7 Best Quality & Affordable Dog Beds Reviewed

I remembered when I first had a dog and was looking to buy a bed for her. There were too many to choose from, and I didn't know if they were any good at all, but I ended up with a pretty good bed, I guess I got lucky, and that bed made it to the list! Finding the right one can be hard if you're looking for some of the cheapest and the best dog beds!

Here's what you'll learn from this best dog beds review:

• 7 best afford dog beds
• Who made the beds
• Why you should buy it
• What I like and don't like about it
• Pros and Cons
• Lastly, my final thoughts

Summary: This bed is one of the best bed I've ever bought and don't have any regrets. It's super soft and comfortable, perfect for any dog. Since it's an orthopedic bed, if your dog have any spine or joint problems, it helps soothe their pain. Only downside is the fact that this bed is not for smaller dogs. The design might be lacking but I didn't really care because the bed is super comfortable! If the foam starts to flatten out, just contact them and you will get your refund right away!

Its also my dog’s all time favorite. You might think it’s only for huge dogs like Great Dane, Mastiff, etc. You’re making a huge mistake, my Shiba Inu loves the bed! Just see the space they have to lay and goof around. I mean come on, I’m pretty sure you’d get yourself a queen or a king size bed instead of one that fits perfectly. This bed is one of the best investment I ever made for my dog. Believe me, you can never go wrong with this, but if you have a really small breed dog like a Pomeranian or Chihuahua then you're better off looking for something smaller.

Introduction

My go-to dog bed which both I and my dog Shiba Inu Daisy loves. She was growing up fast and needed a new bed. So I went ahead and bought the Big Barker’s 7-inch dog bed. It was the best purchase I ever made that day, she loved it right away, and the bed was huge! Which meant more space for her to lay and roll around.

Who is Big Barker?

Big Barker founded in 2012, by Eric Shannon and his family. It all began because their dog, Hank, had a health crisis of hip dysplasia.

The Vet told Eric that Hank’s need to through surgery or keep stress off his hips and avoid sleeping on hard surfaces. Eric started searching for a bed that serves the needs of big dogs, but when he couldn’t find any, he began to build his own dog bed, and that’s how it all started.

Why should you buy?

The purpose of Big Barker dog beds is to help dogs with spine, joints, or muscle problems with their Orthopedic beds. If your dog is having back pain or is getting old, this might be the bed for them.

The beds are made with 7" superior quality American made therapeutic foam, 2" layer of H10 comfort foam, a 3" middle layer of H45 support foam & another 2" layer of H10 comfort foam the same foam used in expensive furniture.

Big barker is also CertiPUR-US certified.

What I like?

What I like about this bed is that it’s super soft and comfortable! My dog Daisy hopped right onto it when she first laid eyes on it and has no complains at all. Heck, I could lay down on it all day and sleep too.

Big Barker also offers 10-Year guarantee on the foam support! If that isn’t a good investment, I don’t know what is.

What I don't like?

There’s not much to say here. I would love if Big Barker made beds for smaller dogs since their beds are specifically designed for bigger dogs.

I want to add something regarding the price since it cost nearly $400 for the giant one.

Let’s do a little bit of Math.

I am considering that they offer you 10-year guarantee for the foam. 12 months in a year, that’s 120 months in 10 years.

400 ÷ 120 = 3.33333333. You’re paying $3.3 every month for this awesome bed.

So if your dog is having back pains or joint problems, or you own a large dog, his is the bed for you, it’s one of the best bed I have ever purchased with no regrets. But it is not for small dogs, which is the only fair cons I could think of other than its price.

Summary: This bed screams premium with its design, it's like visiting an expensive hotel, and they have an exquisite lounge with soft sofas and chairs, that's what I'd call this bed but for dogs.

Not only does the bed looks fantastic, but it also does the job. It provides superior comfort with its 4-inch memory foam base. Although it's easy to assemble, the process of assembling is just extra work.

Another one of my favorites. The design of this bed looks fantastic when you set it up at your house. It looks classy and elegant. If you want a dog bed that’s comfortable and looks great in your home, the Pet Fusion ultimate pet bed & lounge will make your sofa look pale in comparison to it. Not only does it look good, but it also does what it needs to do, which is to provide comfort for your dog.

PetFusion was founded in 2010 to help provide 3 things to pet owners.

1. A design that blends into your home with uncompromising functionality.
2. A high level of quality in both product material and its materials and construction.
3. An affordable price while still keeping both of the above.

PetFusion is also an award winning designer with global presence who also helps contribute to animal welfare as well.

Why should you buy?

How many beds have you bought so far then ended up in the dirt, difficult to clean and doesn't provide excellent comfort for your dog? A lot probably, that's how I was before.

This bed not only looks good. It also comes with a solid 4" memory foam base to provide superior overall comfort for reduced joint pain and improved health, mobility, and energy. It's ideal for medium to large size or multiple smaller dogs and can easily hold 100+ pound weight.

It's also water-resistant with a non-skid bottom and removable cover which is machine washable for more natural cleaning.

It just looks great having it around your house! Even though it seems excellent, it does not lack behind in what it provides.

It has a 4-inch memory foam base to provide your dog all the comfort he needs. Let's not forget the surrounding supporting bolsters that your dog can use as a headrest or nestle under it depending on them. With a non-skid bottom, your dog need not worry about the bed moving around while he's sleeping on it.

What I don't like?

If you have big dog that likes chewing or scratching the bed, the outside cover may easily get torn or ripped after sometime, even though it says it’s tear resistant.

Final Thoughts

Overall, PetFusion Ultimate Dog bed is a pretty solid bed with a reasonable price if you want to provide value for your dog. If you’re looking for a bed with an excellent design, this bed fits that role. However, if you have an active wild dog, then you might face some problem with its durability.

Summary: This was the first bed I bought for my dog. It comes in 5 different colors, and it looks simple and nice, and it's pretty cheap too. So I thought hey why not? It looks great around the house as well. I was having doubts at first, but I have no regrets ever buying this. You can also place this inside your dog's crate too, so that's a plus and its very useful if you travel with your dog.

Ah, the first bed I ever bought for my dog, Daisy! I had a lot of questions and doubts when I was buying a dog bed for the first time. So I just went ahead and purchased this one, and she loved it! If you’re skeptical or worried like me about buying your first dog bed. You absolutely cannot go wrong with this one!

MidWest Homes For Pets was founded 90 years ago and is one of America's largest homebuilder for pets. They focus on providing innovation, value, and best quality dog beds to their customers. They don't just produce 100s of pet products but the best.

Each MidWest product has thorough research, detail-driven product development, and rigorous product testing from the product design phase and throughout the lifespan of the product line, allowing them to arrive at specific components.

Why should you buy?

If you're traveling a lot with your dog, this bed might be for you.

Even if you don't often travel with your dog, it doesn't matter. But those who do will love this bed.

The QuietTime fashioned pet bed has quite a lot of features. A cushioned poly/cotton base can assure that your dog can have nice comfortable nap or sleep and a comfortable polyester-bolsters that provides your dog for a place to rest their head, keeping them fresh in the summer, and warm in the winter.

Because the bed is quite small, you can easily fold it and store it at the back of your car when you travel.

Let’s not forget that the bed can also be used with crates, carrier and dog house as well!

What I like?

I love how compact the bed is, and the style, comfort, and the price is just perfect. It can easily be folded away as well.

Also, the fact that you can use it with a crate is because it made crate training my dogs a whole lot easier! I've used other beds, and they wouldn't go inside the crate. But with this bed, it's like magic.

For a bed I bought randomly, it has provided significant value to Daisy. She likes it too, I mean she really, really loves it. Until she started getting older and I bought her Big Barker's dog bed.

What I don't like?

The padding is quite thin, so if your dog prefers soft bedding you can try adding more blankets to thicken it. The bed is fairly weak and some colors may shed a bit, so beware.

Final Thoughts

If you’re buying a bed for the first time, you can try your luck with this one. It’s the best cheap dog bed, so I don’t think the price will be an issue. It comes with 5 different colors and 8 sizes as well, so perfect for the dog of any size!

The synthetic sheepskin is really soft on your dog paws too.

Summary: Just a look and you will be able to tell that this bed looks super comfortable thanks to its super premium high loft polyester fiberfill with a base of heavy duty waterproof 200/600 denier. Not only is it convenient, but it's also pretty durable as well. If you're looking for a decent priced bed that's comfortable and durable, believe me, you will like this.

Introduction

The Majestic Pet Suede Bagel bed. The bed that makes your dog feel Majestic. Although it doesn’t look as fancy as PetFusion Ultimate Lounge Bed, this bed has its own perks. Just by looking at it you can tell that it’s super fluffy with big bolster added for extra support for your dog needs.

Who is Majestic Pet?

In 1994, based in Irvine, CA Majestic Pet started producing dog collars and leashes and has since expanded their product line to include a variety of pet beds, cat trees, crates, gates and more. Majestic Pet mission is to create quality products, that offer great value and provide exceptional customer service, all while sharing in our success to support worthy causes.

Why should you buy?

Do you need a bed that is durable and looks fantastic, while providing comfort for your dog?

It is made from premium grade materials in the US, stuffed with a super premium high loft polyester fiberfill and including a base of heavy duty waterproof 200/600 denier.

Perfect for any room, this bed does the job!

What I like?

The best thing about this bed is its durability. The bed can hold up for quite a long time thanks to its removal covers.

It also makes the bed really easy to clean.

Just take out the cover and chuck them right into your washing machine. Voila, you have a new clean cover!

What I don't like?

The bed's cover zipper is relatively weak and can be easily destroyed by your dog because the zipper is around the inside edges of the bed where the dog would lay, your dog might have some issue so you'll have to hide the zipper or put a layer of blanket.

The colors also don't exactly match the picture or description so beware.

Final Thoughts

This bed is perfect if you don’t mind the colors varying a little to the original picture. The zipper, you have to be careful with it or install a better new one to replace it.

Other than that this bed is pretty sweet for your dog, the size ranges from 24 inches the smallest to 52 inches the largest. So the size won’t be an issue for you.

Summary: I really love this bed, mainly because of the elevation, the elevation is the selling point of this bed. Do you have a balcony, backyard or a swimming pool? During the summer the floor gets easily hot, especially for your dog, sometimes they may just want to bask in the sun.  

With a normal dog bed, it will easily get hot for your dog, with the heat absorbed from the ground and all the plush and fluff. Coolaroo manages to solve that thanks to it's elevation and unique breathable fabric that helps to eliminate any hot spots.

Introduction

The first thing that comes in your mind when you see this is, why is the bed elevated? The elevation part is what makes this bed special. It helps your dog avoid laying on the hard ground floor. Especially during the summer when it’s hot outside, your dog can just lay on the bed instead of the heated burning floor.

Who is Coolaroo?

Coolaroo is unique wordplay name on Kangaroo. Their fabric was developed in Australia over 50 years ago to withstand the extreme weather condition which is made from sturdy and durable exterior grade materials.

Coolaroo’s fabric design is also unique, a combination of yarns patterned to allow cooling breezes to pass through while repelling heat and even the harmful effects of UV rays.

Why should you buy?

If you’re living in a country where it’s mostly hot every single day, then there’s nothing better than this.

The elevation helps your dog avoid from laying on the hard ground, which can damage your dog’s health. Because of its unique fabric design, the breathable fabric helps to eliminate any hot spots that your dog might have.

It’s also flea and mite resistant and resists mold and mildew as well, so you don’t worry any rust forming on the bed.

It’s also lead-free and comes with a 5-year warranty.

What I like?

The elevation. The elevation is what makes this bed stand out from the crowd.

Because of the elevation, your dog won’t have to worry about hard floors. The bed is also very durable and doesn’t bend or break easily.

Let’s not forget about those annoying fleas and mites that cause our dog problems, with this bed you and your dog won’t have any problem with them.

What I don't like?

The bed can get a little bit shaky and may need additional support to hold it in place.

Although in summer the bed can keep your dog cool, the black tube frames popping out can get hot and may burn you or your dog, so try covering it up with some cloth.

The bed comes in parts, but it can be assembled pretty quickly. Nevertheless, we have to assemble it.

Final Thoughts

I think this bed is pretty cool, it has its uniqueness to it and offers a lot even with its low price if you're living in an environment where its always hot then this bed will help your dog tremendously!

Apart from assembling the bed which can be done in 5 minutes, I don't have any complaints.

Summary: It is a common type of bed which you can find almost everywhere. You probably have one at your home right now or before. It's an excellent first bed for your dog, not only is it cheap, it's comfortable too. It's the perfect bed, convenient and affordable. The only reason I placed it this low on the list is that I didn't like the design.

Introduction

If you’re planning to buy a new bed for your dog for the first time, the Ombre swirl bed is the one for you.

Unlike the QuietTime fashion bed, this bed isn’t that fancy-looking or whatsoever, but it does provide better comfort thanks to its thick bedding.

Since this bed is also from MidWest, the same company who made QuietTime fashion bed, you can certainly expect good quality from it.

Who is MidWest?

MidWest Homes For Pets was founded 90 years ago and is one of America's largest homebuilder for pets. They focus on providing innovation, value, and quality products to their customers. They don't just produce 100s of pet products but the best.

Each MidWest product has thorough research, detail-driven product development, and rigorous product testing from the product design phase and throughout the lifespan of the product line, allowing them to arrive at specific components.

Why should you buy?

The bed features overstuffed ultra-soft synthetic fur with a "non-skid" grip on the bottom surface of the bed which works great on both hardwood and tile floors.

The Plush Ombre Swirl pattern looks great in any home decor. It's available in 7 different sizes and can be used with a crate too!

Machine washable is also a plus, and it also has a 1-year warranty.

What I like?

Not many beds have a non-skid grip on them. With a non-skid grip, the bed won’t move around as much. Much more pleasant for your dog to sleep in without sliding everywhere.

The soft unique swirl pattern looks not only great but also provide pleasant comfort for your dog.

What I don't like?

The cover isn’t removable but the whole bed itself is still machine washable. After washing the bed numerous times. the swirly texture may slowly fade away.

Final Thoughts

The ombre swirl makes a good bed if it is your first time buying a bed for your dog. It comes in 7 different sizes which can you use it with your crate. It also offers you a 1-year warranty, so you don’t have to worry about anything.

Summary: If you can't afford Big Barker's dog bed, then this bed is an excellent alternative. It has over 10 colors for you to choose from. It's also an orthopedic bed so that your dog can have better health, supports joints, and soothes pressure points for deeper, more restorative sleep. The bed is also CertiPUR-US certified!

Introduction

FurHaven NAP bed is an Orthopedic bed which is perfect for dogs who have a spine, joints, or muscle problems, similar to barker bed. But it’s way cheaper, although it doesn’t come with a headrest.

If you have an old dog or a dog with joint problems, and if you are low on budget, I won't hesitate to buy this bed.

Who is FurHaven?

FurHaven sells a variety of pet products on their website, from dog beds to cat toys, and more. Furhaven also carries the CertiPUR-US certificate which means their foam has been rigorously tested to ensure that it meets the quality standard for content, emissions, and durability.

Why should you buy?

This bed has it owns feature which sets it apart from Big Barker’s dog bed.

Not only it is the best affordable bed, but it also has its own perks too. It has plush faux fur fabric which is soft on your dog’s nose and paws.

Deep, convoluted, egg-crate foam core helps soothe pressure points and support joints on your dog so that he can enjoy a more profound and comfortable sleep.

It also has a water-resistant base with a removable cover which is machine washable, and it can also be used with a crate!

What I like?

The best thing about this bed is probably the choices of color. It has over 27 different colors that you can choose from!

The bed is also really soft and comfortable with its unique egg-crate foam core, and it feels different from any other bed.

I guess that’s to be expected from CertiPUR-US carrier!

What I don't like?

Although the fabric is soft, it’s pretty fragile and can be torn if your dog likes digging or chewing it. It’s best if you put a layer of a blanket to cover it.

The bed also slips around if you have tile floors which can be annoying.

Final Thoughts

If you cannot afford Big Barkers dog bed, the FurHaven NAP bed can be a reliable replacement for you.

It’s affordable and orthopedic.

It does what an orthopedic bed needs to do and comes with a variety of colors that you can pick from to match your house.