A bed for an animal includes a cover/body and a pad/padding material within the cover/body. In a preferred embodiment, the cover/body includes a marine-grade vinyl material. Further, the padding includes a polyethylene terephthalate material and a durable foam material. Preferably, the padding includes three layers: two layers of polyethylene terephthalate material and one layer of durable foam material sandwiched therebetween. The bed for an animal is useful for providing a bed for the animal that is aesthetically pleasing and easily cleanable. In the preferred embodiment, the animal may be a dog.
