Craft and hobby stores add wholesale pet products by carrying a small line of dog and cat items in the store's own name and colors: plush toys, bandanas, bowls and poop-bag holders that sit near the gift aisle and the register. 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 merchandiser at an independent craft store, hobby shop or regional craft chain deciding whether a pet line belongs in the store.

Last updated: September 2026

Why would a craft or hobby store carry pet products?

A craft store sells the materials for making things, and it also sells gifts and seasonal goods. A branded pet line fits the second job. It gives the store one more product for the gift buyer, and it serves the household member that most gift aisles overlook. Roughly 95 million U.S. households own a pet (APPA).

A pet item in the store's own name is also exclusive. A plush toy or bandana carrying the store'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 store that depends on repeat visits, a product that includes the family pet is a small signal that the store sees the whole household.

What sells in a craft and hobby store pet line?

• Bandanas. One size, easy to display on a peg, and a natural canvas for the store's logo or a seasonal pattern.
• Plush toys. A dog toy in the store's colors. The Original PrideBite is the award-winning flagship, and custom plush can be made around a store mascot or a signature character.
• Bowls and placemats. A home item that works as a gift for a pet owner.
• Poop-bag holders. A low-cost add-on for the register that carries the store's name on every walk.
• Collars and leashes. A premium tier in the store's colors for regulars.

Start narrow. A small display of bandanas and plush toys will tell you more than a full aisle, and it shows which pieces your customers reach for first.

Where does the line fit in the store?

• Gift aisle and register. Small, one-size items work for add-on purchases and for gift buyers shopping for a pet owner.
• Seasonal displays. A limited design for a holiday or event can be sold for its run and then retired. The seasonal merchandise guide covers planning short runs.
• Store events. A branded bandana or toy as a raffle prize or class handout gives an event a keepsake.
• Online store. A pet line is light, ships well and gives the web shop a product that is not available anywhere else.

For a comparable retail case, see the gift shop guide. For plush in particular, see the retail collectible plush guide.

How do minimums work for a craft or hobby store?

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 store 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 the holiday season or a store 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 buyer 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 craft or hobby store?

A bandana or a plush toy. Both are one size, so the per-size minimum is simple, and both display well near the gift aisle or register and carry the store's logo clearly.

Can we make a plush in our store mascot?

Yes. Custom plush is made to your colors, logo and artwork, and can go down to 250 units for a design. The process starts with a free mockup, typically back within about 48 hours.

Can we use the items as event prizes 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 store brings its brand and its customers.

See your store on the product

The fastest way to judge whether a pet line fits your store 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.