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Sofa / Couch Dog Bed Ratings & Reviews -- Based
on Data From Over 400 Actual Owners
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updated December 11, 2009.
What
You Need To Know
91% of actual owners included in our research say that
they are satisfied with their sofa / couch dog bed. Brands tend to
be similarly competitive.
Pros
Appearance / design; usually thick padding; bolstered support
Cons
Pricey; not easy to move or stow; not travel friendly
Related information
Dog / pet bed reviews & ratings summary
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What Is a Sofa / Couch Dog Bed?
Sofa / couch pet beds resemble miniature sofas. These beds are often considered to be orthopedic since they typically have thick padding and their height make it easy for older dogs to get on and off.
About Our Research
Our research findings are based over 400 actual sofa / couch dog bed owner reviews / comments collected from diverse sources including online message boards and product review sections on retailers' websites.
Sofa / Couch Dog Bed Ratings
Sample size: 400+ owners of various sofa / couch dog bed brands and sizes.
91% |
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Good |
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$92 |
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Good |
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All |
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Good |
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Medium-Thick |
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Good-Excellent |
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Indoor |
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Poor-Fair |
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Poor-Fair |
Satisfaction
While the clear majority of owners are satisfied with their sofa / couch dog bed, those who were not satisfied said the product is too small for their dog, not durable enough (gets chewed, torn, wears easily), and or too thin / not enough padding and cushion.
Durability
Owners indicate that durability / longevity for this type of dog bed is likely better than average. An aggressive or moderate chewer, however, could destroy the product quickly.
Average price paid
Prices paid for sofa pet beds generally range from $75-$250 depending on size and other factors. Most people paid less than $100.
Value
Given their customer satisfaction, reasonable durabilty and sofa-like features, the beds represent a solid value.
Dog size
These pet beds are mainly used by small to medium dogs, but sofas for large dogs are also available.
Ease of cleaning
Cleaning generally involves machine washing the removeable cover.
Padding
These pet beds generally have substantial padding, at least more than the average dog bed.
Appearance
They often are available in a variety of colors and styles. Since they resemble actual furniture, they are usually considered to have a more appealing look than other dog beds.
Indoor / outdoor
Most owners use them exclusively for indoors.
Travel friendly
Their higher than average size and weight make them poor travel companions.
Lightweight
Since they often have substantial filling and material, they usually weigh more than the average dog bed.