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Thursday 28 February 2013

ChaDog Diffusion Products

ChaDog Diffusion Products

We have received a package from France which contained a few ChaDog Diffusion products. The products included 6 different "Dog Generation" Shampoos, 6 small "Dog Generation" Conditioners, "Oh My Dog!" Cleaning Wipes and an "Oh My Dog!" Doogy Mascot Magnet with one "Oh My Dog!" perfume extract.

    
 
 
About ChaDog Diffusion

Since 1994, ChaDog is one of the leading manufacturers and wholesalers of pet care products in France. 
After 17 years of experience in the pet care industry they have created their own professional pet care brand called Dog Generation, offering a wide range of different dog, puppy and cat shampoos, conditioners, sprays, as well as hygiene and care products.
In 1999, the brand Oh My Dog! was created and owned a worldwide reputation, offering a dog parfume, shampoos, hygiene products, gift boxes, as well as accessories.
 
 
 
Dog Generation Shampoos


We have received 6 different Dog Generation Shampoos, including 4 Shammpoos from the the Fruity Shampoo range; Repairing Shampoo - Mango Extract, Peach Shampoo, Acerola Brilliance Shampoo, and Silky Shine Conditioner - Apple Extract, the Protein Shampoo from the Specific Shampoo range and the Tawny & Brown Coat Shampoo from the Colour Enhancer range.
   
   
     
Dog Generation Repairing Shampoo - Mango Extract

Description of the Dog Generation Repairing Shampoo - Mango Extract: "Especially designed for rough and damaged coats, this shampoo with Mango extract repairs hair capsules by strengthening its protective film.
Formulated with fatty acids, it prevents dehydration and softens the hair’s surface, thus enhancing its sheen and brilliance."

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-9 Cocoglycerides, Decyl Glucoside, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Cl 19140 / Yellow 5.

   
   
    
Dog Generation Peach Shampoo

Description of the Dog Generation Peach Shampoo: "This shampoo suits perfectly well dogs with fragile coats and sensitive skin.
Extract of peach leaves hair incomparably smooth and moisturised. In combination with Aloe Vera, known since Antiquity for its calming attributes, indispensable ally against irritated areas."

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-9 Cocoglycerides, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzonate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Frangrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cl 17200 / Red 33, Cl 19140 / Yellow 5.

  
  
  
Dog Generation Acerola Brilliance Shampoo

Description of the Dog Generation Acerola Brilliance Shampoo: "The ideal shampoo to restore brilliance of dull and damaged coats often exposed outdoors. The extract of Acerola, also called “cherry of West Indies”, is renowned for its high content of vitamin C, B1, B6 and A as well as its minerals and fruit acids.
The combination of these components fortifies hair capsules and restores brilliance, revealing luminous and shiny hair."

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-9 Cocoglycerides, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Cl 17200 / Red 33.

   
   
  
Dog Generation Silky Shine Conditioner - Apple Extract

Description of the Dog Generation Silky Shine Conditioner - Apple Extract: "Enriched with the essential vitamins C and E, this silky shine conditioner with apple extract replenishes your pet’s hair, restores volume and brings back its sheen.
The formula helps to untangle knots and prevents the fur from getting electrically charged. The interaction of both actives provides long-term moisture and leaves the hair soft and shiny."

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Methoxy, PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Panthenol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance.

   
   
  
Dog Generation Protein Shampoo

Description of the Dog Generation Protein Shampoo: "Designed to remove all kinds of dirt without being harsh to the skin, this shampoo is the ideal product for frequent use.
The wheat proteins repair and fortify the hair capsules deep down inside and leave a conditioning effect.
Enriched with wheat-germs oil, the formula nourishes and softens your pet’s coat, thanks to the vitamins E and F."

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-9 Cocoglycerides, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Sodium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cl 19140 / Yellow 5.

       
    
    
Dog Generation Tawny & Brown Coat Shampoo

Description of the Dog Generation Tawny & Brown Coat Shampoo: "This shampoo combines the natural colouring forces of henna, with those of carrot oil, and intensifies colour reflects of tawny & brownish hair.
Issued from plant, henna preserves the smoothness of your pet’s hair and strengthens the roots at the same time."

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-9 Cocoglycerides, Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna), Sodium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal.

 
Shampoo Review

As Rocky is not getting full baths too often and only if it's really necessary, I was not able to actually use all the shampoos yet.
However, I have smelled all the shampoos and they smell great! As I am not a big fan of herby smelling shampoos (many dog shampoos do however smell herby), I was very happy with the Fruity Shampoo range because they really do smell fruity! I also especially liked the fresh smell of the Tawny & Brown Coat Shampoo.
I think it's great that there is a huge variety of shampoos available that are each created for a different purpose. There is for example anti-itching shampoo, repairing shampoo, volumizing shampoo and insect-repellend shampoo, as well as colour enhancing shampoos for black & dark coats, grey coats, tawny & brown coats, and white coats. So there is a Dog Generation shampoo for every coat and colour.
Another thing that I really like is that this shampoo has to be diluted before using it on the pet. When using it, 1 volume of shampoo has to be mixed with either 2 or 3 volumes of water (this is instructed on the back of each shampoo!) in order to obtain a total of 3 or 4 volumes of the solution. I think this procedure makes it actually easier to put the shampoo solution onto the dogs fur rather than directly applying the shampoo.
So overrall, I think the Dog Generation shampoo ranges are great.
 
 
   
Dog Generation Jojoba Oil Detangling Conditioner

Description of the Dog Generation Jojoba Oil Detangling Conditioner: "The creamy texture of the Jojoba conditioner contains all necessary properties to take care of long hair. The formula has been especifically designed to remove static electricity and to ease the untangling process by straightening hair capsules.
Enriched with jojoba oil, it keeps the coat moisturised and reduces excesses of sebum.
Especially recommended for Yorkshire, Afghan Hound, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso …"

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance, Linalool.


Review: I think that the conditioner is great for long-coated dogs as I can see how untangling and managing the long hair can be difficult. I however think that the conditioner is not necessary for short haired dogs per se.
The Jojoba Oil Detangling Conditioner does nevertheless smell very pleasant.
Like the shampoos, the Jojoba Oil Detangling Conditioner has to be diluted using 1 volume of conditioner and 2 volumes of water in order to obtain a total of 3 volumes of the solution. Again, I really like this, as it makes it a lot easier to massage into the dogs fur.
So overall, I think it's a good product, but rather needed for long-haired dog breeds.
 
 
 
"Oh My Dog!" Cleaning Wipes

Description of the "Oh My Dog!" Cleaning Wipes "Start the cleaning from the outside of the ears, then continue with the coat and finish with the paws. The plum & vanilla fragrance has been specially elaborated to match with the Oh My Dog! fragrance"

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Polysorbate 20, 1.2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Methyl-2 Octynoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylisothiazolinone, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Tropolone.


Review: Over time I have become a fan of cleaning wipes. I just love how easy cleaning wipes are to use and rather than having to bath the whole dog, you can simply clean the areas that are dirty.
Even though the Oh My Dog! Cleaning Wipes can be used on the whole body, I have only used them on the ears and the paws, as those only really needed cleaning.
The smell is very pleasant even though I find it a bit strong at first. However, after the package is opened for a while the fragrance does decrease.
Overall, I think cleaning wipes are great as they are easy and quick to use without having to give a whole body bath to your dog.
 
 
   
"Oh My Dog!" Doogy Magnet Mascot

Description of the "Oh My Dog!" Doogy Magnet Mascot: "Doogy is a lucky charm that gives special powers to its owner. But beware; Bad Doogy is prowling and with him, all the unlucky spells he is capable of spinning...
Metallic box containing :
• One Doogy (Good OR Bad)
• One "Oh My Dog!" Perfume extract"
(Text source: www.ohmydog.eu/en/content/c0760-doogy-who-are-you-en)

Ingredients of the "Oh My Dog!" Perfume: Alcohol Denat. (SD Alcohol 39-C), Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, BHT.



Review: I think that the Doogy Magnet Mascot is cute and a fun idea as a gift.
As the Doogy is magnetic it can be attached to all sort of magnetic surfaces. It is also bendy so you can place it in different positions.
About the perfume; I have tried it on myself and it does smell very lovely. However, I personally don't like to have perfume on my dog as I love his natural sweet scent.
So overall, I think it's generally a fun little gift even though dog parfumes are not for us.
 
 
 
Overall Review

Overall I think the ChaDog Diffusion products are great. The brands Dog Generation and Oh My Dog! have a great variety of products available, and I especially like the shampoos and cleaning wipes.
The delivery was also very fast. I received my package within 4 days which I think is very quick considering it came from France.
So all in all, the products are great and delivery is super fast.
 
 
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Monday 25 February 2013

BBD Pet Products

BBD Pet Products


We have received a few BBD Pet Products which included the plain brown leather Collar and matching brown leather Lead, the black/silver Mountain Trigger Lead, the red Vinyl Dumbell toy and the Latex Chicken toy.

 

About BBD Pet

BBD (stands for British By Design) is based in Liverpool/UK and has over 50 years of experience in the pet industry.
For them, customer service comes first and they always aim to produce the best quality products at the most competitive prices. 

 

Plain Leather Collar and matching Lead


The plain Leather Collar comes with sewn detailing and chrome metalware. It is available in 6 different colours; black, brown, pink, blue, red and tan, and it comes in 6 different sizes; 1/2" X 10" - 12", 1/2" X 12" - 14",  3/4" X 14" - 16", 3/4" X 16" - 18",  1" X 18" - 21" and 1" X 21" - 24".


The collar can also come with a matching Leather Lead with detailed stitching and chrome metal ware in either black, brown, pink, blue, red or tan. It is available in 3 different sizes; 1/2" X 40" ,  3/4" X 40" and 1" X 40".


Here are some pitures of Rocky with his plain brown leather Collar and Lead:

 
Review: I think the leather collar and lead are great quality. The collar fitted Rocky really well and it looks very good on him. The lead is very nice to hold and I especially like the sewn detailing on it.
The only thing that I have to say is that the lead is quite short. For a big dog the length would be absolutely fine, but for small dogs I would prefer the lead to be longer.



Mountain Trigger Lead


The Mountain Trigger Lead measures 1/2" X 48" and comes in 6 different collars; black/silver, tan/choc, olive/tan, purple/lilac, red/gold and pink/blue.


Here are some pictures of Rocky and his black/silver Mountain Trigger Lead:


Review: I really like the design of the Mountain Trigger lead. Even though I chose the black/silver one I think the other colours are also great. The leash has also a nice lenght as it is slightly longer than the leather lead.
The snap hook is however quite big and bulky which I have totally misjudged about this lead. So this lead is rather suitable for bigger dogs than smaller dogs. But otherwise it's a brilliant product.



Vinyl Dumbell Toy

The Vinyl Dumbell toy is available in red or in white.


Rocky and his red Dumbell toy:


Review: Rocky immediately liked the red Dumbell toy. As I started to squeak it he started to play bark at it straight away as you can see in the picture. It's definitely a fun little toy for Rocky.


 
Latex Chicken Toy

The Latex Chicken toy is moulded from quality latex and is available in 2 different sizes; Small and Large.


Rocky and his Chicken toy:

 
Review: Rocky was a bit timid when it came to the Chicken toy and he seemed to find it a bit dodgy. I think he was scared of the high pitch squeak even though he usually likes squeakers. He for sure liked the Dumbell toy better. I think it's a fun looking toy but the squeak is a bit too high pitch and load for me.

 
Overall Review

I think BBD Pet Products are doing a great job in producing good pet products at very competitive prices. I especially like their leather collars and leads which are also available in a lot more designs/colours. In addition, delivery was super quick.
Great service and great value for money pet products!


More information under: www.bbdpetproducts.co.uk

Friday 22 February 2013

PS Pet Tags

PS Pet Tags



About PS Pet Tags

PS Pet Tags is a family run business based in Devon, South West England. They began to create Medical Dog Tags in 2010 as they were looking for tags for their own dog to warn people about his allergies but were unable to find any. They now offer a wide range of different dog and cat tag designs.
 
 

The PS Pet Tags

The PS Pet Tags are available in two sizes; Small (24mm (15/16") in diameter) and Large (32mm (1 1/4") in diameter). 
They are available in a huge variety of designs including categories such as Cartoon, Comical, Film & TV, Medical/Informative, Puppy, Breed Specific and special designs for Cats, to name a few. 
If your desired design is not available there is also the option to completely design your own Pet Tag! Simply send a photo of your chosen design to PS Pet Tags and they will create a Pet Tag specifically for you! 
Each Pet Tag is made with a strong, durable steel core and are 100% waterproof.


Also, each Tag comes with a free split ring which allows them to be attached to a collar or harness, as well as with a free silencer which minimises noise and protects the tag's edges.


Each tag can have up to 4 lines of personalised text on the back. 
We have decided to add our dog's name; Rocky, 2 cell phone numbers (which I have made illegible), and "I'M CHIPPED". 
Instead of 2 cell phone numbers there could just simply be 1 telephone number and an address, if preferred.

PS Pet Tags offer FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY for all their Pet Tags!

All Pet Tags also come with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE!
  

We have chosen 2 Dog Tags for Rocky; I have chosen the Green Lazy Bones Dog Tag and my partner has chosen the Doggie Ghostbuster Dog Tag.


 
The Green Lazy Bones Dog Tag

 This is how PS Pet Tags describes the Green Lazy Bones Dog Tag: "A cute green Dog Dog Tag for a pet otherwise known as Lazy Bones! If your pet prefers to have a nap on the sofa and have his food brought to him, then he is definitely a Lazy Bones!"
(Text source: www.pspettags.com/comical/green-lazy-bones-pet-id-tag-co65)



 
The Doggie Ghostbuster Dog Tag

This is how PS Pet Tags describes the Doggie Ghostbuster Dog Tag: "I ain’t afraid of no ghost! Does your pet fear nothing?! Does your pet feel the need to investigate every single noise and movement?! This Dog Tag Dog Tag is a must for all the fearless and ghost hunting pets!"



Overall Review

I am very pleasantly surprised about the PS Pet Tags. Delivery was super fast and I think it's absolutely brilliant that PS Pet Tags offer free delivery worldwide for their tags! 
The quality of the Pet Tags is superb. The writing on the back is very clear and I especially like that the tags are 100% waterproof. The free silencer is also very beneficial as it not only protects the edges of the tag, but also stops the tags from jingling.
It's great that a wide variety of different designs are available and they also offer medical/informative pet tags as those are not as easy to find. I think it's also an excellent service that PS Pet Tags offer personalised pet tag designs if someone should want something special and individual
Overall I am very happy with the PS Pet Tags we have chosen!


More information under: www.pspettags.com

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Rubit! Dog Tag Clip

Rubit! Dog Tag Clip

The Rubit! (pronounced roo'-bit') Dog Tag Clip is a simple, stylish and secure clip that allows you to easily and quickly switch a pet ID tag from one collar or harness to another. 

The Rubit! Dog Tag Clip's main features include:
 
  • Attaches to any collar size and harnesses
  • Easily, quickly and securely switching the pet ID tag from one collar/harness to another
  • Easily removing the tag in order to quiet tag jingle at night
  • Available in small, medium and large
  • Available in a variety of colours
  
  
 
The Small Curve Rubit! Dog Tag Clip


The Small Curve Rubit! Dog Tag Clip is available in 7 different colours; Black, Silver, Blue, Pink, Red, Purple and Green, and is 22mm in diameter. This Dog Tag Clip is also available in size medium and large for bigger dogs.


  
Here are some pictures of the Small Curve Rubit! Dog Tag Clip on Rocky's harness:



The Small Heart Rhinestone Rubit! Dog Tag Clip


The Small Heart Rhinestone Rubit! Dog Tag Clip is available in 4 different colours; Red, Silver, Pink and Purple, and features 6 Rhinestone Crystals. It's size is 22mm in diameter. The Rhinestone feature is also available for the medium heart Rubit! Dog Tag Clip, as well as the small and the medium curve Rubit! Dog Tag Clip.


 
Here are some pictures of the Small Heart Rhinestone Rubit! Dog Tag Clip on Rocky's harness:



Overall Reveiw:

I think the Rubit! Dog Tag Clips are great. They are a neat little clip which makes it very easy to switch ID tags between different collars and harnesses. The Rubit! Dog Clips in size small are also perfect for small dogs like Rocky! I find the Small Curve Clip and the Small Heart Rhinestone Clip equally good and easy to handle.
I also like that the Rubit! Dog Tag Clip is available in a variety of colours, even though Purple would have not been my chosen colour for Rocky.
Overall I think the Rubit! Dog Tag Clips are excellent!
  

More information under: www.rubitclip.com