Dog Beds & Bedding

Dog beds, crate mattresses and reversible blankets from Ralph & Co, the British dog bed brand known for upholstery-grade tweed, herringbone, houndstooth, tartan and bouclé. Every bed here comes in several sizes with a breed guide on the product page, and most have removable covers that go in the washing machine.

Which style of dog bed suits your dog?

Watch how your dog sleeps for a few nights. The way it lies is the best guide to the shape it will use.

Donut beds are round with deep, cushioned walls all the way round. They suit dogs that curl into a ball, burrow or like to rest their chin on something. The Lincoln and Balmoral donut beds have a faux fur lining.
Bolster (nest) beds have raised walls on three or four sides around a flat sleeping area. They suit dogs that sleep curled up but also stretch out, and dogs that lean against the side. The Lincoln, Balmoral, Richmond, Kensington, Marlow, Chatsworth, Highclere and Henley are all bolster styles.
Flat pillow beds are mattress-style with no walls. They suit dogs that sleep stretched out on their side, larger breeds, and older dogs that find it easier to step straight on.
Crate mattresses are low-profile pads made to sit inside a wire dog crate. Measure the inside of your crate floor before choosing a size, as crate sizes vary between makers.
High wall beds, such as the Cotswold in bouclé, have taller sides for dogs that like to feel enclosed.

How to choose the right size

Measure your dog from nose to the base of the tail while it is lying down in its usual sleeping position, then compare that with the internal sleeping area on the size guide, not the outside measurement. If your dog falls between two sizes, choose the larger one. Puppies are best sized for the dog they will become, with a blanket to fill the space while they grow.

Each product page lists example breeds for each size. Use them as a starting point only: a slim Whippet and a stocky French Bulldog can weigh the same but need very different beds.

Fabrics and what they are good for

Tweed and herringbone are tightly woven upholstery fabrics that hide hair and look at home in a country kitchen or living room.
Waterproof fabric, used on the Henley range, suits dogs that come home wet or muddy and is the easiest to wipe clean.
Faux fur and sherpa linings are soft and warm, popular for winter and for dogs that like to burrow.
Bouclé has a textured, looped surface and a softer, more contemporary look.
Memory foam bases, found in the crate mattresses and several bolster beds, keep their shape rather than flattening like loose fibre.

Dog blankets

The Richmond, Balmoral and Lincoln reversible blankets match the beds of the same name, with a woven upholstery fabric on one side and sherpa or faux fur on the other. Use one on the sofa, in the car boot or folded into a crate, and wash it more often than the bed itself.

Keeping a dog bed clean

Shake or vacuum the bed weekly to lift hair and grit. Wash removable covers at the temperature on the care label, and dry them fully before putting them back, as damp filling can smell. Washing a blanket every week or two keeps the bed itself fresher for longer.