Posh paws: 8 accessories for stylish dogs
Looking for a gift for your four-legged friend or a canine-loving pal? From pac-a-macs to dog beer, we've found the perfect pressies for pooch, all from independent stores
Barking mac
Spring showers can really frizz the fur darrrling, so a stylish raincoat is a must for April walkies (or any month for that matter). These pack-a-mac’s for doggies from Banbury’s Doodlebone are as stylish as they are practical. They’re light, have reflective piping and a hole for a harness, they are machine washable, and come in six sizes.
£26
Four-legged fashion
Make sure your pooch isn’t caught out by this sunny-but-chilly spring weather on their next weekend break, and add some style to their wardrobe to boot. This cable knit is a steal from Winslow’s Unique Pets, and comes in three sizes to fit any breed of style hound.
From £10.99
Leader of the pack
Soft, strong Italian leather… who doesn’t want a bit of that? (ooo err, Mrs). Back to the dog leash – it’s comfy to hold, stylish and also comes in mole-taupe, deep powder-blue and clementine. Matching collar available, both from our Indie Store’s fabulous Wiltshire-based boutique, The Artisan Studio. Length 120cm, in 10mm or 13mm diameter.
£145
Woof it down
Fancy chewing the fat/bone with your dog over a pint? We have your answer. This beef flavoured, hand crafted Woof Dog beer uses barley water and beef stock to create a non carbonated (and non-alcoholic) beer for Fido. It’s from the Norfolk-based Woofers & Barkers – check out its Indie Store listing, at the ‘Buy now’ link below, for more dog goodies.
£3.25
Paws for thought
Scruffy Little Terrier is a lifestyle dog gift shop on our very own Indie Store. We love their slogan tees but given we’re spoiling Fido here, we thought we’d better mention its Nose Skin & Paw Balm. The all-natural rub is for dry noses, sore and cracked paw pads, callouses and calloused elbows. Handmade in Dorset with skin-friendly hemp, lavender and peppermint oils, we’ll be amazed if you don’t sneak a bit on yourself too.
From £3.50
Give the dog a bowl
This enamel dog bowl is cute as Fido and easy to pack if you’re off on a four-legged adventure. There’s medium or large to suit every size of appetite. From the Sussex-based interiors shop, Kell & Collins, which features on our Indie Store.
From £8
Well groomed
There’s no doubting who this blanket belongs to, so no pinching ok? This monochrome dog print cotton-mix blanket is perfect for snuggling, drying off after a wash or to cover a boring bed. From our very own Indie Store’s Collective Home Store from Warwickshire, this makes a great pressie for your pooch or pooch-mad pal.
£20
Pup pillow talk
These stylish and hardwearing beds are handmade from recycled wool. The inner pillow is reversible, with one side in recycled wool and the other in bouclé wool – a veritable pup pillow menu. The bed comes in four sizes and two colours (white/beige and beige/red). Another corker from Indie Store’s, The Artisan Studio.
From £269
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