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...

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...

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.

CHOMMIES x Arrange Studio for Cape Town Furniture Week: Reflecting on a Morning of Play

For Cape Town Furniture Week, CHOMMIES collaborated with Arrange Studio to bring an experience of play to life. Arrange Studio popped up in our showroom for CTFW, creating a dynamic space that cele...

Chommies Office Dogs

Mochi Branch Manager With a talent for sniffing out the good sticks at the park, Mochi knows just how to get what she wants. Teddy (Small) Digging Manager Small Teddy is obsessed with all ...

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...

Meet Siena Crawford and her dog Bungi

Siena Crawford lives in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, with her partner Brad Bestelink and their dog Bungi. Brad is a celebrated wildlife filmmaker, having been nominated for several prestigious awa...

Meet the Tango K9 Anti-Poaching Unit and the Extraordinary Dogs Protecting Africa's Unique Wildlife

Conversations with Canine Conservation Champions Tango K9 operates within Thornybush Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. This dedicated anti-poaching unit of specially train...

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 ...

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 Choose the Best Collar Type for Your Dog

Finding the perfect collar for your dog is about more than just looks - it’s about comfort, fit, and function. Whether you have a small dog, a puppy or an active adventurer, Chommies offers a range...