Our Dalmatian absolutely loves this dog bed! The cooling portion of the foam insert keeps her from overheating in the summer weather. The edging around the bed allows her to lay her head down as if she's using a pillow.  She took to the new dog bed right away after we purchased it. The foam keeps her in a comfortable position and does not flatten like cheaper dog beds. We ordered her a large and there's plenty of room for her to layout or curl up next to the edging. I would definitely recommend this bed to a friend!