Cloud-soft on top
A deep faux-fur surface that's irresistible to sink into — the kind of soft that ends the circling.
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They burrow in, tuck their nose under their tail, and want walls around them. The Windermere Nest is made for that dog. A deep, raised edge to lean against, a firm orthopaedic base that holds its shape, and a cover that washes in the machine without losing its texture.
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[X]kg/m³ high-density foam base — firm enough to support a dog up to [X]kg without compressing. [Accurate certification if applicable]. Covered by a waterproof inner liner and a removable [material] outer cover.
Weight [X]kg | Suitable for dogs up to [X]kg | Not sure which size? View size guide by breed →
Under the duvet. Behind the sofa. Wedged in the gap by the radiator. If that's your dog, they're not being odd — they're following the den instinct every dog carries, the same one that made them sleep in a puppy pile. A flat cushion will never feel safe to a burrower. Walls will. The Windermere rises around them on every side: a boundary to press into, shelter from the room, a warm pocket that is entirely, defensibly theirs. Watch a burrower meet it — the circling stops sooner, and the sigh when they drop is audible from the kitchen.
Enclosure is support, for this kind of sleeper. The high walls give curlers something to brace the whole spine against, block the floor-level draughts that cold-feelers and thin-coated breeds hate, and lower the on-alert posture in dogs that busy households keep wired. The deep sherpa centre cushions the curl itself. And because burrowers live in their beds, the whole thing goes in the machine — no choosing between snug and hygienic.
An honest note: a den bed gives an anxious sleeper a safe retreat — it isn't a treatment for separation anxiety or noise phobia. If their distress runs deeper than bedtime, your vet or a qualified behaviourist is the right next call.
Right for: burrowers, curlers, cold-feelers, smaller and medium breeds, dogs who find fireworks season and busy houses a bit much. Not for: hot sleepers and full-stretch sprawlers — walls are the opposite of what they want (see the Kendal).
Machine wash the full bed at 30°C on a gentle cycle. Air dry flat — do not tumble dry. The sherpa walls hold their structure when dried correctly. The foam base is protected by a waterproof inner liner; spot-clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap if needed.
Can the whole bed really be washed? — Yes. The full bed is machine-washable at 30°C.
My dog shakes during fireworks — will this fix it? — It gives them a safe place to retreat, and many settle faster with walls around them; for distress beyond that, ask your vet.
Which size for a Cockapoo? — Per size chart, curled diameter + 10cm. View size guide →
Does it work for larger curling breeds? — Yes. A Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, or curling Labrador fits the Large. The Windermere is for curlers of all sizes, not just small dogs.
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The Windermere Nest — orthopaedic nest bed for curling dogs