Dog beds for large dogs
A large dog usually means 20 kg and up: German shepherd, Labrador, golden retriever, husky, Doberman, Cane Corso, Central Asian shepherd. If you have a specific breed, open its page for a precise size recommendation. Here we cover the general part: how to measure your dog yourself, and why size matters more for a big dog than a small one.
Weight only hints at the size — go by length. Measure your dog lying on its side with legs stretched out, from nose to the base of the tail. Add 10–15 cm for movement in sleep: that is the inner space you need — the room between the bolsters, not the outer footprint of the bed. A large dog sleeps stretched out, so the inner length decides whether the legs hang off onto the floor.
Choose a XL–3XL bedSize XL–3XL beds
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 | 2XL | 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
XL — outer 110×85, inner 75×55, up to 35 kg: husky, smaller Doberman females.
2XL — 120×100, inner 85×70, up to 60 kg: shepherds, Labradors, retrievers, male Dobermans.
3XL — 145×115, inner 110×85, up to 100 kg: Central Asians, Cane Corso, mastiffs or two dogs.
In the chart we deliberately give the inner space, not just the outer size: most makers publish only the bed's footprint, so the buyer can't tell how much room is really inside the bolsters. Go by the inner figure — that's what you measured the dog against. And for large dogs: the bigger the size, the more a firm, level base matters — a heavy dog turns over at night and won't settle on a sagging soft base.
Going too small is the common mistake: people size by weight or to save floor space. The result — legs and head end up on the floor, and the dog moves to the sofa. Going too large is almost harmless for big breeds: extra room doesn't bother a large dog the way it does a small one. So when in doubt between two sizes, take the larger.
The main load is weight. Under a 40–60 kg dog, thin beds sag within a month: the filler packs down under the sides and the load shifts to elbows and joints. So for large breeds, filler density and seam strength are what count. Our mattress has sectioned quilting that holds its shape and won't clump, and the base and seams are built for heavy weight. We raised the bolsters on the large sizes — a heavy head rests higher, the favourite pose of guardian breeds.
In sizes XL–3XL all four EGO fabrics are available: oxford (waterproof, claw-resistant — practical for active dogs and those who go outside), rogozhka (dense weave), SOFT velour and TOUCH velour (softer, warmer). For large active dogs, oxford or rogozhka are the usual pick — shedding and moisture come off them most easily. All fabrics are upholstery-grade, the same quality as on mid-range sofas.
The cover comes off on a YKK zipper and machine-washes at 30°C — a large dog needs washing more often. Hair lifts off with a brush in a minute, easiest from oxford and rogozhka. A spare cover can be ordered separately, without buying a new bed. Made in-house by BOSYAK, dispatch in 1–2 days; for non-standard sizes we discuss custom orders.