Not exact matches
Costumes are becoming year - round items, says Julie Jurrjens, design manager for Best Furry Friends, which has U.S. offices in Minneapolis and headquarters in Hong Kong and provides an extensive line of
pet costumes, seasonal and casual
apparel for
dogs and some items for cats.
Higher - end fabrics and materials confer the same benefits to
dog apparel as they do to human clothing, says George, explaining that these wash better, last longer, fit better and offer better protection against the elements — qualities of significance to today's
pet owners.
Dogs also often play a starring role in their owners» social media accounts, and
apparel provides a fun way to enhance
pets» cuteness factor.
How products are made is also important to consumers, says Gina Davis, who, with her husband Scott, owns
Dog Threads, a Long Lake, Minn. - based
pet apparel manufacturer that offers matching Hawaiian print shirts for
dogs and their humans.
Located in Bloomfield, N.J., the company designs and manufactures a variety of
pet products including
apparel,
dog and cat toys, feeding dishes and treats.
«As spending continues on core services and products to keep
pets healthy, comfortable, active and well trained, we have also seen big changes in the gifts for
pet lovers segment of the
pet industry,» says Gila Kurtz, co-owner, founder and vice president of sales at
Dog is Good, which makes a wide variety of dog - inspired apparel and gifts for people and pe
Dog is Good, which makes a wide variety of
dog - inspired apparel and gifts for people and pe
dog - inspired
apparel and gifts for people and
pets.
Dog apparel has always had a fun and silly side to it — which are still important qualities — but as more
pet owners look to
apparel to protect their
dogs from the elements, the category's tone and mission is changing.
As more
dog owners rely on
apparel to keep their
pets protected from the elements or to outfit them for holiday photos, the clothing category provides retailers with a profit - making opportunity.
Customers who visit Carrie Ann will quickly notice Sanders» love of
dogs, as the store also offers a selection of
pet apparel, leashes, decor and specialty treats for her shoppers» best friends.
Acquiring PetEdge means Boss
Pet has access to dozens of exclusive branded
pet products sold through e-commerce, retail and professional groomer and veterinary channels, including Master Equipment grooming tubs and tables; Master Grooming Tools shears, brushes, combs, nail care products and tools and accessories; Top Performance shampoos and supplies; ProSelect cages; Ranch Rewards treats; Casual Canine
apparel and Zanies
dog toys.
This amazing lightweight
pet apparel can reduce a
dog's temperature by up to 30 %.
We offer
dog / cat grooming, boarding, doggy day care, small retail area for
dog apparel or
pet health / grooming tools.
Many
dog owners want their
pets to look snazzy and fashionable, but protection from the elements is an equally powerful motivator for purchasing
pet apparel.
Photo entry with the most «likes»: Winner will receive a Petco gift card in the amount of $ 500, an original watercolor painting by MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell featuring the adopter's
pet, a Petco Foundation
apparel item and a year of dry WholeHearted
dog or cat food.
Have fun shopping for treats,
apparel, toys and all sorts of great
pet stuff at the many
dog - related businesses.
Currently, about 13 percent of U.S.
dog - or cat - owning households purchase
apparel or fashion accessories for their
pets, with
dog owners dominating market share.
If you plan on spending a decent amount of time outdoors, always make sure your
pet has proper
Dog Apparel, such as a raincoat or snow jacket.
Inspired by his shelter
dog William, founder David Hendrickson started Hendrick Boards, an eco-friendly skateboard and
apparel company, and created unique collections of clothing, accessories and boards that give back to animal shelters and
pet adoption programs across the nation.
Sales of functional wear are being propelled by consumers who consider themselves «
pet parents,» says Spencer Williams, president of West Paw Design, a Bozeman, Mont. - based company that manufactures
dog and cat
apparel, toys and bedding.
Dog apparel offers
pet specialty retailers a nice opportunity to jazz up their stores and whip up excitement, Cress says.
Our
apparel is designed to be fun for the
dog and
pet parent, but never making fun of the
dog or making the
dog look silly.»
This acquisition delivers to Boss dozens of exclusive branded
pet products sold through e-commerce, retail, and professional groomer and veterinary channels, including Master Equipment grooming tubs and tables; Master Grooming Tools shears, brushes, combs, nail care products, and related tools and accessories; Top Performance shampoos and supplies; ProSelect cages; Ranch Rewards treats; Casual Canine
apparel; and Zanies
dog toys.
In fact, for numerous reasons, owners of large
dogs are becoming «more passionate about
apparel,» particularly in cold climates, says Julie Jurrjens, design manager for Best Furry Friends, a Minneapolis - based
pet product manufacturer and wholesaler.
Co-opting what winter - gear manufacturers know about keeping people warm and dry in extreme climates,
pet apparel companies are applying similar technology to gear for
dogs, while taking into account the physiology of
dogs, as well as their comfort, the way they move and the winter activities they are likely to engage in.
Ethical Products, established in 1952, is a leading producer of
dog and cat toys, dishes,
apparel and other
pet accessories.
This year, Quaker
Pet Group (QPG)-- which acquired
pet apparel maker New York
Dog in 2010 and
pet travel and safety company Sherpa
Pet Group in 2011 — launched its Silver Tails line of products for older
dogs, in response to what the company has identified as a growing need in the industry.
Dog apparel has traditionally been associated with amusing or adorable costumes for small
dogs — which, thankfully, is still a trend — but a serious, more practical side to this category has emerged recently, and
pet owners are fully on board.
«
Dog apparel is fresh and fun and is everything that most other
pet products aren't,» he explains.
Although
pet -
apparel manufacturers do keep an eye on the human runway, the
dog apparel category is not as beholden to fads and whimsy.
Made specifically for
pet owners who head for the hills and not the couch when temperatures dip, the
apparel mimics high - end outdoor gear made for humans, often using the same high - tech materials, but re-engineered for
dogs» needs.