I started Gray and Hound right here in Oregon, back in 2013 when I was dog-less. I walked my neighbors dog to make up for not having a dog of my own back then, and we'd always wander in a nearby forest where she and everything she wore would get splattered with mud. Her collars and leashes always got stained with mud and just plain stunk! That's when I put my creativity to work and made a collar and leash that not only looked beautiful, but was durable, strong and easy to clean for the adventurous Pit Mix, Sputzie that inspired Gray and Hound!