About Us
Who's behind Lolinq?
On the one hand, there are us, Lea and Matthias, and on the other hand, our two furry friends, Lina and Lola. Lea, the creative little tailor, is 24 years old and would love to have a farm full of animals. She enjoys spending her free time training dogs, attending agility tournaments, or with a good book and iced coffee.
Matthias is 26 years old and the driving force behind Lolinq. Besides supporting Lea with all her ideas, he takes care of our website and a smooth ordering process. Without him, nothing would run here.
Lina (now 9 years old) has been part of our family since 2019, and Lola (4 years old) joined us in 2021. The two mixed-breed dogs from the animal shelter accompany us through everyday life, make us laugh, and even inspired our name. Our logo adorns our Lola's cute little head.
Why did we found Lolinq?
Ever since we got dogs, it's been important to us to use suitable accessories. We generally pay a lot of attention to the health of our furry friends. Since we're active in dog sports and many of our friends and acquaintances also have dogs, we've seen a lot of ill-fitting, restrictive equipment. When we went to the pet store to find a new harness for our Lina, we simply couldn't find what we were looking for. The harnesses were either much too big or sat too close to the armpit. We'd tried many different brands and models. So we ordered a custom-made harness online, although the ordering process with special measurements was quite complicated. We were really excited, but after it was delivered, we realized that it didn't fit well either. And that was after we'd waited two months for it. So Lea started learning a lot about harness manufacturing. No sooner said than done – after all the materials had been ordered, we got straight to sewing. The first harness was rather sloppily made, but it got better each time. After numerous improvements, modifications, and tests on various dogs, we've now reached where we are today.
Our Mission
We want every dog to be able to wear a harness that fits. It shouldn't restrict shoulder movement, it shouldn't restrict armpit movement, and, above all, it should be safe. Whether lean or muscular, short or tall, large or small – every dog is built differently, and that's precisely why they need customized solutions. Whether in the city, in the water, in the deepest mud, or during training – with us, you'll find the right equipment for every occasion. Our products are designed to provide safety, be durable, and also visually appealing. Therefore, not every hardware option may be right for every dog. (If you'd like to know in advance which carabiner will be used for your dog, for example, please feel free to contact us before placing your order.) We're constantly working on new products and hope to soon be able to offer split chest straps or safety harnesses. So that there's a suitable fit for everyone.