![]() She mentioned that her supplier for fashion dog collars was getting out of the business-and that there might be an opportunity in the market. The Lukes got into the dog-collar business in 2011, after they made friends with Gretchen Miller, the owner of Westport’s Doggie Style Bowtique and Pet Salon. Their company’s collars come in a range of lengths, widths and styles, including more than 260 different fabrics. The Jackson County natives, who’ve been married four years, started dating when they were students at Fort Osage High. SLiK Hound is the brainchild of Nick and wife Amy, a local couple who happen to own four dogs of their own: a whippet, an Afghan hound, a Saluki and an Italian greyhound. “We’re the only dog-collar company that I know of that stitches with Kevlar thread,” co-owner Nick Luke said. The collars are lined with satin for the dogs’ comfort, and Kevlar thread-the same kind of material used in bullet-resistant vests-is used to stitch everything together. It’s best known for its Pop Fashion line of dog collars that feature bright colors and designs, combined with extremely durable construction. That’s the idea behind SLiK Hound, a young Kansas City company. So don’t they deserve a collar that looks and functions better than the $8 special at PetSmart? ![]() It took time for SLiK Hound to perfect its high-fashion dog collars, but now the business is thriving.ĭogs are man’s best friend.
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