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Precious pets, spoilt hounds and prized pooches, 'mutts & munchkins' would like to welcome you all! But please do read through our rules and requirements beforehand and do not hesitate to get in touch with any additional questions.

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Precious pets, spoilt hounds and prized pooches, 'mutts & munchkins' would like to welcome you all!

However, it must be said that the licence we hold restricts us from boarding certain breeds* and we do ask for all canines to be 16 weeks and over, be fully house-trained, up to date with their flea/worm treatments & vaccines and of course be well-behaved and good with other dogs. Also; we only accept boys that are neutered and for obvious reasons do we ask for girls not to be in heat when they visit us.

 

In addition to the regular vaccines, (proof must be provided that your dog has current vaccinations against Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Adenovirus, Parvovirus and Leptospirosis) it is highly recommended your dog has been treated against Mortadella Kennel Cough - especially when there will be dogs from different households boarding together.

 

Of course I will do my utmost to make your dog feel at ease and at home but sometimes a little comfort from home is required to help to settle-in, especially if staying overnight. I find most dog adjust really quick and it usually takes only a few hours for them to feel completely at ease but for the first night you could bring a favourite toy, blanket or treat which will then be kept separate and hidden from 'nosy companion guests' in order to keep these items clean and fresh and not smelling of 'other dogs', for the remainder of their stay.

 

Please also bring or have your own -dog food- ordered in (we can do this for you and depending on the brand we can even give you a wholesale discount**) as dogs' tums are easily upset by a sudden change in diet so we advise sticking to their own. Also please make sure your dog is wearing a well fitting and comfortable collar with ID-tag for when we go on outings, a lead is optional. All dogs will be wearing an additional 'mutts & munchkins' ID tag during their stay and all meals are served in our own ceramic bowls, unless our guests prefer their own of course, then you are most welcome to bring these too.

Please note that for insurance purposes all dogs will initially be taken on an individual one-one-one walk and I will always walk everyone on a (long) lead unless I have written permission from the owners and/or I am certain about the dogs' recall.

 

We also have crates available for those who prefer these and plenty of super-comfy dog beds from the famous brand 'cloud7', plush blankets, a plump sofa, lots of toys and of course exclusive complimentary treats which all come as standard too.

 

And as an exclusive treat, should your dog be staying with us on their own (or our guest hounds') birthday, we will offer a special 'party-treatment' with a real home-made (dog safe) 'pup' cake and a birthday photo/video-update (inclusive of party-hat-and festive bunting) via e-mail at no extra cost!

Last but not least, mutts & munchkins are here to provide unconditional care and devoted attention together with the affection and companionship of both myself and of course the mutts & munchkins' host dogs Deacon, Dotty and Donald.

Please feel free to contact me for a meet and great if you would like to come and check out our new premises and meet the host hounds.

​If you and your pup like what you see, I will send you a booking form (for insurance purposes), and as soon as I have received this together with the copy of the vaccination records, your dogs can start looking forward to a stay filled with fun and of course care (and treats)!

*Please click here to get directed to the UK government website in order to see the banned/dangerous dog breeds we can not accept at mutts & munchkins.

**In case you wish for us to order in your own dogs' food, then of course we are very happy to oblige but please note that this will be at the owners' own expense (no extra cost-just the regular price of the items ordered will be added to your invoice-we will cover the delivery fee).

H O S T   H O U N D S

DEACON

DOTTY

DONALD

IN MEMORIAM

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DOUGAL

20/07/2008  - 03/01/2023

DAISY

23/12/2010  - 12/08/2023

retreat & retailer for refined hounds 

mutts &
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HELPFUL THINGS

SHIPPING

RETURNS

CONTACT US ON

 

vivianswart@mutts-and-munchkins.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

WE ARE INSURED BY

 

 

PROTECTIVITY - UNDERWRITTEN BY AXA

​​​​LICENSE ISSUED UNDER

 

1105/SBC/ANIBOA

 

ACCORDING TO TRADING STANDARDS AND INSPECTED

BY THE ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICERS

OF THE SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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OPENING HOURS

mutts & munchkins is open 365 days a year but please note that drop-offs and pick-ups can only occur between 8:30 and 9:30am and 6 and 7pm.(exceptions may be granted, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you need more flexibility)

LOCATION

mutts & munchkins is located in the beautiful scenic Scottish Borders, approximately 50 miles from both major airports each side of the border and nestled in the most tranquil valleys at the bottom of the Cheviot Hills.

©  2026  -  MUTTS & MUNCHKINS - estd 2013 -  CREATED and PHOTOGRAPHED by VIVIAN SWART.

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