Our Story

It all started with a little beige fleece hat.....
Hi, I'm Holly, the crazy sewing lady behind the madness!
The first shop on Etsy, Hatz 4 Bratz was launched in January '08 offering some of the styles I had been making for my own Italian greyhounds after we moved to the cool, windy mountains of Flagstaff, AZ in '06. Vinnie didn't like the wind on his ears and was hesitant to go outside, so my first fleece wrap hat was "born", hence the quirky shop name. I still have that hat and look at it daily to remind me of our humble beginnings.

Out of necessity for a foster dog named Buddy who marked, soon came washable flannel belly bands which were an INSTANT hit. I then added walking vests, coats, collars and simple fleece PJs that were donated to the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation for fundraising. SBCO still donates regularly to many rescue organizations across the US and has a steadfast commitment to helping dogs in need.

Italian greyhounds are hard to fit with their deep chests, long legs and thin bodies. Standard pet clothing doesn't work and because they don't have a lot of body fat or fur to keep them warm they seem to enjoy snuggly soft fabrics. We have loved and fostered IGs from 8 pounds to 22 pounds over the last 24+ years and know their body type well.
Our high quality fabrics are selected and tested for comfort, function, durability and of course, style.

I purchased several suits for my first IG Valentino in 2007 and they just didn't fit him properly. They had oddly positioned back sleeves with thick seams that rubbed and wide front sleeves that he was always getting caught in. The small was too tight and the medium was HUGE. And it was quite frankly, boring.
This led me to the idea of making CUSTOM clothing, fashioning a minimal seam, full body pattern for each individual dog using my IG-specific formula, not "one size fits most". Yes this uses up much more fabric but the fit is worth it! I had some basic sewing knowledge, taking classes when I was 7 years old and dabbling in it over the years. I bought a used Janome on Ebay in 2007, and over the last 15 years have acquired two Pfaff's. In 2021, a Babylock sewing machine and serger were added to the line up.

I wanted clothing with minimal interior seams and long tapered sleeves to hold in warmth on those tall skinny legs. So I came up with a formula through trial and error that takes your dog's measurements, weight and breed into consideration for the very best fit. We fit ALL small dogs and have many Chinese crested customers, American hairless terriers and dachshunds too.

Check our reviews and look at photos on Facebook and Instagram to see our fit and then compare it to other pet clothing manufacturers. The difference is evident.
If you measure correctly, it will be perfect. I do count on YOU for accurate measurements and have lots of instruction and charts here on the website.

My fresh, unique design trends are inspired by the human fashion industry, not other petwear makers. When I founded this business in late '07 there were only 2 other companies making Italian greyhound specific clothing (including the one I originally bought Tino's suit from) and we are proud pioneers in the field to make something better.

In May 2010, my husband, 7 dogs and 2 cats moved to our current ranchette outside of Prescott, AZ and something "happened". Google found me, HGTV found me and featured my dog clothing on a handmade holiday special that fall. Soon I was sewing all day, every day. The demand for my handmade products was SO exciting and it meant my "crazy ideas" were not so crazy after all.

I closed the Etsy shop in 2016 to focus on this website and I've streamlined the business to accept custom orders only 3 weeks a month to keep my workload manageable and delivery times reasonable. I maintain two online catalogues for
K9 Sunwear UV Protection, www.k9sunwear.com and our top selling washable pet diapers, www.bestpetdiapers.com.

I never imagined that my little hobby to make something "better" for foster dogs as well as my own furkids would turn into a full-time career with international reach to 29 (and growing) countries. Working hard with integrity and without compromise really does pay off. The American Dream.

K9 Sunwear™ was the first of it's kind offering sun~blocking clothing for pets. Originally designed in early 2011 for my IG Valentino (July 1998~April 2015) who had an aggressive skin cancer aggravated by the strong AZ sun. You can read more about him and his long battle with hemangiosarcoma here: www.k9sunwear.com We've lost 2 Italian greyhounds to this dreadful disease and are dedicated to sharing our story about staying sunsafe year 'round.

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~Currently licensed hairstylist/esthetician since 1982
~Sole proprietor/business owner for 30 years.
-Puppy Love Petsitting (#2 petsitting company in Scottsdale, AZ)
-5 Star Footwear resort shoe boutique in Scottsdale AZ
-Bowser's Bistro Dog Daycare & Market, Flagstaff AZ
~Online retail presence since 1999 (www.holistic-hounds.com)
~Mentor to other women business owners (thanks to those that DIDN'T steal my ideas)
~Featured on HGTV, #1 unique handmade gift item Holiday 2010


In my spare time I love cooking plant based meals and enjoy my Lavender Ameraucana chickens who give us beautiful blue eggs.
Thanks for stopping by to get to know more about us, and thank you for your business. I know you have a choice in pet clothing and I am humbled that you've chosen Spoiled Bratzwear.
xo
Holly

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Forever missing our angels; Mugzy, Valentino, Vinnie, Speedo, Jack, Princessa, Starry and MontiBlue. RIP my precious babydogs. 'til we meet again, Mommy's heart will always be yours....

Silver Hounds was founded in '08, a fundraising group for senior Italian greyhounds in foster care. www.facebook.com/silverhounds

Spoiled Bratzwear can be found all over this great planet including: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Japan, France, South Korea, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Finland, New Zealand, Germany, Latvia, United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, Philippines, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, Brazil, Newfoundland, Malta, Latvia, USA, South Africa and Russia.

~K9 Sunwear~K9 Organics~IG Polarwear~Iggy Gear~The Original Pee-Liminator~Western Wag~Diva Pantz~TinklePadz~Eco Inserts~MoonBrite Reflective