Welcome to The Dapple!
We're Heather and Josh, and this all started when we brought home a tiny Dachshund puppy named Dave in September 2016.
Because we're both millennials who have worked in e-commerce companies, we assumed that we'd discover great dog products the way that we find most of the items we purchase—through trustworthy blogs, carefully-curated boutiques, and our favorite social media influencers.
But what we didn't expect was how hard it is to find great dog products on the internet. A lot of the products are ugly and dated, the dog food is unhealthy, and reliable review sites are almost non-existent.
Surprisingly, it was Dave's growing Instagram that saved us. As our amazing online community expanded, we connected with other dog owners who introduced us to design-oriented brands, inspiring small businesses, and talented artisans all over the world.
In the fall of 2017, we launched The Dapple so we'd have a space to celebrate the next generation of exceptional dog products and experiences together. We hope you'll join us.
Wags and Kisses,
Heather and Josh (+ Dave + Lizzie 🐾)
P.S. If you like what you see here, we bet you’ll love our book, Life’s a Puppy Party, published by Simon & Schuster in 2021.
Questions? Media kit requests? Email us at email@thedapple.com.