I have 2 great pyrenees that are under 2, and they're picky about bedding. It's like shopping for Goldie Locks. Since they're double coated and quite large, most dog beds are either too hot for them, too small, or just plain uncomfortable. I was hesitant to purchase, but I saw some customers who had Shepards, so I only bought one to start. These monsters were slow to lay on it at first, but I catch them looking for it throughout the day, when moved. I'm glad they seem to like it, and I love the fact that it doesn't slip around when they get up and down off of it since they're so large. They're also experts in finding mud on the driest days, but the cushion doesn't absorb the smell because of the waterproof cover, which actually works (trust me, they've been stress testing this thing for the last month). For those dog families that have heavy shedders like us, it's so easy to vacuum in between washes (BOUNS POINT). I'm defiantly going to get more.