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The UDN: Unofficial Dog Network

There’s a particular kind of relationship you develop with people you’ve never formally met, but see almost every day because of your dog. You know the ones. The lady who power-walks up the hill li...

Meet the Woman Who Knows Almost Every Dog in Cape Town

Have you been to the Chommies shop yet at 110 Hatfield Street in Cape Town? Officially it’s a store, where you can come and buy things. But in practice it behaves more like a social club with a ver...

The leather we choose, and why it matters

Traceable, LWG Gold-rated leather. Tested for durability. Designed for real dog life. Built to last years, not seasons. A collar is the one thing your dog wears almost every day. And their lead is ...

Be More Dog: What Your Dog Can Teach You About Self-Compassion

February is the month of love. And while we’re very good at giving it away, we’re surprisingly bad at keeping any for ourselves. We reassure our friends without hesitation.We see their potential be...

Dogs as Destiny

Anna Weylandt is a third-generation creative leader shaping some of South Africa’s most respected design spaces. She is also a woman who has built her life around her dogs. This is a story about le...

Valentine’s Dog Jelly Bundt Cake by Megan Swan

I don’t know about you, but the love of my life will always be my dog, Molly.  For Valentine’s, I made her this retro-inspired gelatin cake using chicken broth, yoghurt, beetroot juice, and a few o...

A letter from our founder, Nathalie

2025 was a year of growth for Chommies. The kind that stretches you, reshapes you, and asks you to pay closer attention. As we grew, something became clearer than ever: why we do what we do. At Cho...

The CHOMMIES Gift Guide

Shopping for a friend (or their dog) can feel daunting when you're unsure about sizing. We get it. Wrapping a measuring tape around your friend's dog's neck without them noticing takes serious ninj...

How to Train Your Dog with Treats (Without Becoming Their Butler)

Let’s be honest: most dogs already think we exist to serve them. Open the door. Fill the bowl. Rub the belly. And yes, hand over the snacks. But there’s a difference between bribery and training. T...

The Dog Decoder: How to Read Your Best Friend

Dogs don’t come with manuals. They come with side-eye. With raised brows. With tails that flag their mood and yawns that mean tension, not tiredness. These signals are easy to miss, until they esca...