Hilary’s Hounds is a small, family-run business proudly founded and operated by mother-daughter duo, Hilary and Hayley.

Our journey began in 2019 as a heartfelt hobby for Hilary, who, approaching retirement, found joy in knitting for her two beloved muses, Sessel the Dachshund and Syril the Italian Greyhound. What started as a creative pastime quickly garnered attention, with friends requesting handmade creations for their own dogs. Over time, this passion evolved into what we now proudly call Hilary's Hounds!

Initially, we kept things simple. With an Instagram page set up by Hayley, Hilary began crafting and selling snoods, bandanas, and knitted jumpers, fulfilling small but steady orders. At that time, we never envisioned growing into a full-fledged business.

Fast forward to January 2021 during the winter lockdown, Hayley faced a challenge: she couldn't find warm dog fleeces for the colder months. Inspired to take matters into her own hands, we designed and tested our first fleece samples, perfecting styles, colors, and sizes with help from friends. By April 2021, we launched a small range of plain-colored fleeces, marking a new chapter for Hilary’s Hounds.

The rest is history! Summer 2021 brought stylish jerseys, including our best-selling Breton. In Autumn, we introduced waterproof jackets and the popular Sherpa Coat. By Winter 2021, with the launch of our festive Christmas Fleece, things truly began to take off!

Today, Hilary's Hounds has grown into a passionate team, including talented UK-based seamstresses. We’re proud to be an all-female workforce, handling everything in-house, from material sourcing and design to production, photography, social media, and order fulfillment.

Seeing your dogs from around the world enjoying our creations brings us immense joy and inspires everything we do.
While we grow, our mission remains simple: to keep your furry friends warm, dry, and comfortable while delivering friendly, personal service. And if we can spread a few smiles along the way, even better!