Sorry for a few days of neglect; we’ve been under the weather with a yucky cold and cough. However, we’re not letting the winter lurgy dampen our festive spirit, which is why today we are mostly loving these stunning ‘Collection of Christmas Dogs’ greeting cards by artist Ros Shiers …

This Sunday sees the start of the official countdown to Christmas. Depending on how keen a festive bean you are, it might also mean that you are putting up your tree. Or perhaps, like us, you prefer to wait a few more weeks to get into the full swing of the festivities? Regardless there’s always room for an extra decoration or two, which is why we are shopping for Christmas decorations with a canine twist …

The encounter between Art Sea Craft Sea and Barkarama at this year’s Discover Dogs was pretty special. Our jaw dropped, and the face of their creative genius, Stacey Chapman, lit up!

To quote Stacey: “Seeing your jaw drop was one of the highlights of my life! It is the kind of reaction any artist would ever dream of, so thank you for your life enhancing reaction!” When you see Stacey’s dog designs, we’re pretty sure you’ll be equally impressed …

Any guesses why we are particularly lustful for the latest installment of dog-themed apparel and accessories from designer Marc Jacobs? Yes folks, that is indeed the squishy mush of a Boston Terrier you see before you, inspired by Marc’s favourite BT Olive.

Now as someone who spends most of their dog-walking hours explaining that our dog Basil is not a French Bulldog when they point at him and say ‘ooh I love / want one of those dogs’ or ‘my friend has one of those’, we’re thrilled to see the American Gent take centre stage. Not that we don’t love a Frenchie, just to be clear. Now back to the collection …

Does the thought of returning to work bring on the Sunday night dread? Monday mornings give you the back-to-work blues? Does a working day spent with dogs sound like heaven, or close to? You’re not alone.

There are lots of people in the UK who have ditched the regular nine to five in favour of the Nine to Fido, forging a successful career around dogs. Gina Jones, founder of pet photography service Tilly’s Studio, is one of them and today she gives Barkarama an insight into her working day ...

With the clocks going back at the weekend and the night’s drawing in an hour earlier, we imagine that you and your home are feeling a little gloomy come five o’clock.

Brighten up your desk, lounge or bedside table with our picks of stylish lamps fashioned around our favourite subject – dogs …

In two week’s time 3,000 dogs will descend upon London’s Earls Court for the 17th annual Discover Dogs event, which invites the great British public to meet with almost 200 different pedigree dog breeds and find their perfect match.

We’ve previously attended the event and can vouch for it being a great family day out, and if you’re considering bringing a dog into your life, it really is a great opportunity to find the right breed for your lifestyle and to make sure you buy your pup responsibly …

Whether you’re a city or country dweller, Wellington boots have most definitely been the dog-walking attire of the day for the past week or so. While a plain pair will suffice, there’s no harm in injecting some extra style into your walks, which is why we’re taken with Gothenberg London's range of luxury Wellington boots designed to be as practical as they are stylish.

Gothenburg London derives its inspiration from the legacy of a thirty-year family history of shoe and leatherwork and an instinctive appreciation of the qualities of traditional craftsmanship. Our favourite styles include …