| Choosing a pattern for your dog's bed may at first | | | | personality, choose a dog bed pattern in a muted, |
| seem trivial, but once you begin shopping around you | | | | neutral color like beige or a soft pastel like pink or |
| may find that the available options can be | | | | light green. Other details like lace, piping, ribbons or |
| overwhelming. The pattern of your dog's bed will | | | | bows can also add to the pattern and further |
| become a part of your home's décor and will | | | | portray your dog's identity. The material on which the |
| communicate both you and your dog's personalities. | | | | pattern is printed is also important. If your dog is |
| From polka dots to toile, every dog bed pattern | | | | tough and energetic, try something durable and low |
| speaks volumes about you and your dog. You may | | | | maintenance like twill or corduroy. A floral pattern on |
| think that your dog won't notice the pattern on his | | | | luxurious suede or micro fiber would suit dogs who |
| new bed, but many will. You'll want to choose a dog | | | | like to be coddled and praised and tend to be more |
| bed pattern that you can live with and that you think | | | | high maintenance. |
| your dog will be attracted to. Your dog's new bed | | | | You must be sure to choose a pattern for your |
| should be a place where he can feel comfortable, | | | | dog's new bed that will look good anywhere in your |
| safe and at home. | | | | house. For this purpose, the key is versatility. |
| Dog beds, in particular, come in a wide array of | | | | Although you may think that your dog's bed will stay |
| colors, shapes and patterns: polka dots, stripes, toile, | | | | in one room, his preferences may change as he gets |
| floral, embroidered, zigzags, light or dark colors, | | | | older. If you choose a bed pattern that looks great in |
| muted or bright colors, square, rectangle, round, | | | | your bedroom and your living room, your dog will |
| reversible, couch, lounger ... the list goes on and on. | | | | have the option of sleeping wherever he is most |
| Finding a fun pattern can make your dog's bed | | | | comfortable. For example, if you have one room |
| interesting and fun to look at, but shopping in a store | | | | painted blue and another painted green, choose a |
| with this many varieties of dog bed patterns can be | | | | polka pattern in beige and white or a red striped |
| overwhelming if you don't have an idea of what | | | | pattern - either of these will look great no matter |
| you're looking for or some tips to help you along. | | | | which room you choose to keep it in. |
| First, consider you dog's personality. Just like your | | | | Finally, consider your own tastes when choosing a |
| personality dictates the patterns on your shoes, | | | | pattern for your dog's bed. Although your dog's |
| clothes and of course, your own bedding, the pattern | | | | comfort is the most important thing, you'll have to |
| on your dog's bed should do the same. For example, | | | | live with and look at the pattern every day, so you |
| if your dog is assertive and has a big, strong | | | | want to make sure it doesn't annoy or bore you. If |
| personality, (like a Rottweiler or a Pitt Bull) look for | | | | you make all of these considerations when choosing |
| beds in dark colors or strong, bold patterns like | | | | a bed pattern for your dog, you'll be sure to end up |
| zigzags or thick stripes or even a skull and cross | | | | with something that both you and your dog love. |
| bones print! If your dog is small and has a shy, quiet | | | | |