Quick Answer
Choose a standard Bully Bed cover if your dog sleeps calmly, you want an easy-to-wash microfiber cover, and you plan to replace it periodically. Choose a heavy duty cover if your dog digs, chews, or scratches at the bed surface. The trade-off is simple: standard covers cost less and feel softer, while heavy duty covers resist wear longer but cost more up front.
If your dog treats the bed like a chew toy, the cover is usually the first part to fail. That is why the standard versus heavy duty decision matters more than the bed frame itself for many owners.
This comparison sticks to the covers and beds Bullybeds.com actually sells, so you can match a cover to your dog's habits instead of guessing from marketing labels.
What Standard and Heavy Duty Covers Actually Are
A standard Bully Bed cover is the soft microfiber cover that comes with or fits a standard Bully Bed. It zips on and off, washes in a home machine, and is available in gray or chocolate. It is designed for normal sleepers, not dogs that dig or chew at the fabric.
A heavy duty cover is built from the same chew-resistant fabric used on the Chew Proof Dog Bed. That bed is described as having extra strong padding and fabric resistant to wear and tear, which is the point of a heavy duty cover. You are paying for fabric that holds up longer against claws and teeth.
- Standard covers are lighter and softer against the skin.
- Heavy duty covers trade some softness for abrasion resistance.
- Both styles zip on and off for washing.
Fabric, Fit, and Sizing Differences
Standard covers come in specific sizes tied to the bed they fit. The 3 Sided Bolster Bed Covers list Medium for 34x22x4, Large for 48x30x5, XL for 52x34x7, and XXL for 60x48x7. That cover is only a cover, not a complete bed, so you need the matching bed already.
3 Sided Bolster Bed Covers
Heavy duty covers follow the Chew Proof Dog Bed sizing. That bed is sold by size and color, and the cover is made to fit the same dimensions. If you already own a Bully Bed, measure the bed before ordering a replacement cover, because a cover that is one size off will not zip properly.
- Measure length, width, and thickness before buying any cover.
- The 3 Sided Bolster Bed Covers are not a complete bed.
- Chew Proof Dog Bed covers match that bed's size options.
Durability and Chewing Behavior
The Chew Proof Dog Bed is backed by a 200 Day Guarantee and uses fabric resistant to wear and tear. If your dog has already destroyed a standard cover, that is a clear signal to move to the heavy duty option. Big dogs with stronger bites are the exact case Bully Beds designed this bed for.
A standard microfiber cover can still last years with a calm sleeper. But if your dog scratches before lying down or nibbles at seams, the standard cover will show wear faster. The honest trade-off is that no fabric is indestructible, and heavy duty means longer resistance, not a permanent shield.
- Pick heavy duty if a previous cover failed within a year.
- Pick standard if your dog sleeps without digging or chewing.
- Wash both styles regularly to remove grit that wears fabric.
Cost and Replacement Math
The 3 Sided Bolster Bed Covers are listed at USD 32.50, compared with a catalog comparison price of USD 65.00. The Chew Proof Dog Bed is listed at USD 95.00, compared with a catalog comparison price of USD 189.99. A standard cover is the cheaper path if you only need to refresh the top layer.
If you are replacing covers every few months, the heavy duty bed or cover often costs less over two years. If your dog is gentle, a standard cover plus a spare is the better value. Run the math on how often you have replaced a cover in the past.
- Standard cover: lower up-front cost, more frequent replacement risk.
- Heavy duty: higher up-front cost, longer wear window.
- Keep one spare cover so you are never without a clean bed.
Trade-Offs at a Glance
- Softness vs. abrasion resistance: Standard microfiber covers feel softer but wear faster against claws and teeth. Heavy duty fabric resists wear but has a firmer hand. Choose based on whether your dog digs at the bed surface.
- Up-front cost vs. replacement frequency: A standard cover costs less today. A heavy duty bed costs more but is built to last longer under chewing. Count how many covers you replaced last year to decide.
- Fit complexity: Standard covers come in fixed sizes tied to specific beds. Heavy duty covers match the Chew Proof Dog Bed sizing. Measure your existing bed before ordering either cover.
Product Facts That Matter
- Chew Proof Dog Bed (with a 200 Day Guarantee): Extra strong padding and fabric resistant to wear and tear, with a 200 Day Guarantee. This is the heavy duty benchmark. If your dog has chewed through covers before, this bed's fabric and guarantee address that directly.
- 3 Sided Bolster Bed Covers: Super soft, durable microfiber, washable and removable, zips on and off, available in gray or chocolate, and fits specific 3 sided bed sizes. This is the standard cover option. It is the practical choice when you only need to replace the cover on a bolster bed you already own.
Which Cover Fits Your Dog?
Best for
- Calm sleepers who do not dig or chew at the bed
- Owners replacing a cover on an existing 3 Sided Bolster Bed
- Homes that want a soft, washable microfiber cover in gray or chocolate
Not for
- Dogs that have already destroyed a standard cover
- Heavy chewers or diggers who need the Chew Proof Dog Bed fabric
- Owners who want one purchase to last through intense chewing
Match the cover to your dog's behavior, not to the lowest price. If your dog sleeps quietly, a standard Bully Bed cover is the smart buy. If your dog chews or digs, step up to the Chew Proof Dog Bed and its heavy duty cover. Measure your bed first, then choose the cover that fits both your dog and your budget.
