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Weimaraner handknit sweaters
It can be so difficult to find sweaters made for deep chested, longer skinny dogs! Well here's one that is made especially with a pointer in mind. The Bravehound sweater comes in 5 colors and fits a large variety of Weimaraner sizes from the very tiny to an XL that fits a chest up to 33inches.
Weim earrings and necklaces in silver, good and wood!
There are also Weimaraner car transfer stickers and themed hats and shirts
NAVHDA, Birddog, Pointer presents
Trying to find the perfect present for a NAVHDA member, a birddog hunter? Or someone that just loves field trialing with their pointer? I just introduced some blaze orange hunting hats!
There are also variants of car stickers, jewelry and loads of other pointer gear for you to check out! There's something for Vizsla, Weimaraner, Wirehaired Vizslas, German Shorthaired Pointers (GSP), Wirehaired German Pointers, Drahthaar, English Pointers, Pudelpointer, and so much more!
Pointing Dog Hunting hats
Finally! A stylish Blaze orange hunting hat with your own regal pup.
These were created after several people asked for a hunting cap with their pup that was unique and excellent quality. These are made right in Canada and are the perfect gift for a hunter with a pointing bird dog.
These ship worldwide and if you add a little extra something, you can quality for free shipping to US and Canada. I'm so in love with these, made from my own hand-drawn designs and I hope you grab one.
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The Best Winter Knitted Dog Sweaters
You will not find a more classic, more high quality sweater than the hand-knit Bravehound sweater. They're hand cable knitted and made to suit skinnier longer dogs that have such a hard time finding something that fits well. Mass-produced machine knitted canine sweaters take the "average" dog body, shorter and wider than the slim Pointer (Hungarian, German, English, or any pointer) and look baggy and ill-suited.
The Bravehound sweater will actually hug to your dog's body and the classic cable-knit will stretch to suit many sizes (check out the sizing guide!). The neck is the longest I've seen produced and include a hole for a leash attachment. We've kept our sweater for 6 years now and it looks as good as new! They're even machine-washable!
Cheap acrylic yarns are made from petroleum-based thermoplastic, are not fire-resistant (as yarn is), is not sustainable, and is not as warm as wool. They're fine for a cute winter photo, but will not actually keep your skinny dog warm through years.
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The modern dog shirt
I'm so excited to show off a new design, something a bit more modern and urban. It's a geometric pointer dog design but can represent any dog! It comes on a black T-shirt in a silver glimmer screen-print, or a turquoise flowy tank perfect for summer.
Both are in the shop and ready to ship! Everything was printing here in Vancouver, BC and I'm shipping right from my own office. Don't forget Canada and USA shipping is free over $40 so add a sticker or something small for free shipping! Everything is on the softest material and has been worn, washed, and dog tested with Bourbon and Whiskey. I hope you love these as much as I do!
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Bird Dog Breeds
What kind of dogs are Bird Dogs? Those that were originally bred to hunt birds. There are still many excellent bird dog hunters used today for their original purpose. These gun dogs work with hunters typically using shotguns for small game) and are generally listed under these categories.
Pointers- Specialized dogs that locate and point game ranging long distances. They can also retrieve but are not supposed to flush.
- Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer)
- Wirehaired Vizsla
- English Pointer
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- German Wirehaired Pointer
- Deutsch- Drahthaar
- American Brittany
- Pudelpointer
- Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Weimaraner
Setters- Setters find, point, and flush birds
- English Setter
- Gordan Setter
- Red Setter/ Irish Setter
Retrievers- These dogs wait, watch, and retrieve downed birds. They typically have soft mouths and can settle for long times with a hiding hunter waiting for the right moment.
- Chesapeake Bay Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Flat-Coated Retriever
- Nova Scotia Duck Trolling retriever
- Curly-coated Retriever
- Poodle
Spaniels- Typically used to flush game
- American Water Spaniel
- Boykin Spaniel
- English Springer Spaniel
- Clumber Spaniel
The Vizsla Gift Shop
Welcome to the Vizsla Gift shop! Here we have everything Vizsla and I'm already planning on some Wirehaired Vizsla products in the future. I also have other bird dog breeds but at the Red Bark Shop, the Red Dogs are the focus.
I have everything from sweaters specifically sized for Vizslas, to T-shirts, hoodies, earrings, and a variety of hats for the Hungarian Pointing dog's fans. Check out the variety of Vizsla Stickers I have up, as well as the photo prints of my own dogs Whiskey and Bourbon.
If you've ever been looking for something that I do not currently have, or have ideas, please let me know! The entire shop holds products that I've wanted, use daily, and love. Most of the drawings and illustrations I've made myself, and I've designed all the hats. Here's to all the Vizsla fans and those that love red dogs!
Introducing the Bravehound Technical Knitted Gilet
These knitted vests for stylish canines invoke upland country vibes in both the new and old country. Whiskey has been wearing her Gilet for over years now and it's a better sweater for running, exercise, and movement that may scratch up a softer sweater. These are also wonderful for layering underneath a warmer jacket as they stay very close to the body.
I chose my favorite green coloring (Pine) and a deep blue (Blueberry). The sleeker lower membrane can hold up to more dirt and playing than other sweaters but still cover the chest and keep the dog warm. The collar has a hole for the leash and the zipper down the back can be tucked into a flap.
These are made to measure with my own Vizsla-based sizing where size small is a smaller 40-48lbs Vizsla, M/L fitting GSPs, English Pointers, and XL fiting larger pointer breeds like Weimaraners. All the sizing details are here.
Runners Hats for Dog Lovers
Fun technical running caps have always been far and few between, especially those for women, especially those featuring dogs! The Running with dogs hat was my best-seller when I released the grey/black version last fall so I was extremely excited to be able to add new styles and colors.
I had someone write to me explaining my previous grey/black hat had an error where the dog was behind the runner and that in most worlds, the dog would be in front! While it is true that Whiskey is normally heeling behind me on runs, Bourbon is usually way way ahead and sprinting in circles! The blue hat is now reflective of Bourbon's tendencies and you can now chose between runner in front or behind the pup.
In addition, I've added a turquoise running hat featuring a painting I made of Bourbon sprinting on a beach. It's done with a Chinese Brush style and the red circle is my Chinese signature stamp. I love this color so much and it's my favorite running hat!
All caps feature NO Velcro to catch your hair on, instead there's an adjustable strap and clip. The technical run hat is very lightweight, crushable, quick drying, and has a combination of ventilation, wicking and sun protection that works well in all climates (I use them when it's raining to keep the water off). In addition, SHIPPING IS INCLUDED for all hats shipped in Canada and the USA.
New Adventure Dog Stickers
I've been asked in the past to make some of my designs stickers and so I've made my own little collection (if you just want one, send me a message). For the last couple months I've been working on my illustration skills and have added a couple more designs to my shop.
Monoline Adventure Dog Collection
These are 4 drawings based on adventures my Vizslas and I have taken together locally around the Pacific Northwest. There's the one featured on T-shirts and hoodies of Whiskey overlooking Mt Baker during sunset, Whiskey on a STUMP in Golden Ears Park, Bourbon waking up very early for sunrise at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, and Whiskey in the misty local forests around home. They're printed on easy-peel stickers so the edges look thicker than they would be when used. The best part is they're on a new surfaced called "brushed gold" with a sheen like brushed metal that's really neat when you see it in person! Tear and waterproof, they're great for indoor and outdoor use.
Bourbon with butterflies Holographic Sticker
This one really touches my heart. It personifies Bourbon's personality. She absolutely loves dancing with butterflies in the spring and the rainbow holographic background is just...very Bourbon. Also waterproof and tearproof, and Bourbon-approved.
Pointer and Vizsla Wood Earrings Coming Soon!
I'm pretty active but I love wearing earrings but so it's been super hard to find pointer related jewelry that isn't too tacky. Introducing these teeny wooden studs that are easy to wear with an active lifestyle.
These earrings are made of maple wood sourced locally in British Columbia from an artist I love. They're laser cut from my own designs that we worked together to perfect and include birds and mountains. There's a variety of parings and if they sell well, I hope to offer other options. My favorites are the shaped pointer and mountain and I wear them all day!
Just be careful about immersing in water as they're made of wood (I'm hoping to have precious metal options by fall) but otherwise I never take them off! There's also a longer uncropped tailed option to match all your bird dog varieties.
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Handmade item
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Length: 8mm, 1/2 inch
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Materials: Silver, Maple Wood
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Location: Earlobe
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Closure: Push back
- Hypoallergenic Silver posts
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Made in BC, Canada
- 2 sets discount code 2EARRINGSET for 10% off and free shipping*
Painting Dogs
I grew up painting, sculpting, sewing, and drawing all through high school and eventually ended up putting down my brush and working in movies (link to movies I worked on). When I finally moved to the West Coast of Canada, working on more movies, I fell in love with hiking mountains and knew I had to get a dog.
Fast forward to a year ago when I started painting again, about once a month. I hadn't painted much in a decade but had made a promise to myself to try again. It's the scariest thing to get back into doing something I was actually once confident at, and making so many mistakes knowing full well I could do better.
To start, I'm using paints that are half dried, old paint brushes, and wood canvases that don't take too long to complete. I'm finishing old sketch books with new drawings, and slowly getting better. My subjects are the dogs I've taken photos of over the years (dogs make me happy, so the entire process is more enjoyable) and my own two Vizslas.
It's been odd finding my own style again, but it's so rewarding to create final products that I've wanted for myself. At some point I'd like to take commissions but I'm hesitant to draw from sources I don't have control over, and create for strangers. I'm still much more confident in photography but slowly, step by step, I'll get better, I just have to take those scary steps and put myself out there!