People love their dogs. People also love spending money on their dogs. As a result, dogs are getting pretty fancy. The modern pet probably isnât eating budget dog food, sleeping outside, and chewing old tennis balls. Theyâre enjoying specially formulated meals, relaxing on memory foam mattresses, and playing with smart toys that are as complicated as your old iPhone.
We get it. There is no one one earth weâd rather lavish with beautiful things than our pets. And weâre not alone: the global pet care market is expected to be worth a staggering US$269 billion by 2025. But pet retail isnât only getting bigger, itâs also getting better. Todayâs new pet stores could easily be mistaken for European design showrooms. But some brands are really going above and beyond. Here are our picks for the worldâs best dog stores.
Wild One
New York, USA
Think Everlane, but for your dog.
Weâre longtime fans of New Yorkâs hottest dog spot. You canât blame us, how could anyone resist this combination of substance and style. Their design, products, and general online presence is so cool and aspirational weâd probably shop there even if we didnât have a pet. Like, honestly, tell us this isnât just a cute handbag.
Good Boy Collective
Vancouver, Canada
This Vancouver favourite pretty much looked at everything humans like in stores (beautiful, high-quality, ethically sourced products) and said, âbut, what if it was for dogs?â The result is a seriously cool space stocking some of the best dog gear from around the world–Australiaâs own Mr. Fluff and Nice Digs can be found on their shelves.
Also, is it weird that we want to live in this store?
The Pet Grocer
South Melbourne, Melbourne Australia
Melbourne is never one to be left behind by a design trend, and The Pet Grocer is doing a great job of representing Australia when it comes to the best dog stores. Often called the Aesop of pet care, they stock everything from tonics, to herbs, dietary supplements, magazines, and even bedding. With a focus on natural ingredients and super foods we wonât judge you for being tempted to sample the wares yourself.
Howlpot
South Korea
South Korea might be the world leader in beautiful, inspired pet care. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Howlpot, a mind-blowingly beautiful day care and retail space that is 100% nicer than any house weâll ever live in. Although, you can have a taste of this good life by treating your pet to their stylish collars, leads and baskets.
Bond Vet
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Ok, this is a vet not a retail store, but we had to include it. Just look at this place, itâs so beautiful your pet will be throwing sickies just to have an excuse to stop by. The commitment to design is about more than creating an Instagrammable space though. Bond Vet set out to create a more welcoming and less anxiety-producing space for dogs and cats.
For more cool products and brands check out the winners of the 2019 Doggies.
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