I have always loved dogs, and, like many of you, can trace my growing up by remembering the succession of our family pets.

After many years of designing textiles and graphics with business partner, Susie Quillin, we decided it was time for a change. The idea for Barkology came to light while rummaging through boxes at a flea market. A Victorian studio portrait of a dapper pit bull became inspiration for the first set of Barkology note cards.

While Susie has chosen to move on to other endeavors, Barkology continues to be, first and foremost, an homage to dogs, dedicated to Atlas, DaisyBean and Dot, my kids and devoted co-workers. It's such a treat to come to work every day to do a job I love with the added bonus of featuring my muse, the dog. And, a portion of profits benefits my favorite canine charities.

Zoë Lancaster