Ruff Budget

The dog runs the house. We write the field manual.

Somewhere between the console TV and the backyard grill, the dog took over the household. We’re not pretending otherwise. Guides, breed spotlights, and gear worth buying — take a look around.

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Guides

Holiday gifts for dogs who have everything A mid-century shopping bulletin for the dog who already owns the toy basket, the backup bed, and your pillow — five gift departments, atomic-age field notes, and sarcasm of reassuring proportions.

Breed spotlights

The German Shepherd: America's living-room satellite A 1950s-style breed spotlight on the German Shepherd — history, temperament, working roles, family life, an owner's manual, field-kit specimens, and a mission-kit requisition slip for the dog who still wants a job.

Ruff Budget Originals

Our own designs are in the works. Nothing to buy yet. We're not going to pretend there is.

Dog SVG designs

Cut files and printables for dog people, from the maker behind the EnduringObstacles Etsy shop.

Coming soon

K9 & working dog line

Print-on-demand gear honoring K9s and the people who work with them.

Coming soon

Dog parent apparel

Shirts and goods for people whose budget is mostly dog.

Coming soon

The Ruff Budget Newsletter

A short, weekly-ish email with the funniest, most useful dog finds we've spotted. No spam. Your dog can't read anyway.

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