Best washable dog beds to keep your pooch’s pad in tip-top shape

This is a tidy bed for a cosy pup. The Mirkoo Round Dog Bed is covered in luxurious faux fur and filled with super soft, high-quality fibres. This bed ensures your dog enjoys a comfortable rest while their joints and muscles are well-supported. Plus, the raised rim provides a secure space for anxious dogs to relax. Cleaning is a breeze—just pop the whole bed in the washing machine on a cool, gentle cycle, or hand wash it and it'll come up as new. You can even tumble dry it on a low heat. Your furry friend will love it.

Customer reviews, on the whole, are positive, and they say their pets enjoy snuggling up in their bed. Just bear in mind that it comes vacuum-packed and needs a bit of shaking out to get rid of lumpy bits.

Rest easy on a spotless bed with this large orthopaedic dog bed from JOYELF. The filling is high-density memory foam that supports your dog's joints and helps make sleeping more comfortable. In addition, the padded bolster can take the pressure off your dog's neck. It has a waterproof and non-slip backing, plus there's a waterproof cover inside to protect the memory foam from accidents.

This is an Amazon's Choice recommended product, with over 27,090 reviews rating JOYELF 4.6 out of 5. Customers highly praise this dog bed for its comfort and quality. It's also pointed out that the inner liner helps to preserve the mattress from liquid, dust mites, mould and other allergens.

A clean bed makes for happy paws, and this Rosewood oval dog bed has lots of space for medium and large-breed dogs to spread while they snooze. It has a soft, plush inner cover and raised sides that create a calm environment. The outside is an inviting cord material that is both squashy and durable. The whole dog bed can be machine washed at 30°C.

This is an Amazon's Choice recommended dog bed, with over 9,960 reviews rating Rosewood 4.5 out of 5. Happy owners say this dog bed is straightforward to wash and of good quality at a reasonable price. However, if your dog is inclined to paw at its bedding, the plush interior can shed fibres. A review comments that this bed withstood a hot wash in the machine, which was needed to kill a flea infestation. The reviewer was impressed that the bed kept its shape and fluffiness.

Bed hair? Don’t care – with the Bedsure Waterproof Dog Bed. It's a supportive microfibre mattress that's covered with extra soft 100 per cent Oxford fabric. This material resists pet hairs, stains and is also waterproof. It has a 10cm thick mattress filled with high-quality fibres so your pet can sleep in whatever position they wish and be comfortable. This is a versatile dog bed as it can be used in a dog crate, or outdoors. The whole bed is machine washable so you can keep it hygienic.

This is an Amazon's Choice recommended product with over 15,790 reviews rating Bedsure 4.3 out of 5. Customers praise the quality of these dog beds, saying that they wash well in the machine at 30°C and withstand frequent dog chewing.

While it's a fantastic choice for travel or a crate, it lacks the security of a dog bed with sides, therefore it might not be the best option as a snuggly and secure dog bed.

Ideal for a dog crate the KSIIA Large Dog Bed is a calming dog bed to soothe anxiety. It's filled with PP cotton for a cosy, supportive filling. It has a soft, plush fabric that's velvety and fluffy. It's a good option for large dogs with joint aches. It has multiple stitching points that prevent the filling from clumping. The base is anti-slip with rubber studs to stop the bed from moving around. The entire bed is machine washable and retains its shape after multiple washes. It can be washed on a cold and gentle setting in a washing machine. It can also be tumble-dried on low heat.

It's an Amazon's Choice recommended dog bed, with over 3,330 reviews rating it 4.4 out of 5. Customer reviews are positive. It's soft, yet still gives their dog decent support – like memory foam. However, some reviews comment that they wish the larger dog bed had a removable cover because the whole bed is too big and heavy to fit in their washing machine.

This Silentnight Donut Calming Dog Bed is designed to relieve anxiety for sensitive dogs. Its supremely soft, plush fabric cover is made from high-quality materials. It's designed using the same technology in Silentnight's products for humans use. The nature of the fabric means paw prints show up less obviously than on a smooth surface. The entire bed is machine washable.

Customer reviews are mostly positive, with customers saying their dog loves the bed and that it has a calming effect. However, some reviews comment that the middle section is not overly padded, so it's best to add extra cushioning for heavier dogs.

The Petface Plastic Dog Bed is a practical option if you have a dog prone to destroying fabric beds. It's a robust indestructible dog bed that's good for maintaining hygiene because it can be disinfected. At 60cm, it's a good option for medium-sized breeds but go for the next size up if you have a large-breed dog. There are holes in the base that allow air to circulate and it has rubber feet to prevent it from slipping. Also, it has a lower entrance that's easier for puppies, unwell or elderly dogs. This spacious and sturdy dog bed can be used outdoors, giving your dog a place to relax in the garden.

Customer reviews say they purchased this dog bed because it can withstand their dogs' chewing. It's ideal for small and medium breeds, just pop a comfy fleece blanket in and jobs a goodun'.

Another solid option, that's slightly larger, is the Sharples & Grant Ltd Warm Grey Pet Bed, 70cm. This is an Amazon's Choice recommended product that's sturdy, with an ergonomic design for your dog's comfort. Plus, it has rubber feet to protect the surface it's standing on. The air vents in its base help to keep your dog cool and circulate air. Because it's made of plastic it can be thoroughly hosed down and disinfected, if required.

Customer reviews are positive, with the majority saying it can withstand the "bite test" and it's a good size. Smaller dogs can stretch out in it. Just add a blanket or a cushion to make it a cosy spot for your dog to crash out.

There are a few reviews that say their dog left bite marks and even bit pieces out of this dog bed, but these are more related to puppy behaviour and are not the norm.

Spoil your doggo with a Bunty Deluxe Fleece Dog Bed. The ultra-soft fleece is easy to clean, and the durable stitching can withstand machine washing at 30°C and 800 rpm. It has a lovely crunchy exterior and plush inner that gives your dog a soft yet supportive bed to relax in. Bunty's website has a comprehensive size guide that tells you which size bed to go for, depending on your dog's breed and weight. The range of dog beds caters to tiny Chihuahuas right up to Dalmatians.

It's a stylish bed that looks more expensive than it is. Plus, the raised edges help keep your dog feeling snug and secure. Bunty Pet Products has an enormous range of dog beds, so if this one doesn't take your fancy, do take a look at the alternatives.

Fluffy and fresh, the Scruffs Chester Box Dog Bed has luxurious chenille fabric upholstery, trimmed with faux suede piping. Inside, a short pile plush gives your pup a cosy, yet easy to maintain place to sleep. The entire bed is a one-piece construction that's machine washable. It's available in small-X large and in Chocolate Brown or Graphite Grey.

Paw-sitive reviews comment that the bed has the comfort factor for their pets. Dogs love and owners highly rate its quality. The sizing in accurate, so there's a bed to cater for pooches great and small. Just note that a review comments on the effectiveness of the non-slip base, saying that it's actually a bit slippery.