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”.

For those who have not discovered Etsy – it’s amazing. Artists from all over the world can sell their products. Items are handmade and you deal directly with the artist themselves. It’s safe and secure and you can pay by either PayPal, or most major credit cards.

I searched the word “Dog” and found a couple of great items that I thought I would share – some of which I may even order myself!

The first thing I found that I definitely am getting for my pups is this Backpacker Sweater, a hand knit dog sweater with a cargo pocket by Knitopia. I love that you can stick your keys or a poop bag in there and not have to carry them. Great idea! I just ordered one for each of my dogs!

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