When it comes to picking a bed, you must consider how your pet prefers to sleep. A pooch that likes to sleep in a ball or tight circle will like round, pillow top nesting like beds. Whereas a dog that prefers to hide away and stay warm when they sleep is more likely to prefer a tent or cave bed. Along with bed types, knowing the type of bed cover is important. Younger dogs prefer more contouring loose filling pads. Older dogs tend to go for the solid pad since they would most likely have problems getting up and dogs that have health issues, such as joint pain or arthritis, would love to snooze on orthopedic mats.