The Best Dog Cave Beds (Review) in 2021

With its sherpa fleece lining and unsupported blanket hood, Furhaven have produced a versatile dog cave that works to match your pooch’s mood. Fold back the top and use as a cover blanket for when your pup wants to be sociable, or pull the cover down and over, to create a cave for your dog to burrow and snuggle. Whichever he prefers, the comfort factor is guaranteed, thanks to the orthopedic padded base and insulating fleece inner, that hugs your dog’s body. The outer is made from micro-suede and the whole cover is removable and can be popped into the washing machine. Available is a choice of sizes, right up to a canine weighing 95 pounds, the Furhaven hooded dog bed is the ultimate snuggle cave. 

The Snoozer Cozy Cave has the comfort factor, thanks to the padded base that just invites your pup to settle down. Available with a cedar/poly mix padding, the stuffing of the base means your dog can burrow without damaging the pad’s shape . There’s also a choice of orthopedic padded cozy caves if your dog needs additional support. The hood is spacious and provides enough cover for your dog to hide away inside, while the outer is removable and can be put through the washing machine. While it’s not the cheapest covered dog bed you can buy, you do get premium materials, a choice of sizes and colors and a high quality design that should last a long time. 

Take a bite out of this shark shaped cave bed which is perfect for small dogs. Made from soft-touch fiber cloth, with a cotton filled inner pad, this isn’t the largest cave bed in our review, meaning it’s only suitable for toy breeds. But where it lacks in size it makes up in personality. The cave bed is nicely free-standing, and the inner is cozy but open enough for your little dog to have a good view out. And the inside is well-padded, meaning you get a lot of cozy dog bed comfort for your money. You will have to regularly shake the bed to fluff up the padding but that’s no hardship – if you can tempt your small dog out!

The Jobar Pet Cave is a straightforward pet bed that offers super-comfort for your snuggle-loving dog. The outer is made from a soft red fabric that looks smart, lined with poly sherpa that cocoons your dog’s body as they settle down. The hood is zipped so you can remove it if you just want to use the dog bed. The hood is also held up with a plastic rod frame to give some extra dome-like coverage for when your dog wants to hide away. Large enough for medium sized dogs, the padding is sumptuous and will keep your pet lovely and warm.

Create a home sweet home for your fur baby with this house-shaped cave bed. Made from high quality polyester, the design is filled with poly-foam to maintain the free-standing shape. The door dimensions are big enough for your smaller dog to get in, but still offers a sense of privacy if they want to hunker down. And the fleece-covered Polyfill walls and base give them stability and support. What we really like about the Pet House is the Polyfoam padded cushion base, which molds to the shape of your dog for a cradle like experience. The inner fleece is also water-repellent and the whole house is machine washable without losing its shape, although you will need to do some fluffing once its dry.

Shaped like a giant croissant, this ‘cuddle cave’ is a giant hug for the more anxious or comfort-loving dog or cat. It isn’t the largest dog cave, so best for small dogs that are comfortable with being securely contained. But as the ultimate burrow, this well-priced dog cave bed is hard to beat. With a soft micro-suede outer and faux fur interior, it’s a plush bed that will hold your dog snuggly with a decent opening so he can see the outside world. The inner filling fluffs up in an instant with a good shake. And to keep it fresh, the pet bed is machine washable and lightweight enough to take it on your travels. 

While it may be towards the top end of our best dog cave beds review, this smart dog bed from AmazonBasics offers two beds for the price of one. In a range of sizes, the large is, well, large and provides ample space for medium to larger dogs. But the beauty is that you get a soft circular bed, which can be turned into a cave with a zip on cozy hood. The outer is made from suede-feel microfiber while the cocooned interior is a gorgeous faux sherpa fleece. And with a well-stuffed base, this is the place for your dog to chill out. The only downside to this pet bed is that it’s not machine washable and can only be spot cleaned. 

Totally snugalicious (if there’s such a word), if they made this human size, we would all want one! Made from micro suede, with a fleece interior, this cave bed is perfectly sized for smaller dog breeds of 10 pounds or less. The feel is ultra-soft, and while the inner space is on the snug side, it’ll give your dog that cocooned feel. And thanks to the fabric, it is self-warming, using your dog’s body heat to keep them toasty. It is also a good choice for a puppy or more nervous dog who needs the extra reassurance from the bed’s soft ‘hug’. And it’s a cave bed that can take plenty of use, just shake it every so often to get it plumped and back into shape.

Available in jumbo and standard sizes, this cave bed works well with dogs up to 35 pounds so a good choice for the small to medium dog. And the large dimension of the sleep pad means there’s plenty of room for your pooch to snuggle down.  And when they want to get anti-social and burrow, the over-blanket soft hood creates a hidden space for your dog to relax. What we like about this cave bed is that the pad sides are raised to give superior comfort and support. Add upholstery quality microfiber with deep, soft padding that retains its loft, and you have a mid-priced cave bed that gives more expensive soft hood beds a run for their money. 

For a good value bed when your smaller dog needs extra security, this self-warming bed from Hollypet is up to the job. Not the most robust bed in our review, the beauty of this foldable cave is that it’s portable so a good standby for your dog, at home or on the road. It’s small, so can only take breeds up to 15 pounds but does fold down when not in use or can be used as a flat mat. And thanks to the elastic foam outer, it pops up into its round ‘cave’ shape, ready to accommodate your pup inside. It uses your dog’s body heat to keep the interior warm and your pooch nice and toasty. It’s also pretty easy to clean as although it is not machine washable it can be wiped down.