I’m Christina - the founder of POINTER & HOUND, a small local business based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I live here with my husband, Rowan, and our two dogs - Toby, our German Shorthaired Pointer, and Maple, our Miniature Dachshund. An unusual pairing, I know, but they’re the best of friends and the heart behind the name Pointer & Hound.

POINTER & HOUND was born from a simple frustration. While there was no shortage of dog products on the market, I struggled to find pieces that reflected my own style. I was looking for timeless designs, refined colours, and understated details, but I also needed products that genuinely fit my long, lean dogs. Too often I found myself choosing between aesthetics and functionality, wondering why practical, high-quality dog gear couldn't be beautifully designed too.

When I couldn't find what I was looking for, I decided to create it.

From day one, I've been involved in every aspect of building POINTER & HOUND. I design our products, do the photography and marketing, manage our website, work closely with our manufacturers, and remain deeply involved in customer experience. Every collection is developed with careful attention to quality, fit, and longevity because I believe dog gear should not only perform exceptionally well, but also be something you're proud to use every day.

As the business has grown, so has our team. My younger sister now supports our customer service and operations, and we've recently welcomed our first full-time marketing team member. We've also expanded into professional fulfilment centres across New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, allowing us to deliver a better experience for our customers while continuing to grow sustainably.

Despite that growth, POINTER & HOUND remains a very personal business. Every decision is made with the same purpose that inspired the brand from the beginning: to create thoughtfully designed dog gear that combines exceptional quality, timeless aesthetics, and everyday functionality. We're still a small team, but we're incredibly passionate about what we do, and we're only just getting started!

Thank you for supporting our business. Every order means more than you know, and we're truly grateful you've chosen to be part of our journey. We hope you and your dog love your POINTER & HOUND pieces for many adventures to come!

Introducing miss Maple, my soul dog and little shadow.

Maple is your typical dachshund - stubborn, needy, barks (a lot), loves food...and so irresistibly cute. She may be small in size but makes up for it with her large personality. She loves people and playing with her fur friends.

She's always by my side, knows lots of tricks (will do anything for food) and loves to howl at sirens.

You'll see lots more of Maple modelling our products as she brings the 'cute' factor to our brand. She wears the smallest sizes in all our products - except the jackets, in these she is a size S due to her long dachshund back!

Maple's Size:

Neck 29cm, Chest 46cm, Back 40cm, Weight 6.8kg