Finally, the one I have been looking for. The most perfect collar for Cooper. The boy is now 8 months old, which means that I can finally choose a grown-up collar and lead set for him. The City collar from Duke Loves Fergie happens to come in a gorgeous shade of chestnut tan that matches his coat. If it doesn’t make it perfect enough, the hardware is plated in rose gold, not brass, adding an extra special touch and complimenting his light rosy-brown nose. It is also hand-made and I do love beautiful things that bear the warmth of humans hands. Will be ordering the medium size and giving it to him on Christmas or maybe holding on until his 1st birthday.

I have just received a fresh supply of Wagwear bones for my boy. He loves his peanut one so much I wanted to make sure I have a couple of new ones around, just in case the much-loved chew does not survive.

To be honest, I panicked without the real reason for it. Coop did chew his toy a lot, but it is so tough (yet kind to the pups teeth!) the bone is going to last him for months and months to come.

These really are my favourite chews of all times: safe, made of natural rubber, very tough, lovely to look at and washable. They come in chocolate, peanut, pistachio and cashew flavours. Get one for your teething pup and he will love you forever and ever.

Available directly from Wagwear,  Mungo & Maud and Reservoir Dogs

One of my conscious decision about raising Cooper was the choice of toys. They had to be safe, beautiful, but also organic or natural, free from toxic colourings or nasty artificial fibres. I honestly thought it would be a difficult task considering that nothing like that existed half a decade ago. Surprisingly, they were out there and so sweet I had to stop myself from buying every single one!

Leo, the Lion, is on my wish list right now. He is from Simply Fido and absolutely gorgeous. Considering that Coop is in love with his little Simply Fido Bunny, the Lion will be very welcomed in our household whenever he arrives. Most likely, I’ll give it a few more months, though, until we get the grown-up teeth and stop chewing everything to shreds.