Updated 14 November 2009 - New photos of warm little dogs!
CUSTOMER COMMENTS:
"Dear Avril, we received Abby's sweater today. Oh, my goodness! The dachshund- size length is perfect for our long-bodied poodle. Love the colors, too. It looks exactly as shown on your website. Your work is beautiful, Avril. Abby, seven-months old (9 lbs.) is now set for winter and the upcoming holidays. This week she got a new bike basket to ride in, a black poodle Christmas stocking and now her cozy sweater. Attached is a photo of Abby. Feel free to use the photo to show one more happy pup wearing one of your wonderful sweaters. I really enjoyed communicating with you. Thank you for such great service. With sincere thanks from a very happy customer."
Jana Farley, Gilbert, Arizona, USA
"Hi Avril, Zorro's sweater arrived moments ago. Thank you! It's adorable and so well-made. I know he loves it because of the way he pranced around the kitchen when we put it on him. He knew he'd received an extra special present. I would be happy to sing your praises on your web site or elsewhere. It is really wonderful!"
Laura Landau, California, USA
"Hi Avril - the sweater for Maggie arrived this morning and fits her perfectly.....so nice and thick - should really keep her warm for those LONG COLD winter days ahead. A harness slot is a nice option for those of us with the teeny weenies.....Thanks again for your prompt service and friendly attitude - I'm sure we'll do business again....take care....Christine"
Christine Aitken, Quebec, Canada
"Hi Avril. Cassie has been wearing her sweaters for the last few days as the weather has turned a bit chilly, so I thought it was the perfect time to take a photo to send on to you. She loves wearing them and stretches out in her basket now rather than curling up in a ball. Well done Auntie Avril!"
Diane Earnshaw, England
"Hi Avril, Ruby's coat arrived today, thanks so much, just in time. I just love it thanks. I have attached a pic herewith of Ruby in it."
Angela Van Vuuren, Scotland
Emily and Lucy in their "Warmer Woofers" sweaters
"Hello Avril
The sweaters fit and look great, 200% better than the sweaters we purchased from the pet store. Here are a couple of pictures, I know that I'll be ordering more. Great workmanship. Regards Linda"
Linda Fahey, Massachusetts, USA
(awaiting photo of Pedro)
Hi Avril
Pedro's jumper is fantastic!! He looks so handsome in it. Will send you a photo asap. Thanks again. Kate Hunt and Pedro XX
Kate Hunt, Northamptonshire, England
Ruby
"Thank
you so much Avril for my sweater, it is really cool! Mum
says it is going to keep me so warm this winter, she says that I
am going to get another one for Christmas! I will be
telling all my friends about your super sweaters! I will be
looking forward to wearing my other one at Christmas. Take care
Ruby"
(Thanks to Ruby's mum, Julie Newman from Scotland!)
Sadie
"Avril, got the gorgeous sweater for Sadie, I'll put it on her in a few days and send you a photo. I will want another after Christmas if you can manage it. I don't want her to go to the barn in this one, she needs earthy colored one. Thanks again, You do a great job. Patti"
Patti Young, Tennassee, USA
Maggie
"Wow! The little sweater for Maggie arrived today - it's absolutely gorgeous and fits her like a glove!....no more shaking and shivering for 'nature calls'! Will send a picture off to you so you can see how cute she looks in it.....We already have snow here, so it came in perfect time......I think we'll probably have another one made as a back up.....I think she'll get very used to wearing it and be very comfortable in it, so a spare if that one gets soaked or soiled would be a good idea.....will let you know as soon as I decide on the color. Maggie thanks you for her smart looking snuggie warm sweater and I thank you for your prompt service and excellent product! Bye for now..."
Christine Aitken, Quebec, Canada
7 month old Hercules
"Hello
Avril,
The
sweater arrived and we love it! It's beautiful! So easy to put on
him and take off. He doesn't shiver in the cold at all and seems
to be completely comfortable in it. And he looks adorable in it.
I attached a couple of photos of Hercules wearing it. I may order
another in March. He is 7 months old now. We just love this
sweater and would like to have another. Who wouldn't? I know I'm
going to get asked where I got it. Do you mind if I tell people?
There are a lot of mini dachshunds in Seattle and the surrounding
area and so many stores are small dog friendly. Thank you so much
for your TLC on Hercules's sweater.
Sincerely,"
Gail Parksion and Family and Hercules, Washington State, USA
"Thank
you very much for the jumpers, they arrived today and they look
GREAT! I would recommend anyone to purchase a jumper for their
dog from you. Poppy and Horace will now stay warm and look smart
this winter. Thank you very much again. Kind Regards"
Sue Reeve, Kent, England
Poppy
and baby Horace
in their 'Warmer Woofers' sweaters
"I have received Max's coat and it is
lovely, thank you. I have a film in my camera with photos of Max
in his coat, and have in mind to post you one when they are
ready."
Jo Anne Gater, Staffordshire, England
And here is Max in his first coat. Still hoping for one of him in his 2nd!
"Hello, received sweater and my
wife is very pleased. thank you. Will be ordering a 2nd
one."
Lou Muchi, New Jersey, USA
Lou did have a 2nd one the following winter, and he commented: "arrived today. it is beautifullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll. I must say your work gets better each year... this new sweater is even nicer than the one you did last year for Muffin. Attached is her photo. many thanks."
Harry, who is a little Spanish Yorkie (and our very first model!), obviously had his mum's help to write the following:
Harry's comment on his coats
"Thank you Avril for making me three different coats I am so pleased with them all, the quality and the uniqueness is second to none. When I take out my mum and dad for a walk, the other dogs are always looking at me, I know they are thinking how cool I look...!!! My mum and dad are stopped all the time asking them where they bought my coat and saying how cute I am. I also wear my coat indoors when the weather isn't too good outside, because being a small dog I feel the cold, I love wearing my coat because it is so comfortable. I am going to ask my mum to place another order with you soon for the colour of my Dad's football team , I am hoping he will take me for extra walks! Keep up the good work. Woof Woof, Harry xxxxxx"
Vicki Biltcliffe, Torrevieja, Spain
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| Harry in 'England Flag' | in 'Spanish Flag' colours | In Manchester Utd. 'strip' | In 'Chelsea' strip |
"Dear Avril, on behalf of Waylon and Laney, I would like to thank you for the adorable sweaters you made. They are so nice and warm. The babies will enjoy them so much in our cold temperatures. I would also like to thank you for making this transaction such a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Your sweaters are such a sweet treasure. So many nice comments as the babies parade around the neighborhood in them. Again, thank you for knitting these personal sweaters. Best regards!!"
Cindy Lovell Cedar City, Utah, USA
Laney and Waylon in their 'Warmer Woofers' sweaters
"Hi
Avril
Thank you so much for the lovely coat for Herbie which arrived
this am. As promised attached is a photo of him modelling
it! I will probably have another coat from you in the near
future, if Ok. I'll be in touch. Kind regards"
Leslie and Herbie,
Worcestershire, England
Pat Thompson from Manchester, England, sent me the following comments from 14 year old Heidi (one of our gorgeous Warmer Woofers models) in her own coat:
“Hi, my name is Heidi; this is my soulmate, Dougie. He looks so cute and handsome in his new outfit, and I am so warm and dry and think I look quite ‘chic’ for an elderly lady.
We cut quite a dash out on our walkies and I have many friends who are very envious of our designer gear. We are very cool ‘Hot Dogs’!"
Heidi and Dougie…woof, woof
(As these 2 cuties are personal friends, Dougie is wearing a one-off little ‘neckerchief’ that I made to complement Heidi’s sweater, as his dad wouldn’t approve of him wearing a sweater!)
2009...I am desperately sorry to say that both Dougie and Heidi - the inspiration for this whole project - have now gone to Doggy Heaven. Rest In Peace poppets...