I haven’t washed it yet￼ so I can’t remark on that.  So far she is really enjoying it.  I put it where she sleeps at night along with her old blanket.  This pad gives her more comfort and warmer, not to mention larger than her blanket that she loves.  It’s padded well for a dog who doesn’t need extra padding for joints, etc.  Bhutto it’s just right for a little dog who doesn’t especially want a thick bed!