Best all-rounder
Brooklyn® Ultra Memory Foam Bed, 2XL
$235.00
A 120 x 80 cm mattress with 10 cm of memory and orthopaedic foam. Room to sprawl, and a water resistant liner for muddy days.
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Best dog beds for Labradors
Quick answer
25 to 36 kg adult LabsFree shipping over $7930-day returns
Our top picks for Lab
Three beds, three jobs. Pick the one that matches your dog.
Best for chewers
Brooklyn® Chew Resistant Luxe Lounger, Jumbo
$235.00
Ballistic nylon base with hidden zips, and a topper you can unbutton during a chewing phase.
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Best premium pick
Brooklyn® Nest Cooling Dog Bed, Jumbo
$279.00
Memory foam with a cooling gel layer, plus a 3-year no-sag guarantee on the rims.
View this bedWhat a Lab needs from a bed
Size
Males run 29 to 36 kg and females 25 to 32 kg. Labs reach adult height at 6 to 12 months but can keep filling out until about 2 years (Hill's Pet NZ). Buy for the adult dog.
Sleeping style
Bed makers who fit lots of Labs describe them as stretchers. That is why we lean towards big flat mattresses. A Lab that curls up will also like a bolster.
Coat and heat
The Labrador coat is short and dense. They are water retrievers at heart, so expect damp, sandy dogs on the bed. Washable covers and a liner matter more than fancy fabric.
Chewing
Labs eat things. Foreign-body ingestion is one of the costliest claims at Southern Cross Pet Insurance, with an average paid claim of $1,245 (1News, 2026).
Lab health, and why bed choice matters
This is not medical advice. Ask your vet about any existing condition.
5.5%
Joints
In a UK study of Labradors, degenerative joint disease affected 5.5% (McGreevy et al., 2018). Labs also had x2.8 the risk of arthritis (RVC). A thick foam base can help support joints at rest.
8.8%
Weight
8.8% of Labs in that study were overweight or obese. Heavier dogs sink deeper into soft stuffing, so choose dense foam, and talk to your vet about weight.
10.4%
Ears and skin
Otitis externa affected 10.4% of Labs, and chocolate Labs were hit harder (23.4% vs 12.8% in black). A bed will not treat an ear infection, but removable covers make it easy to keep the sleeping surface clean.
$1,245
Swallowing things
A chew-resistant base with hidden zips can help reduce the temptation. It is not a guarantee, and puppies still need supervision.
What size bed does a Lab need?
How to measure
Lay your Lab flat on the floor and measure from nose tip to base of tail. Measure curled too. Add about 10 cm (Kuranda sizing guide).
If you are between sizes, go larger.
For puppies, buy for the adult size.
Choosing a bed in New Zealand
Shipped from Auckland
1 to 3 days, free over $79.
30-day returns
On unused beds. Keep those paws off the bed until you decide.
One exception
Nest beds cannot be returned once the vacuum seal is broken.
Health figures are from the studies cited and are not veterinary advice.
