Outdoor stores add wholesale pet products by stocking a small line of dog and cat items made in the store's own name, logo and colors: bandanas, plush toys, bowls and collars that sit beside the packs, bottles and trail gear. 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 outdoor retailer, camping store or hiking and climbing shop deciding whether a pet line fits the store.

Last updated: October 2026

Why would an outdoor store carry pet products?

Many of the people who buy boots, tents and packs take a dog along on the trail. Roughly 95 million U.S. households own a pet (APPA), so the overlap with an outdoor store's customers is large.

A pet item gives the store a product that carries its own mark, in its own style, and that customers can add to a gear purchase. It extends the brand to the trail companion without asking the buyer to change what they came in for, and it differs from the national pet brands on a big-box shelf.

How is this different from a campground or a bike shop?

An outdoor store sells gear and a way of life. The brief is built on the store's logo, local trails and regional identity rather than a generic outdoors theme. For the hospitality case, see the campground guide, and for a shop in a similar active niche, the bike shop guide.

What sells in an outdoor store's pet line?

• Bandanas. One size, light and a simple canvas for a logo or a mountain graphic.
• Plush toys. A dog toy in the store's mascot or a trail icon. The Original PrideBite is the award-winning flagship.
• Bowls. Useful at camp and on the road, and a natural add-on at the register.
• Collars and leashes. A premium tier in the store's colors for regulars.
• Cat toys. Plush catnip toys, so the line reaches cat households too.

Start narrow. Two or three one-size items near the register will tell you more than a full wall, and they avoid the size question entirely.

How do minimums work for an outdoor 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. Outdoor retail is seasonal, so count back from the start of the busy season, add transit, and add the design and approval step in front of that. The seasonal merchandise guide covers planning short runs.

The design step is free. A custom mockup typically comes back within about 48 hours with no cost and no commitment. 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 an outdoor store?

A bandana or a plush toy. Both are one size, so the per-size minimum is simple, both display well near the register, and both carry a logo clearly enough to read as the store's own product.

Can we use our own logo and graphics?

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 design on the product before anything is ordered.

Can we sell it online as well as in the store?

Yes. A pet line is light, ships well and gives the online store a product that customers cannot find elsewhere under the store's name.

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.