There are dog beds and then there are dog beds. This is like the luxury upgrade. I’m more of an economy grade buyer and try to get the best deals on everything. I’ve had several $30 dog beds for my lab. They fall apart and get dingy pretty quickly, not surprising. Washing them is just never the same if the zipper even makes it that far. So this piazza bed was the perfect square shape that I wanted. At first my dog was skeptical but now he’s in love. I ordered the Large and I think I got the XL (tagged XL) but it’s awesome, if a little on the large side. He loves to curl up and fits right in the middle.It has an awesome handle so I don’t have to hug it when I want to vacuum underneath. The fabric is soft and dark gray (Flint) and reminds me of our couch upholstery. The zipper is on the bottom perimeter of the square and isn’t visible in daily life. I have only had it a month and haven’t washed it yet, but I have no doubt it will be durable and good as new after washing. It is heavy duty and high-end. I know these are expensive but I really do think it’s worth it!FYI - the XL bed arrived in the largest Amazon box I have ever received. I thought it was a mattress. If you are living in an upstairs apartment you will probably have to unpackage it before you take it up!