An independent UK guide
We look for the beautiful, useful and slightly unexpected things made for dogs — often by small British makers — explain why they’re worth knowing about, and send you straight to the people who make them.
Clever products. Happier dogs. We don’t sell anything ourselves — you buy direct from the maker or retailer.
What we do
Then we send you to the maker or retailer to buy. That’s the whole idea.
A considered collection rather than thousands of near-identical listings.
We lean towards independent and British businesses, handmade and personalised work.
We don’t hold stock or take payments. You buy directly from the maker or shop.
If we can’t confirm a price, a material or where it’s made, we leave it out.
Our favourite kind of find
Engraved, embroidered, painted or made to measure — the presents that could only ever belong to your dog, usually made to order by a small workshop.
Creature Clothes
£46
A leather collar with your dog's name stamped into it — plain, gold or silver — made to order in England.
Why we picked itThe name is embossed into the leather itself rather than on a tag that can fall off, the edges are bevelled and hand-painted, and it comes in six sizes. A small British maker doing a classic properly.
Checked 5 October 2026
Emma Bridgewater
£50
A large earthenware dog bowl (19cm across, 1150ml) with your dog's name hand-painted on the front and a message on the base.
Why we picked itA practical everyday bowl that's also a keepsake — hand-painted lettering, dishwasher safe according to the maker, and made in the UK.
Checked 5 October 2026
Morgan & French
£18.90
A hand-stamped aluminium bar name tag, 6mm square and 40mm long, with room for lettering on all four sides and two split rings supplied.
Why we picked itInstead of the usual disc, this is a small square bar stamped letter by letter with punches and a hammer by silversmiths in Bedfordshire. All four faces can carry text, up to 16 characters on the front and back and 13 on the sides, so a name and a phone number both fit.
Checked 5 October 2026
Katie Hipwell Design
From £145
An original watercolour of your own dog, painted from your photograph, in 20cm square, A4 or A3 — framed or unframed.
Why we picked itA real painting by a UK artist rather than a printed filter. It works as a gift, a keepsake, or a way of remembering a dog who's gone.
Checked 5 October 2026
Just found
The clever, new and slightly unexpected: things that solve a problem you’d given up on. All new finds
PitPat
£119
A 30g collar-mounted GPS tracker and activity monitor for dogs, waterproof to IP67, sold with no subscription.
Why we picked itMost GPS trackers need a monthly plan; PitPat says the built-in SIM and data costs are covered, with no subscription needed. It weighs 30g, charges wirelessly on an included pad, and the maker states it is designed and built in the UK.
Checked 5 October 2026
Mud Daddy
£69.99
A portable 5-litre dog washer with a 2-metre hose and a rechargeable, one-button power brush for rinsing mud off at the car or back door.
Why we picked itIt carries its own water, warm or cold, so a dog can be rinsed before getting into the car. This version replaces hand pumping with a battery brush that the maker describes as giving a silent, gentle stream of water; a 2.5-hour charge is stated to give one to two hours of use. Mud Daddy describes itself as a Newcastle-based company.
Checked 5 October 2026
Dicky Bag
From £37
A washable 4mm neoprene pouch with an odour-sealing zip that carries used poo bags on a belt or lead until a bin is reached.
Why we picked itIt solves the problem of carrying a full bag for the rest of a walk - the used bag goes inside a zipped, sealed neoprene pouch with a fragrance disc. The maker, established in 2008, states the bags are handmade in Cornwall.
Checked 5 October 2026
Henry Wag
£41.24
A collapsible handlebar-mounted seat for dogs up to 6kg, with an internal lead and a storage pocket.
Why we picked itA simple way to take a very small dog along on a bike ride without a trailer. It attaches to the handlebars of most bikes, has a short lead inside, a pocket for treats, and collapses for storage.
Checked 5 October 2026
Senior Dogs & Mobility
When our Staffy, Obie, lost the use of his back legs after a stroke, a wheelchair, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and plenty of determination got him walking — and even running — again. Later, steps, non-slip mats and raised bowls kept him comfortable.
Selected finds
Omlet
£110
The memory-foam mattress base of Omlet's Topology bed, with a water-resistant case and machine-washable cover. You add a zip-on topper and feet of your choice.
Why we picked itToppers zip on and off, so you can change the feel of the bed (or wash it) without replacing the whole thing. The Large mattress is 84 x 51cm. Note that toppers and feet are sold separately.
Checked 5 October 2026
Dogs & Horses
£35
A soft rolled leather collar with solid brass or nickel-plated brass fittings, handmade in England, in nine sizes.
Why we picked itRolled collars sit comfortably on the neck, and this one is napa leather over a foam core with load-bearing brass fittings. Proper British leatherwork that should last for years.
Checked 5 October 2026
Hiro + Wolf
From £30
A collar in bold patterned fabric from Dakar, Senegal, handmade in England. It comes in slim sizes from XS, which suit puppies and small dogs.
Why we picked itHiro + Wolf make some of the most distinctive collars around, and the skinny sizes mean a puppy's first collar doesn't have to be dull. Matching leads are available.
Checked 5 October 2026
Blitz Snuffle Mats
£17
A hand-tied fleece snuffle mat on a rubber base (about 20 x 28cm). Hide treats in it and let your dog sniff them out. You choose up to three colours.
Why we picked itMade by hand by a small UK maker. Sniffing games are gentle enough for older dogs and good for puppies, and the mat goes in the washing machine at 30°.
Checked 5 October 2026
Kleinmetall
£241.99
A telescopic aluminium car ramp that extends from 73cm to 163cm, 41cm wide, with a grippy stepped surface. It's rated for dogs up to 85kg and has a carry handle.
Why we picked itThe length gives a gentler slope into a high boot, it's wide enough for big dogs, and it folds away with a handle and clip. Kleinmetall is a German manufacturer, and zooplus lists the ramp as TÜV-checked.
Checked 3 October 2026
Tuffies
From £205
A waterproof, wipe-clean nest bed with deep sides, a dropped front for easier entry and a removable machine-washable fleece cover.
Why we picked itTuffies makes its beds to order in its Aberdeenshire workshop. This version of the nest has a lowered front as an alternative to the full-height surround, with firm sides intended to keep out draughts, a waterproof textile shell and a fleece cover that zips off for washing.
Checked 5 October 2026
Stocky & Dee
From £48
A pink and burgundy wool tweed lead, fully lined in velvet with inner webbing for strength, handmade to order in the UK.
Why we picked itEach lead is made to order by the maker's own team of textile designers rather than bought in. The wool outer is backed by polypropylene webbing for strength and lined in velvet, and a 1.5m length or a cafe clip can be requested.
Checked 5 October 2026
Marbletree
£39
A Lake District slate, about 20 x 15cm, engraved with up to four lines of your words and a paw print or heart if you like. Handcrafted in Cumbria.
Why we picked itNatural Burlington slate that suits a garden or a windowsill. It's engraved rather than printed, and made by a small workshop in the Lake District.
Checked 5 October 2026
Obie’s story
A Staffy with a terrible start — and then 17 years of being completely loved and thoroughly spoiled.
Obie came to us at around four months old after a very poor start in life, with a broken tail that had never been fixed and a twisted ear. He became the most loving, silly, fearless dog — and everything we learned looking after him is why this site exists.
Read Obie’s story
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