KLAUS’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Our founder Klaus @klausofpoms put together some last minute holiday gifts for 2021- this year his focus is on some up and coming little Canadian companies he’s watching or Woof the North worked with this year—and definitely watch for his Favourite Things at the end of the year.
DOG ACCESSORIES
TAGS
Wooden Wag Tags
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WoodenWagTags
A little Etsy Ontario shop with handpainted artwork tags – even custom portraits of your pets, painted using your photos, or other customized artistic tags ( winter, themes and more !) all sealed in resin for long lasting wear.
Sweetpea Taggery
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SweetpeaTaggery
A Toronto Etsy shop with the cutest handstamped Christmas and winter themed dog tags ( in colour gingerbread and words, snowflakes and Santa’s) that have cute matching bandanas available. Also has key chains for dog parents and even handstamped tags for horses!
COLLARS
Sleepy Holow Dog Collars
The most beautiful artisan dog collars in a variety of custom combinations personalized to your dog. These handcrafted leather collars with stamping, custom inlays, custom carving, blinged out or not, hand beaded wonders are the ultimate in artisan collars. There are even wallets and other items for dog parents. With so many designs and custom work available it’s easy to see this artist’s 35 years of beading experience and decade of custom leatherwork on display. Currently closed for 2021 orders- get on the 2022 list and grab a gift card.
BANDANAS AND COLLARS
Alpha Lima Designs
https://www.alphalimadesigns.com/
Biothane Collars, leashes and bandanas for all your adventure and day to day needs. Veteran owned, this Alberta company puts their products to the test constantly with their loveable hiking dogs Archer and Lana. This company offers a discount to veterans and first responders. Unique colours and great Canadian themes.
Basic Bee Boutique
https://www.basicbeeboutique.ca/
This British Columbia company burst on the scene with sparkle and great style. With a little something for every fashionista dog, satisfy your need for bling with a bow, sparkling collar, bandana, jewelry or gasp-even a tiara- for those special holiday parties. There are also plaid dog scarves, faux fur collars, print bows and bandanas for furry girls and boys. But hurry- the Pawliday Collection will sell out soon.
APPAREL
Hotel Doggy
Also carried at Rens Pets; Costco USA and more, this Canadian company offers great seasonal sweaters,summer attire, coats and more. Their latest Halloween sweaters left us wanting more and Hotel Doggy came through with some fantastic fall and winter knit wear and a variety of coats for every size and style. . And get those pawsome holiday sweaters and soft plush onesies before they are gone! Watch for Klaus in depth review later this month.
Chelsea and Me
Inspired by her iggy fashionista Chelsea, this dog mom has a wide variety of personalized dog family apparel. From dog dads to breed customized apparel, tshirts to hoodies and matching sets for dog mom and furbaby, this company offers great service and adorable phrases on clothing to fit your dog lifestyle. Get your dog parents present today at Chelsea and Me.
Tella Couture
Who says bedtime can’t be fashionable? Cosy up in chilly weather with a plush bathrobe for both dog mom and furbaby. Or dress to impress in matching festive pyjamas that can be worn year round. When not lounging in bed, dress up in matching hoodies- or stay warm in matching puffy metallic coats. Finally, you can even accessorize with matching sunglasses in trendy styles or grab a scrunchie and bandana set. Get a head start on balmy days or snowbird vacations with your fashionable sunnies in all types.
Come back as we begin 2022 with Klaus’s Favourite Things from 2021, look at companies to watch in 2022 and a giveaway in the new year.
Klaus is available for collaborations and product reviews. Contact Klaus here.
Interested in collaborating on a giveaway with Woof the North ? Contact us here.