What size dog bed for my dog? Bed size by weight and sleep style
Orvis sizes each bed style differently. A 50 lb dog is a Medium rectangle bed but a Large round bed.
Short answer: pick the style first, then the size. On Orvis’s chart a “Medium” in one style is not a Medium in another, and Orvis says so itself: “a medium in one style won’t necessarily correlate to a medium in another.”
Pick the style by how your dog sleeps
Orvis’s rule of thumb: round beds suit dogs who curl up; larger rectangle beds suit dogs who stretch out. Watch your dog sleep before you choose.
Rectangle bed (stretchers)
| Size | Length x width | Dog weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 28” x 18” | Up to 40 lb |
| Medium | 36” x 24” | 40–70 lb |
| Large | 43” x 29” | 70–100 lb |
| X-Large | 53” x 35” | 100+ lb |
Round bed (curlers)
| Size | Diameter | Dog weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 25” | Up to 25 lb |
| Medium | 34” | 25–45 lb |
| Large | 41” | 45–70 lb |
| X-Large | 48” | 70–110 lb |
Deep dish (bolstered)
| Size | Length x width | Dog weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 35½” x 25½” | Up to 40 lb |
| Medium | 40” x 26½” | 40–60 lb |
| Large | 44” x 31” | 60–90 lb |
| X-Large | 50” x 37” | 90–120 lb |
Same dog, different sizes
A 50 lb dog is a Medium rectangle, a Large round and a Medium deep dish. A 75 lb dog is a Large rectangle, an X-Large round and a Large deep dish.
Round or rectangle? Same dog, side by side
| Dog weight | Orvis round | Orvis rectangle |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 25 lb | Small (25”) | Small (28” x 18”) |
| 25–40 lb | Medium (34”) | Small (28” x 18”) |
| 40–45 lb | Medium (34”) | Medium (36” x 24”) |
| 45–70 lb | Large (41”) | Medium (36” x 24”) |
| 70–100 lb | X-Large (48”) | Large (43” x 29”) |
| 100–110 lb | X-Large (48”) | X-Large (53” x 35”) |
Pick round if your dog sleeps curled. Pick rectangle if it sprawls, or if the bed goes in a crate (rectangles match crate floors).
Dog bed size by breed
AKC adult weights; the top of the range decides the bed.
| Breed | AKC weight | Rectangle | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Retriever | 55–75 lb | Medium–Large | Large–X-Large |
| Labrador Retriever | 55–80 lb | Medium–Large | Large–X-Large |
| German Shepherd Dog | 50–90 lb | Medium–Large | Large–X-Large |
Bed inside a crate
PetMD notes that crate mats and beds take up space inside a crate, so measure with the bedding in mind.
Sources: AKC breed weight chart; Orvis Dog Fit Guide (https://www.orvis.com/dog-product-size-information.html); PetMD crate sizing (https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/crate-sizing-for-dogs).
Next: what size crate for my dog (/guides/what-size-crate-for-my-dog/).
Terms used here
- Budget, mid, premium: picks grouped by the maker's own list price, lowest to highest. Budget is everyday basics (a crate, collars, a light harness, boots), mid is padded walking and lift-assist harnesses, premium is specialty gear (a life jacket, a car harness, travel beds). No store prices are shown.
- Chest girth: the distance around the widest part of the rib cage, just behind the front legs. Harnesses are sized by it.
- Back length: base of the neck to base of the tail. A crate should be at least 4 in longer.
- Paw width: the widest part of the front paw while standing. Boots are sized by it.
- Weight band: the weight range a crate or bed size is made for on the maker's chart.