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In the past I had made a panda dog hat, but it wasn’t a design that I loved, so I eventually retired it. I recently decided to revise the old hat pattern and create a new cozy creation with bigger, bolder ears. The result is a Playful Panda Dog Hat that animal lovers will not be able to resist!

The panda-love didn’t stop there! I also wanted to play with making mini knitted and crocheted animal faces. I worked up a cute bear face that I have since used to create ornaments and dog neck warmers. The panda ornaments are the perfect whimsical decor options for holiday trees, or even for hanging around the home year-round, and the panda dog neck warmers are so comfy and adorable that I just know out customers are going to be paw-sitively thrilled about them! It has been a lot of fun playing with the panda image for recent projects, and I am excited to share the other new ideas I have in the works. From foxes to sugar skulls, there are a lot of exciting new designs that will be making their way into our Etsy shop over the next few weeks. By fall, I hope to have at least a dozen new knitwear options available for our dog-loving clients, so stay tuned for the cuteness overload that lies ahead!

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If you want a gift that will impress your co-workers year-round, we’ve got two adorable options for you! For the coffee loving co-worker who simply can’t start the day without a cup of joe, our pug mugs will bring a bit of extra delight to every sip. If your co-workers enjoy decorating their office space, add a bit of fun and whimsy to their decor with our A Very Pugly 2016 wall calendar.

Teenagers and children can be tough to buy for, especially as they develop their own sense of style. Our knit hat line is sure to offer something that will impress people of all ages, and our Fox Hat is a particular favorite among fashionable teens and little ones.

Need a gift for that awesome dog dad? Add a sense of adventure to his holiday gift with a cozy handmade Aviator Helmet Set. Each set comes with a matching pair of hats, one for your cool dude, and the other for his dog. The dog hat can be custom made to fit dogs of most breeds. Need a gift just for your special guy? Order a solo Aviator Helmet for him to enjoy all winter long!

Every girl would love a personal assistant as a holiday gift, but since those can be rather pricey, try a pug tote bag instead! Each tote is printed with one of our beautiful pug designs and is the perfect size for helping your loved one to carry everything from library books and groceries to kids’ toys and little daily necessities. While these adorable totes may not be quite as helpful as a personal assistant, they are wonderful for helping busy gals to stay organized on the go.

As most of our customers know, our shop is all about pampering your pup with clothing that is both cozy and fashionable. Our large line of custom, handmade dog hats and dog neck warmers make gorgeous gifts not only for your own pets, but for the ardent dog lovers in your life. We custom create dog clothing for dogs of almost any shape or size, so every four-legged-friend on your holiday list can receive something special that has been made to fit his or her unique measurements.

Looking to grab gifts that will suit absolutely anyone on your holiday list? We offer pug holiday greeting cards and handmade pug ornaments that will make people of all ages smile! Each greeting card is customizable so that you can add an extra personal touch by having your own message written inside, and our ornaments come as singles or in sets, giving you options to accommodate everyone you love.

We hope that our suggestions have helped you check a few people off of your holiday list, and that you enjoy the wonderful season that lies ahead.

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Any orders for dog hats and custom knits must be placed by November 15 for United States customers and November 1 for customers located in any other country.

Orders for All You Need is Pug tote bags, paper goods, t-shirts, and mugs must be placed by December 15 for United States customers and November 21 for customers located in any other country.

Any orders placed after these dates cannot be guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas! Orders for dog hats & custom knits take 5-6 weeks to be handmade before being shipped. I will also note that it is our shop policy that there are no cancellations, returns, or refunds, so be sure to keep these dates in mind when placing your order, as you will not be able to cancel your order for any reason once it has been placed.  All orders placed after the indicated cut-off dates will ship in January 2016.

November is sneaking up on us quickly, and our cut-off dates are not far from sight, especially for our international customers. Visit our Etsy shop to save our items to your “favorites” list and place your orders!

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All of these features have been incredible in helping our small business to reach people around the world. While it is wonderful to have received so much attention in such a short period of time, we have had to cut Halloween orders off early due to the current high order volume. Please be aware that as of September 16, our Halloween orders are closed. Any orders placed after September 16 cannot be guaranteed to arrive in time for Halloween. While your dog may not get to enjoy a new hat in time for this ghoulishly fun holiday, we can assure you that he or she will appreciate it come winter! Our holiday orders tend to get cut off early as well, so we recommend placing your orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out this holiday season. Visit our Etsy shop if you would like to browse our product line or get in touch with us in regards to placing an order.

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As we set up, I was glad to see the sun shining. Last year’s frigid, wet weather made it hard for the pugs to enjoy the day, and made all of the humans run to The Pug Cafe for hot chocolate and coffee! This year, the day was beautiful and bright, as were the smiles on the faces of every person and pet who arrived at the event.

Our hat display board worked out beautifully for showcasing all of our unique designs to event-goers & our hand-designed shopper bags proved a favorite among customers who delighted in the whimsy of these reusable gift bags. All of those paper cuts and glue gun burns were not suffered in vain! It made me so happy to see how much customers really appreciated the small, extra details that were added to make the experience of shopping with us a memorable one.

One of the best parts of these events is that many families return to the social year after year, and we get to see some of our favorite returning customers! Beans is a particularly remarkable pug. Her beautiful black coat shines and her personality is just so sweet, not to mention the fact that her humans are incredibly kind and fun to talk to! We met Beans last year when she stopped by our tent and tried on several of our hats. This year she came back for more, and we hope to see her at our booth again next year!

Another awesome part about pug events is seeing that other dog lovers are just as obsessed with their pets as we are with ours! Last year this little pug came by our tent and became the proud owner of one of our Elephant Hats. When the family stopped by our tent on Saturday they showed us this awesome t-shirt that they had made of their pug wearing our hat! How cool is that?

Two more returning customers that we adore are Mabel and Leo. Mabel is a beautiful little pug full of energy and Leo is a white pug puppy with a beautiful coat and charming smile. Last year, Leo left the pug social with a Monster Hat and Red Baron Hat Set, both of which he was photographed in and his family kindly sent us photos of. Leo is a wonderful model and sweet dog. We loved having the chance to see him and Mabel again!

The pug social would not be complete without the pen of adoptable pugs! Even though I have a full house and currently don’t have the option to adopt another family member, I always stop by to meet the adoptable dogs and give them a kiss for good luck in their adoption processes. Every pug in the pen this year had a unique personality and sweet spirit, and I hope that they will find their forever homes soon!

All in all, Jeremy and I enjoyed ourselves. We had a blast chatting with pug lovers, bidding on pug goodies in the silent auction tent, and playing with the furry friends who ran into our tent and played in the shade. We can’t wait for the Pug Rescue of New England’s social on October 11 and we will look forward to seeing our friends at the GMPR social next fall!

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Our busy season runs from August-February, reaching its peak in the fall as our Halloween and Christmas orders flood in. If you’ve been eyeing our items and considering purchasing some dapper duds for your pup this holiday season, now is the perfect time to place your order!

Our Halloween order cut-off dates for knit and crochet items are October 1 for U.S. orders and September 15 for all International orders.

Our Christmas order cut-off dates for knit and crochet items are November 28 for U.S. orders and November 1 for all International orders.

These dates are subject to change, and the time frames may be adjusted to accommodate this year’s order volume.

With these 2015 holiday order dates in mind, mosey on over to our Etsy shop & find the perfect costume or gift for that four-legged fur-ball that you love!

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September is here! In our opinion, fall is the best time of year, and we are ready to welcome it in style! Between apple picking, pumpkin carving, cider drinking, and wearing layers, there are just so many beautiful little comforts that come with autumn. One of JD’s all-time favorite activities is to play in the fallen leaves, especially when large piles of them collect on sidewalks, and we bet that fellow New Englanders see this same ecstatic joy in their dogs as they rustle through heaping leaf piles in the backyard.

We want to wish you a Happy September, and we hope to make many a dog hat, dog scarf, and dog sweater to keep your canine besties warm as the chilly weather approaches!

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