Barbershops use branded pet products to extend the shop's identity to the dog at home: bandanas, bowls, plush toys and collars made in the shop's name and colors, sold at the counter or given to regulars. PrideBites makes these to order with a free mockup, minimums set per size and per design, and production of six to eight weeks before shipping.

This guide is for the owner, franchise marketing manager or brand lead at a barbershop or a multi-location barber brand deciding whether a pet line is worth adding to the shop.

Last updated: September 2026

Why would a barbershop offer pet products?

A barbershop sells more than a haircut. Its logo, its chairs and its regulars make up a brand, and the shop already sells branded items at the counter. A pet product is one more item on that shelf, and it reaches the household member the shop does not yet serve. Roughly 95 million U.S. households own a pet (APPA).

A pet item in the shop's own name is also exclusive. A bandana or bowl carrying the shop's logo cannot be found on a marketplace, so it does not compete on price with anything online. Pet owners are fiercely loyal to brands that acknowledge their animals, and for a shop that depends on regulars and word of mouth, a product that includes the family dog is a small signal that the shop sees the whole customer.

What sells in a barbershop pet line?

• Bandanas. One size, easy to display at the counter, and a natural match for the shop's logo and colors.
• Plush toys. A dog toy in the shop's colors, or shaped around a shop mascot. The Original PrideBite is the award-winning flagship.
• Bowls. A practical item that keeps the shop's name in the customer's kitchen.
• Collars and leashes. A premium tier in the shop's colors for regulars.
• Hats and apparel. Dog caps and t-shirts that echo the shop's own merchandise.

Start narrow. Two or three items at the counter will tell you more than a full shelf, and they show which pieces your customers reach for first.

Where does it fit in the shop?

• The counter. Small, one-size items work for add-on purchases at checkout.
• Regular and loyalty perks. A branded bandana or toy as a reward for a loyalty milestone. The loyalty program guide explains how brands use pet items as rewards.
• Shop mascot. A shop dog, real or illustrated, can become the face of the line.
• Social sharing. Photos of a customer's dog in the shop's bandana carry the shop's name. The social media giveaway guide covers how to encourage it.
• Multi-location brands. One design can serve every shop in a chain. The franchise guide covers how multi-location brands roll out a pet line.

How do minimums work for a barbershop?

The minimum order quantity is per size and per design, and sizes cannot be mixed to reach a minimum. One-size items such as bandanas and toys are the simplest place to start for that reason. Custom plush can go down to 250 units for a design, and quantity price breaks apply at thresholds that vary by product. The minimum order guide explains the rules in detail.

A single shop can order one design and sell it over a long period, which is why a simple, one-size item is the practical place to begin.

What is the timeline?

Production is six to eight weeks and does not include shipping time. Custom plush can vary by complexity. For the holidays or a shop anniversary, count back from the date, add transit, and add the design and approval step in front of that.

The design step is free. A custom mockup typically comes back within about 48 hours with no cost and no commitment, which gives the owner something concrete to judge. Free samples are available through an account executive.

Safety and sourcing

All products are safe for dogs and cats and are Proposition 65 compliant after safety testing. Manufacturing is in China and India, and shipping is by UPS and DHL.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best first item for a barbershop?

A bandana or a bowl. Bandanas are one size, so the per-size minimum is simple, and both sit well at the counter and carry the shop's logo clearly.

Can we match the products to our shop branding?

Yes. Products are made to your colors, logo and artwork. The process starts with a free mockup, typically back within about 48 hours, so you can see the result before anything is ordered.

Is this something we sell or something we give away?

Either. A shop can sell the item at the counter or give it to regulars. The same design can serve both, provided the order meets the minimum for that design.

Do we need pet industry experience?

No. PrideBites handles design, production and fulfillment from brief to doorstep and has worked with more than 500 brand partners. The shop brings its brand and its customers.

See your shop on the product

The fastest way to judge whether a pet line fits your shop is to see your logo on it. Start a project for a free mockup, no cost and no commitment, or explore more on the industries we serve.