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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...

Why Dating a Cat Person Is a Green Flag (And What It Says About Them)

If their dating profile pic has a cat, don’t just swipe right, send a thank-you to the universe. You’re not just looking at a pet; you’re looking at a walking, talking collection of green flags.

The New Dog Parent Archetypes

10 Types  Find out which kind of dog parent you are. No quiz required. But if you want to, you can do the following tests to help  Myers Briggs Dosha Test Enneagram  From Enneagram types to atta...

Forever, Finally. Give a golden oldie the life they deserve

August and September, we’re spotlighting the silver-muzzled sages and long-stay legends at our partner shelters.

How to Live More Like a Dog

What if your dog isn’t just your best friend, but the most emotionally intelligent creature in your house? This is a love letter to presence, peculiar habits, and the art of paying attention.