🐑 From Farm to Dog: Why British Wool Matters (and Where You Can Find Me This Season)
If you’ve visited Diddly Squat Farm Shop recently, you may have spotted me — surrounded by rope, wool, brass fittings, and the occasional curious spaniel. As a local maker, I’m proud to be part of the same countryside community that raises the sheep whose wool becomes the heart of The Sheep Shed Collection — a range of hand-woven dog collars, leads, and matching keychain tassels, all made here in Oxfordshire.
The link between farming & craftsmanship.
British sheep farmers have kept this country’s landscape alive for centuries. Areas like Brampton and Dingley are known for hardy, high-quality wool that’s naturally strong, breathable, and weather-resistant, ideal for crafting dog accessories that last a lifetime.
Each collar, lead, and tassel I make carries that story: wool rope spun and milled in Britain, paired with traditional bridle-leather straps and solid brass hardware, finished with a small stamped disc bearing Green Dog’s signature icon.
Why British wool deserves attention
Here’s a fact that surprises most people: although the UK produces some of the world’s finest wool, less than 10% is processed domestically. The rest is shipped overseas. Choosing products made here helps support British mills, farmers, and small makers, keeping skills and value close to home.
Wool is renewable, biodegradable, and naturally water-repellent, meaning it performs brilliantly outdoors without relying on synthetics. In short: it’s sustainable luxury.
The farms behind the fibre
My rope comes from Sustainable Rope, run by Katherine, a brilliant advocate for British wool and the people who produce it. Her work directly supports small farms and traditional rope-making in the UK.
I’ve also recently discovered Wag & Wool, whose British-made dog jumpers share the same values of quality and care, and would definitely pair perfectly with my wool collars and leads this season.
And I’ve long admired Connolly’s Knitwear, a name synonymous with timeless British craftsmanship. It’s proof that slow-made, long-lasting design never goes out of style.
Where to find me
You’ll find me popping up again at Diddly Squat Farm Shop over the coming weeks, bringing along The Sheep Shed Collection in full: collars, leads, and matching keychain tassels made from the same luxurious British wool. If you’re passing through, stop for a chat, meet Boris, and feel the texture of true craftsmanship.
Every purchase supports British farming, local mills, and independent craft. Small details, made properly, because dog is in the detail.