Dogs in the Snow- Making the best of it.

I'm sure it hasn't escaped you that parts of the UK have been transformed into a winter wonderland in the past week, with blizzards, freezing conditions and train delays wreaking havoc for all us hard-working dog lovers. Now we may have more snow drifts than Snow Drops, but whilst we mourn the lack of spring, let's look at some pictures of dogs having a jolly good time in the snow. and why not eh?



"Light on his feet".....photo via Worthwhilesmile
 
"If only I was taller".....Via Worthwhilesmile
 
Snow ain't going to stop this guy...via Mymodernmet

This guy should have brought a coat....via Citydata

He doesn't seem convinced... via Funnyanimalworld
 
"Because I'm Worth It".....via Wall321



Ruffwear Boots- as sold by ScruffMacduff!


Here at Scruff we have some snow essentials for those worried about their pup in the cold.
First, longstanding favourites, the Ruffwear Polar Trex outdoor footwear- perfect for those whose paws can't take the cold. The provide protection and comfort outside, as well as extra grip to prevent accidents:

Singles only 30 pounds. 
http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/ruffwear-bark-n-boots-polar-trex-singles.html

Also from Ruffwear is our ultra-durable, water and wind-proof jacket. A worthwhile investment for what seems to be an extremely long winter.Available in small-extra large.
 
http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/ruffwear-sun-shower-red-currant-waterproof-jacket.html

That's all for now Scruffies. Keep warm and keep happy in the snow.

All about Crufts!

As some of you may know, Crufts 2013 is now well under way in Birmingham. To celebrate this, we have compiled a list of the Best in Show Dogs for the past 4 years. 

2009 Winner- a very rare Welsh breed of Terrier. Sealyham Terrier

2010 Winner- the Hungarian Gundog, the Vizsla.

2011 Winner, and it is another Gundog, this time a Flat-Coated Retriever.

....and last year's winner the Lhasa Apso from the Utility Category.

We'll have to wait until the 10th to find out this year's Best in Breed!

Now, did you know that the Kennel Club also runs a fun competition for mongrels know affectionately as the Scruffts? Instead of the usual agility and breeding, Scruffts are based on good character, good health and good temperament. In the end, is that not what everyone looks for in their dog?

To make your pooch look more like a showstopper, why not browse through our dog grooming section.
Why not pamper your pet with our Massaging Mitt? Not only will your dog love how it feels, but it helps the coat look glossy and healthy too!
http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/scrubba-scrubba-massaging-bath-mitt.html for 8.99.

Or why not a veterinary-grade toothbrush to help maintain a healthy mouth?

http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/hatchwells-veterinary-toothbrush.html

That's all for now Scruffies,
Over and out!

Big Men with Tiny...Dogs

The internet is a magical place, full of glorious blogs and websites devoted to dog ownership. By far our favourite at the minute is a blog called "Big Guy Small Dog Blog" devoted to....you guessed it... big men with tiny dogs. We've all passed them in the park, a human/dog coupling that doesn't seem to quite work. When it seems as though the powder pink teacup Chiwawa doesn't belong to the 6 foot 7 motorcycle enthusiast but his wife. Well, here for your viewing pleasure is an array of startlingly mismatched partnerships:

The Bodyguard

The Gym Bunny

Notorious

Taking a Walk on the Wild Side

Little and Large

The Good Life

The Wrestler

 To see the original blog, see here: http://bigguysmalldogblog.typepad.com/bigguysmalldogblog

The Great Dog-painting Craze

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, dogs everywhere are donning their fancy dress. Think Halloween, but cuter. A new craze has hit the dog world, and that is painting or dyeing their fur to look like other animals.

Dog painting has become increasingly popular across Asia with everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. Started as a novelty around Chinese celebrations, dog painting has caught on with dog groomers springing up especially designed to turn pooches into pandas and terriers into tigers.
Now, it has to be said that none of these little guys look particularly pleased to be cross-dressing, but boy do they look cute.

The Golden Retiger cross flaunting his stuff in the sunshine.

 Chiwawas on safari.

Seems like they were even painting dogs in the 80s. Is this the original Essex Lion???

Happy Chinese Year to all! We hope the year of the snake will be a prosperous one for you and a healthy one for your dogs.

Extreme Dogs

As you know, Scruff specialises in outdoor gear for active dogs; Hillwalking, climbing, extreme weather conditions- we've got you covered. We thought all that was pretty impressive going for a dog but little did we know how tough some dogs are. Here's two examples of extreme jobs done by our canine companions.

Firstly, our Ukranian pal TreT. TreT has gained fame as a world class freerunning (or Parkour) dog. With only a harness on his back, this fearless Staffy scales walls, jumps hurdles and is just generally pretty badass. What's more, he wears Doggles.

Check out more from TreT on youtube. He scales vertical walls!

So if you thought Freerunning was extreme- how about Skydiving dogs?

Much to our amazement, military dogs complete training to be dropped behind enemy lines. UK Special Forces have most recently been strapping dogs to themselves before parachuting into Taliban territory. 

Pretty cool huh?

Like the look of those Doggles? Grad yourself a pair here for £13.25.

http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/doggles/doggles-ils-ice-blue.html

Zeus- The Father of the Dogs

Meet Zeus, a dog of mythical proportions.

It seems that The Guinness World Records have been very busy finding the tallest, fattest and strangest things to walk the planet this year. This video shows you the winner of 2013's "World's Tallest Dog"- measuring a mighty 7"4 on his hind legs. Zeus is a Great Dane with a mild temperament who drinks water straight from the tap. 

It's a good job he's well behaved because we'd hate to be on the other end of the lead when this titan makes a break for it.....

For those non-record breakers out there, our Ruffwear Quick Draw lead is in our January sale for only £7. 

http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/ruffwear/ruffwear-quick-draw-leash.html

Over and out, 

The Scruff Team

Bathtime?

This look familiar to anyone?

Here at Scruff, our four-legged friends will happily take to rivers, ponds or puddles but not to the warm soapy stuff. This is becoming a bit of a problem as the recent rainy weather is leaving our mutts muddier than ever. Fear not, we've discovered the solution: Happytails Instant Clean Bath Spray. Think dry shampoo for your pet. The spray deodorises and disinfects after a walk and leaves your pooches smelling of roses (well, kiwi and melon actually)- ideal.
What's more, it's just been reduced to less than half price at just £6.25!

Just click here to find out more.