Slumbering Hound

Slumbering Hound Beautiful handmade, personalised and bespoke dog cushions, blankets and accessories for your dog. Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information.
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I created Slumbering Hound when searching for dog beds and accessories for my Greyhound. I found that there were many gorgeous high end dog beds and blankets available, but out of my price range, or not so gorgeous alternatives in the lower price ranges. My aim with Slumbering Hound is to create bespoke, good quality dog beds and accessories that not only look good, are comfortable for your dog, a

nd compliment your home, but also at a mid range price that won't break the bank. All of the cushions and blankets are made to order and can be made in any colour available with applique details of your choice Other colour requests will require extra time for sourcing. [email protected]
07973 193074
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Dee


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Is your tea builders, Earl Grey or herbal?

Is it drunk leisurely or on the go?

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Stable Yard, Hatfield Park
Hatfield
AL95HX

Opening Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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My shop is full to bursting and ready to welcome you through its doors. Open from 10.30 to 4 pm. today. ✨️ ✨️ ✨️ . #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #hatfieldpark #shopsmalluk #livingyourbestlife #lovewhereyouwork #shoplife #dogfriendlyuk #retailtherapy

✨️Christmas cards are a lovely way to connect with people over the miles. Brighten their day, send a smile, and make them sparkle. ✨️ ✨️ ✨️ ✨️ ✨️Link in bio✨️ . #dogcards #christmascardseason #dogsatchristmas #drawingdogs #christmas2024 #sendasmile #shopsmalluk #greetingcarddesign #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #justacard #supportsmallbusiness

Christmas windows are in!!! . #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #hatfieldpark #shopsmalluk #christmaswithdogs #christmaswindows #dogsatchristmas #dogswelcome #dogshop

Days off? Very rarely, but there is joy to be found in work, too. If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life! 😊 #lovetodraw #joy #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #dayoffwellspent #drawingday #drawingdogs #schnauzers #lovewhatyoudo

Busy as a bee! A little throwback to a huge cushion I made for a lovely client. It was stuffed to the gunnels with wool from their own sheep and was so much fun to make. DD you have a bespoke project you'd like me to make for you? Please get in touch at [email protected] Dee x . #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #dogswelcome #bespokeproject #dogcushion #handmadeseller #customorder #luxurydogbed #madebyme #shopsmalluk

My card for Christmas 2024 is finished and off to the printers. I'm featuring so many of my favourite customers this year, and I'm so excited about this one. It'll be ready to order very soon. I hope you love it, so please let me know. Dee x . #christmascard #christmas2024 #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #christmaswithdogs #dogillustrations #justacard #drawingdogs #cockapoo #giantschnauzer #dachshund #goldenretriever #spaniel #poodle #chihuahua #Lurcher #bulldog #bordercollie #whippet #westie #dogsarefamily

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My autumn windows are in!🍂 A lovely person said to me yesterday, as I was adding the final touches... "I love your window displays and always look forward to seeing what goes in next. It's like the excitement of waiting for the John Lewis Christmas ad and giving me a warm, fuzzy feeling. " I'll take that! 🍂 It was so weird not doing this with Sue as she's feeling poorly. Get well soon, Sue, it's not the same without. 🍂 #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #autumnvibes🍁 #fallstyle #windowdisplay #autumncolors #shopindependent #hatfieldpark #smallbusinessuk #newseasonnewlook #dogaccessories #autumn #retailtherapy #shopfordogs

What a lovely day @chiswickhousedogshow. The rain stayed away most of the day and I fell in love with so many dogs. If you came to see me, thank you. Well done to all the winners and for @chiswick_house volunteers for putting on such a lovely show. X #dogshow #dogsoflondon #slumberinghound #gorgeousdogs #dogsmakeeverythingbetter #shopsmalluk

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For my lovely little friend Freddie. You were fabulous. Rest in peace. ❤️ #inmemory #cockapoo #dogsmakeeverythingbetter #dogsarefamily #rip #memoriesmade #slumberinghound #dogslife

My opening hours this weekend are Friday - 10.30 till 4pm Saturday - 10.30 till 4pm Sunday - 11 till 3pm Monday - 11 till 3pm See you there? #slumberinghound #gorgeousstufffordogs #hatfieldpark #dogshop #dogswelcome #bankholidayweekend #weekendvibes #shopindependent #openinghours

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Inspired by a 60mph couch potato!

My family are my inspiration. The four of us are my world. My husband, our beautiful daughter and our rescued Greyhound, Aston.

Looking around at different options for bedding for when Aston arrived 5 years ago, I realised that although there was a huge choice of dog beds and blankets etc on the market, varying considerably in price and quality, I would prefer to make my own for him. I had made a small collection earlier that same year to raise funds for a charity I volunteer for in Tanzania, and had received some great feedback. Then later that year I was approached to be part of a local 'Pop-up' shop on my high street and was encouraged by friends and family to create a brand of my own. I was so amazed at peoples response to my work and realised that Slumbering Hound had been born.

My background as a prop, puppet and costume maker in Film, TV and Theatre has given me the skills and confidence to pursue a passion and dream to run my own business. I pride myself on my attention to detail , customer service and providing my clients with exactly what they want for their hounds and homes. Every care is taken with each and every order and all items are lovingly handmade by me, for you.

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