Bone & Rag

About Bone & Rag

Bone & Rag is a UK based company who are making handcrafted dog collars and leads, sturdy dog beds, as well as dog bowls. Their products are all designed and "made in the UK", working with UK artisans and crafts people.

Bone & Rag Dog Collar - brown bones leather

The Bone & Rag Dog collar - brown bones leather is a brown leather dog collar with embossed bones. The metal work is made out of nickel and the collar includes a Bone & Rag tag. The collar is 2cm in width and is available in 5 different sizes; size 1 (22-26cm), size 2 (26-35cm), size 2.5 (29-40cm), size 3 ( 35-45cm), size 3.5, and size 4 (45-55cm). This collar was handcrafted in the UK.

 

 Bone & Rag Tag.

  
The embossed bone pattern.

  
Double stitched by hand.
 

 

Rocky wearing the collar:

Review: I am very impressed with the overall good quality of the Bone & Rag leather collar. The collar does not only look good but is also very sturdy and will last long. I especially like that the collar is all made in England, using english artisans and craftsmen. The collar smells a lot like leather, which I absolutely like (I love the smell) and shows that it is made out of real leather. Furthermore, I think the extra details such as the Bone & Rag tag and the embossed bone pattern are great.
If you are looking for a real leather dog collar, Bone & Rag is definitely the place to look for it.

More information about Bone & Rag under: www.boneandrag.com

Markus-Mühle Dryfood

Markus-Mühle NaturNah Dogfood

Ingredients: 28% dried poultry meal, thermally treated whole grain rice, thermally treated whole grain maize, 8% game tripe meal, rice germs, Jerusalem artichoke meal, 5% sea fish meal, dried Beet root meal, cold pressed linseed oil, cold pressed rapeseed oil, 2% egg yolk, dried peat, fruit powder (combination of carobs, pineapples, papayas, bananas, acerola cherries, apples, pears, blueberries, mangos, raspberries), dried herb mixture, salmon oil, algae meal, dried Mojave yucca.

Analysis: Crude protein (25%), Crude fat (10.5%), Crude fiber (3.3%), Crude ash (7%), Calcium (1.3%), Phosphorus (1%), Sodium (0.39%), Magnesium (0.18%), Potassium (0.69%), Iron / kg (200mg).

Review: To the food itself; for me there are too many grain products in the food (several corn and rice products), which is why this wouldn't be a permanent food for Rocky, as I try as much as possible to avoid feeding grains. Good is however, that a meat product (dried poultry meal) is the first ingredient of the ingredient list. For me, the composition sounds generally really good, besides the grain products. However, I am generally very strict about grain products in foods, and other dog owners who are not as strict about grain products might not mind it at all. I also like that this dryfood is cold-pressed.
Rocky himself really liked the food. It is very rare that he straight away likes a new food (no matter whether it's wet- or dryfood), but he immediately ate all of the Markus-Mühle dryfood.

 

 Mehr Informationen unter: www.markus-muehle.de  

Pet Flys Products

Pet Flys Products

We have received a Pet Flys package from the USA. The package included the Canvas Boat Tote "Mon Bon Chien", the Bucky Belt "Iron Cross" and matching leash, and the Hammie and Hottie toys.

  

About Pet Flys
 

First, I would like to introduce Pet Flys before introducing and reviewing some of their products.
Pet Flys was created by Tammy Ann Arnett and is based in California, USA. After Tammy adopted a rescue Miniature Pinscher who is known as "Monkey Boy" and is the face of Pet Flys, Tammy decided to create pet products that are not only stylish but also functional. Thus, Pet Flys was founded in 2003 and became an instant hit!
Pet Flys does now sell a wide range of pet products including carriers, sweaters, blankets, toys and many many more.

 Bucky Belt and matching Lead

We got the "Iron Cross" Bucky Belt for Rocky. The Iron Cross Bucky Belt consists of soft brown Bison leather with purple stitching and Swarovski crystal stones in Amethyst. The Bucky Belt is available in 6 different sizes, ranging from XX-Small to X-Large. Rocky needs the Bucky Belt in size Small (measuring about 13" - 16.9") which is suitable for dogs weighing about 8.8lbs to 16.1lbs.
The Bucky Belt is available in a range of colours; the Bella Flora (consists of soft black Bison leather with Fuchsia stitching and Swarovski crystal stones in Fuchsia), the Buffalo Blue (consists of soft brown Bison leather with Baby Blue stitching and Swarovski crystal stones in Denim Blue), the Fleur De Lis (consists of soft black Bison leather with Gold stitching and Swarovski crystal stones in Golden Shadow), the Green Peace (consists of soft bown Bison leather with Peridot stitching and Swarovski crystal stones in Peridot), the Iron Cross (consists of soft brown Bison Leather with Purple stitching and Swarovski crystal stones in Amethyst), and the Jack Skull (consists of soft black Bison leather with Red stitching and Swarovski crystal stones in Light Siam). All Bucky Belts are available either with or without Swarovski crystal stones.

Once the Bucky Belt is fitted on the dog properly, the buckle at the back can stay closed and the Bucky Belt can be put on and taken off very easily using the swivel snap in the front!

The Bucky Belt also consists of a lot of very cute features. Thus, each Buchy Belt has a different swivel snap top. As you can see in the picture the Iron Cross Bucky Belt has a little cross. Also, the buckles are bone shaped which is very neat looking. Each Bucky Belt also has a little paw emblem with PF (for Pet Flys) on them.

 The Bucky Belts can come with a matching leash in either soft brown or black Buffalo leather.

Leashes are 5.5' long and 1/2" wide, and have an "O" ring that can be used to attach a doggie waste bag holder on them.

The leash has a very sturdy snap hook and also, like the Bucky Belt, a little paw emblem near the handle.

 

Here are some pictures of Rocky wearing his Bucky Belt:

Review: I always thought these sort of harnesses would rub on the dog's arms/armpits and thus never thought of getting one. However, I have been proofed wrong! 

I think the Bucky Belt is great. It is very nice and loose around the arms and it is not at all rubbing anywhere. The Buffalo leather is very soft and therefore adjust well to the body form. I am also very impressed about the overal good quality and all the cute features of the harness. I think they look simply very nice and fancy. Furthermore, I really like the swivel snap in the front which makes it very easy to put on and take off the harness, especially because I don't have to pull it over the dog's head (which Rocky hates). The swivel snap also gives the harness an extra flexibility so it can move with the natural body movements of the dog while walking. Additionally, I especially like that this is a choke free harness as it wraps around the dog's shoulders and chest rather than the neck!

I think it's great that the Bucky Belt comes in a variety of colours. I love the Iron Cross Bucky Belt Rocky has as my favourite crystal stone is Amethyst.

Due to the range of different sizes Bucky Belts are available for almost every dog.

I am also really happy with the leash. The soft Buffalo leather is very nice to hold and I really like that this leash is longer than usual leads. The "O" ring is a very nice feature and and well thought about so doggie waste bags no longer have to be hold but can simply be attached to the "O" ring.

I am overall very happy with the Bucky Belt and the matching leash and all the extra details show how much love was put into desinging them.

Canvas Boat Tote

The Canvas Boat Tote we got was the "Mon Bon Chien" (french for "my good dog"). The Mon Bon Chien Tote measures 16" L x 8" W x 11" H and the shoulder strap measures an extra 15". The Mon Bon Chien Canvas Boat Tote is black in colour with beige contrast on the bottom and handles. It comes with a plush pillow (measuring 8" x 15" and being 1.5" thick) and a blankie (measuring 14" x 14") in leopard pattern. To secure your dog, the carrier has a safety strap inside. The carrier weighs 2.25lbs and is suitable for pets up to 18lbs.

Next to the Mon Bon Chien Tote, there is also a RESCUE tote available. The RESCUE tote is white in colour with black contrast on bottom and handles, and includes a plush pillow and blankie in siberian tiger pattern.

There is "Mon Bon Chien" written on the front of the carrier and a cute dog pictures is printed unterneath.
  

The back has the same "Mon Bon Chien" writing on it, as well as a little bone picture. Also the Canvas Boat Tote has a patch pocket on the side measuring 5" x 7".
   

The carrier can be snap shut so it is completely closed.
   

 The Canvas Boat Tote includes a silk feel fashion scarf that can be taken off and can be worn!
   

Here are some pictures of Rocky being in the carrier:
  

 Review: I really like the Canavas Boat Tote. It is really light in weight so it is very easy to carry without adding a lot of extra weight to your dog's weight. I think the colour combination is great, as well as all the little details (blanket, pillow, scarf, etc.). The plush pillow and soft blankie are a very nice addition to the tote and make a ride in the tote very comfortable for the dog. Furthermore, I think the scarf feature is very neat and a great idea! Pet Flys have also thought about safety and thus the safety strap secures the dog while being in the tote, which I find especially important.

The Canvas Boat Tote has a great size to take along and Rocky has a lot of space to comfortably lay down in it. I am once again very impressed about all the extra details which shows how much thought Pet Flys puts into their designs.

 

Hammie and Hottie toys

The Hamie and Hottie knitknacks are handmade organic cotton crochet toys. They are a little hot dog and hamburger, and due  to their small size they are perfect for small dogs.

Hottie

 

Hammie

Review: I think it's great that these toys are made out of organic cotton and they are perfect for small dogs like Rocky. Also I think it's a fun idea to have a little hot dog and hamburger as dog toys. As they are small they can be easily taken along in a carrier.

Rocky also absolutely loves them and straight away wanted to play! The squeakers inside made them extra special for him as he loves sqeaking toys.


 

Overall review

I am very happy with all the Pet Flys products we got. I have to mention that I am overwhelmed by the good quality of all the products. For me, Pet Flys is one of the best quality pet brands on the current market!
I especially like the amount of detail and love Pet Flys puts into their designs as their products are not only stylish but also very functional and perfect for everyday use.

You can find more information about Pet Flys and their products under:

www.petflys.com

Fings For Fido Box

Fings For Fido Box

We have received our first Fings For Fido box and were very excited!

About Fings For Fido

Who is Fings For Fido? "FingsForFido is a London based subscription company serving our dog owners and of course most importantly us their four-legged friends every month. FingsForFido is the brainchild of Red, Dexter, Lola and Mitzi, canines who just about had enough of not getting what they actually wanted from their owners."

Source: http://fingsforfido.com/frequently_asked_questions.aspx

The Fings For Fido Box can be bought as a one-off or you can join a monthly subscription in order to receive a new Fings For Fido Box every month. 

There are 2 different types of boxes available; the Regular Box and the Big Box.
The Regular Box costs £16.99 a month and contains between 4 - 6 goodies which may include hygiene or grooming products, gadgets, handmade biscuits, treats, toys, training aids and more.

The Big Box costs £23.99 a month and contains between 6 - 8 goodies which may include: hygiene, grooming, gadgets, handmade biscuits, treats, training aids, toys and more.

The costs of the content of both boxes will exceed the costs that you will pay. 

How does it work? You can choose whether you would like to receive the Regular or Big Box and whether it is going to be a one-off or monthly subscription. You can also send Boxes as a gift! Once you have ordered your box or signed up for a subscription, you will just have to sit and wait for it to come. It's as easy as that! 

The first boxes are usually send off at the 15th of each month and if you have ordered a box by the 10th of the month you will receive it the same month (otherwise you will receive it the next month). Even though Fings For Fido is based in the UK they also deliver their boxes to the rest of Europe. Delivery can take between 2 and 8 days (we have received our box within 3 days).

The exciting part about the Fings For Fido box is that you won't ever know what's inside until you have recieved it! This makes it very interesting for you and your dog.

 

Our Fings For Fido Box

This is the box that we have received. It contained a Dogs Today magazine, Fish4Dogs Sea Jerky, Little Barker Bakery Dog Biscuits, an Ancol Dog Lips Toy, a Pik'N'Mix Fetch Toy, and an Ancol Treat Bone.

I really like that the Fings For Fido Team takes the time to write a personal note to everyone.

Dogs Today magazine

 

Review: This magazine comes in monthly editions and is all about dogs. I never had a dog magazine before and was pleasantly surprised how much information is in them.

Fish4 Dogs Sea Jerky

Ingredients: 100% Fish Skins (nothing else).

Nutritional Analysis: Protein (85%), Ash (12%), Oil (2.4%), Fibre (0.6%), Omega 3 (0.35%).

Review: I think the Fish4Dogs Sea Jerky are great. They are a 100% natural and are a lot healthier than many other treats. They are also so called "Dental Treats" as they are cleaning the dogs teeth while chewing and contain a lot of healthy Omega 3.
Rocky is very picky about fish products and thus he at first didn't like them. He eventually started chewing them a bit but it's not going to be his favourite treat.

Little Barker Bakery Dog Biscuits "Pawmesan"

Ingredients: Rye flour, Oats, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan, Egg, Sunflower oil.
May contain traces of nuts.

Review: I think it's great that these dog treats are handmade! They also smell delicious which is quite rare for dog biscuits.
I am usually not a big fan of grains in dog foods/treats but Rocky absolutely loved them. He goes literally crazy for them and can't get enough.



Ancol Dog Lips Toy

This dog toy is shaped like lips and comes in a bright pink colour. It has a squeaker inside for the extra bit of fun.

Review: I think this is a fun dog toy and it looks hilarious if the dog holds the toy by the back side so it looks like the dog has huge lips.
Rocky loved it and he really enjoyed playing with it, especially because of the squeaker inside.



Pik'N'Mix Fizzy Fetch Liquorice Launch Toy

This toy includes a black rope part and a soft yellow part. It is perfect for retrieving.

Review: Rocky really liked playing with this toy and I constantly had to throw it for him. He liked biting on either side (soft or rope part) and had a lot of fun with it.



Ancol Treat Bone

This Bone can be filled with kibble or treats so that the dog has to move it around in order for the food/treats to fall out.

Review: Rocky has already a Treat Ball so he knew straight away what he has to do in order to get the treats out.
I think the Treat Bone is great! It's a lot more difficult than Rocky's treat ball so it took him a lot longer to get all the treats out. I absolutely love it especially as it keeps Rocky busy.



Overall Review

I think the Fings For Fido box is great fun! It's very exciting to receive a package and not having any idea what's going to be inside (despite knowing it's dog products).
I also like that you can choose between a one-off, a monthly subscription or sending it off as a gift to a friend.
Fings For Fido are helping "Hounds for Heroes" by giving them 10% of the profit of each box, which I think is brillinat.
The products we have received were also fantastic. Rocky had a lot of fun with the toys and loved the treats, and there was even something for me; the dog magazine.
Delivery was very quick which is a great service and as the Fings For Fido boxes are send off using a courier and tracking, you are able to check out where your package is and when to expect it.
I think the box is well worth it considering all the products, the excitement and fun you are having with such a box. Rocky definitely loved getting all those goodies.



More information about Fings For Fido under:
www.fingsforfido.com