Perk Perkins's goat Williams sleeping on a round plaid dog bed.

The Orvis Dog’s Nest Story 

It all started with a goat named Williams. A pet of former Orvis CEO Perk Perkins, Williams loved his new bed, but he had some competition at naptime from the family’s dogs. Soon, the whole pack had to have their own, and the Orvis Dog’s Nest was born.

Building Innovative Dog Beds Since ’76

Two dogs loung on their dog beds in a mudroom.

1976

Orvis introduces the Dog’s Nest®, becoming the first company in North America to make beds specifically for dogs.

A ToughChew® Lounger Dog Bed with a dog chewing on it.

1999

We develop ToughChew® covers, guaranteed to hold up to chewers and diggers.

Orvis Memory Foam Couch Dog Bed with a golden Labrador stretched out asleep.

2002

Our first Memory Foam Beds bring orthopedic support to our dogs.

Orvis RecoveryZone® Couch Dog Bed in a living room with a sleeping dog stretched out on it.

2023

We launch RecoveryZone® Dog Beds, the ultimate support for active dogs.

Three dogs lay on separate dog beds in a wood-walled mudroom.

“When we saw how much all the dogs in our house loved the bed, we knew we had to share it.”

—Leigh Perkins, Orvis CEO from 1965–1992

A curly-haired puppy starts to climb a big stack of dog beds.

Our Beds Lead The Pack

Since the Dog’s Nest launched in 1976, Orvis has sold nearly one million dog beds. We love supporting your dog’s adventures, and we have a goat to thank for the idea!

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