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Snowpaw Store is the longest running Dog Sports Equipment specialist in the UK. Starting in 2008 the original owners set out to bring the best equipment from around the world to the UK market, having struggled themselves to get hold of quality equipment to race their Malamutes. Although the business has changed hands over the years the ethos of the company remains the same. While many of the products are designed specifically for sled dog related activities such as Mushing, Canicross, Dog Scootering, Rig Racing, Bikejoring or Skijoring, many are also used by pet owners who require quality products to exercise and train their dogs.

Having taken the reins in 2019, we continue to search for new brands, products and equipment to bring to the UK market. Ensuring we solve any harness query we receive, we strive to find the most suitable harness for the  planned activity. We are passionate about spreading the word of dog sports, as participating in these sports, not just competitively, is an amazing bonding experience with your canine and provides exercise and mental stimulation like nothing else. 
 
We only stock quality products we would use ourselves. All our products have been tested either by us or one of our sponsored athletes. 

So who are we? 

We are a family run business, Husband and Wife team, and have roped in some of our dog loving friends to work with us.

Rachel

I am co-owner of the business, generally the person who you’ll speak to if you call or if you come into the shop. I come from an equine background having studied Equine Management and worked with horses and dogs for many years in South Wales before moving to Hampshire.

Having been fascinated with the Iditarod and mushing since I was a child, we rescued our first Siberian Husky Diesel in 2009 without really knowing much about the breed. We quickly learnt that two long walks a day wasn’t enough for a young husky and that’s when we realised Dog Sports aren’t just for the top athletes competing in the Iditarod it truly is accessible to everyone.

My favourite part of the job is fitting harnesses, working with owners to find the right harness to suit their requirements getting the best possible fit whilst ensuring the dog is comfortable and able to work in it.

Richard 

I’m co-owner of the business and the man behind the scenes! Generally the one doing the heavy lifting at events, researching new brands and chief product tester alongside Simba.

I’ve grown up around dogs as my parents had Corgi’s and spaniels growing up so I wanted a big dog of my own which is how we ended up rescuing Diesel. I took up Bikejor in early 2010 but never got into it competitively as it was more about having fun and spending time with the dog for me.

Simba

Simba is a woolly Siberian husky born in 2020 he came to us in November 2021 having previously worked as a therapy dog he is very protective of the team here but also very chilled and loves nothing more than cuddles with Pippa (Richard and Rachel’s daughter). Simba’s job title is chief product tester, toys, food &  treats have all been given his paw of approval.

Luna

Luna is a Siberian Husky, she arrived with us in September 2023 at 8 months old having had a tough start in life before getting taken in by Saints Sled Dog Rescue. She Loves nothing more than to run in harness no matter the discipline or the distance. When she's not training or competing she is our Shop dog either in Wiltshire or at our Pop Up shop events as she loves to greet all of our customers with a traditional Husky Hug! 

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