For the dog you love
The sound of their paws. Their favourite corner of the sofa. The look that means it’s time for a walk.
Celebrate your life together with dog hair jewellery, personalised dog keepsakes and gifts for dog lovers. When you need them, you’ll also find thoughtful ways to remember a dog you’ve lost.
Find an idea that feels rightFor birthdays, everyday moments and memories that stay.
Celebrate the life you share
A keepsake can belong to the happy, ordinary days too. The first muddy walk. Another birthday. A sleepy head resting on your knee.
Jewellery made with dog fur lets you carry a little of your own dog with you while you’re still making memories together. Their coat becomes part of the piece, whether you choose a dog fur ring or a necklace.
Dog hair jewellery uses a small amount of suitable fur set into the chosen design. You can save loose fur from their normal grooming routine and talk to us about what you’d like made. There’s no need for a special occasion.
Read about keepsakes from living pets ↗
Save their first collar or tag once they outgrow it, alongside a photograph from their first week at home. Write down the tiny details: the toy they claimed, the place they first fell asleep, the name you nearly chose.
A puppy memory box can grow with them. Add a new photograph each year rather than trying to capture everything at once.
Mark an adoption anniversary with a walk somewhere you both love, a new page in their photo book or a keepsake for the person who shares their life. It’s a way to celebrate the day your family changed.
For a personalised dog gift, their name, nickname or the date they came home can give a simple object meaning.
Print the photograph of their ridiculous sleeping position. Save the video of their welcome home. Record the little routine you would recognise anywhere.
A framed photo, a portrait or a piece made with their fur can celebrate who your dog is now. It doesn’t have to be formal, expensive or saved for later.
For their favourite person
The best starting point is the dog they love and the things they enjoy wearing or keeping. A birthday, Christmas or adoption anniversary can be an opportunity to make it personal.
For someone who loves rings
A dog fur ring can feel personal without looking obviously dog-themed. Start with the metal and band width they normally wear, then arrange the correct ring size with them.
Explore dog hair jewellery ↗
For a necklace wearer
A dog hair necklace is another way to carry that connection. Check the pendant shape, chain style and whether the listing includes a chain. Choose something that fits the jewellery they already reach for.
See the Pet Hair Heart Necklace ↗
For the stories you share
Frame a picture of them together, commission a dog portrait or make a small album of their adventures. Add your own words about the moment. A familiar, imperfect photo can say more than a posed one.
Find more dog keepsake ideas ↑Follow the person’s taste, rather than the label. Some will love jewellery; others would choose a print for their desk or a photo book to share. The connection to their own dog is what makes it personal.
Ask before collecting or sending someone else’s dog’s fur. For jewellery, check sizing, current making times and the options on the actual product. A handwritten note offering to choose a piece together can be a lovely part of the gift.
Adding a name or date? Our silver Pet Hair Ring offers optional engraving. Check the current listing for space and options; engraving isn’t available on every design.
From the brush to a keepsake
If you’re wondering what to do with dog hair saved from grooming, a labelled little collection can give you options. You can keep it before deciding whether to order.
Save loose fur from normal, gentle brushing. There’s no need to cut close to the skin or introduce an unfamiliar grooming routine. Ask a groomer or vet if you’re unsure how to collect it safely.
Use a clean container and write your dog’s name on it. Keep each pet’s fur separate and avoid adhesive tape on the strands. Ask us before washing or treating fur you’re unsure about.
The amount and suitability depend on the design. Ask about very short, fine or limited fur, then follow your order instructions. Keep a little at home where possible.
Jewellery made with their fur or ashes
We make jewellery with fur or ashes by hand in Brighton. Choose a dog hair keepsake to celebrate a companion beside you, or dog memorial jewellery to remember them. The material you have is a useful starting point.
Made with furA saved clipping can become a dog fur ring or necklace. You can also make a keepsake while your dog is still beside you.
Worth knowing Pale or very fine fur can look subtle in resin. Each coat produces a different result.
Explore fur jewellery ↗
Made with ashesA dog ashes ring or pendant uses a little cremation ash. You can keep the rest separately, without deciding on every memorial at once.
Worth knowing The colour and texture of ashes vary. Photos show examples, rather than an exact finished pattern.
Explore ashes jewellery ↗
Pet fur set in resin · A separate self-fill urn
From £169.00
Sterling silver · Made with fur
From £199.00
Sterling silver · Made with ashes
From £199.00
A keepsake close to your heart
From £169.00
Resin-set jewellery needs thoughtful care. Remove it for bathing, swimming, cleaning and activities that could damage it. Read our care guidance.
Made with care, from the beginning
Order first. We’ll explain how much fur or ashes your chosen design needs.
For UK orders, we’ll send protective packaging, instructions and prepaid tracked postage.
We’ll confirm arrival and keep your materials labelled and separate during making.
We’ll send your finished jewellery with any unused fur or ashes. Keep some at home wherever possible.
A customer’s keepsake
“It’s subtle but if you look carefully you can see the strands of his fur which perfectly resemble his beautiful brindle coat.”Read our customer reviews ↗
When you’re remembering a dog
A collar worn smooth. A photograph from your favourite walk. A little fur kept close. Start with what matters to you.
01 · A keepsake at home
Keep their collar, tag, a favourite toy and a photograph together. Add a note about something they always did, so those small details have a home too.
Use a box you already have. Choose one or two things first; you don’t have to sort through everything now. Keep any saved fur dry, labelled and in a separate container.
02 · A little of them, close
A dog memorial ring or necklace can hold a small amount of their fur or ashes. Choose a piece for how you’ll wear it, as well as what it will hold.
Explore wearable keepsakes03 · Out in the garden
Choose a plant for a sunny corner, or a pot you can take with you if you move. A dog memorial stone or small engraved marker can make the space personal.
Match the plant to your light, soil and the care you can give it. If other pets use the garden, check the plant’s safety for them. Choose a weather-resistant marker and check permission for any space you don’t own.
04 · Photos & familiar moments
Put the blurry, funny photographs beside the beautiful ones. A photo book, shared album or simple framed print can bring back their personality.
Organise pictures around their habits rather than dates: favourite places, sleeping positions, best friends. Ask family to add a sentence about a memory. Back up digital photos before you begin.
05 · Their unmistakable outline
Frame a paw print you already have, or commission a portrait from a favourite photograph. Both can be meaningful when you don’t have fur or ashes.
Check the artist’s examples, materials and revision process. For a paw-print piece, ask what image quality they need. Keep the original print or photograph safe and send a copy where possible.
06 · Somewhere you both loved
Take their familiar path when you feel ready. Go alone, invite someone who knew them, or stop somewhere quiet to share a memory.
You could take a photograph of their favourite view or write down a memory afterwards. There’s no need to leave anything behind or make the walk into a ceremony.
07 · The things only you knew
Write about their nicknames, their muddy paws or the things you wish you could tell them. Keep the letter, read it aloud, or add it to a memory box.
“The little thing I keep remembering is…” Start there, and stop whenever you want to. It doesn’t need to be polished or shared with anyone.
08 · A memory shared
Share a story on an online memorial wall, or support a dog charity if you would like to. A few words about who they were can be a tribute in itself.
Visit the Dogs Trust memory wallYou don’t need to buy something to remember them well.
A photograph, a familiar walk or a story told together can be enough.
Dog memorial gifts & sympathy
The most helpful gift acknowledges their dog as an individual. Think about what they would find comforting, and give them room to choose.
A framed photograph, a handwritten memory or a small photo book can say, “I remember them too.” Check that the photograph is one they like before having it printed.
Jewellery made with fur or ashes is a personal decision. Offer to help them choose, rather than requesting or sending their dog’s materials as a surprise.
A meal, a message or an invitation to walk together can matter in the weeks afterwards. Follow their lead if they would rather talk, be quiet or have some space.
A name. A few words. A whole life.
Use their name, a nickname or a phrase that belongs to your life together. A simple line often says the most.
Explore engraving ideas ↗My favourite hello.
All our muddy walks.
Always part of home.
Your spot is still yours.
Original wording ideas. Check the available engraving space before choosing.Support after losing a dog
Losing a dog can change the shape of an ordinary day. You don’t need to choose a memorial immediately, or feel the same way as everyone around you.
If it helps to talk to someone who understands pet loss, support is available.
Find pet loss support ↗These organisations provide their own support services. You don’t need to be a Fur & Forever customer to use them.
Choosing, making & remembering
Still unsure about a keepsake or what you have saved? We’ll help you work through the options.
Ask us a question ↗Yes. Dog hair jewellery can celebrate a dog who is still very much part of your everyday life. We can use suitable fur collected during normal grooming to make a ring, necklace or another design from our hair and fur collection. You do not need ashes, and you do not need to wait for a loss.
Choose something connected to their own dog: a favourite photograph, a commissioned portrait, a photo book or jewellery made with their dog’s fur. For dog mum and dog dad gifts, consider the recipient’s style and how they would use the keepsake. Involve them in decisions about fur, ring sizing and jewellery rather than guessing.
Absolutely. A dog keepsake can mark an adoption anniversary, a birthday or simply another year together. A collar saved from puppyhood, an annual photograph or a fur keepsake can become part of that tradition. If you want commissioned jewellery for a particular date, check the current making time before ordering.
The effect depends on your dog’s coat and the design. Darker strands generally give stronger contrast; pale, fine fur can look more translucent in resin. Look at a range of examples and talk to us about what you hope to see. A photograph can help that conversation, but cannot guarantee the finished appearance.
Start with a detail that feels specific to them: their favourite walk, a well-worn collar, a funny photograph or the feel of their coat. A memory box, garden tribute, photo book or piece of memorial jewellery can each hold a different part of that connection. You can choose more than one, or keep things simple.
You don’t need ashes to make a memorial. Saved fur can be used in suitable jewellery, while a photograph, collar, name tag, existing paw print or written memory can become a keepsake in its own right.
Fur saved from brushing may be suitable. Keep it dry and separate from other pets’ hair, and ask us if it is very short, fine or mixed with debris. We’ll advise on your chosen piece before you send it. Pale undercoat may become less visible in resin.
Only a small amount is needed, but the quantity depends on the piece. We’ll send instructions after you order. If you have very little, contact us before ordering or posting it. Keep some at home where possible; we’ll return all unused material with the finished jewellery.
Yes. Using a small amount for jewellery does not mean you need to use the rest. You can keep the remainder in an urn or another suitable container and decide on any other memorial later.
There is no deadline for choosing a memorial. If you have saved fur or ashes, we can discuss their condition and suitability. A photograph, letter or familiar place can also become the starting point for a new tribute years later.
Offer a choice, without making participation compulsory: they might draw a picture, choose a photograph or tell a favourite story. Let them use their own words and decide whether to share. Our pet loss support page links to further help for families.
A personal note and a favourite photograph can be a gentle place to start. For something lasting, ask whether they would like a portrait, a plant or help choosing a keepsake. Always ask before arranging jewellery with their dog’s fur or ashes.
No. You can keep photographs and any fur or ashes safe while you think. Some people want a keepsake soon; others prefer to wait. Neither approach says anything about how much you loved your dog.
From our Brighton workshop
We’re Jack and the Fur & Forever team. We’ll help you choose a keepsake, answer the practical questions and care for the little part of your dog you entrust to us.
Meet the makers ↗Written by the Fur & Forever team · November 2026
This guide combines our jewellery-making experience with ideas for celebrating and remembering your dog. For bereavement support, see the specialist organisations linked above.
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