Orthopaedic Dog Bed
The Kendal Corduroy Orthopaedic Bed
For the dog who's earned a proper mattress. Designed in Switzerland, made in Germany.
Free UK delivery on orders over £40. Order by 3pm and it's dispatched today.
- 50kg/m³ high-density memory foam core, CertiPUR-US certified
- Removable cover, machine washable at 30°C
- Non-slip base — stays put on wood or tile
The detail
For the dog whose mornings have got slower.
THE MOMENT
It starts small. A pause at the bottom of the stairs. A longer stretch before the first steps of the day. The jump onto the sofa that used to be a reflex and is now a decision. Dogs don't complain about their joints. They just quietly adjust. The Kendal is for the owner who noticed.
THE PROMISE
One continuous, level mattress that supports their spine instead of letting it sag. A gel comfort layer that gives way exactly where their body presses and holds firm everywhere else. Wrapped in wide-wale corduroy that belongs beside your sofa, with a waterproof protector already inside for the days that don't go to plan.
WHY IT WORKS
Most dog beds fail underneath the surface. Loose fillings migrate into hills and hollows within weeks. Quilted chamber beds put ridges exactly where a spine wants flatness. Cheap foam takes a body-shaped dent and keeps it, so your dog ends up sleeping in the hole they've made. The Kendal's mattress is built like a proper mattress instead: a supportive foam core topped with a pressure-relieving gel layer. The gel has high point elasticity, meaning it yields precisely under hips, elbows and shoulders, then recovers fully every time they get up. No permanent dents, no slowly flattening middle. The open-cell structure breathes and balances temperature through the night, which matters, because dogs barely sweat and their bed has to do the ventilating for them.
FEATURE TO BENEFIT
- Continuous level surface: their spine stays straight, not curved into a sag.
- Pressure-relieving gel layer: yields at the joints, supports everywhere else.
- Full-recovery foam core: no body-shaped dents, however heavy the dog.
- Breathable open-cell build: cooler, drier sleep all year round.
- Waterproof protector included: moisture, dirt and odours never reach the foam.
- Wide-wale corduroy cover: durable, scratch-resistant, and genuinely good-looking.
WHO IT'S FOR, AND WHO IT ISN'T
For senior dogs whose mornings have changed. For big, athletic dogs who hammer their joints all day and need to recover properly at night. For heavy breeds who flatten ordinary cushions in months. It is not for burrowers and curl sleepers who want walls to press into; our nest beds are their home. And giant breeds beyond a Labrador's frame will outgrow the Large, and we'd rather tell you that now.
SIZE AND FIT
Measure your dog from nose to base of tail while they're lying stretched out, then compare against the sleeping area, not the outer size.
- Small (45 × 29.5 cm sleeping area): cats, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Dachshunds.
- Medium (61 × 44 cm): French Bulldogs, Pugs, Cavaliers, Shih Tzus.
- Large (83 × 66 cm): Labradors, Collies, Boxers, Golden Retrievers.
Between sizes? Go up. Nobody ever complained a bed was too big.
MATERIALS AND THE ROOM
Wide-wale corduroy, the cord trend done properly: warm, tactile, quietly fashionable, and tough enough for claws and daily use. This is a bed that reads as furniture, chosen for the room rather than tolerated in it. Their spot finally matches yours.
CARE AND THE ACCIDENTS
The waterproof protector sits between cover and mattress, so wet coats, knocked-over bowls, and the accidents that come with puppyhood or old age stop before they reach the foam. The cord pile hides hair between cleans better than flat fabric ever will.
THE TRIAL
Some dogs settle the first night. Some take a week and a strategically placed treat. So don't take our word for it, take theirs: 100 nights in your home, through real mornings and real weather. If they don't choose it, send it back and we'll refund you.
THE CLOSE
They spend more hours on their bed than anywhere else on earth. It's where the day's miles get undone. Make it the surface that gives something back.
At a glance
- Accessory size
- S · M · L
- Color
- Beige · Gray · Green
- Type
- Orthopaedic Dog Bed
- Price
- £169.00 – £289.00
- Foam density
- 50kg/m³
- Cover
- Removable, 30°C machine wash
- Inner liner
- Waterproof
- Base
- Non-slip
- Certification
- CertiPUR-US
- Guarantee
- 5 years on the foam
- Trial
- 100 nights
Why it costs what it costs
Density isn't firmness. It's how much foam is actually in the foam.
Most dog beds are filled with shredded offcuts or low-density foam. They feel wonderful in the shop, and they bottom out inside a year — at which point your dog is sleeping on the floor with a cover over it.
Every PawLunova memory foam core is 50kg/m³. That number is what decides whether a bed is still doing its job in year five. It's also why we're willing to guarantee the foam for five of them.
High-density memory foam core, CertiPUR-US certified and free from harmful chemicals.
Our promise
Try it for 100 nights.
At our risk, not yours.
If your dog isn't visibly more comfortable, we collect it free of charge and refund every penny.
Every memory foam bed also carries a 5-year foam guarantee.
What owners tell us
3,900 dogs have already moved in.
“Our old dog finally has a bed that supports him and looks good. The bolster is perfect. Heritage colours are lovely. Peaceful nights again.”
“Our anxious rescue finally found comfort in the Harrogate. The bolsters give her security and she's sleeping through. The bed looks like it belongs.”
“Our golden rests on the bolster beautifully. Colours are classic, easy to clean. Slightly firm at first, but he adjusted within a week. Excellent overall.”
“Fast delivery, stylish heritage nest. Our dogs love the bolsters and the removable cover is great. They're calmer and happier. Best choice for our home.”
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Before you decide
The questions we get asked most.
Measure your dog from nose to base of tail while they're lying down, then add 15–20cm. If they're between two sizes, size up — dogs that sprawl need the extra length more than you'd think. Our size and firmness guide has the breed-by-breed detail. And if you get it wrong, the 100-night trial covers it.
It's the density of the foam — how much material is packed into every cubic metre. Density isn't the same as firmness: a low-density foam can feel firm on day one and still collapse by month six. High-density foam keeps its structure under repeated weight, which is why a 50kg/m³ core is still supporting your dog's hips and elbows years later. It's also why we can put a 5-year guarantee on it.
Our beds are vet-informed and built to distribute weight so that pressure isn't concentrated on hips, elbows and shoulders — which is what makes lying down and getting back up harder for dogs with joint wear. A bed isn't a treatment, and it won't replace veterinary care, so please keep talking to your vet. What it can do is change the surface they spend fourteen hours a day on.
Yes — properly, not just spot-clean. Every cover zips off and goes straight in the machine at 30°C. Underneath it, the foam core is protected by a waterproof inner liner, so wet coats, muddy paws and accidents never reach the structure of the bed.
Order by 3pm on a working day and it's dispatched from our Yorkshire workshop that same day, with you the next. Delivery is free on UK orders over £40.
Then it goes back and you're not out of pocket. Let your dog sleep on it for up to 100 nights. If it isn't the bed for them, contact us inside that window and we'll arrange the return and refund every penny. You can read the full terms in our returns policy.
They've given you every good year they had.
The least we can do is make the next ones easier to get up from.
100-night sleep trial · 5-year foam guarantee · Free UK delivery over £40