What Size Sleigh Pet Bed Should I Get?

November 10, 2026

Dachshund asleep in the Santa Red sleigh bed by the tree

To choose a Little Tada sleigh pet bed, start with your pet’s weight and check how much space they use when lying down. A dog up to 8 lb or a cat up to 13 lb can start with Small. A dog up to 16 lb or a cat up to 19 lb can start with Medium. Large is listed for dogs up to 27 lb. Pets that sleep stretched out may need the next size. The Christmas sleigh pet bed comes in both Santa Red and Frost Blue.

Compare Small, Medium and Large

Small: about 20 × 15 in (51 × 38 cm). Suggested for dogs up to 8 lb or cats up to 13 lb. The front edge is about 3.5 in (9 cm) high and the back is about 8.3 in (21 cm).

See Small in Santa Red or Small in Frost Blue.
Medium: about 24 × 18 in (61 × 45 cm). Suggested for dogs up to 16 lb or cats up to 19 lb. The front edge is about 3.9 in (10 cm) high and the back is about 8.7 in (22 cm).

See Medium in Santa Red or Medium in Frost Blue.
Large: about 28 × 20 in (71 × 52 cm). Suggested for dogs up to 27 lb. Check the length and width for a cat that needs extra room. The front edge is about 4.3 in (11 cm) high and the back is about 9.1 in (23 cm).

See Large in Santa Red or Large in Frost Blue.

All measurements are approximate outside dimensions for both colors and can vary by 1–3 cm (about 0.4–1.2 in). The padded sides take up some of the floor space inside the bed.

How to measure a pet for the bed

Wait until your pet is lying in their usual sleeping position. Measure from the front of the body to the back, then across the widest part of their resting position.
Use your pet’s weight to find a starting size. If their measurements are close to the listed outside dimensions, check the next size so the padded sides leave enough room.
Mark the outside dimensions on the floor with painter’s tape. Check that the bed fits the spot you plan to use and leaves room for your pet to get in and out.

What if your pet is between sizes?

Choose the larger size if your pet often stretches out or their weight is near the limit for the smaller bed. For a dog over the Large size’s 27 lb guidance, look for a bed sized for a larger dog.

Do the measurements include the padded sides?

Yes. The 20 × 15, 24 × 18 and 28 × 20 in measurements are the outside footprint, not the flat area your pet lies on. If your cat or dog only just fits those measurements when lying down, use the next size as your starting point. Check the room you’ll need beside the bed, too.