Dog beds for Alaskan malamutes
Inner space 85×70 cm — the malamute picks the cool spot, and its weight needs a base that will not sag
2XL 120×100 cm (inner 85×70) is the malamute's main size. 3XL 145×115 cm (inner 110×85) if the dog is over 42 kg or sleeps at full stretch. XL suits only a smaller female under 35 kg that curls up.
Inner dimensions of all beds →
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3XL also works
Which size to pick
| Weight | Size | OUTER | INNER SPACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 4 kg | XS | 50×45×20 см | 25×25 см |
| up to 6 kg | S | 65×50×20 см | 40×30 см |
| up to 12 kg | M | 75×65×20 см | 50×43 см |
| up to 20 kg | L | 90×80×25 см | 60×50 см |
| up to 35 kg | XL | 110×85×25 см | 75×55 см |
| up to 60 kg | 2XLwe recommend | 120×100×25 см | 85×70 см |
| up to 100 kg | 3XL | 145×115×25 см | 110×85 см |
Measurement tolerance ±2–3 cm. Torn between two — take the bigger one.
What to consider when choosing
For a malamute of 34–42 kg we recommend 2XL — an 85×70 cm inner space. The breed sleeps both curled and sprawled, so the bed has to cover both. Under a dog this heavy a thin bed sags within a month: filler density decides, not the outer footprint.
A malamute's undercoat comes out in avalanches twice a year. Oxford and rogozhka clean up most easily: the hair sits on top and brushes off. Velour is the wrong choice here — too warm, and it traps undercoat. The cover unzips on a YKK zip, and a spare can be ordered separately.
FAQ
What size bed does a malamute need?
For an adult of 34–42 kg we recommend 2XL: 120×100 cm outer, 85×70 cm inner. The largest dogs will want 3XL (145×115).
My malamute finds beds too warm — what should I choose?
Oxford or rogozhka without heavy insulation: these fabrics breathe. A malamute often sleeps half-off the bed on the cool floor, and that is normal.