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We are happy to announce that we are now working with and supporting Frenchie & Friends Foundation 🥳 Frenchie & Friends Foundation do amazing work rescuing & rehoming French Bulldogs from all over the U.K. https://www.frenchieandfriends.org Back in July 2019 a group of Frenchie obsessed friends came together and chose to make a difference to the French bulldogs that today we see being abused and overbred so much. FFF want to bring awareness to the wider public of some of the issues that are common to the breed, that they need to be aware of before taking on a puppy or a rescue dog. There’re so many puppies flooding the market now and people are sadly purchasing them without any research or knowledge of the breed. We will regularly donate to FFF to help them raise much needed funds. They will run auctions on their Facebook page so please take a look! https://www.facebook.com/groups/586377658857786/?ref=share https://www.facebook.com/groups/605440209965814/?ref=share

A lot of people ask questions about the difference between T shape harnesses and Y shape harnesses so I thought I would put this together with the help of a young Yoshi & Leo 🐶🐶 T Shape harnesses like the one Yoshi is wearing on the left (this photo was taken back in 2017 before I became aware of T shaped harnesses issues 😔) block your dogs shoulders as shown with the orange ovals. This causes them to change their mobility by putting more weight on their hind legs which over time can cause joint issues. As well as this, T Shape harnesses give no support to the sternum (green circle) so it pushes more on the trachea (pink oval). Y shape harnesses like the one on the right which Leo is modelling (ours 🙈😍) you can see that there is no restrictiveness on any joints and also provides support to the sternum. 🥰 One of the key points of our brand is that our harnesses are affordable as we would like all dogs to have access to a comfortable and unrestricted harness 🐾 https://www.monstar-wear.co.uk/shop

We have just stocked some Furry Rabbit ears as one of our natural treats and chews. They are free from all grains and gluten, a fantastic ultra low-fat Hypoallergenic treat which are excellent for dogs with sensitive digestions ideal for all ages and breeds for dogs including puppies. The fur offers dietary fibre and clean through the dog's stomach almost like a broom as it passes through, sweeping up worms and larvae and depositing them as faeces These are a lightly air-dried, Easily digestible & a great non-smelling treat to have around the house – Yoshi loves them! As we all know, French Bulldogs suffer in the heat and on warmer days so, in the summer it is worth putting one in the freezer as they cool down the dogs as well as being a great snack ideal for natural feeders. · Improved dental health: Since rabbit ears are dried, they create an abrasive action against the surface of the teeth as they are chewed. This removes plaque and food material build up. · Improved digestion: Some rabbit ears are covered in hair. This is a type of fibre which is poorly digested. As the hair travels through the intestines, it gently brushes trapped, undigested food away, improving the ability of the intestines to absorb nutrients. · Natural deworming: Much like how rabbit ears improve digestion, as the hair brushes the insides of the intestines, they also help to remove worms. They are not a completely effective dewormer, so worm egg counts and medicinal dewormers will still be required, however they help to keep the worm burden low. · Improved anal gland health: As already mentioned, hair contains fibre, which helps to firm up the stools. If your dog struggles with recurrent anal gland impactions, firmer stools will help squeeze them as they pass by, resulting in fewer impactions and secondary infections. · Decreased anxiety: Chewing has been scientifically proven to trigger a release of endorphins, which will help your dog relax and feel less anxious. Chewing is an ideal stress-relieving distraction during phobic events, such as fireworks or thunderstorms. · Hypoallergenic: Many producers of rabbit ears claim they are hypoallergenic, and are suitable for dogs with food allergies. While this isn’t entirely true, as dogs can be allergic to rabbit proteins, it is very rare for a dog to be allergic to rabbit as it is a novel protein. Therefore, most dogs with allergies can tolerate it well. Even though rabbit ears have many health benefits, and are highly nutritious, they should only make up a small proportion of your dog’s diet. Your dog predominantly needs to eat a balanced, high-quality food. Giving your dog a rabbit ear two or three times a week is plenty for them to be able to experience the benefits of them.

Our newest dog harness is comfortable, unrestrictive, and perfect for warmer days. The light weight, but padded, design ensures your dog is happy. A dog harness which covers the chest and back, whilst being great for protection, will unfortunately hold heat in between the harness and the dog so these are recommended more for cooler days. Mesh harnesses such as our golfing collection can be a cooler alternative to our original harness. However, for the lightest and coolest dog harness, we recommend our step-in logo dog harness. We have found dogs to be extremely comfortable in our step-in logo harness, the fully adjustable design which allows you to adjust the harness around the neck and waist, ensures you have a tailored fit for each dog. Having a French Bulldog, Yoshi Monstar, I know how important it is to keep her cool. We do not walk when it is too warm for her, always carry water, walk near water so she can have a paddle and a dip and walk in shaded areas if possible. In the addition to this and now the days are becoming warmer, Yoshi wears her new step in logo harness along with her cooling collar (we sometimes wet this and put it in the freezer, so it is really cold). Other dogs which can suffer with the heat are: · Breeds that are brachycephalic (such as Shih-Tzus, Pekingese, English bulldogs, French bulldogs, boxers, etc. · Dogs with laryngeal paralysis (an abnormality of their voice box cartilage) · Dogs that have had heat stroke before · Dark coated dogs · Obese dogs (as the fat insulates them) Some signs to look out for that your dog is overheating: Excessive panting Red-coloured gums Thick ropey saliva in the mouth Warm to the touch Red “flushed” skin near the ears, muzzle, underbelly Moisture from the paws Best to try and cool your dog down as soon as you can if you spot any of the above. Another feature of the step-in dog harness is that dogs do just, ‘step in’ the harness to put it on. We know that some dogs do not like their dog harnesses going over their heads, so this is a great alternative. Photo credit is to one of our customers/Monstars, Rocky!

As you can imagine there are 1000’s of different harnesses on the market and many benefits from using a dog harness in comparison to a dog collar. But to ensure your dog is comfortable and no damage is being caused, it is imperative that a non-restrictive or unrestrictive harness is being used. By using an unrestrictive harness, it allows the front legs and the shoulder joints to move as they would usually without a h arness on. The harness should fit comfortably, and you should only be able to fit two fingers underneath all sides of the harness, we have a video on our YouTube channel which shows you how to fit our harnesses correctly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWT1i2lKKYM If your dog pulls or is not able to walk nicely on the lead, you should choose a harness which is padded and has a D-Ring (or attachment point) on the back. Our Original design harnesses have two-point attachments on them to help with training. Simply attach a lead to the front of the harness and another to the back of the harness for greater control and to reduce pulling. The benefit of a dog harness is that it takes away the pressure from your dog’s neck in oppose to a collar. This makes it less likely for them to be exposed to lead and pulling injuries. There are also many studies proving that using a harness prevents eye problems and neck pressure can lead to increasing base-line eye pressure. This is especially important for brachycephalic breeds (short nosed breeds) such as pugs, shih-tzus, chihuahuas and French bulldogs. If you have a dog in this category, a harness is going to be a much safer option for you.

After months of ‘putting it off’ or just not having the time, I have finally got round to writing our first blog post! I’m not the world’s best writer, hence putting it off for so long but I wanted our first post to be a little introduction to who we are and what we are about so I will start with the dogs. We have 4 dogs, Big Alfie, Poncho, Ralph and Yoshi Monstar (Sharpei/Bullmastiff, 2 x Chihuahuas and a French Bulldog). As you will notice the idea for Monstar Wear came to me after struggling to find a dog harness that fits correctly for Yoshi Monstar – hence the name! So many dog harnesses on the market either did not fit correctly (Frenchie’s have wide shoulders and little waists!), were unrestrictive and uncomfortable or just was not fit for purpose. Even though French Bulldogs are classed as a small/medium breed, they can be extremely strong and muscular – therefore we opted for a padded STRONG harness for our first design which is now known as. The Original. The idea: I wanted all our harnesses to be unrestrictive and comfortable, whilst bearing in mind that the harness should not rub behind the dog’s front legs. Therefore, all our dog harnesses are Y Shape to allow the dogs shoulders to move as intended and not be restricted. I also wanted our dog harnesses to be adjustable and the size be tailored to each dog, therefore all our harnesses are fully adjustable around the neck and waist. Lastly, I wanted our dog harness to be fashionable with recognisable designs. This is how it all started back in January 2019 when the idea came to me, 8 months later (and with A LOT of work and adjustments) in August 2019 we had our first lot of dog harnesses. April 2021 and we have products all over the world and an ever-growing pack of ‘Monstars’. Shannon & Yoshi Monstar #dogharness #monstarwear #smallbusiness