What actually goes in the washing machine, at what temperature, how each bed supports your dog, what spare covers cost, and the sizes that matter before you buy.
Small, 75 cm across. All covers machine-washable at 30°C. No waterproof liner claim.
Small, with topper. Memory foam in a water-resistant case; spare mattress covers from £20.
About 5 cm foam plus 3.5 cm memory foam; cover washable at 30°C.
The four washable dog beds we compared cost from £42.39 (TIAKI, small) to £199 (Omlet Bolster, large) on 21 October 2026. All have a machine-washable cover, but none says its foam can be machine-washed, and only the Omlet Topology states a water-resistant mattress case.
How we picked these 4: beds sold to UK customers whose current product page says which parts can be washed, covering a nest bed, a sofa bed, a bolster bed and a bed with zip-off toppers, from about £40 to £200. The table keeps cleaning, support and moisture protection apart because retailers often fold them into one “washable” claim.
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| Best for | What is washable? | Wash temperature | Support | Moisture protection | Spare cover price | Ad | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omlet Topology | Spare covers and toppers sold separately at a published price | Toppers are machine-washable and zip off; the mattress cover zips off for washing | Not stated on the product page | Memory-foam mattress | Water-resistant case protects the mattress (maker) | Mattress cover only £20 / £25 / £32; quilted topper £24 / £29 / £34 | £99 / £124 / £159 (S / M / L)checked 21 Oct 2026 | View bedAd |
| Omlet Memory Foam Bolster Bed | Dogs that rest their head on a raised edge | Removable cover and the bolster are both machine-wash and dryer-safe (maker) | Not stated on the product page | Memory-foam mattress with a padded bolster | No waterproof or water-resistant liner claim on the product page checked | Spare covers sold separately; price not shown for a size when checked | £89 / £139 / £199 (S / M / L)checked 21 Oct 2026 | View bedAd |
| TIAKI No Stress Cuddly Bed | The lowest price here, for dogs that curl up | All covers removable and machine-washable | 30°C | Thick soft filling (no foam stated) | No waterproof liner claim on the product page checked | Not sold separately at zooplus | £42.39 / £87.29 (S / M)checked 21 Oct 2026 | View bedAd |
| zoolove Wellness Snuggle Sofa | The only bed here stating foam depths | Removable cover is machine-washable | 30°C | About 5 cm foam plus 3.5 cm visco memory foam; padded backrests | No waterproof liner claim on the product page checked | Not sold separately at zooplus | £111.99checked 21 Oct 2026 | View bedAd |
Prices, care instructions and specifications from the Omlet and zooplus UK product pages linked, checked on 21 October 2026. Omlet prices were sale prices on that date.
What we did
We re-read each bed's product page on 21 October 2026 for the price of every size, which parts are washable, the wash temperature, the foam or filling, any liner claim, dimensions and spare-cover prices. Where a page says nothing, the table says so. Arthritis advice is from the PDSA.
What we did not do
Sources checked
Prices and terms change. Confirm on the retailer's page before you buy.
Why it made the list
Spare covers and toppers sold separately at a published price
Watch out for
Sale prices with the default topper when checked; price varies with topper and feet.
Why it made the list
Dogs that rest their head on a raised edge
Watch out for
Price with the default cover when checked; other covers and feet cost more.
Why it made the list
The lowest price here, for dogs that curl up
Why it made the list
The only bed here stating foam depths
Most washable dog beds have a machine-washable cover, not a machine-washable bed. All four beds here have a removable cover that goes in the machine; Omlet also says the Bolster bed's bolster is machine-wash and dryer-safe, while TIAKI and zoolove give 30°C for their covers. None says its foam mattress can be machine-washed. A cover alone does not stop urine, vomit or wet fur reaching the foam unless there is a liner, and only the Omlet Topology states a water-resistant mattress case. A spare cover keeps the bed usable while one dries: Omlet sells Topology mattress covers from £20 and toppers from £24 on its toppers page.
For a dog with arthritis, the PDSA says memory foam beds are kind to joints, suggests letting your dog choose between an enclosed bed and a flat mattress, and notes that a heat pad under the bed may give extra comfort on cold days. It also advises rugs or anti-slip mats on slippery floors, because dogs with arthritis struggle to get up. Three beds here state memory foam; zoolove is the only one to give depths (about 5 cm of foam with 3.5 cm of memory foam on top). Look for a low step-in edge and a non-slip base. If your dog is stiff, limping or slow to rise, contact your vet: our insurance for older dogs guide explains how cover changes with age, and our joint supplements guide looks at the evidence.
No soft dog bed should be treated as chew-proof, and none of the four here claims to be. Omlet describes its fabrics as tested to be “tooth and claw resistant”, which is a maker's claim, not a chew-proof rating. Supervise a dog that tears bedding, remove damaged foam or filling straight away so it cannot be swallowed, and offer chew toys instead. Puppies chew most; our puppy first-year checklist covers bedding for the first months.
Measure your dog asleep and compare it with the internal sleeping area, not the outside size. The Omlet Bolster's large size is 105.5 cm long outside but 82 cm inside, because the bolster takes up the edge. The zoolove sofa is 100 cm outside with a sleeping surface of about 84 cm.
Look for a protected mattress, simple zips and a spare cover. Avoid assuming “waterproof” unless the maker says so.
A round nest bed such as the TIAKI suits dogs that sleep curled; a flat mattress suits dogs that stretch out.
Measure from nose to the base of the tail in your dog's longest normal sleeping position, then compare that with the internal sleeping area, adding room to turn round. If a listing gives only outside dimensions, ask the retailer for the usable area before ordering.
Related: dog accessories, dog harnesses compared, dog car travel kit, our dog grooming products and the first-time dog owner guide.
Usually only part of them. Of the four beds we compared, all have a cover that goes in the washing machine, but only Omlet says its Bolster bed's bolster can be machine-washed too, and none says the foam mattress can. TIAKI and zoolove give 30°C for their covers. Check the label for the cover, bolster and cushion separately, with the temperature and drying advice.
The PDSA says memory foam beds are kind to joints and suggests letting a dog with arthritis choose between an enclosed bed and a flat mattress. Look for a low step-in height and a non-slip base too. Three of the four beds here state memory foam; zoolove gives its depths (about 5 cm foam plus 3.5 cm memory foam). If your dog is stiff or limping, contact your vet.
None of the four beds here claims to be chew-proof, and no soft bed should be assumed to be. Supervise a dog that chews its bedding, remove torn foam or filling, and ask your vet or a qualified behaviourist if the chewing is new or constant.
No. Washable describes how the cover can be cleaned; waterproof describes whether liquid can reach the filling. Of the four beds here, only the Omlet Topology states a water-resistant case around the mattress.
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