Buyer’s guideCozy Cave® Dog Beds

Which Cozy Cave® is right for yourpup?

Every Cozy Cave is the same hooded, Sherpa-lined nest that burrowers love, hand-sewn to order in Piedmont, South Carolina. What changes is the shape, what’s inside, the size and the fabric. Here’s how to choose.

Sheltie resting in an olive Orthopedic Cozy Cave by the fireplace
Step 1 · Shape

Three shapes, one signature hood

Every shape has the same Sherpa-lined hood dogs crawl under. Leave the tubing in the hood for an open, cave-like feel, or take it out for a softer, blanket-like drape. Then pick the shape that matches how your dog sleeps and where the bed will go.

Australian Shepherd in a Round Cozy Cave in Grove Passport NavyFor curlers

Round Cozy Cave®

The original. A snug, den-like circle for dogs who curl up tight, and an easy fit for any corner of the room.

  • SizesS · L · XL
  • Diameter25″ to 45″
  • MattressPoly-Fill or Orthopedic
Two German Shorthaired Pointers sharing an olive Rectangle Cozy CaveFor stretchers & pairs

Rectangle Cozy Cave®

Not just extra large, extra wide. A wider opening and room to stretch out, roll around or share with a friend. Built for big dogs.

  • SizesS · M · L · XL
  • Footprint30×20″ to 50×35″
  • MattressAll three options
Small dog tucked under the hood of a khaki Cozy Cave Crate Bed inside a wire crateFor crate-trained pups

Cozy Cave® Crate Bed

Made to fit inside your dog’s crate, so they get the security of their crate with all the comfort of a nesting bed.

  • SizesS · M · L · XL
  • Footprint15×23″ to 26×47″
  • MattressPoly-Fill or Forgiveness™
Step 2 · Mattress

What’s inside matters

Plush, supportive or fully washable.

Every option sits under the same high-pile Sherpa lining and removable, machine-washable cover. Choose the feel your dog needs.

01 Cedar Poly-FillPlush & adjustable Our signature fill is OEKO-TEX® certified, recycled poly-cotton fiber blended with aromatic cedar. It’s spring-wound to hold its loft, siliconized to resist dust, bacteria and odor, and naturally resistant to fleas and ticks. A hidden zipper lets you add or remove fill.
Best for: Dogs who love to sink in and nest
Round · Rectangle · Crate
02 OrthopedicFirm & supportive We swap the poly-fill for 3-inch egg-crate foam that eases pressure on joints, then add a plush pillow-top of poly-cotton fill so it still feels soft on top.
Best for: Senior dogs, big breeds and achy joints
Round · Rectangle
03 Forgiveness™ WashableSupportive & fully washable A 3-inch orthopedic mattress you can actually wash. The USA-made, open-cell foam is 90% air, so it breathes, dries quickly and resists odors and allergens. Remove the cover and wash the mattress with soap and water; for accidents, use a 1/10 bleach solution. Topped with the same plush pillow-top.
Best for: Puppies in training, seniors and allergy households
Rectangle · Crate10-year mattress warranty
Cedar poly-fill inside a Cozy Cave
Orthopedic foam with a plush pillow-top layer
Cross-section of a Forgiveness washable foam mattress in a Cozy Cave
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Every Cozy Cave has a removable, machine-washable cover. Forgiveness™ makes the mattress washable too.

Step 3 · Size

Measure your dog, then pick a size

Measure your dog’s body length and compare it with the chart. Breed suggestions are a starting point, but every dog is different, so trust the tape measure.

Round
Rectangle
Crate
Drawn to scale · top view
Small25″
Large35″
XL45″
Hood height is about 8″ on every size.
SizeBedYour dog & breeds
Small25″ diameter10–15″ dog body length
Yorkie, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Dachshund, Shih Tzu
Large35″ diameter15–25″ dog body length
Bulldog, Beagle, Miniature Schnauzer, Chow Chow, Brittany
X-Large45″ diameter25–40″ dog body length
Boxer, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Vizsla, GSP
Dogs longer than 40″? Choose a Rectangle Cozy Cave.Full sizing guide
Drawn to scale · top view
Small30″ × 20″
Medium35″ × 25″
Large40″ × 30″
XL50″ × 35″
Hood height is about 8″ on every size.
SizeBedYour dog & breeds
Small30″ × 20″10–20″ dog body length
Yorkie, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Shih Tzu, Beagle
Medium35″ × 25″20–25″ dog body length
Chow Chow, Brittany
Large40″ × 30″25–30″ dog body length
Boxer, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd
X-Large50″ × 35″30–46″ dog body length
Doberman, Vizsla, GSP, Great Dane, St. Bernard
Sharing? Size up so both dogs can stretch out.Full sizing guide
Drawn to scale · top view
Small15″ × 23″
Medium22″ × 35″
Large25″ × 41″
XL26″ × 47″
Hood height is about 8″ on every size.
SizeBedFits
Small15″ × 23″Crates with a floor close to 15″ × 23″
Medium22″ × 35″Crates with a floor close to 22″ × 35″
Large25″ × 41″Crates with a floor close to 25″ × 41″
X-Large26″ × 47″Crates with a floor close to 26″ × 47″
Measure the inside floor of your crate and choose the closest size. Crate not included.Full sizing guide
Step 4 · Fabric

Five fabric collections

Every collection comes with the same Sherpa interior and a removable, machine-washable cover. Choose by look, by budget, or by how much wear it needs to handle. Select a collection to see it on a bed.

Rectangle Cozy Cave in Classic Cotton Olive Round Cozy Cave in Luxury Microsuede Buckskin Round Cozy Cave in WAG Grove Passport Navy Rectangle Cozy Cave in Show Dog Palmer Citron Round Cozy Cave in Holiday Denver Pine
ShownRectangle Cozy Cave in Classic Cotton Olive
Classic CottonPoly-cotton twill · OEKO-TEX®

Soft, sturdy and economical. The original Snoozer cover, in timeless solid colors.

Heather GreyKhakiNavyOliveRed
Luxury MicrosuedeStain- & water-resistant

Feels like genuine suede, without the drawbacks. Hair doesn’t cling, and it holds up to daily wear.

AnthraciteBlackBuckskinCamelDark ChocolateHot FudgePinkSapphire
WAG CollectionIndoor/outdoor · water-resistant

Bold, colorful patterns that brighten any room, with excellent durability and comfort.

Barkley/Black DiamondCeltic Sea SaltGrove BlushGrove Falcon GreyGrove Natural GreenGrove Passport NavyMissy Belmont BluePalmetto City BluePalmetto ClovePedigree StormPresley MiragePresley StuccoRamey GrayRamey Oxford
Show Dog Collection100,000+ double rubs

Our most durable, most luxurious microsuede. Ultra soft to the touch and made to last.

Palmer CitronPalmer DovePalmer IndigoCattle Call CamelCattle Call ChestnutCattle Call RavenMerlin CamelMerlin LinenMerlin PewterMarmot SandMarmot StormMarmot Taupe
Holiday CollectionNewton Red · Denver Pine

Seasonal favorites in the same high-quality build, for a bed that’s merry and bright.

Denver PineNewton Red
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Find your Cozy Cave®

Browse by shape or by mattress. Every bed is made to order and ships free in the contiguous USA.

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Rectangle
Crate
Orthopedic
Forgiveness™
Round Cozy Caves®
The original nesting bed, in every fabric and fill.
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Rectangle Cozy Caves®
Extra-wide caves for big dogs and pairs.
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Cozy Cave® Crate Beds
Nesting comfort that fits inside the crate.
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Orthopedic Cozy Caves®
3-inch foam support with a plush pillow-top.
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Forgiveness™ Cozy Caves®
Fully washable mattresses with a 10-year warranty.
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help you choose

Our team in Piedmont, South Carolina builds every Cozy Cave by hand. Tell us about your dog and we’ll point you to the right shape, mattress and size.