New Range of Dog Breed Mugs, Fine Bone China, Made in the UK by Duchess, China, Staffordshire

I am so thrilled with my new range of dog mugs, created for me in a collaboration with Heraldic and Duchess China, the latter established 1888. The china is beautiful quality, and very fine, and light to hold. Great care was taken to match the colours from my original watercolour dog paintings.

The manufacturing and decorating process is carried out entirely in the UK, with materials all derived from the UK as well. The factory is in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent (the historic heart of the pottery industry), and continues to thrive and employ skilled workers. I was amazed to learn that as many as twenty pairs of hands can handle each mug. Each step of the manufacturing and decorating processes requires great precision. Whilst many ceramics retailed in the UK, are sold as “decorated in the UK,” the production process takes place overseas, as with the raw materials. I am very proud of the fact that these mugs are entirely British made and I hope it will encourage you to know, that, in buying them, you are also supporting British businesses and a regional tradition. Many of the big and smaller British potteries have sadly closed and others have, in recent years, moved to production overseas. Duchess China continues to flourish and produce luxury products.

There are four dog breeds in the range. By popular request, I brought back an old favourite, “Waiting Game,” the Jack Russell terrier who looks like so many Jack Russells that I know. I first created this mug for Hudson and Middleton and have given the design an update. I have also recreated “A Long Day,” the dachshund mug, as this was a customer favourite. I have introduced two new dog mugs to the range. The pug is one of my favourite breeds, so I am extremely proud of my “Pug Mug.” Lastly, the Cockerpoo is now so popular and loved by many that a cockerpoo mug seemed an important addition.

The mugs would make a lovely gift for owners of Jack Russell terriers, Dachshunds, Pugs, and Cockerpoos. They are a limited run, so hurry and order yours, supporting British businesses at the same time!