We were given a dog bed by Big Barker to test out in exchange for our honest opinion. Tales and Tails doesn’t recommend products that we don’t believe in ourselves. This review is based on our personal experience with a Big Barker dog bed.

A few weeks ago, I was approached by Big Barker dog beds and asked if I would be interested in running with the Big Barker dogs and doing a review of their dog beds. Initially I agreed because I’d heard good things about them in general and if there’s one thing our dogs love, it’s reviewing a dog bed. It turns out, though, that this bed really impressed us on a lot of levels.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been approached for reviews by companies that think a large dog is a Corgi or a Border Collie. There have been a lot of cute products through the years that I would really have liked to try for our dogs, especially some very cute beds, but they aren’t made for dogs bigger than a purse. Big Barker was a breath of fresh air because they are a company that caters to big dogs. They consider fifty pound dogs on the small side. If you have a Scottish Deerhound, Newfoundland or Great Dane, rejoice, because this company started to cater to your dog.

Big Barker dog beds are created specifically to cushion the joints of big dogs. They are orthopedic dog beds that help keep younger dogs’ joints and help rejuvenate the joints of older dogs. These beds are sized for older dogs, as well. On top of that, they are made in the United States and have a ten year warranty. If the foam flattens before ten years, they will send you a new bed.

The outer cover is also removable and washable. We tested that out after a muddy early morning turnout had some dirty footprints on the bed. A toss into the washer and dryer had it back to as nice as it looked when we first took it out of the box. In any event, being able to clean a dog bed easily is one of our top priorities and this one passed the test. The fabric is soft and comfortable as well as durable. It has held up to a lot of attempts to make a nest out of it, too, without any signs of wear so far.

They also have a nice selection of colors that will match most decors. We just added some new rugs and accessories in our living room and the burgundy bed is a really nice, elegant addition. It really looks like a miniature couch that matches our real couch. It’s nice to have things for your dogs that go with your regular house decor and don’t stand out for the wrong reasons.

That was another thing that impressed us. When we got this dog bed, I couldn’t believe how small the box was. It was compact and square. Once we took the dog bed out and unsealed it, we were amazed by how quickly the bed puffed up into the large, comfy bed that our dogs now love.

Both Rose and Flattery take turns hanging out on this bed. To my surprise, a lot of times, Flattery gets off the couch to go over and stretch out on this bed. I notice it especially when the weather outside is especially chilly and that says a lot to me. She’s getting to an age when I know she has a few aches and pains that come along with old age and she’s usually pretty attached to our couch. When she prefers a dog bed over the couch, I can tell you that says a lot about how comfortable it is.

Speaking of how comfortable it is, we’ve also discovered that it’s pretty comfortable for humans, too. Mr. Taleteller and I have both taken turns laying and sitting on the bed with the dogs. I normally can’t sit on the floor for too long because it really bothers my back, but I can sit or lay on that dog bed and it feels like laying on a cloud. I love being able to snuggle with the dogs at night and watch television or read a book without feeling sore or paying for it the next day. It’s been an unexpected side benefit that we were not expecting.

All in all, I can’t recommend this dog bed enough. They are expensive, but I think that this bed will outlast a lot of dog beds that we’ve purchased in the past and with a ten year warranty, I think that it’s a bargain in the long run. I can’t come up with anything that we didn’t like about this bed. Even though we got it for a review, we plan to put it to good use for many years to come. If you are looking for a bed for your larger dogs, we can’t recommend it enough. Also, if you have a smaller dog, never fear, they also make Barker Junior which is more suited to the smaller pups out there.