I have been making things since I was a little girl and tried to recreate a dress I had outgrown. I've been sewing ever since and have dabbled in making all kinds of things from custom draperies to shoes.

I first got interested in designing dog gear when I returned from a walk and my chihuahua Ricky had a red abrasion on his leg from the adjustment buckle on his harness rubbing his leg. I immediately set to work trying to design a harness that didn't choke him (he came from the rescue to us with a collapsed trachea) or irritate his legs.

As I design my items and shop around for supplies I keep a few important goals in mind. Firstly, everything has to be very comfortable for the dog. Also first is security -- I don't want my dogs (or your dogs!) to escape their collar or harness and run out in traffic! Second is style and design -- I want our dogs to look good wearing their Pup Panache gear. Finally, I look for durable products that are made in the USA if at all possible.

Hopefully you will love my dog gear as well! If you have any questions as you browse my listings please don't hesitate to contact me.