For the dog that's slowing down
For the dog that's started taking longer to get up.
A supportive foam base that holds its shape instead of flattening to the floor by the second month — and a low front, so an older dog steps in rather than climbs.
Orthopaedic beds on a supportive foam base
Low-front shapes for dogs that struggle to climb
We say when a dimension is not confirmed yet
The Ridge — Orthopedic Sofa Dog Bed
From $169.00
The Flat — Washable Orthopedic Dog Mattress
From $149.00
The Hollow — Orthopedic Bolster Dog Bed
From $189.00
The Fold — Memory Foam Sofa Bed
From $169.00
The Burrow — Calming Orthopedic Sofa Bed
From $189.00
The Loft — Low-Profile Bolster Bed
From $229.00
The Plain — Orthopedic Cushion Bed
$189.00
Hearth & Hound
Dogs spend up to half their day asleep. The surface they do it on is not a detail.
A supportive base keeps a dog off a hard floor and stops them sinking through to it — which matters most for the big ones, the old ones, and any dog that has started thinking twice before getting up.
“Orthopaedic” is not a regulated word in pet bedding. Anyone can print it on a bag of polyester fill. So we publish what each bed is made of, and say plainly when a figure is not yet confirmed.
Three shapes, three sleepers
Which bed suits your dog depends less on their size than on how they sleep.
How Hearth & Hound compares
Every line below is something we do or don't do. None of it is a claim about what a bed does to your dog.
Hearth & Hound
- Foam base that returns to shape
- We say when a figure is unverified
- Dog bed covers come off completely
- How to measure, on every dog bed
- No claim a bed treats anything
A typical foam bed
- Loose fill that migrates to the edges
- Silence where the data should be
- Cover often sewn in
- A breed chart
- Claims it fixes hips and joints
We would rather show our working than tell you a bed fixes anything. What orthopaedic actually means →
Before you order
A bed that doesn't fit is a bed that goes back.
Not quality. Not colour. Fit. So we tell you exactly how we measure, and publish the same figure on every bed: the external footprint, in centimetres. Two minutes with a tape measure is the whole job.
Step one
Measure the dog, not the bed
Wait until they are lying stretched out on their side. Measure nose to the base of the tail — the base, not the tip.
NoseTail base
Step two
Add for how they sleep
A curler needs less room than a sprawler. Add the allowance before you compare your number to a size.
+15cm curls up+30cm sprawls
Step three
Check the entry height
If your dog is older or stiff, the height of the front rim matters more than the footprint. Climbing over it is the part they hesitate at.
Lowest point
External footprint
Usable sleeping area
The number on the box is not the number that matters
External footprint is what you clear next to the sofa. Usable sleeping area is the flat surface inside the rim — and that is the one that decides whether your dog fits.
A rim can take ten to twenty centimetres off every edge, so two beds with identical outside measurements can give your dog very different amounts of room.
The Ridge — Orthopedic Sofa Dog Bed
From $169.00
The Flat — Washable Orthopedic Dog Mattress
From $149.00
The Hollow — Orthopedic Bolster Dog Bed
From $189.00
The Fold — Memory Foam Sofa Bed
From $169.00
The Burrow — Calming Orthopedic Sofa Bed
From $189.00
The Loft — Low-Profile Bolster Bed
From $229.00
The Plain — Orthopedic Cushion Bed
$189.00
The Quilt — Warm Square Dog Bed
From $189.00
Free shipping Australia-wide
Delivered in 5–10 days, regional and remote included
30-day returns
Change of mind, on an unused bed in its packaging
Consumer guarantees
Your rights under Australian law cannot be excluded
Measured, not guessed
External dimensions in centimetres on every bed
Secure checkout
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Questions we actually get
The things people email us before they order.
If yours is not here, ask. We answer in plain language, and we would rather talk you out of the wrong bed than sell it to you.
Email us a questionWhat actually makes a bed orthopaedic?
A supportive foam base rather than loose filling. Foam that returns to shape when your dog gets up, deep enough that a hip or shoulder does not press through to the floor underneath. Loose polyester fill feels soft in the shop and stops supporting anything within weeks — it migrates to the edges and leaves a hollow exactly where the weight goes. The word itself is not regulated, so anyone can print it on a bag of stuffing.
How do I know the foam will not flatten?
Foam density is the number that predicts it. We are collecting verified density figures with test reports from our manufacturers and will publish them per bed as they land. Until a figure is evidenced we will not print it — an unsupported number is worth less than an honest gap.
Can I wash the cover?
Every dog bed on this site has a cover that comes off completely. That is deliberate: a bed you can re-cover is a bed that can be cleaned properly and kept longer. Wash instructions vary by manufacturer and we publish them per product as we confirm them. Where it is not yet listed, email us and we will check before you order rather than guess.
How do I measure my dog?
Wait until your dog is lying stretched out on their side, then measure from the nose to the base of the tail — the base, not the tip. Add 15cm if they curl up to sleep, 30cm if they sprawl. Measure across the shoulders and add about 15cm as well. Our size guide explains why that method matters.
I am between two sizes. Up or down?
On a flat mattress, size up — there is no rim to make the larger bed feel oversized in the room. On a bolster or sofa bed, look at how deep the rim is: the jump in external size is often larger than the jump in usable space, so if the rim is substantial, size up. If you are unsure, email us your measurement and we will tell you which one to take.
Which shape suits a dog with stiff hips?
Look at the front entry height before anything else. A deep-walled bed asks a dog to lift a leg over a rim every time, which is the movement they start avoiding. A flat mattress or a low-fronted sofa bed lets them step in instead. The Loft runs 17cm high across every size for exactly this reason.
Will it help my older dog?
We are not going to tell you a bed treats anything — that is a question for your vet, and any store that answers it differently is overreaching. What a supportive base does is keep your dog off a hard floor and stop them sinking through to it, and a low front means they are not climbing in and out several times a day. Those are the two reasons owners of stiff and elderly dogs buy these beds.
Will one of these fit in a crate?
A flat mattress is the shape to look at. With no rim and no raised back there is nothing to work around, so it drops into a crate, under a desk or alongside a bed. Measure the internal floor of the crate rather than its external dimensions, because the frame takes up more room than you would expect.
Are the cat beds orthopaedic too?
No, and we do not describe them that way. The felt tunnel, the acrylic capsule, the mesh hammock and the round padded bed are built for warmth, height, airflow and enclosure — not for joint support. Calling them orthopaedic would be a claim we cannot back, so we do not make it.
What if it does not fit?
Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply to every order and cannot be excluded: a refund or replacement for a major failure, and repair or replacement where goods are not of acceptable quality. On change of mind, you have 30 days from delivery to return an unused bed in its original packaging — our refund policy has the details. Better still, send us your dog's measurement beforehand — a bed that fits is the outcome everyone wants.
My dog chews their bedding. Will these survive?
None of these beds are chew-proof and we will not sell them as if they were. A determined chewer will get through a fabric cover, and a foam base is not something you want a dog eating. If your dog destroys bedding, a raised mesh bed or a chew-resistant product from a specialist is a better fit than anything we stock.
How much is shipping, and how long does it take?
Shipping is free on every order, anywhere in Australia, including regional and remote addresses. Delivery takes 5 to 10 days, and tracking is emailed as soon as your order ships.
What if the bed is not right when it arrives?
You have 30 days from delivery to send it back if you change your mind, provided it is unused, clean and in its original packaging — you cover the return freight, which for a bed this bulky is usually $25 to $60. If it arrives faulty, damaged, or is not what you ordered, that is a different matter entirely and we cover everything, including freight both ways. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law cannot be excluded, whatever this or any other page says.