Stuff We Love - Winter 2012

Dog hair, dirt, and cobwebs begone! My new Dyson DC44 Animal cordless vacuum cleaner is light (easy to use), compact (perfect for limited storage space), and gets into any place (high, low, hard to reach, and in-between) that dog hair does (or whatever else is lurking in the corners). I have never been so impressed by a vacuum.—Maxine “So Clean” Matishak ($399, dyson.com)

I love my new blanket from Bella Bark and Meow. It’s velvety soft with its faux mink texture. I will be fighting with the dog over who gets to snuggle up with it!—Mary (From $25, bellabarkandmeow.com)

Finally, my very own sheepskin! Nothing spells super-cuddly awesomeness like
one’s own luxurious sheepskin rug (available in beautiful white, black or chocolate
brown) to cradle a weary dog-body and soothe aches and pain. Now that I’m nine-yearsyoung,
my long Dachshund back deserves the best. Naptime!—Dachshund Esther ($80,
sheepskinstuff.com)

Wherever I go, my dog Cash must follow, so this handcrafted “Mama’s Boy” collar from
Sweet Bird Studio was an obvious choice. Best of all, it coordinates beautifully with the
pewter “Forever” tag that he sports to signify the love and devotion we’ll always share.
—Sara (collar $78, tag $25, sweetbirdstudio.com)

There’s a certain doggie aroma that comes with the wet season. But not in my home.
It’ll be smelling delightful the whole year round thanks to this awesome Green Leaf reed
diffuser.—Jessica ($30, greenleafgifts.com)

Arm & Hammer’s Dental Mints are a tasty way to deal with a stinky problem (that would
be my pooch’s bad breath). He loves the chicken taste and it keeps his teeth clean and
healthy between brushings.—Jane ($6, armandhammer.com)

No more drips and water rings on my coffee table, thanks to my adorably Pug-tastic
coasters! The cuteness level of my living room just shot up to sky-high!—Celine ($11,
dogbreedstore.com)

I love my new Zhao feeder with its bold Ming-red color and low Eastern inspired design.
It fits my stature perfectly which is also bold and low! Comes in small and medium, starting
at $65.—Dachshund Penny (from $65, unleashedlife.com)

I don’t much like eating veggies, but playing with them is another matter! P.L.A.Y’s
Garden Fresh plush toys are eco-friendly, washable, and, most importantly, squeaky. Pick
your favourite or bag the whole veggie garden!—Dachshund Rose ($40/set, petplay.com)

I love Cece Kent’s Sante Fe collar with its intricately woven, soft Italian leather. The
hand-stitching and antique brass buckle make a stylish and distinctive fashion statement
for my dog, Penny. Available in six gorgeous colours.—Connie ($95; cecekent.com)

Save dollars spent at the groomer! The Andis clipper is equipped with a quiet motor
and detachable ceramic blades which stay sharper longer and remain 75% cooler than
steel blades. My dog Molly is now looking better than ever!—Vanessa ($133, andis.com)

The term revolutionary gets bandied about, but with this little gadget it might not
be overstating things. With two dogs constantly tracking the outdoors in, the Mint
Plus robotic cleaner for hard floor surfaces is nothing short of game changing. Using a
navigation system akin to indoor GPS, Mint works its way around your house, sweeping,
light mopping, and cleaning edges while avoiding obstacles and area rugs—it even gets
under tables and couches! Seriously, Mint, where have you been all my life?—Jennifer
($299, irobot.com)