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KosieCare Journal

Dog bed & handmade gift guides — written in Ireland.

Four years of in-home testing, ten dogs, and a market stall in Co. Wexford. We write what we wish we'd known before we made our first bed.

Ten dogs resting on handmade terracotta KosieCare raised dog beds in Co. Wexford, Ireland
New · 8 min read

Where to Buy Handmade Dog Beds in Ireland (2026 Marketplace Guide)

Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, DoneDeal or direct from the maker? An honest guide to buying a handmade dog bed in Ireland — with real Irish search data and five checks before you pay.

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Close-up of the stitched corner and galvanised steel leg of a handmade terracotta KosieCare raised dog bed
New · 7 min read

Dog Bed Sizes in Ireland: A Breed-by-Breed Guide (XS to Wolfhound)

720 people a month in Ireland search for a dog bed for a large dog. Here's how to measure your dog in 60 seconds and match them to the right size — Jack Russell to Irish Wolfhound.

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Handmade KosieCare market stall in Co. Wexford displaying dog beds, bow ties and lavender products
New · 7 min read

Irish Christmas Markets & Craft Fairs: Where to Find Handmade Dog Gifts

1,300 Irish searches a month for Christmas markets. Here's what a handmade Wexford stall actually brings — dog beds, bow ties, lavender and oils — plus how to buy if you can't get there.

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A rust-coloured handmade raised dog bed on a wooden floor, lifted clear of the ground on steel legs.
10 min read

Raised Dog Beds in Ireland: The Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)

Why elevated dog beds beat pillow beds for Irish weather, older joints and dogs that overheat.

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A handmade KosieCare dog bed outdoors on wet gravel, its wipe-clean canvas raised above the damp ground.
9 min read

Waterproof Dog Beds for Outdoor & Kennel Use: An Irish Weather Guide

How outdoor and kennel dog beds actually hold up to Irish rain, muddy paws and senior-dog leaks.

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An older greyhound asleep and stretched out on a firm rust-coloured raised dog bed.
8 min read

Orthopaedic Dog Beds for Older Dogs: What Actually Helps Sore Joints

Why a firm raised orthopaedic dog bed supports arthritic hips better than a flattened foam pillow.

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A whippet lying flat on a rust-coloured raised dog bed with a galvanised steel frame and taut canvas.
9 min read

Indestructible Dog Beds in the UK & Ireland: An Honest 2026 Guide

What actually survives a serious chewer — and what 'indestructible' really means.

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Close-up of a handmade KosieCare dog bed corner showing stitched rust canvas and a welded steel joint.
8 min read

Affordable Dog Beds That Last: Why the Cheap One Costs You More

The real cost of replacing a cheap bed every six months, and how to choose one that pays for itself.

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Coming soon

  • Handmade terracotta KosieCare dog bed outdoors in a Co. Wexford garden alongside the Lavender & Oilsorts range
    2 October
    Handmade Gifts in Ireland: Lavender, Essential Oils & Dog Accessories

    Small-batch Irish handmade gifts from Co. Wexford — dog bow ties and neckwear, lavender bags, room and pet sprays, garden sprays. What's in the range, what it costs, and what we don't claim.

  • Painted illustration of Wicklow Town harbour and the Black Castle, with a collie sitting on a terracotta KosieCare raised dog bed
    6 October
    Dog Beds in Co. Wicklow: Where to Buy Handmade (Bray to Arklow, 2026)

    A local guide to buying a handmade raised dog bed in Co. Wicklow — Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town, Arklow and Rathdrum. Irish search data, sizes, prices and delivery from the Ferns workshop.

  • Painted illustration of Arklow harbour and the Avoca bridge, with a greyhound resting on a terracotta KosieCare raised dog bed
    9 October
    Pet Shops in Wexford & Wicklow — and the Handmade Alternative for Dog Beds

    Over 1,500 people a month search for a pet shop across Wexford and Wicklow. When a shop is the right call, when a maker is, and what a handmade Irish dog bed actually costs.

  • Painted illustration of Courtown harbour and beach huts with a soggy terrier trotting toward a terracotta KosieCare raised dog bed
    13 October
    Six Dog Walks in Wicklow & Wexford — and the Bed That Survives Them

    Courtown, Rosslare, the Murrough, Avondale, Bray Head and Curracloe: the best dog walks in the south-east, plus the after-the-walk routine and why a raised waterproof bed suits this coast.