Our Story

Founded by four dogs. Run by the two humans they allow to do paperwork.

It began on a muddy trail with a question about what, exactly, was in the jar. We answer that question in full, on every label, for every batch.

Made with big dogs in mind. Good dogs of every size welcome.

The staff, and the jar each one keeps on the shelf
Portrait of Ezekiel, Chief of Staff

Ezekiel

Chief of Staff

Presides over all meetings from a seated position of considerable gravity.

His pick: The Gray Muzzle Reserve $72 →
Portrait of Kane, Junior Taste Inspector

Kane

Junior Taste Inspector

A discerning palate and considerable opinions. The bone in his portrait was a prop.

His pick: Riverbend Calm $62 →
Portrait of Malakai, Head of Field Research

Malakai

Head of Field Research

Has inventoried every mushroom patch in the Kananaskis, and one purple dinosaur.

His pick: Trailhead Vigor $64 →
Portrait of Eleanor, Keeper of the Ledger

Eleanor

Keeper of the Ledger

No batch leaves the shelf without her inspection. Has never once been wrong.

Her pick: The Forester's Guard $68 →
The founder walking a misty forest trail with her four dogs
A letter from the founder
“There is a particular cruelty in loving dogs. No matter how many years we're given, we will always wish for a few more.”

Why Dirty Paws exists, in about two minutes of reading.

Meet the jars

Four preparations, one for each kind of dog.