The Purple Pet Bed is pricey but durable and easy to clean — my Boston terrier is a big fan too

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• The right pet bed can make your dog or cat feel just as comfortable as if they were resting comfortably on your own bed.
• The Purple Pet Bed is an easy-to-clean option that won't stand out like an eyesore among your regular furniture.
• It's on the pricey side, but the 100-night risk-free guarantee and one-year warranty provide peace of mind.

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If you have a pet at home, chances are that you want only the best for them (within reason, of course). Just as you likely opt for quality food and grooming products, you likely also want to prioritize their general comfort level while they're lounging or snoozing.

This is all fairly accurate for our Boston terrier Astro's lifestyle, with my husband often being the one to indulge him. In the nearly three years since we adopted Astro, my husband has bought him several plush dog beds to try out. Most have gotten the job done and left Astro as comfy as can be when he's safely behind his pet gate when left home alone. But eventually, the beds have gotten lumpy and started to lose their fluff and cushion on the bottom panel, leaving Astro with only a thin layer of fabric separating him from the hard tile floor.

For months, we considered splurging on the Casper dog bed but were a bit hesitant because Astro occasionally experiences bouts of anxiety when left alone and gets a bit destructive when left to his own devices (think, holes bitten into his blankets and stuffed dog toys). So when we were given the opportunity to test out the Purple Pet Bed, we jumped at the chance. Purple sent us an editorial sample for the purposes of this review and we've been testing it for a month now.

Design and specs

The Purple Pet Bed comes in three sizes, all 5 inches high. At 35 pounds, Astro is big for a Boston Terrier, so we opted for a medium (38 by 29 inches), which is recommended for pets 31 to 70 pounds. It gives him extra room to stretch and splay out as he pleases. The small size is 19 by 26 inches and recommended for pets that are 1 to 30 pounds, while the large is 38 by 50 inches and recommended for pets over 71 pounds.

The bed is primarily made up of a polyurethane foam base that sits beneath the brand's signature Purple Grid technology, which provides an extra inch of thickness at the top. It also comes with an easily removable antimicrobial polyester cover that is resistant to stains, odors, and moisture, which isn't the case with most standard pet beds. The cover is also machine-washable — I washed and dried it with a load of Astro's blankets with no issues.

What it's like to use

As soon as we unboxed the Purple Pet Bed, Astro immediately jumped off his perch on the couch to investigate. He got on it and circled it a few times, curiously checking out the puffiness of the bed, trying out different positions before settling in. We were glad to see him quickly get happy and comfortable, as we don't let Astro sleep in our own bed due to a minor back injury after a brief stint of being allowed to jump up on it.

Astro is still allowed on our couch, but he often opts to lounge and nap on his Purple Pet Bed instead, and it's never a challenge to move him into the kitchen to secure him behind the pet gate when we leave him home alone. In fact, we often return to find him dead asleep on the Purple Bed with a blanket over his entire head and body, just the way he likes it.

What makes it stand out

The Purple Pet Bed wasn't hard to set up once we opened it. We simply placed it as it was on our living room floor for Astro to check out. The materials work to adapt to your pet's body and sleep position, which explains how Astro was able to quickly get comfortable at first sniff.

The bed's neutral grey color and standard rectangular shape make it blend in easily in any room. It almost matches our own bedding, and when placed next to our bed, it's like Astro doesn't even realize he's missing out on our bigger space a few feet above.

Not only does this bed come with a one-year warranty, like all Purple mattresses, you can test it out for 100 nights and return it if your pet doesn't love it as much as Astro does.

The cons

The bed doesn't fold easily, so storing it away or traveling with it could pose a challenge if you're dealing with small spaces.

The bottom line

The Purple Pet Bed is quite a bit pricier than most other pet beds out there with the exception of the similarly priced Casper bed, which may be more suitable for a pet that likes to rest its head on a bolster. For a more affordable option, there is also the waterproof Brindle dog bed ($35 to $63) made from 4 inches of memory foam.

However, most lower-end pet beds need to be replaced every year or sooner, especially if they've gotten worn down or have retained smells and aren't easy to machine-wash. According to Purple's website, the bed is engineered to last longer than a year. We've only had ours for a month, but we can so far tell that it will likely last us longer than the other beds we've tried. At up to $269, its durability makes the splurge well worth it, in my opinion.

Pros: Durable, easy to clean, clearly provides next-level comfort

Cons: Expensive, not super compact, one color option may not be appealing to everyone