Stuff We Love—Winter 2020/21

Christy!Studios

Add a personal touch to your home décor (or give someone an incredible gift!) with a custom water colour pet portrait from Christy!Studios. Submit a photo to Christy Freeman Stark and she’ll create a stylized portrait just for you! I couldn’t love these more.—Hayley (from $75, christyfreeman.com)

Wagnetic

The Wagnetic leash has become my daily leash and a lifesaver on long walks with my dog Chilicheese. I can store extra poo bags, keys, and small toys in its expandable, fully removable pockets for adventures around town. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter at the park!—Becky ($16, find it on Amazon)

Black Gold

Feeding your dog a high quality diet should be a top priority! Black Gold Explorer Ocean Fish and Oat Formula provides complete nutrition for active dogs. It’s quality protein with no corn, wheat, or soy, plus an essential oil blend, prebiotics and oatmeal to help out sensitive stomachs, and antioxidants from fruits and vegetables provide everything your best friend needs!—Amanda ($49.99, blackgoldpet.com)

Mirage

Anyone who knows me knows I am a huge dog nerd! I’m getting into the holiday spirit and showing off my favourite breed with these adorable and stylish Christmas ornaments from Mirage Pet Products. They come in a whole variety of different breeds so you can choose your faves!—Yaunna ($12, miragepetproducts.com)

Auburn Leathercrafter

A little sparkle for the holidays in 12 different colours! Auburn Leathercrafter’s Tuscan Crystallized collars are stunning. Soft, durable, and studded with genuine Swarovski crystals, you’ll dazzle through the New Year!—Connie (auburndirect.com)

Muttluks

Protect your dog head to toe! Made from soft knit fleece fabric, the MuTTuque is designed to comfortably protect a dog’s ears, head, and neck in frigid weather. Meanwhile, their best-in-class Muttluks deluxe fleece-lined boots protect paws from cold, ice, and salted sidewalks. Bring on the winter weather adventures!—Georgia (MuTTuque, $20, Muttluks Deluxe boots,
from $80, muttluks.ca)

Darcy’s Canine Designs

The perfect way to dress up your dog’s collar for any occasion this holiday season, the handmade Red Poppy Dog Collar Flower from Darcy’s Canine Designs is stylish and durable. Featuring a hook and loop fastener, it easily attaches to your pup’s collar and can be adjusted for the right fit!—Vicki ($12, etsy.com/shop/DarcysCanineDesigns)

Pet Factory

If your dog loves chasing after tennis balls and playing with squeaky toys, the Logical Pet Tennis Squeaky Ball will be a sure hit! Pawfect for outdoor play, this ball combines the fun and perfect throw-ablity of a tennis ball with a built-in squeaker to encourage play.—Linda (from $8, petfactory.com)

Puppy Bumpers

Is your small dog able to slip through the bars of your fence or balcony? Keep your dog safely where they belong with a Puppy Bumper! These comfortable, stuffed safety collars easily attach to your dog’s collar, come in a variety of fun designs, and keep your dog from escaping!—Jennifer
($24, puppybumpers.net)

Mimi Green

Holiday pup portrait attire, anyone? Adorable for all holiday occasions, this Poinsettia collar adornment from Mimi Green is handmade, washable, and lightweight! Simply use the elastic ring to secure it to your dog’s existing collar or purchase a matching collar from Mimi Green while you’re at it!—Cecilia ($15, shopmimigreen.com)