Which Dog Beds and Blankets Are Worth Buying?
Last Updated: October 28, 2026
Quick Summary
The best dog beds and blankets depend on your dog's size, sleeping position and how often you will wash them. Measure your dog and add 6 to 12 inches of stretch room, then compare each product's inner length rather than its outer footprint. Prices in this range run from $26.99 to $44.54.
- Add roughly 6 to 12 inches to your dog's lying length so it can stretch fully.
- Compare the inner length of each bed, not its outer length, when checking fit.
- If the measurement is close, size up, since slightly too large beats too small.
- Wash bedding every one to two weeks, more often for muddy or heavily shedding dogs.
- The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat starts at $26.99, the lowest price in this range.
Table of Contents
- How to Choose Between a Dog Bed and a Blanket
- Dog Bed Size Guide: Matching Dimensions to Your Dog
- Side-by-Side Comparison of Smitty's Dog Beds and Blankets
- Washable Dog Beds: Care, Cleaning and Long-Term Maintenance
- Waterproof Dog Blankets and Orthopedic Dog Beds for Older or Sensitive Dogs
- Pricing and Value: What Each Option Costs
- Pick Your First Bed or Blanket Set at Smitty's Pet Store
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Choose Between a Dog Bed and a Blanket
Start with your dog's sleeping habits before price or color.
Here is a quick way to decide:
Dog Bed Size Guide: Matching Dimensions to Your Dog
Measure the dog first, then match that to the product's usable resting area rather than its outer footprint.
How to measure your dog
- Add room to stretch: most practitioners suggest adding roughly 6 to 12 inches to the lying length so the dog can extend without pressing against an edge. Curlers need less; sprawlers need more.
Match the measurement to sleeping position
The Pet Bed & Blanket Set has a raised-edge design. The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat measures 61 × 51 cm when laid flat.
Reading the dimensions on these products
- Pet Bed & Blanket Set: small is 38 × 38 × 22 cm outer with a 20 × 20 cm inner; medium is 50 × 50 × 22 cm outer with a 30 × 30 cm inner; large is 60 × 60 × 22 cm outer with a 40 × 40 cm inner. Pillows are not included.
- Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed: small is 49 × 35 cm, medium is 57 × 40 cm, and large is 73 × 50 cm.
- Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed: offered at 640 × 490 mm or 900 × 640 mm. The listing notes measurements may vary by 1 to 7 cm because of different measuring methods, so treat the figure as approximate.
- Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat: 61 × 51 cm flat, or 40 × 26 × 13 cm folded.
- Soft Floral Dog Blanket Mat: two sizes, 40 cm and 55 cm.
A quick fit check
Before buying, compare your dog's lying length plus stretch room to the product's inner length, not its outer length. If the number is close, size up: slightly too large beats too small, since a dog that cannot fully stretch will sleep in a less comfortable position and wake up restless.
Side-by-Side Comparison of Smitty's Dog Beds and Blankets
The table below summarizes five products in this category.
| Product | Starting Price | Format | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Bed & Blanket Set | $44.54 | Raised bed | Plush, raised edges |
| Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed | $28.04 | Blanket | Reflective core insulation |
| Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed | $40.39 | Kennel bed | Machine washable, winter warmth |
| Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat | $26.99 | Foldable mat | Flat or folded, travel-friendly |
| Soft Floral Dog Blanket Mat | $43.55 | Nest-style bed | Soft cloth, two sizes |
Plush Pet Bed & Blanket Set
This raised bed is suitable for dogs and cats. It comes in five plush fabric styles, including Beige Plush, Coffee Plush, and Pink Plush, and weighs 1,271 g. The raised edges give pets a sense of security and warmth while they rest.
Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed
The listing describes this blanket as having a thermo-reflective fibre that retains a pet's body heat, being suitable for keeping pets warm on cold days, and being machine washable without electricity. It can be placed on a bed or on the floor. It is sized at 640 × 490 mm or 900 × 640 mm, and the listing notes measurements may vary by 1 to 7 cm.
Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed
This kennel bed is made from cloth in Black or Green, is described as designed for colder months, is machine washable, and weighs 360 g. You can view the product page to check details and buy it.
Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat
This mat can be used flat at 61 × 51 cm or folded to 40 × 26 × 13 cm. It comes in six colors and three styles: a standard plush edition, a waterproof cloth version, and a football pattern. The listing describes it as foldable and travel-friendly.
Soft Floral Dog Blanket Mat
This bed is made from cloth and comes in two sizes, 40 cm and 55 cm.
Washable Dog Beds: Care, Cleaning and Long-Term Maintenance
Machine washability is a feature on the label, but how you wash and dry bedding determines whether it stays comfortable for months or flattens out in a few cycles. Here is a practical routine for the beds and blankets in this range, plus maintenance steps that keep waterproof layers and fill working.
How often to wash
Most pet owners wash bedding every one to two weeks, and more often if the dog is muddy, sheds heavily, or has allergies. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see how to clean dog ears step by step. Dogs that sleep on the bed every night generate more oil and hair than occasional nappers, so a weekly cycle is reasonable for a primary bed. Blankets used on furniture or in the car can go longer if shaken out and aired regularly.
A wash routine that protects the fabric
- Check the care label. The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat listing says it is safe in the washer and dryer. The Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed is machine washable.
Removing hair between washes
A rubber glove, a lint roller, or a rubber-bristled brush lifts hair from plush fabric faster than a vacuum alone. For the Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat, brushing before folding keeps hair out of the crease, and shaking blankets outdoors before bringing them inside cuts down on hair that ends up in the wash.
Protecting waterproof layers
The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat is offered in a Waterproof Cloth style.
Inspecting for wear
Check bedding regularly for loose stitching, flattened fill, thinning fabric, and a non-slip base that has lost its grip. Replace the bed when comfort or support drops off, or when a chew-prone dog has opened a seam; a bed flattened in the center is no longer doing its cushioning job.
Matching care effort to the product
- Washability: the Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed is machine washable and weighs 360 g.
- Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat: the listing says it is safe in the washer and dryer and is foldable.
- Pet Bed & Blanket Set: it weighs 1,271 g and has raised edges.
Waterproof Dog Blankets and Orthopedic Dog Beds for Older or Sensitive Dogs
Several listings describe their fabrics as gentle on joints and skin.
If accidents or outdoor use are a concern, the Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat is offered in a Waterproof Cloth style. The Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed's listing says it can help relieve pain in arthritic pets, though we recommend discussing any joint concerns with your veterinarian before relying on a product for that purpose.
Pricing and Value: What Each Option Costs
Prices below are in USD:
- Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat: $26.99, the lowest entry point
- Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed: $28.04
- Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed: $40.39
- Soft Floral Dog Blanket Mat: $43.55
- Pet Bed & Blanket Set: $44.54
The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat can be used flat or folded. The Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed is described as suitable for keeping pets warm on cold days. The Pet Bed & Blanket Set has raised edges.
Pick Your First Bed or Blanket Set at Smitty's Pet Store
The Pet Bed & Blanket Set has raised edges and comes in three sizes. The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat is foldable and described as travel-friendly.
Smitty's Pet Store is dedicated to making pet care simple. Review the Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed and the Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right bed for my dog?
The Pet Bed & Blanket Set comes in three sizes, with listed outer and inner dimensions. The Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed comes in three sizes, with listed dimensions.
Do dogs need both a bed and a blanket?
The Self-Heating Thermal Pet Blanket Bed is described as suitable for keeping pets warm on cold days. The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat is foldable and described as travel-friendly.
What type of dog bed is easiest to clean?
The Washable Winter Dog Kennel Bed is machine washable, and the Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat is listed as safe in the washer and dryer.
Are waterproof dog blankets worth it?
The Soft Fleece Pet Blanket Mat is available in a Waterproof Cloth style.
