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Dog Bed in Winter: How to Keep Your Dog Warm

In winter, the floor gets cold and drafts come through doors and windows. Here you will read how you can ensure that your dog stays warm and cozy with the right space and the right bed.
Hund liegt entspannt auf dem Rücken in einem grünen Hundebett aus Cord

In short: Place the bed in a draft-free spot, not directly on cold tiles and not directly next to the radiator. A thick cushion insulates against the cold floor, dense plush or faux fur keeps warm, and a high rim protects against drafts. Small, short-haired and older dogs benefit the most.

The right place

  • Away from drafts: not in front of the patio or front door.
  • Not directly next to the radiator: It gets too warm and dry there quickly.
  • Not directly on cold tiles: A thick cushion or a rug underneath helps.

Warm from below: thick cushion

Fluffy Nelo has a 10 cm thick cushion made of elastic fiber fleece, which insulates against the cold floor. The foam and fiber filling of Soft Stripe also keeps its distance from the floor.

Warm from above: dense fabrics

Dense, short-pile plush like on Candy feels like fur and is ideal for dogs that get cold quickly. Long-pile faux fur like in the inner cushion of Shaggy invites you to snuggle up. More on this: Fluffy dog bed.

A rim against drafts

High rims keep drafts out and provide support for curling up. For dogs that curl up tightly, the round Meallow with an elastic rim is ideal.

Wet paws and mud

In winter, moisture gets into the bed more often. Washable models or covers make care easier: Soft Stripe, Dream, Meallow and Candy can go completely into the machine at 30 degrees, with Lucky, the covers. Let the bed dry completely after washing. More on this: Washing a dog bed.

Frequently asked questions

Which dog bed keeps the warmest in winter?

A bed with a thick cushion against the cold floor and dense plush or faux fur, for example Fluffy Nelo, Candy or Shaggy.

Should the dog bed stand by the radiator?

Better not directly. With a little distance, it stays warm without becoming too hot and dry.