ConsFirst / Dog beds

Casper

Casper Dog Bed: the downsides first

We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. It never changes what we report. Learn more

#6 of 8
$$$BolsterScore 2.9/5
12%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-11)Medium listing with only 2,547 ratings, pooled across sizes and colors.

A mini memory-foam mattress with bolsters all around: Good Housekeeping's best memory-foam pick. But Wirecutter dropped it after both of its test beds had bolsters that never fully expanded, and the cover trapped fur. It costs $169 in medium, the inner sleep area is much smaller than the outside size, and its Amazon low-star share is high.

Top complaints

  • Inconsistent quality

    Both of Wirecutter's sample beds had a foam bolster that never fully expanded, and it notes some owners report the same. Amazon's summary says some owners saw the cover start falling apart after a year and the material tear easily.

    Source: Wirecutter (NYT), Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • Smaller inside than it looks

    The medium is 33 x 25 in outside but has a 25 x 17 in sleep area (maker). Amazon's summary says some owners find it too small, especially for dogs of 50 lb or more.

    Source: Casper (maker), Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • Cover traps fur; pricey; hard to reassemble

    Wirecutter's cover trapped fur, looked dirty within days and kept a faint water stain after three washes. Amazon owners are mixed on value and say re-assembly can be very difficult. Good Housekeeping notes there's no waterproof liner or non-skid bottom.

    Source: Wirecutter (NYT), Amazon.com product page (Customers say), Good Housekeeping

What owners love

  • Human-mattress-style memory foam

    Good Housekeeping's staff and testers loved the foam; a poodle–Great Dane mix used it daily for more than six months. Wirecutter found the main insert soft and supportive.

    Source: Good Housekeeping, Wirecutter (NYT)
  • Tough, washable cover

    The suede-like cover did well in Wirecutter's torture tests. Casper says it's machine-washable (cold, gentle, tumble dry low), and Amazon owners find it easy to wash.

    Source: Wirecutter (NYT), Casper (maker), Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
Good for
  • Dogs who like a nest with bolsters all around
  • Owners who want mattress-style memory foam
  • Small to medium dogs

Scores (tap for why)

What experts say

  • Good Housekeeping: Best memory foam (updated 2025-12-04): full-body support with bolsters all around; no waterproof liner or non-skid bottom.
  • Wirecutter (NYT): Former pick, dropped: inconsistent quality (bolsters never fully expanded on two samples) no longer justifies the price; cover trapped fur.
Check price on AmazonMaker's pageWe don't list prices — they change daily. Paid link.

If that catch is a deal-breaker

Highly ranked dog beds whose biggest complaint is something else.

#1 in dog bedsOrvis RecoveryZone Lounger Dog Bed

Wirecutter found its two-layer foam the most comfortable of any dog bed it tested, and the cover survived its claw tests. Orvis will replace the bed at least once if your dog damages it. The catch is the price: $209 to $319 at Orvis, and the fur-hiding weave makes it hard to tell whether it's clean.

Its catch: expensive#2 in dog bedsBig Barker 7" Orthopedic Dog Bed

A 7-inch, three-layer foam slab made in the USA for large and giant breeds. Wirecutter, usually skeptical of 'orthopedic' claims, says it gives plenty of support, and the maker offers a 10-year warranty. It's firm, it costs about $250 to $460, and the smallest size is already Labrador-sized.

Its catch: expensive#3 in dog bedsK&H Outdoor Elevated Dog Bed

The Guardian's best outdoor bed: a cheap metal-frame cot that's easy to assemble, drains and dries quickly, and survived its lab mix's digging. On Amazon it's popular with a low low-star share, but owners are split on durability, and more report chewing damage than not.

Its catch: fabric can tear or come apart

See all 8 dog beds ranked →