Best Dog Bed for a Doodle: How to Size a Goldendoodle, Labradoodle or Bernedoodle
A doodle greets the day as if it were a party thrown in their honor. At night they want a bed that keeps up with them: room to sprawl, a place to rest the chin, and a cover that forgives the yard.
The best dog bed for a doodle is sized to your own dog, because Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and Bernedoodles range from toy to standard depending on the poodle parent. Start with your doodle's adult weight, check it against the weight guide and inner dimensions on the product page, then match the shape to how they sleep. Choose a cover that unzips for a cold-water wash.
Key Takeaways
- There is no single doodle size. A toy doodle and a standard doodle need different beds, so size the dog in front of you.
- Use the weight guide as a start, the inner dimensions as the answer. Our weight guides are estimates; the inner sleeping area decides the fit.
- Sprawlers need open space. Many doodles sleep stretched out, so an open rectangle or a lounger suits them better than a tight round.
- Plan for coat and mud. Choose a removable cover that unzips for washing, and consider a waterproof liner for a dog who loves water.
What size bed does a doodle need?
Size by your doodle's expected adult weight, then confirm with the inner dimensions. Our weight guides, taken from each product page, are a good starting point:
| Your doodle's adult weight | Where to start | Example (from the product page) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to about 25 lb | X-Small or Small | A Small Ortho Lounger, inner 20 x 18 in, listed for dogs up to 25 lb |
| About 25 to 60 lb | Medium or Large | Ali Jewel® Ortho Lounger™ in Medium, inner 29 x 24 in, listed for dogs up to 75 lb; or a round Puff in Large, listed for dogs up to 60 lb |
| 60 lb and over | Large or X-Large | Ruby Puff® Ortho Rectangle in X-Large, 48 x 36 x 2.5 in, $509.99; or a round Puff in X-Large, listed for dogs 60 lb and over |
Then measure. For a dog who sprawls, measure nose to the base of the tail with the legs extended; for a curler, measure across the curl. Compare that to the bed's inner dimensions, and choose the larger size when you are between two. A puppy should be sized for the adult it will become.
Which bed shape suits a doodle?
Watch how your doodle settles for a week. Sprawlers who flop onto their side do best on an open rectangle with no walls. Dogs who step in and lean back suit a lounger with a low front and a bolster on three sides. Chin-resters and corner-pressers suit a square bolstered on all four sides, and tight curlers suit a round Puff.
- Sprawlers: the Ruby Puff® Ortho Rectangle or the Katie Puff® Ortho Rectangle. See our guide to rectangle dog beds.
- Leaners: the Ali Jewel® Ortho Lounger™ or the Ruby Puff® Ortho Lounger.
- Chin-resters: the Ali Jewel® Ortho Square™.
- Curlers: the Katie Ortho Puff® Encore™.
Should a doodle have a memory foam bed?
For comfort and support, it is a good choice at any size. Companion-Pedic® memory foam is 4-5 lb per cubic foot, and in our layered beds it sits over a high-resilience support foam rated 55 ILD, a measure of firmness. A lighter mini doodle who mostly curls may prefer a plush fiber bed such as the Pearl Companion Puff®, filled with Luxura-Fill®. A bed is a comfort and support product, not a treatment; follow your veterinarian's guidance for any joint condition.
What cover is best for a doodle's coat?
Doodle coats come in from the garden carrying leaves, sand and damp, so the cover has to come off easily. Every bed in this guide has a cover that unzips for a cold-water machine wash. A color close to your dog's coat, such as Camel or Ivory for a golden or cream doodle, or Charcoal for a darker one, keeps the bed looking composed between washes. For a doodle who swims or comes in wet, the rectangles and the Ortho Loungers offer a With Waterproof Liner option: a Luxura-Protect™ liner beneath the cover that helps shield the foam from occasional spills or accidents. It is not designed for ongoing moisture, so towel off a wet dog first.
How do I clean a doodle's bed?
Unzip the cover and machine wash it in cold water, then hang dry, with no dryer on any setting, no bleach and no bleach alternatives. Never machine wash or soak the foam or fiber insert; spot clean it with half white vinegar and half water and let it dry fully in open air, never in a dryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size bed does a Goldendoodle need?
It depends on your Goldendoodle's adult weight. A doodle under about 25 pounds usually starts at X-Small or Small, a doodle of about 25 to 60 pounds at Medium or Large, and a doodle over 60 pounds at Large or X-Large. Confirm with the bed's inner dimensions and size up when in doubt.
What is the best type of bed for a doodle?
The best type matches how your doodle sleeps: an open rectangle for sprawlers, a lounger with a low front for leaners, a four-sided square for chin-resters, and a round bolstered bed for curlers. Choose a cover that unzips to wash.
Do Labradoodles and Bernedoodles need different beds?
Not by name. Size depends on the individual dog, since both come in mini and standard sizes. Measure your dog at rest and use the inner dimensions on the product page.
How do I keep a doodle's bed clean?
Unzip the cover and machine wash it cold, then hang dry, with no dryer, no bleach and no bleach alternatives. Spot clean the insert with half white vinegar and half water and let it dry fully in open air, never in a dryer.
Made for the Whole Doodle
For more on sizing, read our guides to the best dog beds for small dogs and the best dog beds for large dogs, or see our breed guides for the Golden Retriever, Labrador, French Bulldog and Dachshund. Size it to your own dog, and the bed will be ready for every muddy, happy day that ends in it.