"Some dogs don’t react well to being woken up suddenly," explains Dr. MacMillan. "They might startle easily due to their ...

Given their substantial size and weight, big dogs require a bed made with high-quality foam to help prevent aches, pains, and pressure sores more common in large breeds. We selected a dozen beds ...

and big dogs can easily knock it down. Our 50-pound pit mix preferred to lounge on the bed without the frame propping up the fabric and instead snuggled under the cover like she would a blanket.