15 Dog Breeds Most Likely To Take Over Your Bed

Dogs are man’s best friend, but some take that friendship to the next level: right into your bed! While most pups love snuggling, some breeds turn your cozy bed into their kingdom. Ready to meet the top 15 bed-invading breeds? This guide will help you spot the potential sleep disruptors (who are also irresistibly cute!) and prepare you for a nightly battle to reclaim your mattress.

Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers are masters of the innocent look, which makes it hard to be mad at them for stealing your spot. They habitually get onto your bed and slowly push you to the edge. Before you know it, they’re stretched out, leaving you with just a sliver of mattress. These lovable goofballs have a gentle demeanor that makes it hard to push them away.

Great Danes

Don’t let their size fool you. Great Danes think they’re lap dogs. It’s easy for them to climb onto your bed and occupy most of the space. Their gentle nature makes them love being close to their humans, even if it means squishing you against the wall. Good luck moving them once they settle!

Labrador Retrievers

Labs possess a friendly nature, including being overly friendly with your bed. They’ll hop up and make themselves cozy, often sprawling out to take up as much room as possible. Labs are also pros at giving you those puppy eyes when you try to reclaim your space.

Chihuahuas

Small but mighty, Chihuahuas are expert bed hoggers. They may be tiny, but they know how to take up space. These little pups will get under the covers and wedge themselves right in the middle of the bed. Their size might fool you, but they can be stubborn.

Pit Bulls

Pit Bulls are big softies who love nothing more than cuddling with their humans. Usually, they’ll jump into bed, press themselves against you, and push you out of the bed. These muscular pups can be pretty heavy, and a little lost sleep is one price to pay for the love of your dog.

German Shepherds

Intelligent and loyal German Shepherds like to monitor their owners—even in bed. They’ll claim a spot on your bed and stand guard. These protective pups sleep perpendicular to you, creating a barrier across the bed. You might find yourself trapped under their watchful gaze.

Beagles

Beagles are known for their noses but should also be famous for their bed-stealing skills. These crafty hounds will sneak onto your bed when you’re not looking. Once there, they’ll curl up in the coziest spot, mainly in the middle. While they take your space, they’ll also capture your heart with cuteness. 

Dachshunds

Despite their small size, it’s no secret that Dachshunds are expert bed hogs. Because they are long-bodied pups, they stretch out when they sleep, taking up much more room than you’d expect. They love to burrow under the covers and create a Dachshund-shaped lump in the middle of your bed.

Border Collies

Highly intelligent Border Collies have figured out that your bed is the best spot in the house. They’ll hop up and make themselves at home, often sprawling out to maximize their comfort. These clever dogs might even herd you off the bed if you attempt to reclaim your space.

Boxers

Boxers are energetic and playful, but they also love a good snuggle. They enjoy jumping into bed and wiggling their way under the covers. These muscular dogs can take up a surprising amount of space. Boxers are also known for their dramatic sighs when you try to move them!

Siberian Huskies

Huskies are escape artists, but they’re also expert bed invaders. They love sneaking onto your bed and burrowing into the blankets. These fluffy dogs generate a lot of heat, which can be excellent in winter but less fun in summer. Once settled, they’re notoriously difficult to budge.

Bulldogs

Bulldogs might look tough, but they’re big softies who love snuggling. Frequently, this breed will climb onto your bed and plop it down. Despite their size, Bulldogs can be surprisingly heavy and immovable. Their snoring might keep you up, but at least they’re cute, right?

Poodles

They may look cute, but Poodles are known as expert bed hoggers. These intelligent dogs know how to position themselves for maximum comfort, and they’ll leave you with just a corner of the mattress. Poodles can be pretty stubborn when asked to move.

Rottweilers

Rottweilers are big, strong dogs who love being close to humans. When they get into bed, they take up more space than they should. These muscular pups are typically heavy, which makes it a challenge to move them once they get comfortable. Fortunately, their loyal nature makes it hard to resist their cuddles.

Shih Tzus

These little lions might be small, but they have prominent personalities when it comes to bed hogging. Shih Tzus will snuggly fit under the covers and claim the warmest spot. They’re masters at making themselves immovable, wedging themselves right against you. Their cute faces make it hard to kick them out.