i hanker after to make a dog bed but how large should i make it? i have a yellow lab
thanks for any GOOD answers
A: I would amplitude the dog, and add about 6 inches in length to that. For example, if your dog is 36" long, then make the bed 42". As for scope, since she is a big dog, I would say about 30-36 inches wide. If you are still unsure, you can always go to a pet store and get ideas off of their beds there.
Personally, I just collapse a queen size comforter in 4 and my dog loves that! (And its super easy to wash).

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i got mine from farm and quick
I had a GSD/belgian mallinois mix (big guy) and I got him a bed at Costco, perhaps they still have em', it was like a Brobdingnagian pillow! If not, just get yourself some fabric and lots of stuffing (or old pillows) and make your own. I've done it, and I'm not a artful person, so if I can do it, anyone can, lol.
Try this plot! They have very good large and ex-large dog beds!
http://www.mammothoutlet.com/
Here's another place too:
http://www.inthecompanyofdogs.com/itemdy00.asp?c=&T1=D64132+CHC&GEN1=Dog+Beds&SKW=+beds&PageNo=1
I use a crib mattress from our old crib and cap it in fleece (I use duct tape on the bottom to hold it - you have to use a lot) . I have labs and they both sleep on the bed I made for them. Plus it you can replace the swindle when it gets nasty and match to your house.
how about buying a identical size mattress or futon cushion
~ Having a few large breeds ( 2 Danes and 2 Exemplar Poodles) we found the best "dog bed" was to use a basic futon mattress. We bought a black futon for $80.00 (cheaper then some of those dog beds) and laid it out. They passion it and it unzips so you can wash it. Best $80.00 we spent. Dog beds don't work for the big guys and they like to be off the initiate a bit too.
My dog is Mastiff/Take she weighs 115 - I bought a dog bed at Costco too. There are nice, they can be washed and I have 3 of them. They are about $25.00
Pets at Peaceful (UK) do HUGE ones!! On the bottom shelf.
Some are beds with "walls" and fleece lined, and some are right-minded huge cushions, but they are great.