Coolaroo Dog Bed

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The Coolaroo dog bed offers a unique design that is perfect for your favorite canine companion. The bed sits up slightly off the ground, so your dog won't have to lie on top of hot, cold or other inclement ground conditions.

About Coolaroo

The Coolaroo line of products is made by an Australian company. Their website describes Australia as a land of extreme temperatures where it grows very hot during the day and very cool at night. These extremes in temperatures inspired the company's unique Coolaroo fabric and many of their products including the dog beds.

The fabric was created half a century ago and made to be durable in outdoor conditions. The fabric was designed to simultaneously repel the heat of the sun and also allow air to move through the fabric for a cooling effect.

Today, the company offers a huge range of products in addition to the pet beds. Coolaroo offers everything from window shades to umbrellas.

How Coolaroo Dog Beds Are Made

These beds are a little different than other pet beds. The beds sit up a bit off the ground, and this creates air flow in addition to the flow created by the Coolaroo fabric itself. The fabric is flea resistant as well as resistant to mites, mold and mildew. Since many pet beds can become flea magnets, this feature is popular with many pet owners.

The steel frame is durable. The entire bed can be cleaned easily with a garden hose when needed, or placed in a bathtub and sprayed off with a shower head. Pet hair is easily brushed away. The slight elevation of the beds is also perfect for older dogs, making it easier to get up and down. The beds sit about six to seven inches off the ground.

Since the fabric has holes through it, the air flows easily, keeping your dog cool and comfortable even in humid weather. Breeds with long fur, such as Golden Retrievers, tend to get hot in the summer. Coolaroo fabric helps ease the heat. However, because the bed is off the ground, it also keeps your pet from getting too cold during winter months.

Which Bed Is Right for Your Dog

Coolaroo dog beds come in three sizes – small, medium and large. The frames on each bed are made of steel and powder coated in black. Prices are very reasonable for these beds. The smaller bed is the least expensive and runs around $30.00, but expect to pay less than $50.00 even for the largest bed. The dimensions are a bit different for each size.

Small:
- 35.5 inches by 21.6 inches
- 21.85 inches long
- Bed weighs 5.3 pounds

Medium:
- 43.5 inches by 25.6 inches
- 26.18 inches long
- Bed weighs 6.3 pounds

Large:
- 51.1 inches by 31.5 inches
- 30.5 inches long
- Bed weighs 7.3 pounds

The Coolaroo web site lists the beds in four different color combinations:

Desert sand
Brunswick green
Grey
Terra cotta

Warranty

Coolaroo dog beds come with a five year warranty on the fabric, guaranteeing it will be durable. If the fabric cracks, splits or tears in the first five years, the company will replace the fabric or refund the cost of doing so. Read the complete warranty limitations.

Where to Buy

There are many places where you can purchase Coolaroo brand dog beds. There are many imitations out there, so be careful to look for the Coolaroo brand name. In addition to purchasing the beds online at stores such as Amazon, Petsmart, Walmart (online), PatioUmbrellaUSA.com and the Coolaroo website, you can also find the beds at these brick and mortar retailers:

Ace Hardware
Costco
Lowe's
Home Depot
Bed Bath & Beyond
BJ's
Target

If your dog is pampered, or just needs a little TLC to help ease the ache of old bones, the Coolaroo dog bed may be the perfect solution for your home.

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