Dave Ward is a self-described coffee freak and when that hobby turned into a business, he named it after his dog. Buddy Brew Coffee [3] in Tampa, Fla. is a thriving small business that draws inspiration from the loyalty and trust that dogs inspire.
Businesses that are named after dogs are far from unusual. Biff’s Bagel’s [4], a popular place in Flagstaff, Ariz. is named after the owner’s Samoyed. Mutt Lynch Winery [5] in Sonoma, Calif. is clearly dog friendly, with wines sporting names like Unleashed Chardonnay and Merlot Over and Play Dead. The Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company [6] in Madison, Wisc. was one of my favorite restaurants when I lived there, and now they have four more of them—a small litter if you will.
What are your favorite businesses that have canine names? Has your dog inspired the name of your business or any products?