Finally – a dog bed that holds up against my Lab
23/3/2026
Translation: Veronica Bielawski
Pictures: Ann-Kathrin Schäfer
After countless bad buys, I’ve finally found the perfect dog bed. It’s chic, soft, cosy and easy to wash – and best of all, it’s still intact after several months of use.
Before I got my puppy, I was so excited to find what I thought was the perfect bed for him. It was extra-large, so he’d still have ample space in it as full-grown Labrador. In my romanticised vision, this bed would last a lifetime – or at least far longer than it actually ended up lasting. I’ve had my dog for almost ten years now and have lost count of the many dog beds we’ve gone through.
All the dog beds I’d bought before had serious flaws. Some had a washable cover, but it would shrink so much after just one wash that cramming the bed back into it was accompanied by profuse swearing. By the second wash (if the bed even made it that far), it became mission impossible. Oh, another thing I dealt with: the very thin zip getting stuck after just one wash. These are all problems, because dog beds absolutely must be washable when they inevitably get stinky.
Another common pitfall of dog beds stems from the fact that my dog absolutely loves chewing on plush fabric. Ever since he was a puppy, nothing has made him happier than passionately biting into soft toys and fabric beds. You’d think they were chewing gum! He keeps going until the fabric grows ever more tender and full of holes. And once the fluffy filling peeks out from a hole, it’s not long before he’s carefully pulled it all out. My attempts at repairing the beds haven’t brought any lasting success either – my dog happens to be an expert seam ripper.
I once tried my luck with a rattan basket. The frame seemed sturdy, and I thought the cushion would be easier to replace as needed. And it was pretty. But every time my boy wanted to lie down, the creaking sound of the basket weave giving way startled him – and so he quickly began avoiding the bed out of fear. That obviously wasn’t the goal. I want him to like sleeping in his bed and for it to be a place where he can wait calmly when I tell him to.
Good news: after all these years of searching, I’ve finally found a dog bed that my dog approves of and that still looks like new several months in!
He hasn’t tried to tear the fabric apart even once. Unlike all other the other beds I’ve tried, this one’s corduroy cover doesn’t house a foam core that’s wrapped only in thin, hole-prone fabric. Instead, the Kudde’s core is protected by a tough faux leather cover that’s also easy to remove. Only underneath that would he find the foam he’s actually interested in. My dog seems to sense that it isn’t worth chewing through the fabric if there’s no filling waiting for him directly underneath. He’s able to relax. And so am I.
On top of that, it meets my personal requirement for a dog bed: it has an orthopaedic mattress. This is something I care about because my dog has a problem with his back and isn’t exactly a young lad anymore. The cover is easy to remove, wash and, yes, even put back on afterwards. It’s no black magic: it’s simply cut to be sufficiently larger than the inner cushion. And the cherry on top? The corduroy cover is both chic and cosy. I wholeheartedly recommend this dog bed to anyone who, like me, has a dog that loves tearing fabric belongings apart.
In a nutshell
Cosy dog bed that stands the test of time
This is the first dog bed that doesn’t trigger my dog to tear it apart, he enjoys lying in comfortably, is easy to wash and suits my aesthetic taste. That’s than enough reason to give it five stars.
Pro
- Thick faux leather under the textile cover that protects the foam from dirt and chewing
- Textile cover is large enough to take off and put back on easily after washing
- Elevated side works well as a headrest
- Stylish
- Sturdy
- Soft
- Orthopaedic mattress
- Available in various sizes and colours
Contra
- Price
Ann-Kathrin Schäfer
Editor freelance
simon.balissat@digitecgalaxus.chI'm really a journalist, but in recent years I've also been working more and more as a pound cake baker, family dog trainer and expert on diggers. My heart melts when I see my children laugh with tears of joy as they fall asleep blissfully next to each other in the evening. They give me inspiration to write every day - they've also shown me the difference between a wheel loader, an asphalt paver and a bulldozer.
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