🏠Bedding & habitat for the Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever : Plan on a 100-120 cm bed, ideally with a removable washable cover given the heavy shedding. An orthopaedic model (60-120 €) is a smart investment, as the breed is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia.
This is the structural purchase — and where mistakes cost the most: too small, badly placed, badly sized. Our guides give serious minimum dimensions for a dog, the materials that last, and the traps of entry-level products.
Always size a bed up: the dog must be able to stretch out fully. Memory foam is worth the investment for seniors and large breeds.
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