The Evolution of Dog Boots Like people, dogs need protective footwear in certain conditions and terrain. Dog boots are a necessity in extreme heat or cold conditions and rough or hazardous terrain to avoid injury and harm to paws. Considering there are 89.7 million dogs in the US and 7.6 million in Canada, that’s paws […]
Muttluks has a long history of helping people and dogs in need. Muttluks provides boots for working dogs, Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs or disabled dogs through the Muttluks Woof Wish Program. Muttluks boots were donated for SAR dogs in the Oklahoma bombing, 9/11, the Tsunami in Japan and the earth quake in Ecuador. The […]
The hot summer months can bring summer hazards for dog paws. Known as the Dog Days of Summer based on the Sirius Dog Star constellation. This is a Sirius time for dog boots and paw protection. Blistering summer heat literally blisters dog paws in a matter of seconds. Ouch! Below is a list of the […]
What Does it Mean? The phrase “Dog Days of Summer” is usually used in reference to those hot sultry days of summer. Something we in the Northern hemisphere long for all year, only to complain about it when it finally arrives. Being a dog company we’re always curious about terms or phrases involving dogs. We […]
Dogi’s who do Doga Real life mutts and Zen Master Dogen Zenji, “Dog in Zen”, were the inspiration over many years that developed into Muttluks Mantra Mutts characters. Humorous, playful, Zen mutt characters with a “pawsitive” message. They’re Dogi’s who do Doga rather than Yogis who do Yoga. The Furry Prophet Does your dog, aka […]
According to Chinese astrology 2018 is the year of the Earth Dog from February 16, 2018 to February 4, 2019. Muttluks was born in 1994, many moons ago, in the Year of the Wood Dog when Marianne Bertrand, the founder and Sherpaw of Muttluks, was gifted a set of simple polar fleece dog boots for […]
‘Tis the season for dog sledding! The most famous and challenging dog sled races, the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod, take place in February and March every year. These races are 1,000 miles long through rugged terrain and extreme winter conditions. A true test of endurance, courage, team work and skill for humans (Mushers) and […]
This month’s Woof Wish spotlights SafePet Ottawa. This caring & dynamic volunteer organization provides support and foster homes for the companion animals of abused women and their children who need to exit from domestic violence to the safety of a local Violence Against Women (VAW) shelters. The Vital First Step SafePet Ottawa provides that vital […]
There’s an old expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover”, that certainly applies in the canine world, especially when it comes to the size of a dog. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Many people prefer smaller dogs thinking they’re easier to handle. It’s easy to be seduced by those tiny, purse-sized, […]
Megan Size and Layne This month Muttluks’ Woof Wish spotlight is on Megan Size and her regal 4 year-old German Shepherd Layne. Megan and Layne hail from South-Central Ontario. Layne entered Megan’s life in 2013. Megan had recently moved into a new home following two attempted break-ins and robberies at her previous residence. Besides being […]