Bolsters, pillows or panels can be used to customise your dog's bed. They can be added to a standard size of bed and also ordered for bespoke sizes.
Bolsters and pillows are attached to the bed. Back bolsters and panels are not connected to the bed but sit on the floor behind the bed and are held in place by the weight of the bed and a wall or furniture. Panels can also be used inside crates or bed frames and can be positioned along the sides and back.
You can also by a Pillow independently of buying a bed, either to put on one of our beds that you have already bought or for another make of bed you have - please make sure the bed is solid enough to withstand the tension on the strap. A polyester fibre filled bed is unlikely to be suitable for adding a pillow.
These items can be the same colour or a contrasting colour to the rest of the bed. They can be bought with the bed or afterwards. You can also use them for a bed that is not from ourselves.
Sizes
Medium and Large Back Bolsters are 25 cm high and 15 cm deep and will project 15 cm above the bed. Extra large and Giant are 29 cm high and 19 cm deep and will project 19 cm above the bed. Remember this will add to the amount of projection forward from the wall that the dog bed will have.
Panels are 6 cm thick and 35 cm high so they project 25 cm above the surface of our 10 cm deep beds.
Medium and Large pillows are 11cm high and 20cm wide. Extra large and Giant pillows are 13cm high and 24cm wide. They will reduce the flat area of the bed by the stated width so you should bear this in mind when decising whether or not to add a pillow to a bed you have.
How to Order
To order a bed with Bolster or Pillow, go to this page.
To add a Back Bolster to a Signature or Active Recovery Bed, use this page.
To add a pillow to a bed you already have, use this page.
Panels are a bespoke item and need to be ordered using the form on the Bespoke Dog Beds page in order that we will provide a quote.
Big Dog Bed Company
Dog Beds with bolsters
- Size
- Back Bolster or Pillow
- Medium / Back Bolster
- Medium / Pillow
- Large / Back Bolster
- Large / Pillow
- Extra Large / Back Bolster
- Extra Large / Pillow
- Giant / Back Bolster
- Giant / Pillow
Towelling dog drying coat
Dogrobes® dog drying coats are the original towelling drying coat for dogs, trusted by professionals since 2004. They avoid the use of Velcro which can catch in fur and longer ears, ultimately fills with fur, becoming less effective and snags on the coat during washing.
The drying coats are easy to fit after outdoor adventures, swimming, training, bathing or working. Designed to hang over the hindquarters and dry the back legs. They provide excellent warmth and comfort and are not just for wet dogs. The robes slip on and offset ties ensure superb coverage of underbelly and a snug fit for a simple, secure fit.
Dog robes dry quickly for re-use. Wash at 40° C (no Velcro to snag). Tumble dry on low.
Made in Britain from an innovative towelling fabric exclusive to Dogrobes®: 80% cotton, 20% polyester.
Why do I need a dog robe?
Wet fur is a poor insulator. Shaking does not remove all the moisture. Longer loops on the inside of this innovative fabric quickly wick away moisture and trap air and body heat to maintain the dog's body temperature and keep muscles warm. Ensuring your dog is warm and dry, particularly after exercise, reduces muscle stress, tension and injury. Older dogs with arthritis or joint issues will benefit significantly from the rapid drying and heat retention effect of these drying coats. If your dog likes to swim regardless of the outside temperature, these drying coats are a must.
Ideal for the journey home in the car after a wet, muddy walk, keeping your dog warm, drying them off and protecting the inside of the car all at the same time.
At home, when you come in from a wet walk, what happens before you can get the towel out – the wet, muddy shake. Popping the robe on immediately starts the drying process and protects surrounds from the shake off and subsequent dripping, wiping on rugs and the sofa!
| Size |
Example Breed |
Dogs' Girth and Length Measurement (inches/cm) |
| Mini |
Yorkshire terrier |
16 / 41 |
| Toy |
Jack Russell |
20 / 51 |
| Extra Small |
Cocker Spaniel |
24 / 61 |
| Small |
Springer Spaniel |
26 / 66 |
| Medium |
Border Collie |
30 / 71 |
| Large |
Labrador |
32 / 86 |
| Extra Large |
German Shepherd |
36 / 96 |
| XX Large |
Great Dane |
40 / 101 |
| XXX Large |
Newfoundland |
44 / 112 |
