Super soft and plush and cute! My 9-yr old cat Jakey isn't chonky but pretty long and weighs about 15 pounds... It seems he'll have plenty of room to snuggle (he's still being curious and hasn't entered all the way in yet, but I have no doubt he will!) Also, it was wrapped super tight in plastic, which took a while to open, so I was secure that it was in perfect shape and clean! Great pet bed for the price... Thank you!!