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Ann Rees - Bespoke Dog Collars and Coats Ann Rees has been designing and making beautifully handmade leather products for dogs, horses and country folk since 1987.

Twenty seven years ago a resourceful and creative young mum, with a need to feed four hungry mouths, embarked on a business which would allow her the freedom to always be at home for her children. Year on year her business has grown, let's say 'organically', thanks to customer recommendations and word of mouth rather than extensive marketing and flashy advertising, and thus she is still trading in

2014. Today she still runs her business from a garden workshop and continues to happily toil away for her ever expanding band of loyal, and increasingly international, customers. That mum is my Mum, Ann, and this is what she does. Mum grew up around horses and wanted to pass on the enjoyment she had experienced to us - her children. My sister and I took to horses like ducks to water, my brothers not so much! However, it soon became apparent that all the paraphernalia demanded by two 'pony-mad' daughters was not going to be kind to the family finances but in true 'Can-do Ann' style, Mum quickly devised a plan so that we could keep our beloved ponies. She learnt how to make all the items we needed herself. She enrolled in a saddlery course, delivered by Mark Romain, and learnt numerous traditional leather craft techiques - including hand stitching - and began making head collars and bridles, as well as offering a tack repair service. About a year later she invested in a heavy duty sewing machine and started experimenting with other fabrics, product designs and ideas - we sported mum-made horse rugs, travelling boots, seat savers and even funky leather chaps (mine were brown with green fringes - Loved them!). As interest in her products grew, Mum began exhibiting her wares at local agricultural shows - dragging along four 'reluctant' children with her until we were old enough to stay at home. As my siblings and I gradually flew the nest, our spots were filled by mum's beloved dogs. She now shares her home with her 'mischievous' yellow lab, Buster, her partner's two impeccably behaved gun dogs, Tola and Jazz, and the latest addition - overly exuberant Maggie. The arrival of her new babies brought with it a new and exciting focus for her business and she poured her energies into expanding her existing dog product range. Truth be told, Mum was fairly relieved when my sister and I departed equestrian circles as it allowed her to also dispense with some of the less desirable aspects of her work. I still remember the absolute elation on her face when she realised ... 'I will never have to fix a filthy horse rug again!' (Although she still has the occassional 20+ year customer that manages to rubber-arm her into it). Her dog products have now formed the core of her business for the past 15 or so years. By constantly adapting and expanding her product range, as well as her committment to producing beautifully handmade and exceptionally durable products, she continues to thrive despite the explosion of retailers in the pet industry of late. We are now a vast empire of ... two: mother and daughter, striving daily to provide you with the very 'Best-of-British' creativity and craftsmanship. We greatly appreciate your interest in our products and hope to hear from you soon.

We have been having a little experiment .... multi-coloured padded leather head collars.What do you think??
10/07/2024

We have been having a little experiment .... multi-coloured padded leather head collars.

What do you think??

** OFF THE PEG - New collar added **Padded Buckle Collar - Forest green on white padding.1" wideTo fit a 15" neck size.S...
16/05/2024

** OFF THE PEG - New collar added **

Padded Buckle Collar - Forest green on white padding.
1" wide
To fit a 15" neck size.

Strong leather collar in stylish colour combination.

www.annrees.co.uk
Handmade leather dog collars & leads.
Made in Britain.

** NEW TO OFF THE PEG **Double Softee Set - Blossom pink on Turquoise.Ligthweight soft leather collar and lead set in a ...
15/05/2024

** NEW TO OFF THE PEG **

Double Softee Set - Blossom pink on Turquoise.

Ligthweight soft leather collar and lead set in a funky colour combination.

www.annrees.co.uk
Handmade leather dog collars and leads.


** NEW PRODUCT **TRAVEL SPOTSGloriously soft fleece topped travel mats with waterproof backing.Wherever you go ... alway...
19/04/2024

** NEW PRODUCT **

TRAVEL SPOTS
Gloriously soft fleece topped travel mats with waterproof backing.
Wherever you go ... always take a cosy spot with you!

https://www.annrees.co.uk/product-page/travel-mats

Travel mat ... training spot ... crate base ... sofa topper ... portable cosy spot.

** NEW TO 'OFF THE PEG' **Double softee set - Aubergine on yellow.Lightweight soft leather collar and lead in funky colo...
27/03/2024

** NEW TO 'OFF THE PEG' **

Double softee set - Aubergine on yellow.

Lightweight soft leather collar and lead in funky colour combination.

https://www.annrees.co.uk/product-page/otp-double-softee-set-aubergine-on-yellow

Our 'off the peg' section is made up of products that have been returned due to sizing errors. They are all in perfect condition and a great way to get your dog a beautiful handmade collar at a reduced price.

** They are one offs. Once they are gone, they are gone **

Take a look in our 'OFF THE PEG' section to find some little gems.Same beautifully handmade leather collars. Different ...
22/03/2024

Take a look in our 'OFF THE PEG' section to find some little gems.

Same beautifully handmade leather collars. Different prices!

Our OFF THE PEG section contains a selection of productsthat have either been returned because of sizing errors, made for photographs or are end of line leathers.

All products are in perfect condition, some have never been used, and available for slight lower prices than our made to order products.

Products in this section will be changing all the time so please continue to check in periodically.

.the.whippet channelling all sorts of gorgeous in his stylish black soft leather collar.Our soft leather hound collars c...
05/02/2024

.the.whippet channelling all sorts of gorgeous in his stylish black soft leather collar.

Our soft leather hound collars can be made in a range of widths and there is a rainbow of colours to choose from.

dog collars #

Brightening up the gloom. wearing their gorgeously colourful winter coats. Winter Dog coats - warm and waterproof. M...
01/02/2024

Brightening up the gloom.

wearing their gorgeously colourful winter coats.

Winter Dog coats - warm and waterproof. Made to order.

www.annrees.co.uk

dogs

** NEW PRODUCT ** Keep warm while enjoying your winter adventures with a cosy, dual coloured, polar fleece headband.Perf...
21/11/2023

** NEW PRODUCT **

Keep warm while enjoying your winter adventures with a cosy, dual coloured, polar fleece headband.

Perfect for hide & seek and little/big sisters!

https://www.annrees.co.uk/people

The weather has turned. Its definitely time to break out the 'big coat'. Our padded winter coats are warm, waterproof a...
16/11/2023

The weather has turned. Its definitely time to break out the 'big coat'.

Our padded winter coats are warm, waterproof and washable, and available in a range of sizes and colours.
What more could you want?

https://www.annrees.co.uk/product-page/waterproof-winter-coats-1

Please read our measuring instructions before ordering and ring for further advice if needed as all coats are made to order.

Gorgeous Blues.
25/05/2023

Gorgeous Blues.

Colour me happy.An array of beautifully bright and bold colours available for our 'soft leather hound collars'.www.annre...
07/05/2023

Colour me happy.

An array of beautifully bright and bold colours available for our 'soft leather hound collars'.

www.annrees.co.uk

Out with some old ... in with some new.We have some new top leather colours to try .... Gorgeous olive green being the f...
23/02/2022

Out with some old ... in with some new.

We have some new top leather colours to try .... Gorgeous olive green being the first of the bunch

What a gorgeous boy!Nice collar too.Padded leather buckle collar - Dark red on black padding
08/10/2021

What a gorgeous boy!
Nice collar too.

Padded leather buckle collar - Dark red on black padding

We have some glorious new leathers in to celebrate the explosion of colour that is springtime.Vibrant orange and pink ma...
27/03/2021

We have some glorious new leathers in to celebrate the explosion of colour that is springtime.

Vibrant orange and pink matched with elegant paddings.

Padded leather collars handmade by Ann Rees
www.annrees.co.uk

Albie lovely and snug in his new warm winter coat. Med/Large Lurcher wearing 28"hound.
02/02/2021

Albie lovely and snug in his new warm winter coat. Med/Large Lurcher wearing 28"hound.

*** NEW TO WEBSITE ***We have recently added an 'OFF THE PEG' section to our website. Listed on here are a selection of...
02/02/2021

*** NEW TO WEBSITE ***

We have recently added an 'OFF THE PEG' section to our website. Listed on here are a selection of returns for resale.
www.annrees.co.uk/ready-made-sale

All the items are in perfect condition but have been returned due to sizing errors. There are padded leather collars, puppy collars and coats all up for grabs and the listing will be updated and changing all the time.

Please take a look as we do so hate waste!

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