Best Dog Bed for a Siberian Husky: How to Size and Choose

A Husky was bred to cover great distances. At the end of the day, they deserve somewhere worth stopping.

The best dog bed for a Siberian Husky is sized to your dog lying down, not to the breed name. Measure your Husky in their usual resting position, compare that to the bed's sleeping area, and size up when you are between sizes. Then match the shape to how they rest, place the bed away from heat, and choose a cover that unzips for washing, because the double coat sheds.

Key Takeaways

• Size to the dog at rest. Measure nose to tail for a dog who stretches out, or across the curl for a dog who curls.
• Large is where most Husky owners start in our square, rectangle, and round Puff beds; in our loungers, a compact Husky may fit the Medium.
• Match the shape to the rest style. Curlers suit round Puffs, leaners suit four-sided squares, and sprawlers suit loungers and rectangles.
• Choose memory foam with real support. Companion-Pedic® memory foam is 4-5 lb per cubic foot; in most of our beds it sits over a firm 55 ILD support foam.
• Plan for the shed. Pick a removable cover that unzips for a cold-water machine wash, in a color close to your dog's coat.

What size dog bed does a Husky need?

Most Huskies need a Large bed. The AKC breed standard describes the Siberian Husky as a medium-sized working dog: males stand 21 to 23½ inches at the shoulder and weigh 45 to 60 pounds, and females stand 20 to 22 inches and weigh 35 to 50 pounds, with a body slightly longer than tall. Your own dog is the measurement that counts, and size ladders differ from one bed line to the next, so compare your Husky to each bed's own dimensions.

The method we recommend:

1. Measure your Husky in their real resting position. Catch them asleep. For a dog who stretches out, measure from nose to the base of the tail. For a dog who curls, measure across the widest point of the curl.
2. Compare to the sleeping area, not the outside of the bed. Bolsters take up room. Where a product lists inner dimensions, use those.
3. Map it on the floor. Mark the bed's dimensions with tape around your dog to see the fit before you order.
4. Size up when in doubt. A Husky with room to shift through the night will keep using the bed.

For a wider view of sizing across bigger dogs, see our guide to the best dog beds for large and extra-large dogs.

Which Animals Matter beds fit a Husky?

These are the Companion-Pedic® beds we would put in front of a Husky owner, with the size to start from. Dimensions are taken from each product page; check the full size chart before ordering.

For a Husky who curls up to sleep, the round Puffs are where we would start. The overstuffed bolster wraps a curled dog on every side, and the Large is listed for dogs up to 60 pounds. For a Husky who also likes to stretch out, the Katie Ortho Puff® Encore™ product page recommends sizing up or choosing a more open bed, and the Ortho Squares give a leaner an edge in every direction.

Which bed shape suits how my Husky sleeps?

Watch where your Husky chooses to rest for a week, then match the shape to the habit. A dog who curls tight suits a round Puff, a dog who leans into a wall suits a bolstered square, a dog who sprawls flat suits a lounger or a rectangle, and a senior suits a low front.

• Curlers: the Katie Ortho Puff® Encore™ and Ruby Ortho Puff® hold a curled dog in an overstuffed round bolster.
• Leaners and chin-resters: the Ali Jewel® Ortho Square™ and Ruby Ortho Puff® Square give support on all four sides, so every direction your dog faces has an edge to lean on.
• Sprawlers: the Katie Puff® Encore and Ruby Puff® Ortho Loungers open at the front, with a 29 x 24 inch inner area in the Medium and 36 x 30 inches in the Large. The Ruby Puff® Ortho Rectangle has no bolsters at all, for a dog who wants every inch to lie flat on.
• Seniors: a low entry is easier to step into than a tall bolster. The Ruby Sydney™ Ortho has a lower front and a sloping headrest; the loungers open at the front.

Is a memory foam bed good for a Husky?

For comfort and support, yes. An athletic working dog rests hard after a long run, and the material underneath matters more than the loft on top. Companion-Pedic® memory foam is 4-5 lb per cubic foot. In our layered beds it sits over a high-resilience support foam rated 55 ILD, a measure of firmness, so the soft layer lets your Husky settle in while the firmer foam gives a stable base.

The Ruby Puff® Ortho Rectangle is built differently on purpose: one solid 2.5-inch piece of memory foam that works with the floor beneath it as its support. It is kept thin by design, because deep memory foam with nothing firm under it would let a dog sink too far. Construction varies by product and size, and each product page describes its own.

A supportive bed is about comfort, not treatment. If your vet has raised a hip or joint concern, talk with them about your dog's needs, and see our guide to dog beds for hip dysplasia for how bed choice fits into that conversation.

What fabric is best for a Husky who sheds?

The breed standard describes a double coat of medium length over a soft, dense undercoat, and notes that losing the undercoat during the shedding season is normal. Hair on the bed is part of life with a Husky, so choose a removable cover you can wash, and a color close to your dog's coat so hair reads as texture rather than contrast between washes. Velvet has a short, smooth surface; faux fur is deep and plush.

• Velvet: the Ali Jewel® Ortho Square™ comes in six velvet colors, from Platinum Gray to Sapphire Cobalt. Please allow for natural variations in the velvet.
• Faux fur: the Ruby beds come in Ivory, Light Gray, and Charcoal, and the Katie Puff® Encore beds in Camel, Charcoal, and Pearl Gray (check each product page for the colors offered). Gray and charcoal tones sit close to many Husky coats.
• Between washes: regular brushing keeps more of the coat off the bed. Our guide to managing a blowing coat covers the seasonal sheds.

How do I clean a Husky's dog bed?

Clean the cover and the foam separately. On the beds in this guide, the cover unzips for a cold-water machine wash. Hang dry it, and never put it in a dryer, on any setting, including air, no-heat or fluff. Use no bleach or bleach alternatives. The inserts and foam are never machine washed or put in a dryer: spot treat with half white vinegar and half water, then let them dry fully in open air before the cover goes back on.

For a dog who comes in from snow or rain, the Ruby Sydney™ Ortho, both Ortho Loungers, and the Ruby Puff® Ortho Rectangle offer a With Waterproof Liner option. The Luxura-Protect™ liner sits beneath the cover to help shield the foam from occasional spills or accidents. It is not designed for ongoing moisture.

Where should a Husky's bed go?

Put the bed in a quiet corner of a room the family uses, against a wall and out of the traffic path. Keep it away from heat vents, fireplaces, and sunny windows. If your Husky leaves the bed for a cool floor on warm nights, a cooler spot in the room is often all it takes. For more on placement, see where to put your dog's bed. Another double-coated dog in the house? See our guide to the best dog bed for a German Shepherd. We also have guides to the best dog bed for a Labrador and the best dog bed for a Golden Retriever.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size dog bed does a Husky need?

Most Huskies need a Large bed. Measure your dog in their usual resting position, compare that to the bed's inner or sleeping dimensions, and size up when you are between sizes. In our loungers, a compact Husky may fit the Medium. Size ladders differ between bed lines, so check each product's own size chart.

What is the best type of dog bed for a Husky?

The best type matches how your dog rests. Curlers suit a round Puff such as the Katie Ortho Puff® Encore™, leaners suit a square bed bolstered on all four sides, dogs who sprawl suit a lounger or a flat rectangle, and seniors suit a low front entry.

Is a memory foam bed good for a Husky?

For comfort and support, yes. Companion-Pedic® memory foam is 4-5 lb per cubic foot, and in our layered beds it sits over a firm 55 ILD support foam. A bed is for comfort, not treatment, so ask your vet about any joint concern.

What dog bed fabric is best for Husky shedding?

Choose a removable cover that unzips for washing, in a color close to your dog's coat. Velvet has a short, smooth surface and faux fur is deep and plush. Regular brushing keeps more of the double coat off the bed.

How do you wash a Husky's dog bed?

Unzip the cover and machine wash it in cold water, then hang dry it. Never put it in a dryer, on any setting, including air, no-heat or fluff, and use no bleach or bleach alternatives. The foam and inserts are not washable: spot treat them with half white vinegar and half water and let them dry fully in open air, never in a dryer.

Where should I put my Husky's bed?

Choose a quiet corner of a room the family uses, against a wall and away from heat vents, fireplaces, and sunny windows. If your Husky moves to a cool floor on warm nights, try a cooler spot in the room.

A Place to Rest After the Run

Measure your Husky at rest, match the shape to how they sleep, and choose a cover you can keep clean through every shed. Explore our large and extra-large dog beds, and give the dog who never wants to stop a reason to curl up and stay.