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Rubric v1 · 544 products scored

Dog bed rubric

Every product in this category is scored against the same rubric. Weights sum to 100. A hit on any disqualifier forces a "skip" verdict regardless of the point total.

Criteria & weights

  1. 1. Support structure

    Weight 25/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 10CertiPUR-US orthopedic foam 4 in or more
    2. 8Memory foam (any thickness)
    3. 6Poly-foam 3-5 in
    4. 4Poly-foam under 2 in
    5. 2Loose fiber fill

  2. 2. Foam density (support beds only)

    Weight 15/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 104+ lb/ft^3
    2. 82.5-4 lb/ft^3
    3. 61.5-2.5 lb/ft^3
    4. 2Under 1.5 lb/ft^3

  3. 3. Cover removability and wash

    Weight 15/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 10Fully removable + machine washable
    2. 5Zip-off top only
    3. 0Non-removable

  4. 4. Waterproof or water-resistant liner

    Weight 10/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 10Waterproof membrane liner around foam
    2. 5Water-resistant fabric
    3. 0None

  5. 5. Chew resistance

    Weight 10/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 10Ballistic / Cordura + reinforced seams + chew warranty
    2. 6Ripstop / canvas
    3. 3Standard fabric

  6. 6. Sizing accuracy

    Weight 10/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 10Both outer + inner sleep-surface stated
    2. 4Outer dimensions only
    3. 0Sleep-surface dimensions not stated

  7. 7. Bolster / head support

    Weight 5/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 10Bolster 6+ in with foam core
    2. 5None (neutral for flat sleepers)
    3. 4Bolster present but fiber-fill only

  8. 8. Non-slip base

    Weight 5/100

    Signal: spec sheet

    1. 10Rubberized dots or full grip base
    2. 3Smooth base

  9. 9. Off-gassing and materials safety

    Weight 5/100

    Signal: manufacturer site

    1. 10CertiPUR-US certified foam
    2. 4Uncertified foam
    3. 2Undisclosed

Disqualifiers

Any of the following forces a "skip" verdict, no matter how well the product scores on other criteria. Non-negotiable.

  • No stated sleep-surface dimensions
  • Foam with no density spec for beds sold as orthopedic
  • Any recall in the last 24 months

Verdict thresholds

Total score cutoffs for each public verdict tier. Sum of weighted criterion scores maps directly onto these bands.

Editors' pick
≥ 80
Solid buy
≥ 65
Situational
≥ 50

Below 50, or any disqualifier hit → verdict: skip.

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