Tag: Boston Terrier

Our Family Adventure with OneTigris: Dog Gear That Keeps Up with Real Life

As a family who loves the outdoors with our two pups, Kiki and Zamba, finding dog gear that actually stands up to both adventure and everyday life is no small task. Enter: OneTigris. We recently enjoyed a Sunday adventure with the whole family and …. spoiler alert: we were blown away.

Between our sassy Boston Terrier, Kiki and our powerful Rottweiler boy, Zamba, we need gear that’s not only stylish but seriously durable. From harnesses and leashes to travel-friendly beds and toys, OneTigris made this family outing smoother, safer, and a lot more fun.

OneTigris

The Harnesses: Comfort + Control

Let’s talk harnesses first. As any Rottweiler mom will know, they can be a bit of a tank on walks, but Zamba’s OneTigris harness held up beautifully. The fit was secure but comfortable, and the front-clip design gave us more control during our walk without restricting his movement. Not to mention the side pockets to store treats, poop bags or your car keys if need be! You can also add fun embellishments to stick on the side- of course we opted for the Rottweiler. 

OneTigris Adventure Harness

The Matching Leashes & Collars: Style Meets Strength

Okay, we’ll admit it—we love a good matching set. The collars and leashes looked great on both pups, but more importantly, they are built to last. No fraying, no awkward grips, and no slipping buckles. Both Kiki and Zamba felt secure and stylish. Kiki wears her pink collar and matching leash with pride.

Plus, Gia LOVED helping walk them with the soft padded leash handles. It became a team effort!

OneTigris Collar and Matching Leash

The Adventure Bed: Nap Time, Anytime

This one might be our favourite: the OneTigris portable raised dog bed. It folds up easily, is super lightweight- even Gia can carry it when it is made up! And gave an elevated spot to relax between activities or when one of the pups needed a short break. No wet grass, no dirty bellies—just chill vibes under the trees. 

OneTigris Raised Portable Bed
OneTigris Raised Portable Bed

The Toys: Fetch Game Strong

We brought along a couple of OneTigris’ adventure balls. If you follow us over on Instagram then you’ll know just how ball obsessed Zamba is so these balls were a total hit with him! Tough enough to survive Zamba’s intense chew sessions, and light enough for Kiki to carry around like a prize. And fun enough for Gia to play fetch with her two best friends. 

Family-Approved Fun

OneTigris balls

What really stood out to us about OneTigris is how thoughtfully designed everything is. It’s not just dog gear—it’s family adventure gear. Every item added value to our outing, from the ease of packing to the peace of mind we had knowing our dogs were safe and comfortable.

Gia was able to join in every step of the adventure, holding leashes, throwing balls, and helping set up the dog bed. She loved being involved, and it turned into a full family bonding experience. We made memories that’ll last a lifetime—and took plenty of Instagram-worthy photos along the way.

OneTigris Dog Gear

Ready to Try It?

If you’re a dog-loving family who’s always on the move, we can’t recommend OneTigris enough. Their products are tough, stylish, and genuinely improve the adventure experience—for both humans and pups.

We have an awesome discount code for you: When shopping on Amazon here use “InfluencerUS” at checkout for some extra savings on your purchase. Because if there’s one thing we learned this weekend, it’s that when the dogs are happy, everyone’s happy.

Here’s to more muddy paws and memory filled adventures, with gear that keeps up with it all. 

Don’t forget to follow OneTigris on Instagram for any new product launches and updates! 

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How to Keep Your Boston Terrier Warm In Winter

It’s winter here in Zambia and although we do not experience winter like Europe, for us it gets pretty chilly! And for a little Boston Terrier like Kiki, even the slightest drop in temperature affects her. So this blog is all about how to keep your Boston Terrier warm in winter. 

How to keep your Boston terrier warm in winter

Kiki is a little Boston Terrier girl and a little over one years old. What she lacks in size, she certainly makes up in her attitude department- haha. But with that being said, Kiki does not have a lot of fur covering her little body, or should I say her fur certainly is not as thick and luscious compared to other breeds of dogs. 

Kiki is practically bald behind her ears, on the inside of her hind legs and under her chin and chest area. So the slightest temperature change make a big difference to her! *This post contains affiliate links. 

Here are a few key things I do to make sure Kiki the Boston Terrier is kept warm and comfortable when its cold:

Clothing

I always thought dog clothing was more of an accessory than a necessity, however since having Kiki I have come to realise that it does in fact serve a purpose and it makes a huge difference in Kiki’s life! Kiki has a few sweaters that vary in thickness depending on how cold the day or night will be and I am always on the lookout for more stylish sweaters to add to her collection! Shop dog jackets here.

Dog jacket

A Warm Meal

There is nothing nicer than eating a warm meal when it’s cold and that’s exactly what I do for Kiki. I make a warm portion of bone broth which I pour over her kibble and she absolutely loves it! I have also seen a noticeable difference when she has her warm meal she’s more active and ready to play versus when she has just plain kibble on a cold day she looks for a cosy spot on the couch and snuggles a little to warm up before getting into the playful mood. Shop bone broth here.

Bone Broth

A Comfy Bed

Kiki has a few comfy beds of her own around the house. She has one under my desk in my office space and she has one in our bedroom which gets put onto our bed at night and she sleeps in there snuggled up like a bug! Kiki is also allowed to snuggle up on the couch if she wants to. At night when I have a cosy couch blanket, Kiki comes nudging her way to warm up and cosy right next to me 😉 This is about the only thing I love about winter- haha! Shop comfy beds here.  

Boston Terrier

Things I try and avoid during winter for Kiki:

Bathing

Kiki doesn’t get bathed as often in winter as she does in summer. But when I do bath her I make sure to bath her on the warmest day predicted using my weather app, and I will bath her at the hottest time of the day. This allows her to then go and sunbathe to dry off and warm herself back up faster. When bathing is not an option I will use doggy wipes which actually work really well! Shop doggy wipes here.

Boston Terrier puppy

Drafts

I never allow Kiki to be in a draft. If I see her on the couch snuggled uncomfortably trying to get warm, I will always close the windows and doors for her. Like I said, the slightest temperature drop makes a big difference to Kiki and wind is a bog part of that for her. Shop dog blankets here. 

Boston Terrier

So to answer your question, can Boston Terriers handle cold weather? My answer is a huge NO! 

I hope my tips help keep your Boston Terrier or any other pupper warm during winter. Be sure to follow Kiki my little Boston Terrier on Instagram as she shows off her sassiness and shares her life with her big bro Zamba the Rottweiler and her baby sis Gia @stylish_paws

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Valentine’s Day Dog Treat Recipes

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and if you’re wanting to make some quick and easy Valentine’s Day treats for your pup then you’ve found the right recipes! 

This is Kiki and Zamba’s first Valentine’s Day and they are finally old enough for me to start introducing some of my homemade treat recipes to them. Of course you know your pups best so if there is an ingredient that may not work for you then simply swap it out for something else! But most of all I hope your pups enjoy these quick and easy Valentine’s Day Dog Treats as much as Kiki and Zamba. 

Happy baking 🙂

Two Ingredient Frozen Heart Lollies

Ingredients

1/2 cup beetroot puree – made by simply peeling and steaming the beets until cooked and soft then blend them into a puree.

1 cup of plain yoghurt (greek or natural whatever your preference is)

Directions

Simply mix the beetroot puree and yoghurt together in a bowl. Spoon the mixture into heart shaped lolly moulds and freeze them overnight. Once frozen your pup can enjoy! 

Valentine's Day dog treat recipe

Valentine’s Day Pup-Cakes

Ingredients for the pup-cake

1/2 cup beetroot puree – made by simply peeling and steaming the beets until cooked and soft then blend them into a puree.

1 cup flour of your choice (plain, oat or rice) I used plain!

1 egg

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup of water

Ingredients for the pup-cake icing

1/2 cup cream cheese or smooth cottage cheese

1/3 cup beetroot puree

Directions for the pup-cakes

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. Mix all your pup-cake ingredients together in a mixing bowl and whisk until completely mixed in together. You can use a hand whisk or an electric beater. Once your batter is well mixed pour into a greased mini cupcake baking tray. Bake for +- 15 minutes or until cooked through and your cakes are fluffy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down completely before icing them.

Directions for the pup-cakes icing

Using an electric beater, beat together the beetroot puree and cream cheese or cottage cheese until light and fluffy. Once your pup-cakes are cool you can ice them. Then let your pups enjoy! 

Valentine's Day dog treat recipe

We hope these two quick and easy Valentine’s Day dog treat recipes inspire you to make something yummy for your pups this Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to tag us in your creations @stylish_paws on Instagram.

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1 Ingredient Frozen Halloween Dog Treat Recipe

Happy Halloween! While we don’t typically celebrate Halloween here in the middle of Africa, I still love an excuse to add a little extra celebration to our family. And of course our puppies are part of the family so creating a pup treat just for them was on the menu for Halloween this year!

Here is the recipe for my 1 ingredient frozen halloween dog treats…

Frozen halloween dog treats

INGREDIENTS

Any orange vegetable that your doggo loves to eat. Pumpkin, orange sweet potato or cavorts work best.

DIRECTIONS

Simply steam your chosen vegetable until it is nice and soft, then blend it up into a smooth puree.

If it is too thick add a little water. Then pour the puree into halloween themed moulds and freeze over night.

1 ingredient frozen dog treat

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frozen halloween dog treat recipe

Follow our daily life on Instagram @stylish_paws and if you decide you make these delicious halloween treats for your pups tag us 🙂

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