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Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Orvis beds for dogs now feature luxurious microfiber covers. This upholstery-grade fabric—originally developed for the furniture industry—is built to take a beating, and look great doing it. It's also anti-static and velvety smooth with deep, rich colors. We use only the highest quality microfiber in our beds for dogs for incredible comfort and long-lasting durability. Dimensions are approximate.
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Rating Snapshot (43 reviews)
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30 of 43(70%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Review 1 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
Does your Dog Like Beads?,
April 26, 2013
By: vvanvlym
"I ordered this bed because of a referral and because of statements that stated this was their dogs favorite bed. Well, my dog does not like the sound or feel of this bed. You can imagine if you laid down on a bean bag, all the beads shift to where the weight is'nt. It makes that area hard and firm. I am wanting to trade this bed in for a soft comfy bed that my dog will use."
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Review 2 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
dog bed,
March 24, 2013
By: doglver
from Baltimore, MD
"Our labs love your dog beds and after having one for 20 years, we had to finally replace it with a new one."
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Review 3 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
Dog Bed,
December 21, 2012
By: HeidiB
from Fairfield, CA
"My dog is 81 pounds so I purchased a large dog bed. She disappears in it! So if you are buying a Dog's Nest, pick a smaller size than indicated in the chart. A definite good point is that my Doberman took to the bed immediately."
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Review 4 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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no beans,
October 14, 2012
By: ksmom
from Kansas
"We had a poly "fill" bed - and based on the comments decided to try the beads. We had a large for two small beagles - they slept on it all the time.
Tried the extra large to give them more room with beads. I've take beads out twice - still too many. The dogs will not lay on it. They lay near it, in front of it - but won't get on it. They hate it. Can't get comfortable.
The material has also changed - now more "velvet" in texture - preferred the canvass kind of texture on our first bed.
I guess I have to reorder and hope they will like one more like their old one."
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Review 5 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
The Best Dog Bed Ever,
July 23, 2012
By: rsg444
from New York, NY
"We bought our first Orvis dog bed when we got our greyhound over 5 years ago. We replaced the filling once during those 5 years. We decided to replace the old bed with a new one, mainly because the old one was rather faded--not in any least bit that it was at all worn out because it wasn't. Now, he still has two beds, and probably will for a while. We've bought these for our other dogs and cats as well and they all love them. We do too."
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Review 6 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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My dog HATES this!,
May 18, 2012
By: LaurieM
from Deep Creek Lake, Md
"This bed was recommended in the Retired Racing Greyhound for Dummies book so we bought it. It has entirely too many beads in it. My husband opened it up and discarded quite a few, twice already. Our greyhound can't get comfortable no matter how hard he tries. I will say that they cover is quality and if your dog is a digger, then this would be perfect."
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Review 7 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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Lovely bed but not for every dog,
March 8, 2012
By: Dogpamperer
from Boston, MA
"I really liked this bed; it was extremely well-made and attractive. I thought my dog would love the beads and they would prevent the bed from getting too flat but, unfortunately, she just did not like it. I'm not sure if she was put off by the noise it made or the fact that it shifted a bit when she moved. I'm sure this is just a matter of personal preference, not anything wrong with the bed. I exchanged it for a different Orvis style and filling (the futon), which my dog and I agree is just perfect."
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Review 8 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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Not A Good Choice in the Long Run,
February 15, 2012
By: findlayfive
from Findlay OH
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"I bought 2 of these dog nests with polystyrene beads about 3 years ago. At the time, many reviewers complained about the noise the beds made when their dog moved on the bed; I dismissed it at the time of my purchase; but, would totally agree. The noise would wake me up; so, I moved the Orvis bed to a different room. I'm writing now because after 3 years; my dog beds went from being very plump; my dog barely made a dent when she laid on them; to being deflated...very surprising and disappointing. I can step on the bed and feel the ground below...I didn't expect to replace the inside filler pillow ever...let alone after 3 years. I have a 13 lb Boston Terrier that uses the beds at times...but, prefers my sofa or bed...Ultimately, in hindsight, would I invest in these beds - NO They are noisy...and, now basically deflated pillows on my floor. See the picture of Boo and her deflated beds; the tan one is the worst."
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Review 9 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
dogs love them but noisy!,
January 3, 2012
By: tuckerandneko
"We have 3 of these beds. The dogs love them. They dig and make a nest and will choose to sleep in these beds instead of all other options. They look good..cover is well constructed. One of our dogs chewed one of the zippers and beads scattered all over the house. The inner liner is very thin.
The only big negative is that the beads are super noisy. We had to move them from our bedroom...we were woken up each time one of the dogs shifted in the beds..."
The only big negative is that the beads are super noisy. We had to move them from our bedroom...we were woken up each time one of the dogs shifted in the beds..."
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Review 10 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
Love our Dog Bed!,
December 31, 2011
By: ConiferCrew
from Conifer, Colorado
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"A number of years ago we purchased two of the Large Round Dog Beds with Beads for our two Goldens Samson and Carmel. They have both left us but the current three Goldens still love the beds! When we brought our puppy home this summer I also discovered the bead bags could be put into the front loading washing machine and washed on gentle and cool water - thus solving the occasional puppy house training problem! Love these beds and now will be getting one for the newly remodeled living room so they have a spot of comfort out there (current beds are in our bedroom!), Just need one that will look good in our Log/stucco room!"
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Review 11 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
Only dog bed I'd buy,
December 28, 2011
By: Scoutwise
"Great bed, now he chooses this one over the kid's bean bag chairs!
Even though is a large Brittany (50-55 pounds), I got him the medium size round, rather than the large. It doesn't seem too small, as he circles before he lays down."
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Review 12 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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Not a fan,
November 6, 2011
By: 2Greyhounds
from Virginia
"I was very disappointed in this bed. My dog is a real scratcher so I thought he would love it, and several other greyhound owners recommended it. Unfortunately it did not work out for us. First of all, the dog was lukewarm about it at best- he seemed nervous about the noise and the waterbed effect when he walked on it. Then, I started feeling beads right below the surface and discovered that the liner had ripped after only a couple of weeks. Orvis offered to send me a new liner but I think I'll just return it- not worth the hassle."
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Review 13 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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Dogs only? Think outside the box!,
November 5, 2011
By: Westsailor
from Belize
"I purchased a small beanbag 'dogs nest' for my sailboat about 6-7 years ago. It's perfect for stuffing into odd corners in the cockpit or on deck for a comfortable 'bean bag' seat without the bulk of a human size bean bag.
My (original) dogs nest was covered in a heavy canvas like material. After years being completely ignored until I needed it, subjected to rain, salt spray, tropical sun, etc. it's only now finally needing to be replaced."
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Review 14 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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Wonderful bed for greyhounds!,
October 10, 2011
By: greyhoundgirl1
from So. Paris, ME
"My greyhound Sophie absolutely loves this bed! When it first arrived, it was a bit too firm for her taste, so I removed some beads. Actually I removed some three different times, and after that it was perfect for her. After a number of months of her contented use, I did replace some of the beads I had taken out at first. This is a perfect bed for "diggers". She digs and digs, and when it is just right, she plops down and sleeps for hours. I would highly recommend the dog nest with bead filling for greyhounds and other dogs that like to dig."
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Review 15 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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It's for cats, too!!,
August 13, 2011
By: TexasCat
from Houston, TX
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"I bought 2 of these beds over 10 years ago and had them personalized for my CATS! Back then, Orvis offered a cover that had pictures of cats on it so I bought that one and another pattern also. My cats absolutely LOVE the beds especially in winter. The plastic beads make a little noise when the cats get on the bed but it doesn't seem to bother them (or me)! If the beds pass the scrutiny of my cats, I know any dog will love the bed, too!"
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Review 16 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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Beds, beds, beds,
July 17, 2011
By: cjbm
"Just bought another one of these. Some thoughts, some of which are common with other reviewers:
+ most comfortable bed ever - our dogs have both slept on these since they were puppies, and our oldest, now 14, is on her fourth or fifth.
- new covers are this synthetic stuff that looks like rec room upholstery, but it does wear better than our much loved canvas covers (we are replacing the last of the canvas, which is worn out).
+ new covers are no fun to chew, as our "baby" found out - she chewed holes in two canvas covers while in her puppy year.
++ round nest is absolutely best design for retrievers (most comfortable).
Some complain about beads falling out, but the new covers (and maybe improvements to the liners?) have made this a non-issue (and Orvis stood behind the product when we had one liner fail, years ago).
Overall, a great product - our dogs endorse them!"
+ most comfortable bed ever - our dogs have both slept on these since they were puppies, and our oldest, now 14, is on her fourth or fifth.
- new covers are this synthetic stuff that looks like rec room upholstery, but it does wear better than our much loved canvas covers (we are replacing the last of the canvas, which is worn out).
+ new covers are no fun to chew, as our "baby" found out - she chewed holes in two canvas covers while in her puppy year.
++ round nest is absolutely best design for retrievers (most comfortable).
Some complain about beads falling out, but the new covers (and maybe improvements to the liners?) have made this a non-issue (and Orvis stood behind the product when we had one liner fail, years ago).
Overall, a great product - our dogs endorse them!"
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Review 17 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
Too Hard for a Nest,
February 21, 2011
By: luvsherdogs
Good Value:
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5
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5
Features:
3
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I ordered this bed because my beagle likes to dig and create a comfortable nest before lying down, and this bed is advertised as perfect for the "nester". The beads, however, just bunch up into a hard formation that doesn't invite nesting at all. My dog didn't like it from the start. I coaxed him onto it several times, and he got off immediately. I then removed some of the beads, thinking that would enable him to dig and sink down into the bed, but that didn't work either. The bed is attractive; I especially liked the tattersall cover. But I don't have to sleep in it. So I returned it thanks to Orvis' great return policy. Sorry it didn't work out."
Response from Orvis:By Orvis Customer Service Team, February 25, 2011
Orvis Customer Service immediately contacted this customer and apologized for the fact that they were not fully satisfied with the bead filling. Orvis greatly appreciates customer feedback about our pet items as we are constantly trying to find ways to improve them. Customer Service has forwarded this feedback to our product developers for possible future improvements to the item.
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Review 18 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
Does Amy Love this Bed or What?,
January 31, 2011
By: Patticakes
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"This bed is perfect for dogs who like to scrunch up their bedding to make the perfect little nest. My greyhound has used hers for years, and I am about to treat her with a new one. Have also bought refill beads, although the last purchase made it a little too firm for her liking. So she let my other dog flatten it out until it was more to her liking."
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Review 19 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
Overall Rating:
Bring canvas back,
January 18, 2011
By: wyomingdoglover
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
4
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5
Features:
4
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Sunny, our very light yellow lab, had the large bead-filled dog nest in canvas red tartan for about five years. He loved it, but it finally wore out. We decided to get a new one in the green tartan. When it came, the fabric was much darker than the picture showed (I believe because of the change to microfiber fabric), and the microfiber fabric has a nap that grabs onto dog hair like a lint brush. Otherwise it is a great bed. Would it be possible for Orvis to continue offering a choice for customers that prefer canvas? The canvas didn't show the hair nearly as much."
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Review 20 for Orvis Dog's Nest® with Polystyrene Beads
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January 13, 2011
By: Maggieelvis2002
Good Value:
3
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5
Meets Expectations:
1
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5
Features:
3
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I recently purchased the round fleece replacement cover for an older dog bed that just needed a new cover. Both dogs really love the bed so I decided to get another complete bed with the same cover. The cover is great but the older dog will not use the bed. This is a dog that loves dog beds but he will not use this one. He does not like the bead filler. He stands there looking pathetic if the other dog is in the older bed. I should have gone with the polyester fill not the beads. I don't think he likes how the beads shift or the sound that they make. Both dogs now fight over the original bed"
Response from Orvis:By Orvis Service Team, January 18, 2011
Orvis Customer Care contacted this customer to express regret that the pets have to fight over the dog bed! We gladly offered to exchange the bead liner for the polyfill so both pets can have Orvis beds to use!
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