Bailey and Evie's Park Life

2010-12-10T02:53:00.000-08:00

Introducing Plum Crumble!

We saw this fabric and thought instantly of a yummy plum crumble and knew it would be a perfect winter addition to our City Chic collection. To check it outclick here

Also new in is Iris pictured below and more coming soon, just in time for Christmas! Check out the whole range by clicking here and don't forget they are available in harnesses, leads and poo bags too!

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Funky Mutts Wedding!

Bailey was star of the day at the Funky Mutts wedding in October, she looked just the part in her lovely collar and lead.

If you are getting wed and fancy having a special collar and lead made, contact us on hello@funkymutts.co.uk and we can discuss what would make your pooch look perfect for your and their big day!!

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.Funky Mutt On Board!

They have arrived! Our lovely window wobblers!

If you fancy cruising around with one of these in your mutt mobile, we are giving away 10 to the first emails we receive, just email "Funky Mutt on Board wobbler" and include your name and address tohello@funkymutts.co.ukand we will send one out straight away!

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Funky Mutts Gift Vouchers....coming soon...

Not sure what to get your Mutt Mad Friends this Christmas? We have the solution. A Funky Mutts voucher will be the perfect gift! coming soon to buy online athttp://www.funkymutts.co.uk

New Additions!

2010-07-21T02:46:00.000-07:00

AW 10/11

It is hard to think of autumn in these balmy hot days, but it is not too far away! I hear the pants of approval - it is not much fun running after the ball in this heat! We are pleased to announce our Autumn/Winter Range is now available on the website click here to see more.

Rosa above joins Marina and Beth as our Autumn collection.

Rhubarb Please!

We are really enjoying the Rhubarb season here (well the two legged members are!) Rhubarb Tart (above) joins Kiwi Drop and Country Garden in our Retro Runaround collection, definitely one for the four legged members!

To see the whole range please Click here.
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Model of the Month

Impossible to choose between Beautiful Beeru from America (above) and Pretty Pepper from Australia (below) who are both wearing their Lime Drop collars, they hold joint position for Model of Month in July and will receive their matching poo bag holders.

Don't forget to send your photo's to hello@funkmutts.co.uk and Keep Wagging!

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Harness Up Funky Mutts

2010-05-13T11:54:00.000-07:00

I can hear the woofs of delight because we have got the harnesses on the website now. I have been testing out my Suki Harness, on the beach, in the car, in the park and we have decided that it gets the paws up!

Now you can get a made to measure harness, which means it fits pooches of every shape and size. If you would like to know more click here.

Here I am looking very cute (if I say so myself!) modelling the new bandana's, also on the website. Available in some really cool fabrics I have been sporting the Cola Cube above which I think looks rather cool!

We are now working on a new collection of beds. I am testing out the memory foam and I have to say it is so comfy. I started testing it out yesterday and even getting up to do the nightly fox patrol is an effort! I could happily stay snuggled here indefinitely. So make sure you look out for them on the website.

Don't forget you can now join Funky Mutts on facebook.

That's all for now I am going to go back to my bed and catch a few more zzz's

Keep Wagging Funky Mutts

Bailey x

Spring is in the air...

2010-02-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

We are all starting to sniff Spring in the air which I am very happy about. Excitment is rising for the Spring and Summer range which will be on the website soon. I got my eye on Polly (below) although my wardrobe of collar is huge a girl can't have too many collars can they!

Evie is planning to snaffle an Amelia collar (below) to really bring out her feminie side and divert attention away from her expanding waist line!

We also have a collar for the Mayhew and 50% of the profit will be going to my fellow four legged friends at the Mayhew. We have named it Fran after the lovely Fran at the Mayhew who gave me lots of strokes when we went to visit.

Remember if you would like to be kept up to date with all our news here at Funky Mutts and we have lots of exciting things happening this year then please sign up for our newsletter.

Keep Wagging Funky Mutts!

Bailey

New Treasures!

2009-12-13T13:10:00.001-08:00

We have been busy getting some lovely new styles onto the website for Autumn and Winter 09, so now you have even more choice! Look at our Suki style collar below which is a beautiful rich blue with subtle tones of olive green - this looks great on all fur colours! To see the full range please visit the website at http://www.funkymutts.com/

Available in collars and leads, we are now making harnesses, modelled beautifully by me! Harnesses are available upon request. If you would like one please email us at order@funkymutts.co.uk with details of the style and size.

We also have 6 new styles in the Fusion Range, like the yummy Chocolate Lime pictured below.

Poop Scoop Bag Bags!
We are really excited to show you the preview of the newest Funky Mutts product. Scoop those poops in style with the Funky Mutts poo bag bag. These matching bags clip on to your lead so they are always handy. The bags come with 50 biodegradable waste bags and cost just £6.95.
If you would like to order one please email us with your style choice (these can be found on the website) to mailto:order@funkymutts.co.uk

Keep Wagging!

Bailey x

Funky Mutts Birthday

2009-08-10T10:56:00.000-07:00

Hello Funky Mutts!

Things have been so busy here, what with racing from one market to the next, modelling the latest in Funky Mutts designer doggy wear, overseeing the new look website and choosing the Autumn Winter range. It really is all go! I have neglected my Park Life Blog so apologies to my fellow Funky Mutts.

Evie and I have been causing the usual amount of trouble in the local parks, chasing the squirrels and raiding picnics (Evie’s favourite pastime!) My ball catching skills have reached an all time high with my almost in-canine leaps in the air catching the ball with a definite grace. Even the England cricket team would welcome me as a fielder!

On the Funky Mutts front our cat collars safely went off to Mungo and Maud which we are very excited about. We have also started making harnesses. I haven’t quite picked which one I want but I'm certainly having one! They look brilliant and will be going on the website soon so keep your eye out - Dougal the Funky Mutts mannequin is modelling an Alice harness below!

We are also heading towards our 1st birthday and feel a celebration coming on, perhaps a big BBQ with plenty of pork chops and sausages for me! I'm retiring back to my bed for a well deserved rest as I have been out impressing the tourists in Greenwich with my agility in style, I could see the sweaty joggers looking over with envy wishing they could be so stylishly attired while exercising!

Don’t forget funky mutts keep wagging!

Lots of licks,

Baileyx

Sand, Sea and Sunshine

2009-06-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

Greetings Funky Mutts!

I have returned from my well earned break at the seaside and I have to report I have had a splashing time! Evie came along too and although initially she was somewhat confused, being a real city pooch she has not really ventured further out than the occasional visit to Wimbledon Common! She soon got into the swing of things and now is keen to have another visit to Norfolk very soon having discovered all the wonderful things available to roll in!

It wasn't all play, play, play though we did have to venture to visit Pebbles at Big Blue Sky to drop off some of the new Fusion Range which they are now stocking we are so very excited to be stocked in this wonderful boutique.

I directed the photo shoot of the new range from my deckchair which I have to say really looks very striking on the website now - I am sure mostly due to my nose for detail and of course Patrick's amazing IT skills.

I really have my paws crossed for another visit soon and of course Evie and I really were the most stylish dogs on the beach due to our timeless Liberty Print collars which coped perfectly with the sea water too!

Signing off now but will be back soon, don't forget Funky Mutts KEEP WAGGING!!

Bailey

What a rebarkable day!

2009-04-21T12:52:00.001-07:00

Hello fellow Funky Mutts, Bailey here reporting from my bed on the latest happenings here in the Funky Mutts camp. Our spring Charity Easter Egg and Bone Hunt went really well the sun was shining lots of Funky Mutts and their owners ventured to join us in Kensington Gardens to sniff out the treasure and take part in the competitions. Trying to get into the spirit of things I agreed (somewhat reluctantly) to wear this ridiculous attire! Bunny ears on a Staffi, well I suppose I do look rather cute!

Anyway, I wanted to share some of the days highlights with you;

Searching for clues;

Funkiest Mutt! Alfie who won a Funky Mutts Collar, look out for his picture on the gallery and Evie had to get nose in and offer her help with the judging!

My owner even did an interview about the event, I rather generously let Dudley have the lime light as I do weigh a little too much to be held and do like to keep my paws firmly on the ground! He does look rather smart in his Isabel print collar and lead! I think I must be getting a little more easy going in my old age! Click the link here to watch it!

Well, it has been a hard day in the sunshine! I have had a bath which was rather cooling in my honey and yogurt iridescent shine shampoo and had two rather long walks, chased Evie played with my ball and started on my new supply of rather yummy Miss Priss Paw Bones, organic beef and vegetable treats.

Yawn! all a bit much really!

Don't forget Funky Mutts in this hard economic climate it really is essential to Keep Wagging!

Bailey x

Where's the treat

2009-03-05T14:23:00.000-08:00

Well I thought it was time I ventured out of my bed to update you all on the latest in the Funky Mutts camp. February was fun, snow to play in, my influx of valentine cards and treats from all my adoring fans! and of course pancakes, slurp my favorite!

Now it seems that Spring is on its way there are a definite influx of puppies in the park with all the humans cooing and stroking them. I keep my distance trouble with puppies are they know no boundaries and seem to ignore my ' get away from my bottom or else' signals!

Evie is on a strict training regime at the moment as she needs to learn a skill for the Charity Easter Egg and Bone Hunt Superhero Dog Competition. Of course I have already honed my skills - I have the paws up and the nice to meet you (shake paws) options so I watch from my bed in bemusement while Evie tries to sniff out the treat which is hidden under 3 cups. Of course she can easily work out which cup it is under as she does have a fine nose but it is the next stage of resting her paw on the correct cup that causes the problem. Oh dear not sure she will get the hang of it before 5th April but it is quite amusing to watch!

My owner is packing up bags as we are heading to the seaside this weekend which is going to be lovely, trips to the beach, frolicking in the sea - in fact I fear it may be a weekend at the sewing machine as we have to stock up on the snazzy new collars which are in the new look Funky Mutts website. But claws crossed for one trip to the beach!

Keep Wagging and hope to see you at the Egg and Bone Hunt.

Bailey

Waggy New Year

2009-01-10T03:26:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Funky Mutts! I hope you all had a lovely festive time and got plenty of turkey (my diet went on hold for Christmas day when I was allowed some turkey, bacon and chipolatas which were delicious!). We gave Merlin his Funky Mutts collar in the style Bella for Christmas, which he really thought rather splendid and now feels quite the dapper gentleman! (see Merlin wearing his collar in the gallery). Bella is now available in the funky mutts shop too for to the Funky Mutts shop to see me modelling it!

Back to London we collected the amazing portrait from Alex at pet portraits which has now taken pride of place in the Funky Mutts studio, Alex has really caught me in action perfectly!

This week has seen all paws on deck as Funky Mutts is featured in Your Dog magazine. There has been a real flurry of excitement, even I ventured from my lovely new faux fur bed (another Christmas present!) to see what was happening.

Evie has been round everyday as her human owner has started a new job. This has been nice, but having to share the limelight is not something which comes naturally! Still she is my best friend even if she does always smell of fox poo!

Anyway be sure to sniff out the collection which is being added to the Funky Mutts shop this week I love the Flora collar pictured here and am hoping that this might be mine for Spring/Summer.

The Easter Egg and Bone Hunt preparations are coming on with the wonderful Patrick building us a website to keep all the information about the event. I will update you when it is ready to have a look at!

Keep Wagging!

Bailey

Farm Life!

2008-12-16T12:56:00.000-08:00

Hello all - I have been off on my travels as I took to my country retreat for a couple of weeks so I am sorry for the lack of contact. Sometimes a Staffi has had enough of the hustle and bustle of London life and needs to take some time out, so to the Farm in Lincolnshire I went. I have been lazing by a roaring fire, chasing pheasants hanging out with the geriatric Merlin who is my other friend. He is a lovely laid back Black Labrador he is so laid back I don't think I have ever heard him bark that would require a little bit too much energy on a pointless task!

Anyway I have been putting my funky mutts collar through it paces I have been swimming in the dyke and rolling in every cow pat I can find and I have to said that it is still looking great in fact it still looks positively new although it has had to have a wash!

Since arriving back in London there is much excitement in the Funky Mutts camp as we have some new Liberty Print Fabric ranges to launch after Christmas including some rather attractive dog coats and the cat collars are well into production and will be added to the website in the new year, so why not visit http://www.funkymutts.com/ to have a look. The most exciting of all is that the lovely Alex from Pet Portraits is doing one of her beautiful oil paintings of me and I can't wait to see it do have a look at her website to see samples of her work and soon my own portrait will be on the website I can't wait to see it http://www.petportraitsbyalex.co.uk/index.html

Well I am going to unpack now I have to say the diet back on the farm is not really up to much so I am off now to tuck into my free range chicken and wild rice, yum!

Keep Wagging,

Bailey

P.S It is nice to see Evie I have missed her naughty antics.

On Location - Photo Shoot Funky Mutts Style

2008-11-13T12:33:00.001-08:00

Well I have dared to leave the safety of my den (bed under my owner's desk!) to just give you a quick update. It feels like I have been living in a war zone recently with bangs and sizzles outside I really don't much like it I have to say in fact I have been dreading the nighttime. Anyway we seem to have had two quiet nights now so I am feeling much happier and even managed to venture into the kitchen last night to have a little bit of my male owners steak!

The Funky Mutts photo shoot started badly Evie woke up in the night with an unfortunate feeling in her tummy and had to wake up her owner to go out in the garden. Seems she had eaten something rather unpleasant in the park the day before which had given her a terrible sickness and diarrhea warranting a trip to the V E T and a course of antibiotics. She is feeling better now but had to miss the photo shoot. Following on from this piece of bad news the heavens opened and started to rain so on a dreary grey and rainy day we loaded up the car and made our way to Kennington. I was far from impressed to be expected to stand outside modelling a lot of Funky Mutts collars in the freezing cold and barked my disapproval which Katy did not seem to appreciate. After I had modelled all the collars I was bundled in the car and driven home, as yes I could hardly believe my eyes there she was Mabel tottering up to the photoshoot! (although I have to admit that she is very pretty in a Jack Russell kind of way) I had to give her a growl of disapproval.

All in all the day was not as much fun as the earlier summer photo shoot (mainly because I didn't have Evie to play with), I don't know how Naomi, Kate and Claudia do it! But Katy got some really great shots including one of the new coffee bean ethical fabric which have been loaded on to the new look Funky Mutts website http://www.funkymutts.co.uk/ and pictured above.

Well going out now for my tiddles catch you all soon and don't forget to keep wagging!

Bailey

PS I am keeping my eye on that naughty Evie but she does keep disappearing into hedges and coming out licking her lips, you really thought that she would have learnt her lesson!

Evie's News

2008-11-08T09:20:00.000-08:00

I just thought that I would let Bailey and anyone else who is interested know that I have now had a bath! My morning walk in Dulwich Park in the pouring rain and an extra amount of rolling in fox poo had just proved too much for my owner and she forced me into the bath! It was not the most pleasant experience but apparently I am lovely and clean and smell of roses!

I had a new friend to walk with this morning - a young border terrier called Rock. He seemed very nice and was quite a handsome fellow if not a little hairy. I would have preferred my usual walk with Bailey when we do exactly the same thing every day but it was quite fun even though she was not there. I could see him eyeing up my Funky Mutts collar and he was clearly very taken with it and I think a bit jealous. I think he was quite taken with me too as he often stopped to give my face a lick - obviously he did not find my Parfum De Fox off putting.

As I glanced around the park this morning at all the other dogs I realised that when Bailey and I strut around the park with our shiny coats and our fabulous Funky Mutt collars on we really do look quite the glamorous Staffie pair! Dogs and humans are always stopping to admire us and I have to say I rather love the attention. I think that Bailey and I are the perfect couple!

Am just off to meet my best friend now for a quick walk before coming home and have my dinner in front of Strictly......

What a day, Bailey has said that she has taken cover as she heard a dreaded firework but will be blogging tomorrow to let you know about the new Funky Mutts website.

Yawn, Squeak

Evie

Crunching Autumn Leaves

2008-11-08T06:05:00.001-08:00

I am a very Funky Staffordshire Bull Terrier living in South London. I wanted to write about the fun and frolics I have in the park with Evie my fellow Staffie, she is a bit smaller than me and generally smells like a fox poo, but she is my only friend in London as I don't really like dogs much, I find them a little irritating there obsession with sticking their cold wet noses up my bum and bouncing around in front of me incredibly annoying, basically I think I am human and I have been told on occasion by the waggy tailed Evie that I am a bit of a grumpy old stick in the mud! As the nights draw in this is a time for a Staffie to contemplate those winter nights of curling up by the fire and braving the cold weather. Evie is looking forward to yorkshire puddings and I am hoping to get a little roast beef although I am on a diet with the Vet saying I need to lose a whole 2 kgs, diet starts after Christmas, well come on! a Staffie has to dream! My human owner has starting behaving in a strange manner, recently she spends her evening instead of watching Emerdale and Eastenders chugging away on her sewing machine, making floral dog collars which she then makes me model ,you can see some more pictures of me and Evie on her website http://www.funkymutts.co.uk/ . Not only do I have to walk around the park wearing a flowery collar (apparently this makes me look more feminine and friendly) but she insists on wearing a headband to match my street cred as top dog in the park is teetering on the edge! Anyway I will be reporting in on a regular basis on naughty Evie’s ball pinching antics and who I have fallen out with as well as an update on my owners odd behaviour. I have to sign off now as I am being called over to the sewing machine to test out a rather pretty looking paisley print! Keep wagging! Bailey

Funky Mutts Photo Shoot

2008-10-30T05:38:00.000-07:00

Just checking in to let you all know the news, no not that Evie is having a bath! although I certainly hope she does before Saturday, because that is when we are having the Funky Mutts photo shoot booked with the very talented Katy.

Evie and Mabel will be there and the beautiful Kate to model the Hairbands (pictured with the annoyingly cute Mabel above, Kate is the owner of Bone Rangers http://www.bonerangers.com/ London's most fashionable dog walking service).

I am trying to muster some excitement about being paraded around the park in Funky Mutts latest designs (I have looked in the bag and there are quite a lot) but as yet have not quite got as excited as my strange owner! Anyway I will be reporting in after Saturday (most relived it is all over!) to fill you in on the shenanigans, if I attacked anyone, if in fact Evie did have a bath for the occasion and to confirm if Mabel really is the cutest Jack Russell on the block!

Keep Wagging!

Bailey

Hyde Park in the Rain

2008-10-26T11:55:00.000-07:00

Waking up this morning I thought it was going to be like any other Sunday morning, meet Evie buy the Sunday papers, have a mid morning snooze the usual hard day! Anyway, my owner started behaving strangely (nothing new!) she presented me with a lovely new collar (Alice off the funky mutts website http://www.funkymutts.co.uk/) and matching lead and when we got in the car and we went a completely different direction. My heart sank two weeks ago a similar Sunday pouring with rain and generally grim we drove about 20 miles out of London to meet up with loads of other dogs (my worst nightmare) I was trapped in a marque with a greyhound trying its best to get its cold wet nose near my bottom, excuse me! then we had to walk miles in the rain around a woods, on the lead (boring!). Apparently, afterwards we paid some money turns out it was a sponsored walk for the Dogs Trust. It certainly got the tongues wagging back in my local park and a few strange looks after.

Anyway, I digress we didn't drive out of London we drove into central London to Hyde Park, rather nice really not too many dogs and the ones I did see seemed a rather stylish bunch especially the French Bulldog in his red devil hoodie! Only a few irritating puppies and loads of squirrels to chase the only things missing was Evie. We met up with a group and did a 7km walk which was a bit too far for my little legs so as soon as I have finished this I am retiring to my bed for a well deserved sleep.

Please don't disturb (until at least the morning)!

Keep Wagging,

Bailey

Keep your eye on the Funky Mutts shop I heard my owner discussing the latest colours in the ethical coffee bean print and they really do sound the ticket, yawn, Zzz