A dog bed needs to fit both your dog and the space where you plan to put it. Before choosing a size, compare the usable sleeping area with the bed’s external dimensions. This guide uses the measurements listed for our Ralph & Co Balmoral bolster bed and Richmond reversible blanket.
Measure your dog while resting
Watch how your dog normally settles: curled up, resting against an edge, or stretched out. Measure the space they occupy in that position and compare it with the manufacturer’s usable sleeping-area dimensions. Do not rely on a breed label alone: dogs of the same breed can differ in size and preferred resting position.
Sleeping area versus external size
A bolster bed has raised sides, so its outer length and width are larger than the area available inside. Use the sleeping area to judge room for your dog; use the external measurements to check whether the bed fits your room.
The following measurements apply specifically to the Ralph & Co Balmoral bed listed at ANUVORA. They are not a universal sizing chart for other beds.
| Size | External length × width × height | Sleeping area |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 45 × 35 × 20 cm | 33 × 23 cm |
| Small | 55 × 40 × 22 cm | 42 × 28 cm |
| Medium | 65 × 45 × 25 cm | 48 × 34 cm |
| Large | 70 × 55 × 28 cm | 50 × 42 cm |
| XL | 90 × 70 × 32 cm | 72 × 55 cm |
Compare materials and cleaning instructions
The Balmoral has herringbone fabric, a faux-fur lining and removable zipped covers. Follow the manufacturer’s care label when washing. Check whether a listing describes a washable cover or a washable whole bed; these are different features.
Fabric, filling and construction should be assessed from the product information. Do not assume a soft bed is chew-proof, waterproof or an orthopaedic product unless the manufacturer explicitly describes it that way.
Choosing a blanket size
Measure the surface you want to cover, whether that is a bed, a resting corner or part of your sofa. Decide whether you want the blanket to lie flat or fold over, then compare its stated dimensions.
The Ralph & Co Richmond blanket comes in Medium: 140 × 70 cm and Large: 140 × 100 cm. Both have a green stonewashed fabric side and a sherpa reverse. A blanket can add a washable layer, but it does not increase the usable space inside a bed.
Before you order
- Record your dog’s resting footprint.
- Compare the internal sleeping area, not just the outer size.
- Check the space available in your home.
- Read materials and cleaning instructions.
- Check current product options, dispatch information and checkout delivery charges.
If the measurements are unclear, email hello@anuvora.store with the product name and the dimensions you are comparing. You can also browse Home & Comfort and read Help & Delivery before ordering.