Description
Some dogs never curl up. They drop onto their side, push their legs out straight and take up as much floor as they can find, and for that dog a bolster bed is mostly wasted wall. The Snooza Organic Pet Futon in Blue is a flat wool mattress with nothing around the edges to get in the way, so the whole surface is usable sleeping space.
Size guide
| Size | Dimensions | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Original (medium) | 83cm x 53cm | Small dogs such as a Jack Russell, Cavalier or Pug, and medium dogs such as a Beagle, Whippet or Terrier. Snooza also lists it as an option for large dogs. |
| Mighty (large) | 98cm x 68cm | Large dogs such as a Boxer, Retriever or Dalmatian, and giant breeds such as a Mastiff, Great Dane or Rottweiler. |
Snooza names its sizes rather than numbering them, which trips people up constantly. Original is the medium, at 83cm long and 53cm wide. Mighty is the large, at 98cm long and 68cm wide. There is no hidden third size in this listing.
How to choose your size
Wait until your dog is lying flat out on the floor, then measure from the nose to the base of the tail and add about 15 to 20cm. Compare that number straight against the dimensions above, because a futon has no raised rim eating into the footprint: what you see is what your dog gets to lie on. A dog who sprawls needs the full length, so if the measurement lands between Original and Mighty, take the Mighty. A dog who curls tightly can go down a size, since they will sleep in a circle in the middle of it either way.
The fill is an Australian wool blend batt, quilted through so it cannot migrate into one end. Wool is the reason the futon works across seasons: it moves moisture and heat away from the dog in summer and traps it in winter, where a polyester fill holds warmth in both. The cover is organic cotton canvas, it comes off, and it machine washes on a cold gentle cycle. The inner washes too, on a wool cycle.
- Certified organic cotton canvas cover, removable and machine washable at 30 degrees
- Australian wool blend inner, quilted so the fill stays put
- Two sizes, Original 83 x 53cm and Mighty 98 x 68cm
- Flat profile, so it folds into a car boot or a crate and travels well
- Layers on top of a raised or trampoline bed as a soft mattress
- Made in Australia by Snooza since 1989
Where it is not the right pick: there is no bolster to lean on, so an anxious dog who wants to feel enclosed will be happier in a calming or cuddler style, and a heavy chewer will get through cotton canvas. Air it in the sun regularly and do not rub the printed logo, which is a paste print rather than a dye. See the full range of dog beds for the alternatives.