A vast range of dog baskets and beds is available, varying from the strictly utilitarian to the frankly ostentatious. Owners may want to demonstrate their love for their pets by lavishing all manner of luxuries on them, but the majority of dogs want only a place of their own where they can feel secure and comfortable. Provided that they are protected from droughts many dogs hardly notice the room temperature, although this obviously depends on the amount of coat; a thick-coated Golden Retriever will feel the cold less acutely than a short-coated Bedlington Terrier, and a dog which has just had his coat extensively clipped or stripped will appreciate warmth on a cold night.
The first bed for a new puppy must be regarded as dispensable, and for this purpose a cardboard box lined with an old blanket is the most practical and economical. Alternatively, choose a type of bed which can easily be disinfected and cleaned. Cardboard boxes can be burnt, canvas sling bottoms on metal
frames can be washed, but wicker baskets are difficult to dean after even a mild attack of vomiting- or diarrhea and they are perfect for cutting the second set teeth on! Delay investing in an expensive basket or bed until the puppy IS past the chewing stage.
The first bed for a new puppy must be regarded as dispensable, and for this purpose a cardboard box lined with an old blanket is the most practical and economical. Alternatively, choose a type of bed which can easily be disinfected and cleaned. Cardboard boxes can be burnt, canvas sling bottoms on metal
frames can be washed, but wicker baskets are difficult to dean after even a mild attack of vomiting- or diarrhea and they are perfect for cutting the second set teeth on! Delay investing in an expensive basket or bed until the puppy IS past the chewing stage.
