Big Barker Backseat Barker SUV Dog Bed Review
I love traveling with my two large dogs Annie and Diesel! Since our main source of travel is my car, I’m always looking for the best dog car travel accessories and gear that will make our car rides, short or long, more enjoyable. One of my favorite dog brands of all time is Big Barker. If you’ve never heard of them before, Big Barker specializes in orthopedic dog beds for large and extra large dogs. We actually have two extra large Big Barker Dog Beds, the headrest and sofa version, and my pups love them! After having the Big Barker dog beds in our home for quite some time now, I’ve really seen a difference in Diesel’s mobility, which is exactly what I had hoped for!
In this post, I’ll be introducing a special Big Barker dog bed that is actually designed for your car called the Big Barker Backseat Barker. This SUV dog bed has some amazing features, including those found in the famous Big Barker orthopedic dog beds we know and love! Plus, this SUV dog bed is also an American made dog bed! Learn more about the features of this SUV dog bed plus helpful tips on sizing and more below.
P.S. I did a super detailed review of the Big Barker 7 Orthopedic Dog Bed! Check out my full Big Barker Dog Bed Review here: Best Dog Bed For Large and Extra Large Dogs: Big Barker 7 Orthopedic Dog Bed.
Feature 1: Shock Absorbing Foam
The Big Barker Backseat Barker SUV Dog Bed was originally designed to absorb all of the shocks your dog’s joints feel when going over the many bumps we hit while on the road. Imagine sitting in the back of your car when going over a speedbump a little too fast. You have no seat belt and you probably bounced in the air a bit. That’s what’s happening to your dog without this bed!
The foam is three inches thick and starts with an American made support foam that has a layer of joint soothing comfort foam on top of that. I like that it’s not as thick as the extra large Big Barker Dog Beds that we have at home because if it were, it would be too hard for the dogs to jump into the car. Even if we used a dog ramp, I like how the three inches perfectly fits into the back of our SUV (see photos below!).
Feature 2: Protective Pillow Wings
The second feature of the Big Barker Backseat Barker SUV dog bed is the protective pillow wings! Out of every part of the design, this part is definitely my favorite and it definitely takes dog car travel accessories to a new level!
I have a 2017 Rogue, and in the back of my car, the sides kind of extend out a bit since I have removable shelves that can be put back there when wanted. Since this SUV dog bed has the wings on the side, it provides added protection for your dog in case you were to take a turn too quickly or if your dog likes to stretch out a bit more, they have something more comfortable to rest against than the hard interior of your car. The wings also help unwanted dog hair at bay and prevent scratches!
Feature 3: Machine Washable Dog Bed Cover
The last and probably arguably the favorite feature amongst other dog parents is the fact that the Big Barker Backseat Barker SUV Dog Bed has a washable dog bed cover. One of the biggest selling points with any dog product for me is can it be washed.
I always look to see if I have a dog bed with a removable cover for washing before I buy! Plus, in my Big Barker 7 Dog Bed Review, I also share more information on the special material that makes up this super durable cover. Make sure to check that out!
Want to see this amazing SUV dog bed in person? After you read this post, check out my full YouTube video below that shares tons of helpful information about this portable orthopedic dog bed, including some additional ways I like to use it outside of my car!
What SUV Dog Bed Size Do You Need?
The Big Barker Backseat Barker SUV Dog Bed comes in three sizes and two colors. The color featured here is charcoal gray (I also have this color in my headrest Big Barker orthopedic dog bed) and it also comes in khaki. I liked the gray because it better matched my car’s interior!
The three sizes available are:
- Medium: (including pillow wings) 55″ Wide X 25″ Deep X 3″ thick
- Inner Foam (center part, not wings): 30″ Wide X 25″ Deep X 3″ Thick
- Car examples: Ford Escape, Chevy Equinox, Jeep Latitude
- Large: (including pillow wings) 58″ Wide X 35″ Deep X 3″ Thick
- Inner Foam (center part, not wings): 33″ Wide X 35″ Deep X 3″ Thick
- Car examples: Ford Edge, Honda CRV, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Rogue
- Extra Large: (including pillow wings) 61″ Wide X 45″ Deep X 3″ Thick
- Inner Foam (center part, not wings): 36″ Wide X 45″ Deep X 3″ Thick
- Car examples: Ford Explorer, Chevy Suburban, Dodge Grand Caravan
When I was first choosing the size, I used the cars listed above, which are actually from Big Barker’s website under this product, to help me. This was SO helpful in knowing what size to get. We still took a tape measure and looked to see what size would be best, and ended up with the large and it fits perfectly.
The best tips I can also provide when measuring is know how your dogs fit in your car. Do you take your back seats out? Do you fold your seats own? Do you pull your seats all the way up? Know how you utilize your car when traveling with your dogs and then measure!
I am still so happy that I found Big Barker and all of their amazing orthopedic dog beds for large and extra large dogs. From the day I found their Big Barker 7 Dog Bed, I knew I wanted the Backseat Barker SUV Dog Bed so that when I was traveling with my two large dogs, they would have the comfort they needed during our trips.
I plan on using the Backseat Barker SUV Dog Bed throughout all of our upcoming travels to amazing dog-friendly hotels, dog-friendly state parks and camp sites and so much more! If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out my Big Barker 7 Orthopedic Dog Bed Review and all of the Big Barker Orthopedic Dog Beds available including the Big Barker Crate Pad and Big Barker Junior Dog Bed!
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