For the Love of Dogs (and Good Design)
That's really what RuntPup comes down to.
Dogs first.
Good design always.
And maybe a little dog hair on everything.
ABOUT RUNTPUP
RuntPup is for people who believe dogs make life better — and that the things we surround ourselves with should have a little personality, too.
What started with a love of dogs and a love of making things has grown into a collection of artwork and products designed for people who don't just like dogs.
We’re talking about the people who know every dog at the park, stop to say hello to strangers’ dogs, have approximately 47 photos of their own dog on their phone, and consider “dog person” a perfectly respectable personality trait.
At RuntPup, we create original dog-inspired designs with a mix of vintage character, modern style, humor, and a healthy dose of dog-loving attitude. Some designs are bold and graphic. Some are soft and painterly. Some are simply here to say what every dog person is already thinking.
You’ll find RuntPup designs on apparel, mugs, totes, wall art, notebooks, and more — because there are a lot of ways to show the world where your heart is.
And while dogs are at the heart of RuntPup, good design matters just as much. We want our products to be things you genuinely enjoy owning and using — not just another piece of generic pet merchandise.
Where RuntPup Began
RuntPup didn't begin with a fancy website, a marketing plan, or a warehouse full of products.
It began on Etsy.
Over the years, I've experimented with different kinds of art, different products, and more than a few ideas that sounded brilliant at the time. Some stayed. Some didn't.
But dogs kept showing up.
And eventually, so did RuntPup.
What started as an Etsy shop grew into thousands of orders, new collections, new products, and a much clearer idea of what RuntPup should be: a place for original dog-inspired art and products that feel like something a dog person would actually want to own.
Today, RuntPup has its own home here — but Etsy is still part of the story.
It's where RuntPup learned how to become RuntPup.
8 YEARS ON ETSY
3,300+ SALES
4.9 ★ FROM 476 REVIEWS
Etsy sales
Dog-obsessed
Since forever
RuntPup designs
…and I'm just getting started
The Person Behind the Pup
RuntPup was created by Laura — an artist, maker, dog person, and lifelong believer that if you can't find exactly what you want, you might as well make it yourself.
MY MISSION
To create beautiful, distinctive, dog-inspired art and products for people who love dogs as much as we do.
For the Love of Dogs (and Good Design)
That's really what RuntPup comes down to.
Dogs first.
Good design always.
And maybe a little dog hair on everything.