I've noticed a lot of people mention their dog not being able to lay down with very much room in a medium and their dogs seem to be quite small. My dog weigh almost 9lbs and I was going to order the medium but now I'm considering ordering the large...
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When in doubt order the larger one. My dog was only a couple of pounds when I bought it. Now she is about 6 pounds and just about makes it. Make sure you can position it. I brace it in between the seats in front and I have a larger bed for my other dogs (I have 4 small ones) that braces it as well. It works well for me the way I have it. Hope this helps, Judy
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I think the medium would work great for your pup. Mine weighs 11 pounds and can lay down if she wants.
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I am not sure how big a Bichon is compared to a pug, but I ordered a small for our pug and if I had to do it again I would order a medium.
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a large may still not fit 2 dogs, for short trips to the vet you might be ok, i would recomend getting each their own when you can. especially if you plan to take a longer trip.
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I got the large for my 18lb Tibetan Terrier and thought it looked huge when it arrived. But she's one to stretch out when sleeping, and takes up most of the length, so it's worked out just fine. I think it depends on your dog's sleeping habits.
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I think the size of the dog (girth, length of body and legs) is more important than it's weight. The smaller bed would be cozy if your dog curls up alot and isn't very large. Our Italian Greyhound weighs about 20 pounds. His body and legs are long. He has alot of room to stretch out, which he does daily. I purchased the large because the price was too good to pass up (supposedly slightly used, but smelled and looked like new). I might have been able to choose the smaller size. I hope this helps.
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No, it would be way too big. My dog is 22 lbs., and I ordered the small size ,but was sent the medium instead. I have tried to get the company to respond and replace the medium. They do not respond to my requests!
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I bought this for a dog that weighs approximately12-15 pounds. I think the medium would have plenty of room if you wanted to add a blanket or something. But I would assume the smaller one would work better.
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We bought a large for our 60lb German shorthair pointer. Enough room for him to lay comfortably. But difficult for him to sit up. We just use ours for the car to keep him enclosed, and it's really nice! Either size you decide on, you'll really like the product overall.
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It might be a bit tight. My dog fits good, but he's about 17 lbs. I'd go for a large if I were you. My dog Frank loves it!!!
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I have a 13 lb terrier-mix. She is able just barely able to lie down and turn around, and is not able to sit upright, or stretch out lengthwise completely when lying. i use the carrier only for a short 10 minutes or so trip to the vet. I would not recommend a longer trip as the dog will probably be too cramped. I bought the carrier when she weighed only 9 lbs, so she has outgrown it. In retrospect, although the carrier is well made, I would not purchase it again, and would get a carrier made for a medium size (15-20 lb), rather than a small dog. It would give the dog a more comfortable transport. I have a 13 lb terrier-mix. She is able just barely able to lie down and turn around, and is not able to sit upright, or stretch out lengthwise completely when lying. i use the carrier only for a short 10 minutes or so trip to the vet. I would not recommend a longer trip as the dog will probably be too cramped. I bought the carrier when she weighed only 9 lbs, so she has outgrown it. In retrospect, although the carrier is well made, I would not purchase it again, and would get a carrier made for a medium size (15-20 lb), rather than a small dog. It would give the dog a more comfortable... » Read More I have a 13 lb terrier-mix. She is able just barely able to lie down and turn around, and is not able to sit upright, or stretch out lengthwise completely when lying. i use the carrier only for a short 10 minutes or so trip to the vet. I would not recommend a longer trip as the dog will probably be too cramped. I bought the carrier when she weighed only 9 lbs, so she has outgrown it. In retrospect, although the carrier is well made, I would not purchase it again, and would get a carrier made for a medium size (15-20 lb), rather than a small dog. It would give the dog a more comfortable transport. « Show Less
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It might be small - depends on if she likes to sprawl out. I bought this for my 16 lb. silky terrier & he loves to sprawl out - it's like a king size bed for him. I also have a 58 lb. boxer & she likes to curl up in it - she just barely fits, but she does it. If she lies on her side & stretches out, she's only half in the bed. It is a wonderful bed - both dogs love it & it goes through the washer just fine.
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I would say the medium will be fine, I use a large for a 80lb+ Lab and even my German Shepherd uses it sometimes. A hint I read and used to buy mine was to measure your dog from head to rear, then you can adjust bed size (+ or -) based on how your dog sleeps. Also I and my dogs really like these beds. Hope this helps.
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I bought the large. I have a Doberman that is 73 lbs and a lab that is about 65 lbs and they both use this bed and an old petsmate. I think a medium would be too small and would not be strong enough for your dog. Just my opinion.
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I guessed and was wrong; my dog's girth was bigger than a large, although she weighed 90#. So, she needed an extra large which was not being offered. My experience was not the happiest.
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I have two smaller dogs. They use both the small and the medium If I had your dogs, I would not get a small. They often sleep in the same car seat.
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Get a large. Then post the pic for us all to enjoy! The medium is too small for our 20-lb border terrier.