Dog beds for a puppy and adult Labrador

A new puppy joining a six-year-old Lab — you've got two very different dogs with very different needs, so it makes sense to think about them separately rather than just grabbing two of the same thing. The right bed depends a lot on how each dog sleeps, their size, and whether your Lab has any joint stiffness starting to show at his age. The most common mistake is buying one that's too small or too flat — especially for a Lab who's likely stretched out or leaning against something by now. Can you tell me a bit more: how does your Lab tend to sleep, and have you noticed any stiffness or joint issues? And what breed is the puppy coming in?

Perfect — that really helps. Benson being a stretched-out sleeper is the key thing here. A lot of people buy bolster or donut beds for Labs and then find the dog ignores them completely because there's nowhere to properly extend. For a 35kg dog with no current joint issues but where you want to get ahead of things, I'd go with an orthopedic foam mattress-style bed — something with decent depth and a supportive memory foam or high-density foam base. Does Benson tend to stay in one spot, or does he move around a lot at night? That'll help me nail down whether he needs sides or just a flat mat.

That's really sensible thinking for the puppy — easy to clean is non-negotiable in those early months. For Benson, I'd go with the PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed. It's a large orthopedic bed with a solid memory foam base, water-resistant inner lining, and a removable washable cover — genuinely well-made for a big stretched-out dog, and the foam is supportive enough that it's a good proactive choice before any joint issues develop. Get the large or extra-large for a 35kg Lab. For the Cockapoo puppy, I'd recommend the Bedsure Washable Dog Bed in medium — it's a plush bolster style with raised edges which puppies tend to find reassuring, it's machine washable, and it's affordable enough that you won't mind replacing it once she's settled and you know her sleeping style better. The raised sides also give her something to lean against, which small breeds often like. Two very different beds for two very different dogs — that's the right call.

Yes — it's one of the better-built beds at that price point. The cover is tough enough for everyday use and the foam holds its shape well, which cheaper beds don't. The main caveat is if Benson is a chewer, in which case no bed will last long — but as a sleeping surface for a grown Lab who just wants to crash out, it holds up well. The zip-off cover means you can wash it without the whole thing becoming a project, which matters when you've got a muddy Lab.

You're all set — PetFusion Ultimate in large or extra-large for Benson, Bedsure bolster in medium for the puppy. Good luck with the new arrival — Cockapoos are brilliant little dogs.