I'm Christina – the founder of Pointer & Hound, a locally owned business based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I live here with my fiancé Rowan and our two dogs, Toby the German Shorthaired Pointer and Maple the Miniature Dachshund (an interesting combo, I know – but they absolutely adore each other). They’re not just part of the family – they’re also the namesake and heart behind the brand 'Pointer & Hound'.

My journey into building this business came from a simple, personal challenge. While there’s no shortage of colourful, bold dog products out there (which absolutely have their place!), I found myself constantly on the lookout for something more timeless and stylish – neutral tones, subtle patterns, and styles that felt more aligned with the kind of design I gravitate toward in my own life. I also thought - why can't durable and practical products look good too? When I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I decided to create it myself.

I bring to Pointer & Hound a background in marketing, design, photography, and sales – including many years spent as a retail store manager, followed by a role as Head of Partnerships for a careers education software solution. All of my experience has shaped the way I run the business today. I'm fortunate to have gained a wide range of skills along the way that allow me to be hands-on in every aspect of Pointer & Hound – without needing to outsource. As a founder and startup, this has been hugely helpful in keeping costs manageable while staying true to my brand vision.

Right now, it’s still just me behind the scenes. I do everything – from designing products and taking the website photos, to packing orders, updating the website, responding to customer messages, and everything in between. It’s a lot, but I love it. The brand is growing fast though, and I know the time will come when I’ll need to expand the team to keep up – but for now, it’s a very personal labour of love.

I started this brand to offer something a little different – dog gear that’s practical, thoughtfully made, and stylish too. I hope you find something here that feels just right for you and your dog.

Welcome, and thank you so much for being here with us.

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.

Maple's Size:

Neck: 27cm, Chest: 41cm, Back 39cm, Weight 5.8kg