Since we tested (updated October 2026)
We filmed our test in 2022 (the video went up in November 2022). We haven’t re-tested these beds since, but we re-checked every one of them on October 8, 2026. Here’s what’s changed:
- All four beds are still sold. None has been discontinued.
- Prices: the Kuranda now runs $80.95–$150.95 depending on size (we listed it at $94 before), the Coolaroo is still about $45 for the Large, the K9 Ballistics size we link to (Medium) is $140 (we listed $128), and the Gorilla starts at $101 for the Small (we listed $99).
- Coolaroo moved its store, so our old link stopped working; the bed is now listed as the “Original Elevated Dog Bed,” with a 5-year fabric warranty against UV damage (our page used to say 1 year). It still has no chew warranty.
- K9 Ballistics renamed our bed the “Tough Ripstop Round Pillow Dog Bed” and now publishes its own durability scores (7/10 for chewing).
- Kuranda now describes its PVC beds as “moderate” chew resistance and steers extreme chewers to its aluminum bed.
- Gorilla now offers a choice of orthopedic or gel memory foam mattress and lists its X-Large at 56″.
Other beds worth knowing about (NOT tested by us): these come up again and again when owners of serious chewers compare notes. We haven’t tested them, so they’re not in our rankings.
- Kuranda Chew Proof Aluminum Dog Bed — the aluminum-frame version of our top pick, which Kuranda rates for dogs up to 250 lbs. $126.95–$196.95 on Kuranda’s site on Oct 8, 2026.
- K9 Ballistics Chew Proof Armored elevated beds — K9’s answer for aggressive chewers: an aluminum frame with the fabric pulled tight so a dog can’t get it between its teeth. $120–$210.
- Crate versions of these beds are covered in the crate section below.
What owners say on Reddit
We read recent Reddit threads (late 2024 through 2026) where owners talk about these brands. We’ve summarized what they said and linked each thread. Where a comment is about a different model from the same brand, we say so. These are other owners’ experiences, not our test results.
Kuranda
- A Great Dane owner says Kuranda beds work well for their dogs, but that for a Dane only the metal-frame ones hold up long term — the PVC version, the one we tested, “was ok for a bit.” (r/greatdanes, Jan 2025)
- One owner has used the same pair of Kuranda beds for 15 years, through a lab, a German shepherd, and now a beagle and a GSD puppy. (r/puppy101, Nov 2024)
- An Australian cattle dog owner brought out an old Kuranda for their very destructive chewer and never had to buy another bed, and says Kuranda still sells replacement parts years later. (r/AustralianCattleDog, Aug 2026)
- A pit bull owner switched their chewer to a Kuranda raised bed, added a blanket after a few weeks with no chewing, and eventually worked back up to a regular foam bed. (r/pitbulls, Aug 2026)
Coolaroo
- A Cane Corso owner says their dog has never damaged his Coolaroo, and that an earlier dog who tore up every bed stopped once they switched to an elevated one. (r/CaneCorso, Jul 2026)
- We didn’t find recent Reddit reports of Coolaroo beds being chewed up, but keep in mind Coolaroo doesn’t sell it as a chew proof bed.
K9 Ballistics
- The bad: an owner who bought the Tough Ripstop bed (the line we tested) says their pup tore a hole “within 5 minutes,” and that a one-time replacement cover didn’t help much. (r/BrittanySpaniel, Apr 2025)
- Another owner points out K9 doesn’t call its nylon pillow beds chew proof, and their dog got through one in a few spots pretty easily; the dog ended up preferring a platform bed anyway. (r/puppy101, Nov 2024)
- The good: an owner of three 80-lb Belgian Malinois mixes says their K9 beds have lasted 3+ years and still look new. (r/dogs, May 2025)
- Several owners say K9’s metal-edged Armored crate beds (a different model from the one we tested) were the first thing their dog couldn’t destroy, including a 90-lb husky/shepherd mix, a Great Pyrenees puppy and a pit bull who’d been through “a TON of beds.” (r/dogs, May 2025; r/puppy101, Nov 2024; r/pitbulls, Aug 2026)
Gorilla
- The bad: one owner says their dog tore a corner of a new Gorilla bed apart within 48 hours. Gorilla offered a replacement cover, a 50% refund to keep the bed, or a full refund if they paid return shipping, and the owner wasn’t happy with how it was handled. (r/DogAdvice, Aug 2025)
- A German shepherd owner says their dog kept pulling up Gorilla crate pads even with the tie-downs, while another in the same thread says their digger’s Gorilla crate beds are “still in perfect shape.” (r/germanshepherds, Jul 2025)
- The good: an owner whose dog chewed up six beds in six days says one Gorilla Ballistic crate pad has now lasted seven years, and a Cane Corso owner says Gorilla’s tie-down crate pads ended their crate chewing. (r/AustralianCattleDog, Aug 2026; r/CaneCorso, Jul 2026)
The pattern: owners have the best luck with raised, metal-framed beds and with pads that are fastened down so a dog can’t get at the edges. Soft pillow beds, even tough ones, are more hit or miss with determined chewers.
Best chew proof dog bed for a crate
None of the four beds we tested is made for a crate (K9 lists our pillow bed as not crate-compatible, and the Kuranda and Coolaroo stand on legs). If your dog chews in the crate, look for a bed that fills the crate floor and can’t be lifted at the edges. These options come up most often. We have not tested them.
Crate tips: measure the inside of the crate (not the outside) before ordering; don’t leave stuffed or foam beds in the crate with a dog that eats fabric, since foam can cause a blockage; and if your dog destroys everything, a bare crate floor or a raised cot is safer until the chewing is under control.
How to Choose an Indestructible Dog Bed
Owners of power-chewing dogs know the struggle. After the first suspenseful few seconds that it took you to realize what the stuffing all.over.the.house was, you realize your dog ate his bed — again! While exercise, mental stimulation and playtime are important to keep your dog from indulging in destructive behaviors, the reality is that some dogs just love chewing, digging and gnawing, even on their favorite things. We’ve looked at what’s on the market for these chew-happy dogs and reviewed our favorites.
Even if your dog doesn’t chew on beds for fun, some dogs just like to dig, ruffle, or claw at their bed as they settle in for a nap. This “nesting” is a natural behavior, but it can be hard on a bed. Depending on how destructive your dog is, you may want to go as industrial strength as the aircraft-grade aluminum Kuranda Chew Proof Aluminum Dog Bed, or maybe just a sturdier, tougher bed may suffice. Consider if your dog needs orthopedic support when sleeping at night. Larger and elderly dogs generally need more support and a firmer bed.
Chew proof vs. chew resistant: “Chew proof” usually means a dog can’t get its teeth into the bed at all, like a raised cot with the fabric pulled tight in a metal or PVC frame. “Chew resistant” means tough fabric and reinforced seams that slow a chewer down but won’t stop a determined one. Most soft beds sold as indestructible are chew resistant.
Read the warranty fine print: none of the beds we tested has a lifetime chew guarantee. Kuranda covers chewing, digging and scratching for 1 year. K9 Ballistics (120 days) and Gorilla (125 days) replace the cover once. Gorilla’s “lifetime” guarantee is about the mattress not flattening, not chewing. Coolaroo’s 5-year warranty is for UV damage to the fabric.
We’ve narrowed our reviews into several categories for indestructible dog beds:
Cot-Style Bed: Raised off the ground with a tight fabric surface.
- These are what you’ll often find in boarding facilities or veterinary clinics because they are meant to hold up to a lot of abuse.
- Not always the most comfortable, and they don’t give nesting dogs anything to rearrange.
- Typically made from metal, PVC, and nylon or vinyl.
- Best for: heavy chewers, diggers, dogs that run hot, and outdoor use.
Reinforced Pillow Style Bed: A tough outer material, stuffed with filling, a mat, or a layer of foam.
- Outer layer made from rip-stop or ballistic nylon or similar material.
- Can go flat over time.
- Not all beds will have a washable outer layer, but most do. The inside of these beds can harbor allergens and dirt and cannot be washed.
- Much softer than the cot style.
- Best for: diggers, scratchers and mild chewers who also need joint support.
Bolster Style Bed: Similar to the pillow bed, but with raised edges or a nest-style.
- Most dogs love the security of a bolster and will snuggle up against the walls.
- More surfaces, seams, and edges for the dog to chew on.
- Not all beds will have a washable outer layer, but most do.
- Most comfortable and soothing for most dogs, and the riskiest choice for a chewer.
Reinforced pillow and bolster-style dog beds often have removable covers (with zipper closure), square edges, decorative edging, and other weak points in their construction.
For large dogs and pit bulls: check the weight rating. The Kuranda PVC and the Coolaroo Large are rated up to 100 lbs; Kuranda’s aluminum bed and Coolaroo’s X-Large are rated higher. For strong chewers like pit bulls and mastiffs, a raised cot with a metal frame is the safest starting point.
For puppies: puppies chew to teethe and explore, so a raised cot or a bare crate floor is often the better first bed. Many owners add a soft bed later, once the puppy has shown it can leave a bed alone while supervised.
Your dog should be able to comfortably sprawl out on the dog bed. A lot of dogs will initially fall asleep curled up in a ball, and then, like humans, splay their legs out when deeply asleep. Be sure the bed is big enough to accommodate your dog in all his favorite sleep positions. If you have dogs that like to curl up together, consider getting a bed big enough for both to have a little wiggle room. Measure your dog from his head to the bottom of his back leg when extended. This should be the depth of the bed, and the width should be a few inches bigger than his length (snout to base of tail).
Indestructible dog bed FAQ
Are there any truly indestructible dog beds?
Not really. A determined dog can damage almost anything. The beds that come closest are raised cots with a metal or PVC frame and tight fabric, like the Kuranda, because there’s no edge or seam for a dog to grab. Tough pillow beds like the Gorilla and K9 Ballistics are chew resistant, not chew proof.
What’s the difference between a chew proof and a chew resistant dog bed?
A chew proof bed is built so a dog can’t get its teeth into it, usually a tight fabric deck in a hard frame. A chew resistant bed uses tough fabric and stitching to slow a chewer down. Chew resistant beds are softer but can still be torn open.
What is the best chew proof dog bed for a crate?
Pick something that fills the crate floor and can’t be lifted at the edges: a crate-height cot like Kuranda’s crate bed, a metal-edged pad like K9 Ballistics’ Armored crate bed, or a tie-down pad like Gorilla’s. We tested none of these crate versions; see our crate section above.
Do any indestructible dog beds have a lifetime guarantee?
None of the beds we tested has a lifetime chew guarantee. Kuranda’s chew warranty lasts 1 year; K9 Ballistics’ 120 days; Gorilla’s 125 days. Gorilla’s lifetime guarantee covers the mattress flattening, not chewing.
Gorilla Dog Beds vs. K9 Ballistics: which is tougher?
In our test, neither the Gorilla Ballistic Orthopedic nor the K9 Ballistics Tough Ripstop pillow bed was damaged by our chewer in over a week. We rated the Gorilla a little higher (7.4 vs. 7) for comfort and its orthopedic foam. K9 itself says its pillow bed is for mild to moderate chewers and sends aggressive chewers to its metal-framed Armored beds. Gorilla markets its Ballistic beds as chew proof, but Reddit owners report both successes and a bed torn open in two days.
Are elevated dog beds good for chewers?
Usually, yes. With no stuffing and no loose edges, an elevated cot gives a chewer far less to work on. A metal or PVC frame (Kuranda) is tougher than a budget cot (Coolaroo), whose fabric can be chewed.
