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A Jack Russell bed is an essential item that you need for your dog to settle. A bed is a comfortable and safe place for your dog where he can feel that he has his own space. This is particularly important for young Jack Russell puppies and rescue dogs when they are first introduced to your home.
Different types of Jack Russell Bed
There are several factors to consider when choosing a Jack Russell bed. Are you going to go for traditional dog bed or an igloo type bed? Or are you going to crate train your dog? What kind of fabric do you want for your dog bed? Hardy plastic may be a better option if your Jack Russell is a chewer (which many are).
Measure your Dog for the Bed Size!
Also consider your dogs size — big enough for him to lie comfortable and stretch his legs out a bit, but small enough for him to feel cosy! Measure your dogs ‘sprawl’ which is the full length of your dog when his front and back legs are spread out. The calculation will include measuring his front legs, body length (nose to start of tail)and back legs and then adding those together —…
