Some people believe that dogs are just like us, they love their creature comfort just as much as we do, and as a result when they look for beds for them they tend to select things that they would love to live in. However, one thing they tend to forget often enough is that the dogs are a different species from us and their ideas about “comfort” might not be the same as our own. Thus, if we love beer it does not necessarily mean a dog would love beer too. So assuming that a dog would love a bed which is a cotton padded linen one might not be the best idea you have had because as they love to explore and chew, more often than not you would find your dog chewing on the bed it was assigned, pulling out cotton and bird feathers from its innards and making a mess around the house to the utter consternation and chagrin of the owner.
This is why when it comes to purchasing dog beds one of the things you should absolutely look out for is the factor of durability. From the very beginning of its training, if you teach a dog to be careful and stay in its bed and use it for its sleeping or snoozing or just to lie down, then it would definitely obey you and keep to its own end. This is why a lot of dog beds are made of wrought iron and Rexene, two things that are near-indestructible and quite firm for doggy teeth to mangle. Another great substance is any form of rubber or plastic polymer which also makes dog beds that are waterproof and quite resilient. While selecting that, make it a point to note the dimensions and make a mental calculation whether your dog would be able to sleep comfortably in them.
While purchasing waterproof dog beds it is important to note that these should have a strong base while not being too stiff or firm for the dog, and should have an amount of pliability so that the dog can sleep peacefully. Also it should not be too easy to tear and can handle a bit of chewing and mangling, because playful dogs often make these their prime targets. So choose good quality waterproof dog beds and get the best of both worlds for your dog to make it feel comfortable but resilient.