I am really impressed with the comments on your bed. I live in LA and have a Labradoodle that i keep in a "puppy cut".Do I need to worry about heat
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Can't say I know what a "puppy cut" is, but I do know that my Dane is comfortable on his. It hasnt been "Texas Hot" here since I got it, but I really don't foresee any issues. He is just way to comfortable!
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The cover does not get very warm under my Labrador even after hours of lying on the bed. I live in the Central Valley of CA. When the weather is hot he prefers the tile floors, which are very hard and cold in the even mild winters. Hope this helps! It's a great bed.
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Violet: I have not had this house through the winter yet. It is so well built and you can get the heating pad with it like I did and your kitties should be warm all winter. I think with the pad it should be fine in the coldest of temperatures. Getting in and out of it in the snow might be a problem as the opening is right on the bottom. I always clean area's for my birds and will add the area in front of the house for the cat. It is very sturdy and should have no problem at all covered with snow still keeping them warm. Hope this helps with your decision. I really do think this is a great purchase. It's made so very well it will last for years and years. Violet: I have not had this house through the winter yet. It is so well built and you can get the heating pad with it like I did and your kitties should be warm all winter. I think with the pad it should be fine in the coldest of temperatures. Getting in and out of it in the snow might be a problem as the opening is right on the bottom. I always clean area's for my birds and will add the area in front of the house for the cat. It is very sturdy and should have no problem at all covered with snow still keeping them warm. Hope this helps with your decision. I really do think this is a great... » Read More Violet: I have not had this house through the winter yet. It is so well built and you can get the heating pad with it like I did and your kitties should be warm all winter. I think with the pad it should be fine in the coldest of temperatures. Getting in and out of it in the snow might be a problem as the opening is right on the bottom. I always clean area's for my birds and will add the area in front of the house for the cat. It is very sturdy and should have no problem at all covered with snow still keeping them warm. Hope this helps with your decision. I really do think this is a great purchase. It's made so very well it will last for years and years. « Show Less
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I had some issues. If you have any concerns and your dog does any scratching, I would inquire as to having a custom cover made. They are a great company with excellent customer service and the bed itself is great.
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My dog has seizures and loses bladder control, I wash and dry this bed daily. I have a front loader, and do not use gentle cycle but I only dry on very low heat for around 30 minutes. In my experience: Heat is what kills this type of bottom fabric, along with untrimmed dog nails or chewing puppies.
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Just to chime in on your comment about owning Great Danes!I have three Great Danes. My girl lives and sleeps on the CoolAroo bed. The first month the frame began to "bend" and warp as she was waaaaay to heavy. So, I gave the bed to my daughter who has a French Bulldog and its perfect for her. I had my carpenter make a custom wood bedframe and got a mattress covered in Sunbrella fabric for the danes. Perfect!
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D S glembin' s idea (posted here) on how to position tub might work well and would b nice during winter time. However, I would still be worried about bathroom getting dirty from doggies shaking off water from their fur, the bigger the dog, the worse.
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it does get a tad warm if dog hasn't moved around and the pad cant "re charge". . I have sometimes put in in the freezer/refrigerator for a while to re-cool and/or if I think my dog might be on it for longer than usual when I leave the house. (I also use one of those non mesh laundry bags (cotton) as a cover. It is thin enough that doesn't compromise cool ness of pad.)
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A stray dog had pups that was taking care of and They stayed in it this winter and they were fine. I put a mat on the floor, a dog bed, and a blanket but they loved it. They stayed very warm!
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Yes - I also have a feral tom that comes into my home. He uses my pad on a window carpeted window shelf - no heat problems.
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I originally bought the unheated version. I put an old baby blanket in the bottom for comfort and my semi-feral cat took to it immediately. I was hoping she would decide to come indoors as the weather got colder, but no such luck so far so I've since added the heated pad. That means I have to move it to a table on the back porch each night so I can plug it in. I also have a problem with raccoons at night so it works out for that issue too.
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Depends the dog house was very small for my pet..it's more for a chihuahua or a small doggie and dog house doesn't have ventilation so it may get too hot in the summers.
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I live in Southern California and it is only really cold on occasion. I have a regular kitty bed in the kennel now but will add straw if she needs more insulation.
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It depends on the surface it sits and ambient temp...my issue is that my dog prefers the bare floor :-(.
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I've got a German Shepherd too and he's been sleeping on his bed with no trouble. He's blowing his undercoat, but he's not overheated in his bed wither or there would be sweat spots on it, and there hasn't been since I got it for him. He's very happy and much more comfortable sleeping on it from the very first night.
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My pets are in house and my home is kept at 80*. They appear very content and happy. They are kept in the crate when I am gone. They play all the time and sometimes go in the crate to rest. Hope this helps
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I still have the first bed that I bought in 2008. I now have 8 for my 6 animals because I love them so much. You would be better off buying a new bed. I lent my son one of the small beds and when he returned it, he didn't return the heating unit and now he can't find it. I contacted the company about a replacement and they have them. The unit cost almost the same amount as the bed!
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the two mixed together should be ok.. though keep in mind the height and the step up the dog has to make. They do make heated beds (not this company) which may also be a thought