I was first introduced to skincare brand Aesop by a friend when my winter hands were in desperate need of hydration. From the depths of her oversized handbag, she promptly produced the most nourishing, sweet-smelling hand cream I’ve ever used and believe me my hands get v. bad in winter. Their botanically based skin, hair and body products for him and her include high-quality plant-based ingredients and non-botanical elements such as anti-oxidants so it’s packed with the good stuff. Most excitingly Aesop now produces an Animal Wash, a mild skin and fur wash, which gently cleanses and deodorises their coat leaving them smelling fresh with a mix of mint and citrus notes. For you, try their A Rose By Any Other Name Body Cleanser, a beautifully fragrant formulation containing skin-softening botanical extracts and Rose Petal oil. 

It’s been a while since our last Nine To Fido but we’re delighted to share our interview with Dragon’s Den success story – Marie Sawle, Founder and Managing Director of nutritious dog snack company Billy + Margot. Marie launched her first product – iced treats for dogs - in March 2012 at Crufts and hasn’t looked back since.

Ka-Pow! The pop art movement is having a huge influence on fashion this year, and it would seem the world of dog too. Take a look at our top of the pup picks of products for both you and the dog.

Feeling dog-tired by your summer clothes? Got a wardrobe that looks like a right dog's dinner? Or perhaps your hangers are all dog-eared and damaged? No matter what your wardrobe malfunction, we've found a solution in these ingenious and incredibly witty Animal Head Hangers from Firebox.com, which have been fashioned on the great British Bulldog.

In this month's Breed Focus we turn our attention to the dashing Dachshund a.k.a. the sausage dog, wiener dog (for our American fans), the Doxie or the Daxie Originating from Germany, they were first bred to scent, chase and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, or in the case of the miniature dachshund - to hunt smaller pray such as rabbits. However, in today’s world he has a much easier life kicking back as a family pet but that's not to have they have surrendered their digging instincts – their large and paddle-shaped front paws are often used to dig into a blanket or an enticing patch in the garden. 

At first we found the cushion and then we discovered that you can wear, accessorise and gift with Jamie Mitchell’s ‘Rejected’ line, featuring a playful Pug and posh Poodle illustration. 

A pack of dogs (spot the Boston Terrier), ditsy dots and a renowned British designer; what’s not to love about the Paul Smith Dog Print Wallet?

It takes very little persuasion to make me wear stripes and the stripe of the sailor Breton variety is my all time favourite wardrobe staple. It’s also the kind of style that would suit all dogs and and both sexes so for the ultimutt ‘her and fur’ pairing we’re loving the Ahoy navy and white stripe dog collar from Ditsy Pet with prices starting at £10.95 upwards (matching lead also available) and for you, the Alburgh Breton Tee from Jack Wills priced at £34.50. Now who’s got a private luxury yacht for a dog-day at sea?

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