MidWest Homes for Pets Cinnamon 18-Inch Pet Bed w/ Comfortable Bolster | Ideal for Small Breeds & Fits an 18-Inch Crate | Easy Maintenance Machine Wash & Dry

A wire crate has a hard, cold floor, and a loose blanket tossed inside tends to slide around or bunch into a lump every time a small dog circles and settles. This bed is built to stay put. Elastic straps at each corner anchor it to the crate pan so the surface stays flat. The top layer is ultra soft synthetic fur that hides loose hair, and a padded polyester bolster runs around the outer edge, giving a raised rim to rest a head against. The base is a cushioned poly/cotton panel. It folds down for storage or travel, and the whole thing goes in the washing machine and the dryer.

• Sized for an 18 inch crate, including the MidWest 18 inch iCrate, and usable on its own outside a crate
• Suited to tiny breeds up to 6 pounds
• Also fits dog carriers, cat carriers and dog houses

One caveat: dogs that chew bedding will get through this one, so it is a poor match for a determined chewer.

When sizing up a crate bed, the floor dimension of the crate is the number to match, not the outer frame. An 18-inch crate bed is designed for the interior pan of an 18-inch crate, so double-check the pan measurement before ordering if you are unsure which size your crate is. The elastic corner straps mean fitting the bed is straightforward: stretch each strap over the corresponding corner of the pan and the surface pulls taut. If you use the bed outside a crate on a flat floor, those straps fold underneath without causing any instability.

For washing, zipping the bed into a mesh laundry bag before putting it in the machine helps the bolster keep its shape over repeated cycles and prevents the corner straps from catching on other items. After drying, give the bolster a quick squeeze and fluff to redistribute the fill evenly. Between washes, a lint roller or a damp rubber glove pulled across the synthetic fur lifts embedded pet hair faster than tape alone. If you are choosing between this and a flat mat with no bolster, the raised edge makes a meaningful difference for small dogs that prefer to rest their head or chin on a surface rather than sleep fully flat.