My story started in 1983. That’s when I had my first Whippet. One look into those eyes was enough. I fell in love. Then it all followed: breeding, shows, training, and life with a pack. Today I run the ZARYA kennel: www.whippet.in. Whippets taught me one key thing: comfort is not a luxury. It’s health.
Why ZARYAshop was created
Anyone who lives with a dog knows it. Sometimes it’s cold, sometimes it’s wet, sometimes your dog doesn’t want to move—because something pulls, presses, or tightens. I spent a long time searching for gear that truly fits. Not just something that looks good in a photo.
In 2020, I started on my own. Slowly, with a limited selection, and with one goal: to make products that work in real life. In motion. Outdoors. In rain. At shows. And at home on the couch.
What we do today (and why it works)
Today we’re not “just dog coats”. ZARYA is where you choose based on function and confidence.
Collars for sensitive necks
We make padded collars for slim, sensitive necks—not only for sighthounds. We focus on details dogs feel immediately: soft padding, clean construction, and comfort around the neck. We keep innovating the build (for example, hidden seams—so nothing presses or scratches).
Personalisation that makes sense
We can embroider your logo on a hoodie and a name on a collar. Not as an extra decoration, but as practical identity—especially for kennels and breeders who want a clean, professional look.
Orthopaedic beds for real rest
Sleep is recovery—just as important for dogs as it is for humans. That’s why we also offer orthopaedic beds that support comfort and calm, especially for active dogs, seniors, or sensitive individuals.
I know what dogs need. Not just from photos.
Dogs have been my life—but for the last 25 years also my daily professional practice: a dog salon and real-world care for coat, skin, comfort and hygiene: www.dogsalon.eu. I know what wet coat, pressure points, friction, or a poor cut can do. Sometimes one small detail changes everything.
And because I photograph dogs (www.monikakonopova.cz), I see one more truth: a dog that feels good looks good. Relaxed posture, calm expression, willingness to cooperate. You can’t fake that.
One more thing I’m truly proud of
You won’t find “just any kibble” here. I only offer what I trust in my own dogs’ bowls. I’m proud that we’re the only ones in the country importing Heinersberger food from Germany—from a long-time breeder of Whippets and bull breeds. It’s not a trend. It’s practice that holds up over years.
Why it matters: if your dog is sensitive (digestion, condition, skin, coat), you’re not buying marketing. You’re buying stability. And that comes from food proven over time.
Why buy from us
Because this isn’t “just another shop”. You’re buying from someone who:
- puts function before effect
- tests in real life, not only in a studio
- combines kennel experience (www.whippet.in), 25 years of salon practice (www.dogsalon.eu) and dog photography (www.monikakonopova.cz)
- offers personalisation for breeders and everyday life
- keeps innovating cuts, materials and construction
- helps you choose so it fits the first time
ZARYA is for people who want certainty. And for dogs who won’t accept compromises.
Thank you for being part of it
Your photos are my biggest fuel: dogs in our gear, proud in their collars, calm in their beds. And the line between the lines: “Finally, it fits.”
Thank you for your trust. And if you’re unsure what to choose—write to me. Advice is part of the package here.
