Best Dog Crate Bed & Mattress

We love the soft plush material on the top of this bed and that it can be easily washed. It washes well and does not pill. The simple construction has minimal seams and weak points. Unfortunately, the material is not very strong and won’t hold up to a destructive dog.

The quilting on this bed is attractive and helps hold the padding in place. We like the soft fabric and non-skid bottom. Unfortunately, the pad isn’t as thick and plushy as shown in the images. Some dogs may be attracted to chew on the little nubs on the non-skid fabric on the back of this bed. It is easily washed and dried. As long as you don’t have a dog that enjoys chewing beds, is a great option.

This is a very cute looking dog crate pad but it has a lot of weak points on it. The piping trim around the outside and the sewn on loop are all irresistible to dogs that like to chew. This crate pad isn’t very thick to begin with and does go flat fairly easily. The fabric on the top pills quickly and the pad does not wash well over time.

Another easy-to care for dog crate pad, this one is attractive and soft. We love the two-tone colors and design of this dog crate pad, and while the multiple horizontal seams and baffling may hold the filling in place it has its drawbacks. The 6 seams are more potential weak spots for the pad to come apart if your dog likes to ruffle or scratch when he’s settling down for a nap.

This dog crate pad is a little overpriced for as thin as it is. It does not wash well and may shrink or pucker after multiple washes. The stuffing ends up bunched up to one side. It does come in a nice variety of sizes for various breeds and crates. We do like the soft material on the top and the non-skid fabric on the bottom. Some dogs may be attracted to chew on the tiny nubs on the non-skid surface and this dog crate pad is definitely not resistant to destructive dogs.

This is a great dog crate pad for nondestructive dogs. Unfortunately, it does not hold up well in the wash so if your dog frequently has accidents, sweats a lot or otherwise gets his crate pad really dirty, this is probably not a good choice. There are some design flaws but the biggest one is the weak seams. They do not hold up well in the wash or with scratching.

This is a nice little heating pad but is probably not suitable as a dog crate pad to be used while you are away from home because any electrical pad will require supervision while in use. We do like the Dacron water resistant cover that can be wiped clean but the trim and other components may not hold up well in the event that your dog had an accident in his crate. This product might be better suited under a blanket or other padded surface because it is not very soft either.

The biggest problem with this pad is that it is not water resistant and very difficult to clean. If your dog has an accident in his crate, it will be absorbed into the pad and impossible to fully clean because this item is not machine washable. It is not very sturdy at all and can be easily damaged even by a dog that’s not a chewer. It has pretty colors and we like the idea but the poor quality materials and construction of this crate pad are not worth the price.

This is a simple, well-constructed dog crate pad with a soft fleece cover on the top and non-skid material on the bottom. We’re big fans of the non-skid material but the small nubs on its surface may be attractive to dogs who like to chew them. This bed is easy to clean as it is entirely machine washable and holds up well through multiple wash cycles. The fleece will not pill over time but it may shed. This is a great option for a dog that does not like to chew as it is not chew-resistant.

This is a great crate pad for dogs that may need a little more support. Consider though that there are compromises with using a foam crate pad that may be more absorbent and not as easy to clean. If your dog frequently has accidents you will need to invest in a water-resistant cover to put over this pad. While the zip-off cover is machine washable it will not block moisture from reaching the foam interior and this might be difficult to clean and get odors out of. It is a well-made bed that will hold up well as long as your dog does not like to chew up his bed. While it’s rated as “orthopedic foam” it is egg crate foam.

We like the simplicity of this design and the wide range of sizes available but the materials leave a lot to be desired. This crate pad does not hold up as well in the wash as we would like, has very little padding, does not have a non-skid bottom, and has weak seams that can come apart easily with scratching. The smaller size options are inexpensive and could be a good choice for a smaller dog that does not chew or scratch.

This crate pad comes in 6 sizes. We like the simple design, the soft material, and the lack of extra trim and other things that encourage dogs to chew. This one held up okay in the wash but the seams don’t hold up well with dogs that like to scratch and push their crate pad around. It does flatten out fairly easily and the material is relatively thin. For the price it’s a decent crate pad but may not hold up long-term.

While we love faux sherpa, fleece and other cuddly materials they can sometimes shed, and this one unfortunately does not hold up well to scratching or washing. It was fairly thick and plush but the seams came apart easily and we weren’t a fan of how thin the material on the other side was. This one is not non-skid so it can slide around easily as well.

This is a nice crate pad that comes in lots of sizes. We like the idea of breathable mesh and antimicrobial materials but this one cannot be machine washed and the mesh may snag on dogs’ claws. It has a handle on it sewn into the border of the pad that might encourage inappropriate chewing. We’d like it a lot more if it could be machine washed.

This is a good value but does have flaws. There is minimal padding on the base and offers very little support. The faux sherpa material can be torn up with a dog scratching against it, the fibers shed and the nylon material on the bottom cannot be run through a dryer, so this will have to be machine washed and line dried. We do like the bolsters on the side that give a soft edge to snuggle against and will discourage your dog from flipping it over and pushing it around.

This pad is listed as a heavy duty pad but unfortunately is not going to hold up to a dog that likes to chew or scratch. It’s extremely firm and does not offer much support. The bottom half is very sturdy and well constructed but the stitching holding the top layer is weak and comes apart easier than we’d have hoped. It’s not easy to wash or clean.

We love the idea of a super-soft cozy dog crate pad but this one did not measure up in regards to durability and quality materials. The base material is listed as non-skid but it tears easily. There is sparse filling in this bed and it spreads to the sides quickly leaving the bed flat and lumpy. It does not hold up well in the wash either.

This material starts off absorbent and water resistant but over time in the wash starts to break down. It’s basically a cut-to-size washable puppy pad. It could be a great solution when used in conjunction with another pad as it offers no support. We do like that it’s made in the USA and can be cut to fit. This is also a great product to put down near water and food bowls.

This is an attractive looking bed but has a lot of flaws. The Teflon side of the bed is not comfortable and most dogs will not sleep on it. It is not waterproof and the foam inside is highly absorbent but cannot be cleaned. The zipper to remove the cover is only on one end of the bed so putting it back together is an adventure. If you don’t have an accident-prone or chew-happy dog this bed may work for you.

This is a bed that comes in lots of sizes and options. The fleece used in this bed are not very high quality and both sides are made with material that can tear easily if your dog likes to scratch or ruffle his crate pad. The padding inside is lumpy and may flatten out over time.

These are reusable puppy pads designed for use in dog crates. They are well made and we are a big fan of the rubberized grips below to keep them from sliding around. Unfortunately, the rubber nubs are irresistible to dogs that like to chew. These do absorb a fair amount of liquid but should be changed as soon as they are soiled.