In loving memory of our Great Dane, Aquadane Arctic Mist, AKA Pickle.
Pickle was nearly 6 years old when we adopted her, but she instantly became part of the family. She is the reason I started this journey, and was very happy with her job as Chief Product Tester (I mean who wouldn't want to test luxurious beds all day?). Sadly Pickle developed a heart condition and passed very suddenly in August 2022, just 2 weeks before her 9th birthday. We miss her everyday.
Hi, I'm Sasha, Great Dane Mum and the person behind Arctic Mist.
Many years ago when I finished high school I went on to study fashion design. My mum worked in fashion, I love fashion and I love creating things so it just made sense. However, after completing studies in fashion I decided that it was not the career for me, so I went on to study Mechanical Engineering. Yes, that’s right! Very different from fashion I know, but I was always good at maths and liked the idea of designing things and problem solving, plus there were better job opportunities in Engineering.
I spent the following years working in Engineering, drafting & Project Management roles. But I always had a love for dogs, fashion and home design.
Then in 2019, when we first adopted Pickle, I found it very hard to find a dog bed large enough for her that looked nice and matched our home décor. So I decided to dust off my sewing machine and put the skills I learnt in fashion to use, and make her a dog bed myself. The first bed I made looked good to begin with, but the fill was all wrong and it wasn't long before the bed was as flat as a pancake, and was therefore not providing her the support she needed.
Determined to have a stylish dog bed for Pickle that she liked to sleep on and would also provide her support and last, I used my engineering skills to research different fill materials and began testing different inserts until I found the perfect one.
As well as testing many inserts, with the assistance of family and friends, I also trialled many different fabrics for bed covers before Arctic Mist was finally born.
Who would have thought that one day I would be able to combine my skills and knowledge in both fashion and engineering, as well as my love for dogs! But here I am today creating dog accessories that are not only fashionable and stylish, but also durable, fit for purpose and practical!
It is what we now call our luxury insert. It has a durable japara cotton cover, and is filled with the perfect blend of shredded furniture quality foam and virgin fibre. The foam provides the support required for heavy dogs, while the fibre makes the bed more comfortable.
Arctic Mist started out with just a small range of beds and matching throw cushions, and I have since grown to make luxury collars, leads, harnesses and head halters too. Because although there are lots of stylish accessories for small dogs, the options suitable for large dogs are much more limited.
So using my knowledge in both fashion and engineering, my aim is to make products that are practical and durable, as well as stylish. There’s no point having stylish accessories for my Great Dane if they break when she tries to take off! Which is why I only use quality load rated European hardware for all our walk accessories. Likewise, there’s no point having a fancy dog bed to match your home décor if you can’t get the dog hair out of it. Which is why I only use select fabrics that are durable and pet-friendly.
All our products are handmade in Brisbane, Australia by me, with the exception of our bed inserts which are made by a small Australian manufacturer! We love to support local businesses wherever we can.
We recently welcomed Pumpkin into our home and hope she will follow in Pickle’s footsteps and continue to be the inspiration and Chief Product Tester behind Arctic Mist.
This year we have expanded our range of luxury dog beds. We are expanding and collaborating with retailers and interior designers, and are releasing some new walk accessories to keep up with fashion trends, as well as expanding our fabric range for custom orders.
We will continue making our products in Australia, and working local businesses.
We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram , and tag us in all your adventures so we can see you enjoying our creations!
Here's what our customers have to say
A stylish and functional collar! Fit was perfect and easy to adjust. Material feels very soft but sturdy. Loved the brass hard wear. Very excited to have found a stylish martingale collar for my big girl.
Beautiful and functional! I love this lead and collar set. A much needed upgrade that is both functional and pretty. Soft and light whilst still feeling strong. Thank very much Artic Mist 😊
I have finally after 3yrs and 6 other head Haiti's found the perfect one for Comet the blue dane. He loves it doesn't mind having it on in the heat. It doesn't leave any marks on the bridge of his nose. And it's made in Australia. Sarah was very helpful when I requested a special run out colour. Will be buying more int the future . Thank you!
Absolutely amazing.
So impressed with the quality! Finally something that fits my mastiffs larger jowls!
Beautiful colour too!
Absolutely amazing. So impressed with the quality! Beautiful colour too!
We are ready for Christmas with this stunning collar from Arctic Mist. The quality is outstanding
We recently ordered a custom dog bed mattress to fit a specific space. It arrived today much faster than we expected and it fits perfectly. It is well made and the cover is also beautiful. Oh and we got a bonus Coco Kaboo Pawfume too.
Everything was easy and clear from the very first contact through to delivery. Response time was very good too.
I would highly recommend Arctic Mist.
Exceptionally well made and long lasting. You won’t need to buy another when you have this product. Easy to clean and seriously beautiful
What can you say when your pets look so good and it's all from Arctic mist luxury for dogs collars and accessories and the new 18k gold chain is awesome my willows stands out even more now and she looks great wearing it. Thanks sasha and pumpkin for all your help and we look forward to what you make next.
We have had so many compliments on the new glam cammo collar. Love it
Got this for Baxter as a present and his Mum and Dad loved it. Baxter lounges as he’s older and how stylish is he in this. The quality of the collars are brilliant and the choice is amazing.
Opted for something different for Harley, she’s never had a Camo collar before. We love this on her, it’s top quality, feels great and fits great. She was very pleased with it and it looks fab on her.
The colour on this absolutely amazing, it really does pop against Angus’s coat. The quality and attention to detail is top notch and is definitely luxurious.
Gorgeous lead, great length for large breeds. Easy to clean with a damp cloth.
I absolutely love this halter. I have a 6 month old Dane who’s still getting use to everything outside of the yard, and it has helped make it a calmer more enjoyable experience with zero pulling!
