The Original Dog Bed

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New Zealand's Favourite - The Life of Riley Original Dog Bed with 2-Layers of NZ Wool! Our best-selling dog bed.

Proudly MADE IN NEW ZEALAND from eco-friendly materials.

  • Dog beds with a removable and machine washable cover with velcro closure
  • The cover is made from a hardwearing yet soft crossweave 100% cotton corduroy fabric.
  • Filled with 2 thick layers of luxurious wool batting (approx 16cm thick)
  • Wool is naturally odour resistant and offers luxurious comfort to your dog and helps to soothe those aches and pains of older dogs. 
  • Wool is naturally warm in Winter and cool in Summer. The thermoregulatory properties of wool make sleep a deeper and more pleasant experience allowing your dog a longer more comfortable rest. The Resiliency of wool provides even weight support so there is less pressure on painful joints and muscles, great for dogs with arthritis.
  • A great selection of neutral colours which fit into any home decor colour scheme.

These beds are made from natural materials, just like a futon they need to be flipped and aired regularly. If your dog often has wet feet when they get on their bed, or you have a puppy or incontinent dog we recommend you also purchase a mattress protector. 

Note: The "Snuggle Sausage" Shown in some photos is sold separately - Check them out here.

Mattresses come in 4 sizes:

  • Small Dog Bed: Suitable for Puppies, Aussie Terrier, Shitsu, French Bull Dog, or even Cats!

    MediumDog Bed: Suitable for Spoodle, Jack Russell, Fox Terrier, British Bulldog

    LargeDog Bed: Suitable for Labrador, Retriever, Labradoodle, Border Collie, Husky

    Extra LargeDog Bed: Suitable for larger breeds, German Shepherd, Bullmastiff

    Shipping rates depend on the weight and qty of the items purchased and will be calculated at checkout.


CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

It is important to air the bed regularly and to flip it as often as possible. 
As the wool isn’t designed to get wet - We recommend that you purchase one of our waterproof mattress protectors if you are using the bed for puppy crate training or have an incontinent dog etc.

IMPORTANT: If you have a limited edition leather tag on your bed (spice or Ivory) DO NOT SOAK or the colour will bleed from the tag.

Outer Corduroy Cover:

  • Cold delicate machine wash on a cool cycle (or hand wash) We recommend using our Life of Riley "Laundry Wash"
  • Hang inside out to dry in the shade (not direct sunlight) - Do not dry in the dryer. 
  • Because our covers are made from 100% cotton please don't leave them out in the sun for extended periods of time. In the long run, all fabric colours eventually fade in sunlight but cotton tends to fade easier than polyester.

White Insert Mattress /Cushion:

  • The inner mattress can be spot cleaned only. DO NOT remove the wool from the white inner lining and DO NOT machine wash the inner.
  • The zip is only there for when they are manufactured, it is not designed to have the wool removed.
  • The inner can also be sprayed with nature’s miracle/odorex if needed to remove stains or odours.
  • As the bed is natural It is important to air the inner mattress regularly in the sunshine whenever you wash the cover. Make sure to dry outside properly before putting the cover back on.
  • IMPORTANT: If the wool is removed from the inner liner, you will find it extremely difficult to put it back in to lay flat again. There is also a high chance you will break the zip. We can sell replacement inner liners if this does happen but please be aware this will be at your own expense.

If cared for properly… your Life of Riley dog bed will last for many many years!

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25/11/2024
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Rebecca B.
Australia Australia
I recommend this product

Best bed for large heat stressy dogs

I bought this bed for my teenage wolfhound. He already had one, and as he has grown I bought him a second one to put them next to each other. It's the best bed for him as he gets very anxious when he's hot, and he's prone to that, so the wool lets him stay appropriately warm but not overheated like polyester and foam beds make him. The beds come packaged very nicely, and pretty fast too especially considering they're coming from NZ. Definitely recommend!

13/11/2024
A
Anonymous
New Zealand
I recommend this product

Great Beds!

We bought two of the original dog beds for our dogs to go in their crates. These beds are nice and full, soft, but firm enough for it to be comfortable.

07/10/2024
A
Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand

Greyhound approved ✅

Great size for my boy - even though he sometimes struggles to stay within the confines of a bed! Really nice padding and softness, good quality.

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07/10/2024
A
Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

Happy doggos

The dogs love their new beds and are now choosing them over the couch. Big win!

04/10/2024
KC
Kristine C.
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

Replacement Bed

This was a replacement bed. My new puppy had an accident on the first one. My first bed was fabulous and lasted many years, hence the repurchase of the bed again. Also great value for the money spent. Always purchase a mattress protector ❤️

27/09/2024
A
Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand

The original dog bed

Excellent, very comfortable, my girl loves her new bed

10/09/2024
TC
Tracey C.
Australia Australia
I recommend this product

Perfect sleeps

Our new puppy has been sleeping through the night on this bed, since day one! She loves to scratch and bite, but the fabric is super tough – not damaged at all, three weeks in. We’ve had zero accidents, but the mattress protector gives peace of mind, just in case. Recommend getting a second cover so they can be washed regularly. The bonus is, these beds also look great.

01/09/2024
A
Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

It’s a winner!

Our second Life of Riley bed - dogs love them!

30/08/2024
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Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

These beds are "Setter" approved, by our Irish and Gordon Setter

We were very lucky to have been gifted an Original Riley bed. Our two Setters loved it so much we had to buy another so they could have one each. It is wonderful comfortable our senior dog, 14.5 year old Katy (Irish Setter).

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27/08/2024
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Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

Dog Bed

I’ve bought from LoR several times now. I would confidently say best quality dog beds on the market, great service and quick delivery … oh and doggy loves his snuggly bed.

21/08/2024
BM
Brendan M.
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

Support better sleep for pets and a NZ company

Years ago when I worked for a dog charity I picked up some dog beds donated by Life of Riley. I think from memory I even met Riley. Recently I looked at pet bed suppliers online but Life Of Riley was the only one I found which was a NZ made product and which I had experience with. When the bed was delivered to my workplace, a number of my workmates remarked on how comfortable it looked. I did sneak a quick lie down on it and wow, was it comfortable. My ten year old Pitbull Clyde, a Hurrah foster fail, rests a lot better on his bed since I got his one. Previously he would be up and down digging at his last one. He is far more relaxed and calm and makes some pretty loud "pleasure" sounds now as if he is totally loving it. The waterproof mattress protector is a great idea and a family member who has been an industrial machinist was very impressed with the fabric and quality. So if you are in the market for a quality dog bed, choose a Life Of Riley bed. Your dog will love it and so will a kiwi business. Thank you Life of Riley from Clyde and myself.

19/08/2024
RW
Rebecca W.
Australia Australia
I recommend this product

The Original Dog Bed - Large

We recently purchased The Original Dog Bed. Our puppy hasn't arrived yet but we feel more than prepared, now that we have this beautiful bed. Having had many dog beds in our time we can see that this one is high quality and well made. There are no nasty chemical foam smells, and the cotton and wool together make a lovely natural and healthy alternative. I cant wait for our new puppy to snuggle down into this fluffy cloud of a bed!

16/08/2024
FS
Fionna S.
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

Fabulous hound beds

Miss Audrey and Kanga Hewie (greyhounds) are greatly relieved that their new original dog beds arrived promptly and beautifully stuffed with warm goodness so they can laze the day and night away upside down in comfort.

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15/08/2024
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Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

Life of Riley Best Place to purchase from

My dog hasn't used it yet as the crate ,bumper and mattress is for when she recovering from her operation. But I tried it out and the mattress is so comfortable. The crate is a perfect size, plenty of room. I highly recommend Life of Riley for purchasing any pet needs.

11/08/2024
DS
Denise S.
New Zealand New Zealand
I recommend this product

Awesome!

My boy loves his new bed. Thank you.

11/08/2024
DS
Denise S.
New Zealand
I recommend this product

Awesome!

My boy loves his new bed. Thank you.