Ive grown up and worked beside dogs most of my life. I adopted this pup from a horse ranch that fostered dogs. She was a Border Collie mix...full of intelligence and energy! Ordered this particular dog bed a few days after my pup became very ill with a form of cancer that came back again 4 months after it had been surgically removed and received all sorts of treatment. Luckily she was surrounded and loved and kept cozy warm throughout her life. She often became jealous if I gave another dog attention. She was so sweet. All in all this was the most beautiful, durable (extremely well made) cozy dog bed I have ever come across. It's been the longest stretch of time I've been without a dog (rescue) now. As soon as I adopt another dog, one of the first things I'll do is order this bed for her/him.