Getting a puppy is one of the most joyous times. They bring love and laughter into a home. But they do have needs that other dogs don’t so, for those who might have no experience with whippets, this rather long post is intended to help guide you through the clothing needs of your pup from … Read More →
At the time of writing this there won’t be many who haven’t heard of Covid-19 – Corona Virus. The terms ‘lockdown’ & ‘social distancing were unfamiliar. But in a matter of weeks we are all now so familiar with them they shape our day to day lives in a way we could never have imagined. … Read More →
Crufts – the busiest dog show in the World – hosted in 5 halls at the NEC Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. If you haven’t been before, or even if you have, I thought I would share a few of my tip tips on how to actually enjoy and get the most out of your visit. … Read More →
November, I have a love/hate relationship with this month. Always our busiest month of the year but with that comes long hours, perpetual tiredness and a not inconsiderable dollop of stress that I won’t be able to get all the orders out on time. At this time of year it’s not unusual for me to … Read More →
I haven’t always made dog coats you know! Some of you might know that I used to make wedding dresses and special occasion wear but the arrival of a shivering whippet (Bruno) gave me the incentive to give that up and make dog clothes instead. Now, don’t get me wrong I don’t miss it at … Read More →
George in his short life has had several trips to the vet, one as an emergency on a snowy night when he had the beginning of Giardia. Then we had the spider bite, but that’s a topic for another post! The latest trip was due to intermittent lameness. This was on his left front leg … Read More →
Coming from a background in fashion – the heady days of the 1980’s working in the London fashion business for high end cat walk designers, taught me one thing – being a model is not a glamorous life. It is a life of self-sacrifice – to keep to the tiny size that is required you … Read More →
When you decide to share your life with a whippet there are some things you really should know – they feel the cold, hate the rain AND they will thrive on a good quality dog food – if they can’t get their paws on your food that is! I am often asked ‘what shall I … Read More →
So much has changed since I brought my first whippet home over 16 years ago. Even in the last 3 years I have seen an explosion of items on offer for your beloved four-legged companion that just weren’t even thought of 10 years ago. The internet has largely fuelled this choice and for that I … Read More →
Are you an in between size? Do you find a pair of Marks & Spencer jeans in size 12 the perfect fit, yet when you pop into Zara for a pair of jeans you need a 14 – when it comes to sizing ladies clothes are all over the place and dog clothes are no … Read More →