The story behind Studio Sif

Studio Sif is a Dutch brand specialising in handmade dog beds, sleeping bags and blankets, founded in 2017 by Saskia Jacobs.

It all started with one dog: my dachshund, Sif. I wanted a place where she could truly relax, both at home and on the go. Everything I make is designed around the way dogs rest.

Owners of Studio Sif

It all started with Sif

I was looking for a dog bed that was soft, cosy and felt safe. A place where Sif could curl up and truly relax. At the same time, it had to be easy to take along in the car or on holiday, and fit into the washing machine.

I couldn't find that combination anywhere. So I designed my first dog bed, the Denim Classic. It turned out to be exactly what Sif needed. Soon, others started asking where they could get one too. That demand led me to establish Studio Sif in 2017.

Saskia Jacobs, founder and maker of Studio Sif.

Comfort for your dog. Harmony in you home.

A place of their own where your dog feels sheltered, surrounded by their familiar scent, wherever you go.

Designed around the way dogs behave

A beautiful dog bed is lovely. But what really matters is whether your dog chooses to lie in it. That's why every design starts with the natural behaviour of dogs when they want to rest: seeking shelter, turning in circles, digging and finding a familiar place of their own.

  • Security

    A sheltered place to retreat to. The soft, high sides help block out distractions, allowing your dog to truly relax.

  • Control

    Your dog chooses how to lie: stretched out with a clear view, or curled up snugly beneath the edge.

  • Familiarity

    The bed takes on your dog's own scent. So it remains their familiar place, both at home and somewhere they've never been before.

  • Comfort

    Soft, warm and generously filled, with room to turn around, dig and make a cosy little nest.
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A familiar place, wherever you are.

Sif's own Pooch Pouch is the second dog bed I ever made. It has travelled everywhere with us, even as far as Greece. For flights, I pack it in a vacuum bag in my suitcase and take it out as soon as we arrive. In the evening, Sif lies in her bed at the restaurant while we have dinner.

Amongst all the unfamiliar surroundings, she has something that smells like home. That makes a new place feel much less strange to a dog.

The moment I pick up her bed to leave, she's right beside me.

It all starts with the materials

Appearance matters, but how a dog uses the product comes first. I choose fabrics for their softness, durability and how well they hold up after years of use and washing: upholstery fabrics, teddy, faux fur and merino wool.

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    Selecting fabrics

    I feel, compare and test every combination before it becomes part of the collection.

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    Pattern making and preparation

    This is where the shape takes form, creating a place where a dog can eventually curl up and nestle in.

Handmade, from the first stitch to the finishing touches

I design and make everything myself, in small batches at my atelier in Bokhoven, near Den Bosch in the Netherlands. A Pooch Pouch, my round dog bed, consists of large fabric panels, a soft lining and generous filling. Sewing sturdy upholstery fabrics and thick faux fur isn't straightforward. It takes a heavy-duty sewing machine, time and precision. Before a dog bed leaves my atelier, I inspect every single one.

Then comes the most important test. Sif is always the first to try out new designs. If she chooses to curl up in one on her own, without any encouragement, I know it's right.

A dog bed no longer needs to be tucked away in a corner or hidden from view. It deserves to be seen: in the living room, beside the sofa, close to you. When choosing fabrics, I consider what customers are looking for, what I personally love, and sometimes I dare to choose something bold. A dog bed can be a statement piece, but it doesn't have to be. That way, there's a dog bed to suit every home.

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    Behind the sewing machine

    I make every dog bed myself, in my atelier in Bokhoven

  • Saskia Jacobs aan het werk in haar atelier

    Large fabric panels

    This requires space, precision and plenty of hands-on work.

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    Faux fur and upholstery fabric

    Two fabrics come together in a single seam.

  • Founded in 2017

    It all started with one dog bed for Sif

  • Handmade in Bokhoven

    in my own atelier

  • 9.6/10 Customer Rating

    Average based on 100 ratings

Questions for Saskia

Where are Studio Sif products made?

In my own atelier in Bokhoven, near Den Bosch in the Netherlands. I design and make everything myself, by hand and in small batches.

Are teh dog beds washable?

Yes. All Studio Sif products are fully washable. You'll find detailed washing instructions on our Wash & Care page.

Which dog bed is Sif's favourite?

She loves trying out all the new dog beds. I often find myself looking for her, only to discover her curled up among the beds I've just finished making. But her own bed is still her favourite: the second one I ever made.

Where do you take the dog beds?

Anywhere Sif needs a place to rest: when visitng friends or family, in the car, on a boat, in the campervan or on holiday. And if the bed gets dirty, it can simply go in the washing machine.

What do you use besides the dog bed?

For a quick trip into town, I take the Pouch Roll, my dog sleeping bag. It takes up even less space and gives Sif her own place to rest on a café terrace. At home, there's a Merino Plaid made from 100% merino wool on the sofa, where she loves to snuggle underneath.

A place of their own for your dog

Not sure which size or model to choose? Take a look at our size guide, or feel free to get in touch with me.

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