Born from a show-dog breeder’s search for gentler grooming care, Columbus-based Vellus Products, Inc. manufactures concentrated dog-grooming formulas for show exhibitors and pampered pets. Founder Sharon Kay Doherty began the company with her research-chemist nephew in 1992, combining hands-on knowledge of dog coats with personal-care science. Her daughter Teri became owner and president in 2014, continuing the family-owned business and its coat-type-customized approach.
Best Shot Pet Products Intl., LLCLaunched in 1988 and incorporated in 1990, Best Shot Pet Products grew from its founders’ experience in human haircare and hands-on work with show animals. The Frankfort, Kentucky, manufacturer is known for applying that background to grooming products used by professional groomers and pet owners, with a three-step approach developed for coat care.AKRON, OH
Divine CanineBeauty marketer Tanya Choi founded Divine Canine after losing her dog AJ, channeling her cosmetics experience into a more thoughtful kind of pet care. The company makes made-in-USA grooming products for dogs, using human-grade ingredients in formulas designed for everyday skin, coat, and paw care.BROOKLYN, NY
Warren LondonInspired by the skin sensitivities of the founder’s Boston Terrier Maurice, Warren London makes luxury grooming and wellness products for dogs and cats. The company develops its formulas with naturally derived ingredients and manufactures them in the United States at a 70,000-square-foot facility in Valencia, California. Its signature Pawdicure nail-color line and patented Distract-A-Hat reflect a playful approach to turning routine grooming into a spa-like experience.PEARL RIVER, NY
Burrow MadeBorn from a Shiba Inu’s stubborn paw trouble, Burrow Made is a Brooklyn family business making lick-safe hypochlorous-acid skin and coat care for dogs and cats. The family has spent 15 years making HOCl and now uses a Japanese-licensed, pH-controlled process to produce an ultra-stable daily mist and a spray-to-gel formula that stays on targeted spots. Its products are independently tested for potency and purity, with strength maintained for 18 months.New York, NY