Bike shops add wholesale pet products by carrying a small line of dog items made in the shop's own name and colors: bandanas, travel bowls, plush toys, leashes and poop-bag holders that sit beside the bottles, bags and caps. 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, buyer or merchandising lead at an independent bike shop, bike chain or cycling brand deciding whether a pet line belongs on the floor.

Last updated: September 2026

Why would a bike shop carry pet products?

A bike shop already sells identity. Its jerseys, caps and stickers carry the shop's name, and the accessories wall is where that loyalty turns into revenue. The dog at home is one member of the household the wall may not yet serve, and roughly 95 million U.S. households own a pet (APPA).

A pet item also fits how shops sell. It is small, it sells at the register, and it is 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. For a shop that depends on repeat customers and word of mouth, a product that includes the family dog is a small signal that the shop sees the whole household.

What sells in a bike shop pet line?

• Bandanas. One size, easy to hang near the register, and a natural match for a shop's existing team colors and logo.
• Collapsible travel bowls. A practical item for customers who head out for the day with a dog, and easy to carry in a bag.
• Plush toys. A dog toy in the shop's colors. The Original PrideBite is the award-winning flagship.
• Leashes and collars. A premium tier in the shop's colors for regulars.
• Apparel. Dog t-shirts and jerseys that echo the human range, for shops that run a kit or apparel line.
• Poop-bag holders. A low-cost add-on that clips to a leash and keeps the shop's name in view on every walk.

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

Tie the line to rides, events and your brand

• Shop rides and group events. A branded bandana or bowl as a handout or raffle prize gives a ride a keepsake that goes home with the dog.
• Matching sets. A dog item that matches the shop's kit or cap turns a purchase into a pair.
• Team and club programs. Shops that sponsor a local club can offer a pet item as a member perk. The sports team guide covers how teams use pet merchandise.
• Online store. A pet line is light, ships well and gives the web shop a product that is not available anywhere else.

For shorter runs tied to a season or an event, see the seasonal merchandise guide. For a comparable retail case, see the sporting goods store guide.

How do minimums work for a bike shop?

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.

If the shop wants the line under its own label, private label is available.

What is the timeline?

Production is six to eight weeks and does not include shipping time. Custom plush can vary by complexity. For a spring opening, a season kickoff or the holidays, 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 bike shop?

A bandana or a travel bowl. Bandanas are one size, so the per-size minimum is simple, and both display well near the register and carry the shop's logo clearly.

Can we match the dog items to our kit colors?

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 colors on the product before anything is ordered.

Can we use the items as event giveaways as well as retail?

Yes. The same artwork 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 logo 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 read more on reselling with PrideBites.