I don’t know about you, but with the holidays right around the corner, I want to make sure I have something under the tree for Paddington and Corduroy. Usually I like to get them something a little special, something more than treats. …wrapping treats and putting them under the tree is a whole other story involving dogs’ keen sense of smell and the unwrapping of said gift before the big day…

I’ve mentioned before how I really like to shop local, and if not local, shop Canadian. Well imagine my excitement when I found out that I could get something unique for the puppies for the holidays AND it was made in Ottawa (Kanata to be exact), well let’s just say there was some “woot woot-ing”.

iStyle Originals is an Ottawa company that makes really funny and cute shirts for not only dogs, but adults, babies and accessories as well! You can buy right from their website and shipping is a flat rate of $4.99 for anywhere in North America and takes 1 to 5 days, but currently shipping is free till Dec. 15th!!. Order by December 15th to ensure Christmas delivery. (ps. look to the bottom of the post for a 25% off coupon!!)

The shirts are 100% cotton and are very well made. The saying is screen printed in white on the black shirts and it even comes in a humorous “software” box with operating instructions inside. It’s awesome.

There are six different dog shirt sayings to choose from. I love all of the sayings but we chose iPaw’d for Corduroy and iBark for Paddington.

Corduroy got the iPaw’d one because she LOVES to be constantly petted and if you stops, she literally paws at you until you start again.

Paddington got the iBark because well, she IS a Yorkie so I guess it comes with the territory (her territory of course – squirrels beware!).

The shirts fit true to size and look very sleek on the dogs. They were a bit snug around the “arms” but they will loosen up with wear.

Paddy and Cordy give iStyle Originals Doggiewear two paws up!

BONUS!! The fantastic people at iStyle Originals have given me a coupon code for 25% off for all Ottawa Dog Blog readers!! This can be entered at the checkout page on the website. The code to be used is “istyleblogger”.

I stumbled across a online merchandising website yesterday called Zazzle. Although I already have a CafePress Store, I thought I would check it out anyways and boy am I glad I did! They offer some very cool products that CafePress does not, such as SHOES and ties and a nice selection of bags. I will be creating an Ottawa Dog Blog store through this website as well.

More pictures of the shoes when you read more. Continue reading →

We have added some great new merchandise to the Ottawa Dog Blog Store including new colours of polo shirts for men and women, kids clothing as well as baby onesies and bibs, dog bowls (small and large), travel mugs and new styles of shirts and hats.

I ordered some merchandise from the Ottawa Dog Blog Store on CafePress and it arrived the other day. I was so impressed with the quality of the dog shirts and the printing, that I had to post about it! The shirts are by American Apparel and they are great – I just hope I guessed the right size for Corduroy when she is fully grown or I will have to order another one!

Look for us out and about at the charity walks this year, starting with the B.A.R.K. Walkathon in May!

If you are interested in ordering an Ottawa Dog Blog dog shirt for your dog, visit the store.