My shihtzupoodle, Jazzy, was getting older and had arthritis. He was always uncomfortable on his old bed, and could no longer get onto my bed. So, looked at several different beds and decided to try this one. It is very firm but it is a firm foam bed and he could get comfortable on it. As he got sicker the bed was where he was best. To the day he passed it worked well. His sister Lizzy used it after he passed to gain comfort from Jazzys smell. The bed was worth the money and is now at a shelter so other dogs can enjoy it.