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Get stuck in a treasure trove of canine delights for both you and your hound. Based in Bristol and online, Four Legs Four Walls curates an appealing selection of beautiful goods for you to fawn over. Here you can find dog vases by Katie Kimmel, funny and true dog tags from Growlees, art prints from longtime favourite Jean Jullien, vegan collars and leads, organic cotton toys and terrazzo dog bowls. Not to mention your dog can also sniff out some eco-sustainable chews from Origin, which dries nutritional tuber root for a long-lasting gnaw, and peanut butter filled antlers. With such an insatiable selection, it’s hard to know where to stop.

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DIRECTORY: PARK BARKERS

A commitment to cruelty-free materials, functionality and quality production is a cornerstone of Park Barkers.

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CHOW DOWN HUNGRY HOUND

Carrot risotto with seared beef. Pasta with soybeans and crispy apple. Rabbit stew with potatoes and kefir. These recipes are healthy, affordable, easy to make, more environmentally friendly, and what’s even better, they are for your dog. But where to begin? Liviana Prola, an expert animal nutritionist from the Department of Veterinary Science at Turin University, takes the fear out of navigating the world of dog food dos and don’ts in her new book Feed Me. Whether your dog is already happy and healthy, or it needs a more specialised diet to feel tip-top, these 50 recipes allow you to create bespoke meals for your own dog’s needs. There’re also helpful meal plans tailored for dogs of every age, breed, weight and activeness. If that wasn’t enough, each meal has a nutritional breakdown, so you know exactly what you’re feeding Fido. Keep the window open when you cook, and don’t be surprised if you have dogs howling from all down the street. This is definitely a dog’s dinner to be enjoyed.
Illustrated by Kevin Waldron.
published by Phaidon.

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ALL WRAPPED UP

Having designed beautiful beds, toys and accessories for pleasure and leisure, MiaCara’s inaugural Wear collection come as a welcome addition to an already enticing array of treats. You can now care for your dog with super soft Peruvian alpaca wool blend turtlenecks, weaved exclusively for MiaCara by Alqo Wasi. Lightweight comfort will keep your four-legged mate warm without constriction. Choose from a variety of colours and patterns, from warm brown hues to cool blue and grey, and prepare for a lot more gleeful winter walks. The best part? The high-quality material is eco-friendly and sustainably produced, so there’s no sweat over this sweater.

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DIRECTORY: LOVE MY HUMAN

Jenny Matthews mingled her two loves, Tibetan terriers and design, to create Love My Human, a superior dog grooming service and platform for pet lifestyle brands.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

There’s no better place for a sneaky backstage peek than at a dog show. Collated in book form, Dog Show 1961–1978 offers a fascinating insight into those moments away from the pomp and ceremony of the event. Social documentary photographer Shirley Baker steered from her acclaimed portrayal of working-class Manchester to consider the relationship between ribbon-winning dogs and their devoted owners. Whimsical and full of heart and humour, Baker’s observations feel pure and natural. Coiffured women and similarly styled poodles mingle with a bored English bulldog and a lucky beagle being fed whisky. Published by Hoxton Mini Press in East London, Dog Show 1961–1978 is the third book in the series ‘Vintage Britain’, which showcases rediscovered photography from the late 20th century.

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CULINARY CANINES

It’s that time of year both you and your dog look forward to. It’s calendar time, and from none other than the delectable folks at foodie magazine, The Gourmand. Their Dog Eat Dog calendar features dogs with food namesakes. Start the year off with a cute Pomeranian called Ham, glide blithely into February with Seabass the Bedlington Whippet and finish off in style with a pug called Stilton. With beautiful sets by George Lewin Studio and photographed by Jess Bonham, it’s always a sell-out. All proceeds go to animal welfare charity Mayhew. Each month is a treat for the eyes, whilst your belly is sure to rumble. We especially look forward to September, greeted by an Affenpinscher called Beans.

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TRUE DOG

BMX is definitely in Klaus Dyba’s blood. From taking part in freestyle competitions to helping start one of the biggest BMX brands out there, Wethepeople Bike Company, Dyba doesn’t do things by halves. And that’s the same for his new venture, True Dogs Photo. After he saw his creativity evaporating, he decided to hang up his wheels and fine tune his passion for photography. The sidekick to this saviour? A Chihuahua called Rocco. Led by Rocco’s powerful personality, Dyba strayed from the often-kitsch pet portrait in pursuit of something a little different. Dynamic and lolloping, his dogs are wild and primal. With lolling tongues and bared teeth, bowed heads and wide eyes, each is unexpectedly beautiful. Pets, but not as you know them.

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MINIMAL IN MIND

Growlmama was created for Frida, a frantic half-Griffon, half-French bulldog who stood out from the pack. Founder Caroline Denyer, from collar charmers Growlees, understands that, in a perfect world, we want to go everywhere with our dogs, so she built a label to make it happen. The London Carry has space for all of Frida’s things and her owner’s too, and, with a collar and leash to match, your pooch will strut with sophistication. Inspired by brands such as Celine, Margiela, and Acne Studio, Denyer kept the colour scheme to either camel or nero to help create multiple looks with minimal effort. Using soft Spanish leather, these items will stand the test of time—and a hyperactive dog, too. It’s a capsule collection even non-dog owners are sure to covet.
Photography by Rachel Oates

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COMFY COLLARS? WHY KNOT?

Just like their humans, all canines know comfort is key, which is where Knotty comes in. Previously a part-time project, now a full-time business, Knotty makes comfy and durable knotted collars and leashes for outgoing hounds. Made in Montreal, each item is crafted from hand-threaded paracord with waxed linen thread and high-quality leather. No more tangled leads or gnarly collars, these will endure every leap, bound and sprint from your four-legged friend.

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