Our love for dogs is at the heart of everything we do. They make our world infinitely better on so many levels so we hope to do the same for them in all the ways that we can. We like to make nice things for dogs, make them happy and have a bit of fun doing it.
Rufino started as a passion project to create great products for dogs. This took form in compilations of fabric and leather clippings, post-it notes on the wall, colour boards, a collection of metal samples and lots of hand drawn sketches coming out of a Sydney bedroom apartment.
To get things from paper into the real world, I worked closely with my now late father - a talented, hard working leathersmith who shared his life learned knowledge and experiences with me about the leather craft and trade. Together we designed, developed and created our very first range of handmade leather dog collars and Rufino was born.
Fast-forward two years and we find ourselves lucky enough to have built our side hustle into a full time venture, designing and creating our own range of products made specially for dogs.
The vision
We aspire to create great products that not only help dogs look and feel great but also to empower them to live their best life beside their human companions.
We use science, research and a love for good design to develop mindful products for pets around the world.
As our journey continues to evolve, the heart and soul of the company will always remain the same; to better the lives of dogs with thoughtful, progressive products and to honour the life of the man who made all of this possible.
Our products
Our first creations were our limited edition leather dog collars, handmade with premium quality leather. Since then, we have expanded our product offering to include natural grooming products and healthy, functional treats for dogs.
We are constantly educating ourselves and by being meticulous and transparent with this research, it enables us to create products which help dogs to live amazing lives. If the products don’t get past our dog, they won’t get to yours.
We hope you love our products as much as we loved making them, however we are obsessed with continuously making things better - not only for our furry friends but for you too. If you have any feedback you’d like to share, you can email us anytime at [email protected]
Rufino Sydney HQ
(WeWork)
100 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
[email protected]
+61 2 8064 7212
Sincerely,
Monica,
Founder
