It’s often said that dogs are man’s best friend, but in truth, they are more like family members – and for lovers of a luxury lifestyle, the high-end treats extend to pooches, too. From designer collars to high-quality food, nothing is too good for our beloved four-legged friends, and ensuring they are happy and comfortable is the key to ensuring they live as long and healthy a life as possible.
Dogs spend a lot of time sleeping, which means one of the best possible things you can splurge on for them is a luxurious bed. And Ivy and Duke, a family-run business based in Manchester, is the perfect place to find one, having put their passion for dogs and design into creating a beautiful range of handcrafted dog beds along with all the home and travel accessories you need to give them the elevated lifestyle they deserve.
Inspired after realising there was a lack of quality-well made beds available that were as visually pleasing as they were comfortable, the brand dreamt up its collection in order to offer the utmost in comfort and support for dogs whilst complimenting the aesthetic of any high-end home.
Ivy and Duke is all about celebrating the best of British, with all materials sourced from local suppliers and turned into show-stopping creations by its team of 13 artisan crafters. As a family run business, it places an emphasis on its heritage, so whilst many dog bed brands manufacture their products outside of the UK to keep costs down, it was keen to do things differently. Instead, every step of the sourcing and manufacturing process is done in-house and on home soil, prioritising quality and meeting the highest of standards every time.
Luxury meets practicality
The brand offers two categories of dog beds; its luxury fabric dog beds, and waterproof dog beds. Its sumptuous fabric beds are made with the finest upholstery-grade fabrics and filled with lavish human-grade memory foam to ensure full orthopaedic support and the utmost in comfort. Designed to last, they also feature removable machine-washable covers and water resistant inner liners for extra protection against accidents.
If you’re looking for an even more practical option, then Ivy and Duke’s waterproof dog beds are just the ticket. These hypoallergenic beds are moisture, hair and odour resistant – plus, their completely removable covers can be easily taken off and popped in the washing machine for a quick refresh.
All beds are available in both the luxury fabric and waterproof options. Here are a few of our favourites:
Top five dog beds
The Lounger
A soft and comforting bed that’s perfect for your dogs that like to curl up or stretch out while they sleep, The Lounger is a popular choice of bed due to its low dipped front, making it easy for any dog of any age and size to step into. It features a memory foam mattress pad with a high-quality fabric cover and is practical and easy to clean, working just as well for car journeys as it does at home – and it’s available in different sizes to suit all dog breeds, as well as a range of sophisticated designs and colours to compliment any design aesthetic.
The Den Bed
If you’re looking to really spoil your dog, then The Den Bed offers a cosy retreat and is perfect for pets that like to curl up for a snooze post-walkies. The Den Bed is especially cosy for this due to its high sides that help keep out drafts and its orthopaedic mattress, water-resistant lining and fully removable washable covers mean it ticks all the right boxes when it comes to practicality. Plus, the fact that it looks endlessly stylish certainly helps.
The Pedigree
A practical cushion-style bed that is versatile enough to be taken anywhere, The Pedigree bed is made from the most luxurious fabrics and deserves of pride-of-place in your home. The waterproof version also features an additional waterproof layer for complete protection from accidents.
The Chaise-Chien
A chaise-lounge, but for dogs? Pet beds couldn’t possibly get more sophisticated than The Chaise-Chien. Boasting a plush foam mattress with a solid memory foam layer, it looks thoroughly luxurious and feels it, too, and provides bolstered support for your dog so that they can really kick back and relax.
The Travel Mat
If you’re looking for the perfect dog bed to take on the go with you, then The Travel Mat is just the ticket. Available in a choice of either waterproof or luxurious fabrics, these versatile beds can be used in the home or on your travels and provide optimal support for your dog, wherever they are. You can also choose from a range of colours and styles, making it a bed that’s certain to win you compliments as much as your dog does.
Ivy and Duke even sell spare covers too, in case you want to switch things up a bit for a fresh new look or need an extra one whilst another is in the wash. It also means you can swap between waterproof and fabric covers depending on the weather and where your dog’s bed is being used, or if you just fancy a change of colour – and with 15 luxury fabrics and five waterproof cover options in all, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Many vets have approved and recommend Ivy and Duke’s solid memory foam beds and, along with vet physios, use the brand’s travel mats themselves in their work – so you know you’re getting a quality dog bed.
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