We’ve previously put together a guide outlining some of the best overall dog beds on the market.
But, below is a comparison guide of the PetFusion vs Big Barker vs Friends Forever vs PupLounge™ Dog Beds.
We look at the features of each bed from the different brands, what they each might be for, and which one might be best.
Let’s take a look at them.
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PetFusion vs Big Barker vs Friends Forever vs PupLounge™ Dog Beds
If you prefer, you can go to viewing each bed here:
PetFusion
- PetFusion Ultimate Lounge Orthopedic Bolster Cat & Dog Bed w/Removable Cover (on Chewy) (Larger Sizes), or PetFusion Ultimate Lounge Orthopedic Bolster Cat & Dog Bed w/Removable Cover (on Chewy) (Smaller Sizes)
- PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed With Memory Foam (on Amazon) (Bed with bolster edges. Several sizes available, but, available as big as a XXL size bed, with inner dimensions of 42 inches long by 33 inches wide, and a 6 inch memory foam base. Designed for dogs up to 200lbs. Has a water resistant removable and washable cover, and a waterproof inner liner to protect memory foam)
Big Barker
- Big Barker Headrest Edition Orthopedic Pillow Dog Bed (on Chewy)
- Big Barker 7 Inch Orthopedic Dog Bed (on Amazon) – (7 Inch thick American made therapeutic foam dog bed. Available in up to the largest Giant size, which is a 60 inch long x 48 inch wide sized bed. For large and Giant sized dogs.)
PupLounge™
- PupLounge™ Memory Foam Dog Bed & Topper (on Paw.com) (Bed with bolster edges. Several sizes available, but, largest size available is Giant, with inner dimensions of 43″ L x 35″ W inside the bolsters. Has a 2 inch or 4 inch memory foam base depending on the size ordered (has a 10 year guarantee on the foam not to flatten). Has a waterproof memory foam liner. Comes with a faux fur topper which is interchangeable/removable, and washable.
Paw.com designs their dog beds with home decor in mind i.e. functional beds that also look good.
They come in different models, styles, prints, and so on.
They are more of a high quality/premium type dog bed.
Friends Forever
PetFusion vs Big Barker vs Friends Forever vs PupLounge™ Dog Beds: Comparison, & Which Is Best?
The beds are similar in key ways, but do have a few key points of difference too.
So, what we will do is explain which beds are best for different reasons (this is just our perspective – others might have different opinions) …
For Extra Large & Giant Dogs
The Big Barker is our pick for large, XXL and Giant dogs – it is the right size, has a thick solid foam base, and has a guarantee for the foam not to flatten
For Small To Large Sized Dogs
The PetFusion or the PupLounge™ are our picks. Get the PupLounge™ if you want a faux fur topper as an extra. There’s no reason the Big Barker couldn’t be used for medium as well dogs – it just might be a bit oversized for them
Thickness Of Foam Base
The Big Barker bed has the thickest foam at 7 inches, PetFusion is next at 2.5 to 6 inches, Friends Forever is next at 2.5 to 5, and PupLounge™ has 2 to 4 inches (the bigger sizes have more foam, and the smaller sizes have less)
Foam ‘Guaranteed Not To Flatten’ Guarantee
The Big Barker and the PupLounge™ both offer 10 year ‘guaranteed not to flatten’ guarantees
Bed With Waterproof Liner
Both the PetFusion and the PupLounge™ come with waterproof liners between the outer cover and the foam. The Big Barker has a waterproof liner available for purchase separately
Made In The USA
Big Barker clearly states that they are American made in a workshop in Pennsylvania
Comes In Different Colors
The PupLounge™ is the only bed that comes in one color – the others come in various colors you can choose from
PetFusion vs Big Barker vs Friends Forever vs PupLounge™ Dog Beds: Differences
A few key differences might be:
The PetFusion, PupLounge™ and Friends Forever beds are all lounge/sofa style beds with bolster sides. The Big Barker though is a flat bed with a headrest on one side of the bed (although a sleek version is available too)
The Big Barker is the only bed made specifically for large, XL and Giant dogs. Although there is a Junior version available as well which is made for small dogs
The Big Barker and the PupLounge™ are the only two beds that come with a 10 year guarantee on the foam not to flatten
The PetFusion and the PupLounge™ come with waterproof liners between the outer cover and the foam. The Big Barker has a waterproof liner available for purchase separately. The Friends Forever bed has a water resistant outer cover, but doesn’t come with a waterproof liner
The Big Barker is the only bed that states they are made in America
The PupLounge™ is the only bed that comes in one color – the others come in various colors you can choose from
In regards to the thickness of the foam in each bed:
Big Barker has a 7 inch base
PetFusion beds (depending on the size of the bed) have 2.5 to 6 inches thick foam
Friends Forever beds (depending on the size of the bed) have 2.5 to 5 inch thick foam
PupLounge™ – Giant/X-large/Large dog bed has 4-inch memory foam base, and the Small dog bed has 2-inch memory foam base
PetFusion vs Big Barker vs Friends Forever vs PupLounge™ Dog Beds: Reviews
Big Barker 7 Inch Dog Bed Review
PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed Review
Features
A lounge style bed with a foam base, and support bolsters filled with recycled polyfill
Made of a solid memory foam base (each size of bed has different thicknesses of foam bases). Foam is Certi-PUR-US
Has a waterproof inner liner
Has a polyester and cotton outer cover, which is water resistant, and is machine washable once removed
Has two zipper compartments for bolster pillows
Has a non skid base
Several different colors available for different home decors
Comes with a manufacturer’s warranty and return policy on the bed – confirm these at your time of purchase though
Comes in 4 different sizes (outer dimensions include the bolsters, and inner dimensions is the sleeping area inside the bolsters):
– S: 25 x 20 outer dimensions, and 21 x 16 inner dimensions – has a 2 inch foam base
– L: 36 x 28 outer dimensions, and 20 x 22 inner dimensions – has a 4 inch foam base
– XL: 44 x 34 outer dimensions, and 36 x 26 inner dimensions – has a 4 inch foam base
– Jumbo: 50 x 40 outer dimensions, and 42 x 33 inner dimensions – has a 6 inch foam base (can hold dogs up to 200+lbs)
Potential Drawbacks
Fabric bed means it might not be good for destructive or chewer dogs
Not one of the cheapest beds on the market
Where To View
- PetFusion Ultimate Lounge Orthopedic Bolster Cat & Dog Bed w/Removable Cover (on Chewy) (Larger Sizes), or PetFusion Ultimate Lounge Orthopedic Bolster Cat & Dog Bed w/Removable Cover (on Chewy) (Smaller Sizes)
- PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed With Memory Foam (on Amazon)
Who Might The PetFusion Ultimate Be For?
Dogs of most breeds and most sizes – up to around 200lbs, and that can fit into the 42 x 33 inner dimensions of the Jumbo bed
Those looking for a solid memory foam bed
Those looking for a high quality bed
Those looking for a bed with a waterproof liner
Those looking for a bed with a removable and washable outer liner
Those looking for bed with several colors to fit in with different decors
Who Might The PetFusion Ultimate NOT Be For?
Those looking for a cheap bed
Those looking for a specific type of bed like an elevated bed
Those looking for a bed that can entirely be put in the wash
Dogs that are destructive or chewers
Dogs that can’t fit into the 42 x 33 inner dimensions of the Jumbo bed
For the most Giant dogs, there might be better options such as the Big Barker
PupLounge™ Memory Foam Orthopedic Dog Bed
Features
The PupLounge in particular is comparative to the PetFusion Ultimate bed
A lounge type bed with bolster sides and a thick solid memory foam base
Top of the bed has an interchangeable/washable topper
Beneath that is a removable and washable outer bed cover
Underneath that is a waterproof memory foam liner (to protect the foam)
Underneath the waterproof liner is orthopedic human grade memory foam, and this foam has a 10 year no flat guarantee
There’s also a return policy – but check before ordering
The base of the bed is non skid
Paw.com website has clear cleaning instructions for the bed
Comes in 4 sizes (outer dimensions include the bolsters, and inner dimensions are inside the bolsters):
– Small – 25 x 20 outer dimensions, and 20 x 17 inner dimensions
– Medium/Large – 36 x 28 outer dimensions, and 31 x 25 inner dimensions
– Extra Large – 44 x 34 outer dimensions, and 39 x 31 inner dimensions
– Giant – 50 x 40 outer dimensions, and 43 x 35 inner dimensions
Giant/X-large/Large dog beds have a 4-inch memory foam base, and Small dog bed has a 2-inch memory foam base
Full cleaning and maintenance instructions are available on the Paw website
Potential Drawbacks
Not a cheap bed
Might not be a bed for destructive or chewer dogs
Where To View
Who Might The PupLounge™ Memory Foam Orthopedic Dog Bed Be For?
Dogs of most breeds and most sizes – up to dogs that can fit into the 43 x 35 inner dimensions of the Giant bed
Those looking for a solid human grade memory foam bed, and especially for dogs that might have joint problems, or senior dogs
Those looking for a high quality bed
Those looking for a bed with a waterproof liner
Those looking for a bed that comes with a topper
Those looking for a bed with a removable and washable outer liner
Who Might The PupLounge™ Memory Foam Orthopedic Dog Bed NOT Be For?
Those looking for bed with several colors to fit in with different decors
Those looking for a cheap bed
Those looking for a specific type of bed like an elevated bed
Those looking for a bed that can entirely be put in the wash
Dogs that are destructive or chewers
Dogs that can’t fit into the 42 x 33 inner dimensions of the Jumbo bed
For the most Giant dogs, there might be better options such as the Big Barker
Friends Forever Lounge Sofa Dog Bed Review
Features
A sofa style dog bed with a sleeping base, and bolster sides
The bolsters are filled with poly-fill
The foam base is Maxima® baby mattress grade memory foam
The bed has an outer microfiber suede cover which is removable and washable
Has a non skid bottom
Comes with a manufacturers warranty – check at the time of purchase though
Comes in 4 sizes [note though that the measurements inside the bolsters are smaller]:
– Small – Bed Size is 25 x 20, with a Mattress thickness of 2.5 inches. For dogs up to 30lbs.
– Large – Bed size is 36 x 28, with a Mattress thickness of 4 inches. For dogs up to 75lbs
– Extra Large – Bed size is 44 x 34, with a Mattress thickness of 4 inches. For dogs up to 100lbs
– XXL Jumbo – Bed size is 40 x 50, with a Mattress thickness of of 5 inches. For dogs up to 130lbs
Potential Drawbacks
Not a cheap bed
Doesn’t come with a dedicated waterproof liner that sits between the outer cover and the foam base
Probably not a bed for destructive or chewer dogs
Where To View
Who Might The Friends Forever Lounge Sofa Dog Bed Be For?
Dogs of most breeds and most sizes – up to dogs that can fit into the dimensions of the XXL Jumbo bed, and dogs up to 130lbs
Those looking for a solid memory foam bed, and especially for dogs that might have joint problems, or senior dogs
Those looking for a high quality bed
Those looking for a bed with a removable and washable outer liner
Who Might The Friends Forever Lounge Sofa Dog Bed Be For?
Those looking for a bed that comes with a designated waterproof liner to go between the outer cover and the foam
Those looking for a cheap bed
Those looking for a specific type of bed like an elevated bed
Those looking for a bed that can entirely be put in the wash
Dogs that are destructive or chewers
Dogs that can’t fit into the inner dimensions of the XXL Jumbo bed
For the most Giant dogs, there might be better options such as the Big Barker
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