 54 × 36 × 6 inches. The two largest are six inches deep. |
| Bigger than the X-Large? | Write to us. No size is too big, odd or small, and it is the same workshop either way. |
| Made | Made in the USA. Cut, filled and sewn by hand in a New Jersey workshop that has been making bedding since 1981. |
Against the beds you are also looking at
Four beds a careful buyer ends up comparing, each described in the words its own maker uses. Open any row to read what they publish.
| Bed | What is inside | Can you open it and add to it | Washing | Certification you can check | Trial and returns |
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| Circadian Dog BedLarge 40x27x6, $359 latex / $399 wool Made in the USA |
Washable merino wool batting, or shredded tree-tapped latex. Loose, not bonded. | YesZipper along one long side. Ask us and we send more of the same material. | Cover machine washesWaterproof cover sold separately in all four sizes. Insert is spot cleaned and aired. | Licence number publishedGOTS-10229, Oregon Tilth, on the waterproof cover. The latex is tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1; we are not the certificate holder, so we do not print a number for it. Nothing on the wool, and we say so. | 60 nightsA real sleep trial rather than an unused-only window. |
| Molly Mutt Sheepy Wool-Filled BedMedium/large 27x36x5, $245 | California wool, described as all natural and minimally processed | Not statedA wool-filled insert is sold on its own, $97 to $230 | No washer or dryerSpot clean by hand; a bed cover is required and sold separately; a water-resistant liner is $19 to $32 | Claimed, no number"OEKO-TEX Certified" with no number or product class on the page | 30 days, unused onlyCustomer pays return shipping |
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Their words, on the wool: "All natural, minimally processed wool", "Sustainably sourced from California". Their words, on washing: "no washer or dryer! The agitation during the wash, and the heat from the dryer, will ruin the structure of the wool fibers and its natural lanolin." Care steps are spot clean with a gentle detergent, then lay the insert in the sun. Their words, on returns: "Refunds and exchanges will not be given for used or washed items." Their own list of what counts as used opens with "Full of fur — you must remove any pet hair before returning an item". Returns run within 30 days and the customer buys the label: "we're not able to offer free returns as well." | |||||
| Naturepedic Organic Latex Dog Bed$129, every size | Shredded latex in an organic cotton encasement | Not statedA spare cover can be ordered | Waterproof cover includedRemovable, machine washable, organic cotton canvas | Standards named, no numberTwo organic-latex standards are named on the page. No certificate number or product class is published. | 30 daysFree returns, 1-year limited warranty |
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Their words: "It comes with a removable, washable, waterproof cover made with a durable organic cotton canvas. This design prevents any stains or muddy pawprints." The latex is described as certified, with two standards named and no number given. Terms as published: Free Shipping, 30-Day Free Returns, 1-Year Limited Warranty. One price of $129 across every size, five sizes in the selector. | |||||
| Big Barker Original OrthopedicLarge 48x30x7, $249.95 | Seven inches of polyurethane foam in three bonded layers | NoA bonded foam block. If it flattens, the warranty replaces it. | Cover machine washesCovers are excluded from the warranty | Foam programmeCertiPUR-US certified foam | 180 nights, with a conditionThe refund is issued when you donate the bed to a shelter |
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Their words, on the build: "7 inches of orthopedic foam: Engineered with a 3-layer system including a 2″ base layer, a 3″ support layer, and a 2″ top comfort layer", "Crafted in the USA with CertiPUR-US® certified foam". Their words, on the trial: "our beds come with a 180-Night Sleep Trial... If it's not everything you hoped for, we'll refund your purchase when you donate the bed to a local shelter." Their words, on the warranty: a 10-Year No-Flatten Warranty guaranteeing the foam keeps at least 90% of its shape, with the note that "Bed covers and any damage caused by chewing, accidents, or misuse are not covered under this warranty." Their words, on the study: "In a University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine study, large dogs showed reduced joint pain and improved mobility after sleeping on a Big Barker." Their page reports 10,283 reviews at 4.9. | |||||
| Casper The Dog BedLarge, $139 | Memory foam over support foam, with raised bolsters around the edge | NoBonded foam. A replacement cover is sold separately. | Cover machine washesBonded microfibre and nylon | None claimedNo third-party certification on the product page | 30 nightsFree returns |
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Their words: "We combined pressure-relieving memory foam and durable support foam... The supportive foam bolsters of the bed also create a safe space for dogs to lay their heads." The cover is "one of the strongest bonded microfibers available" and "The practically impenetrable nylon cover is easy to remove and machine wash." Terms as published: "Our Glows, Mattress Toppers, and Dog Bed all come with 30-night trials." Free shipping and returns. | |||||
Read on each brand's own product and policy pages on 14 September 2026. Prices and terms move; check them before you buy. Nothing here is described beyond the brand's own published wording.
Most dog beds are polyester over foam. The middle goes flat where your dog lies, and the foam off-gasses. I made ours from wool or latex instead, with no flame retardant or stain finish. Every bed is sewn by hand in New Jersey and made to order.
The worry about a flat bed is that a dog wants walls, and plenty of owners say exactly that. What a dog does once they are on one is a different question. The positions dogs use most are the ones a rim gets in the way of: flat out on one side with the legs extended, sprawled, belly up, chin hanging over the edge. All of those work on a flat bed, and nothing about it stops a dog curling up if that is what they feel like.
What carries a big dog is depth, not a wall around the edge. The two largest sizes are built six inches thick rather than four, because a heavy dog on four inches reaches the floor through it. The depth is what lets your dog sink in without getting there, and that is where the weight comes off the shoulder and the hip.
Measure your dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, then add six inches. A dog who curls into a comma can go down a size. A dog who sleeps flat out on one side with the legs extended should go up. Size is the thing people get wrong most often, and it is the reason most dog beds get sent back.
Small fits an 18 to 24 inch crate, Medium a 30 inch, Large a 42 inch and X-Large a 54 inch.
Write to us and we will build it to their measurements. The X-Large is 54 by 36, which takes a Great Dane, and there are dogs past that.
Wool for a thin dog, an old dog, or a dog with sharp hips. It takes the shape of the dog on it, so the weight spreads across the whole side instead of resting on the two or three bony points that touch first.
Latex for a dog who flops down hard and wants something solid under them, and for a house that keeps no animal fibre.
No. Both materials insulate, which is what you want for most of the year and not what a dog wants in August. A dog who gets up off the bed to lie on the tile is doing the sensible thing.
Not the latex. The pieces are already the size a dog can swallow, which is the whole risk, and swallowed bedding of any kind is hard to find on an X-ray. Wool comes out in sheets rather than in mouthfuls, so it is the one to take if your dog works at bedding. No bed of any material is chew-proof, and a dog who eats bedding needs watching whatever they are lying on.
Natural latex tapped from living rubber trees through a shallow cut in the bark, poured slowly in small batches so the density evens out, then shredded. It is washed after vulcanising to take out residual proteins, soaps and curing agents. The latex carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1, which tests the finished material for residues at the strictest tier there is, the one written for products made for babies.
Fine washable merino, held in sheets of batting rather than loose clumps, so it sits evenly under the dog instead of drifting into the corners. It handles damp better than cotton or polyester, and independent testing has it developing less odour than either over four weeks.
Wash the cover. It unzips along one long side, comes off in one piece and goes in cold. Put it back on while it is still damp and it goes on in half the time.
The wool and the latex stay out of the machine. Spot clean the insert and give it a few hours in the sun, which is what airing a natural material is for.
Washable merino is the grade of wool we buy, which is where the name on the fill comes from. The part you put in the machine is the cover. It unzips along one long side, comes off in one piece, and it is the part that takes the mud and the hair. Spot clean the wool itself and give it a few hours in the sun.
You open the zipper and add to it. Flattening is what ends most dog beds, and it ends them because the material is bonded in and there is nothing you can do about it. Ours is loose, so the bed stays the height you want it. Ask us when you need more of the same material and we will send it.
If your dog is a puppy, is old, or swims, yes. The barrier holds a spill at the surface so it never reaches the wool or the latex, which is the difference between a laundry cycle and a ruined bed. Most people who buy one end up with two, because a cover in the wash is a bed with nothing on it and a dog does not wait.
The waterproof cover is GOTS Certified Organic, under Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) license GOTS-10229 through Oregon Tilth, and we will send you the certificate if you ask. The bed is built to a different standard, which is what goes into it. The merino wool is untreated, so it carries no flame retardant or stain finish to off-gas. The latex is tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1, which checks the finished material for harmful substances at the tier written for products made for babies.
By hand in a New Jersey workshop that has been making bedding since 1981.
As far as anyone can make one, yes. The honest answer is the materials rather than the word.
The fill is washable merino wool or shredded natural latex, with nothing applied to either. The cover is organic cotton. Everything an ordinary dog bed is built from is absent, which means the polyurethane foam, the polyester fibrefill, the vinyl backing and the stain finish.
The latex is tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at Class 1. That checks the finished material against more than 1,000 harmful substances, at the tier written for products made for babies.
What a dog reacts to on a bed is mostly what collects in it, which is hair, dander and dust. So the real answer is the cover. Ours unzips and goes in the machine, and washing it is the one thing that removes any of that.
Underneath is wool or latex with nothing applied to it, and no foam or polyester to shed. If the reaction at home is to wool, the latex side has none in it.
Made in the USA. Every one is cut, filled and sewn by hand in a New Jersey workshop that has been making bedding since 1981, in the same room and the same week as the pillows and comforters. Nothing is drop-shipped.
The fibres travel further than the workshop does. The latex is tapped in Sri Lanka and the merino is imported, which is true of every natural fill worth having.
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