Keeping your pets cool in the summer sun is no mean feat, but a canopy-style dog bed offers them plenty of shade while still letting them sit outside with you. The PawHut 76cm Elevated Cooling Dog Bed, priced at £28, has become a best-seller on Amazon as pet owners seek ways to protect their furry friends from soaring temperatures.
Design and Features
The bed features a raised platform made from cooling, breathable mesh that allows air to flow around and underneath it. This design helps prevent overheating and stops pets from lying on the hot ground, providing a cooler feel. Additionally, the bed comes with a detachable overhead canopy that is water-resistant and UV-shielding, ensuring pets are not exposed to direct sunlight. The canopy can be easily removed for indoor use.
Sturdy and Portable
Constructed with a powder-coated metal frame, the bed is sturdy and stable, supporting dogs up to 20kg. It is available in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes to suit all breeds, and comes in blue and grey colourways. The bed is portable, easily disassembled, and includes a travel bag, making it ideal for trips to the beach or camping.
Customer Reviews
Shoppers have praised the bed for its quality and ease of assembly. One customer noted, "Good quality and easy to assemble my young pup loves it so much it's now moved into the lounge albeit without the shade. Light to move around from inside to outside. Good value for money." Another said, "This is brilliant for the summer get value for money looks good it's strong (blows over in wind) easy to put together." A giant schnauzer owner added, "Easy to put together and it has been perfect for my day of boy. He's a 45kg giant schnauzer with old hips and he loves lying next to me on his bed as the leaves sway in the garden."
Criticisms
Some users found the sun shade ineffective unless the sun is directly overhead. One reviewer commented, "The sun shade is absolutely useless unless the sun is directly overhead. So not really fit for purpose." Another mentioned, "The cat loves it. Only problem is it still doesn't shield it from the sun. But he does use it. Could be a little higher off the ground."
Alternatives
Similar styles are available elsewhere, such as the Summer Raised Pet Bed with Roof at Argos for £40, or the PawHut Rattan Dog House at Debenhams for £68, which features a rattan roof and removable mattress for airflow. However, the PawHut Elevated Cooling Dog Bed remains a popular choice for its portability and value.
