09/02/2026
In Memory of Duke š (2014-2026)
Duke was not just a dog.
He was family. He was a constant. He was part of the very fabric of what we built.
From the very beginning, Duke gave us his trust, his body, and his quiet patience. Our first supermodel. Our most honest product tester. His perfect frame shaped our custom coats. His movements, his comfort, his feet helped us refine our slippers and test new shoes, right up until the very end. If something worked for Duke, it worked. If it didnāt, we listened.
But Dukeās contribution went far beyond design and testing. He had a presence that drew people in. Paul couldnāt walk past our door without Duke insisting on a visit, dragging him inside with that familiar determination and joy. Duke didnāt just belong in our space. He claimed it. And we loved him for that.
He showed up every time with the same joyous enthusiasm, the same willingness, the same unmistakable sense that being together was the whole point. He asked for nothing more than to be included, and he gave everything in return.
There are dogs you love, and then there are dogs who leave a permanent mark on your life. Duke was the latter. He shaped our work, our days, and our hearts. He cannot be replaced, because what he gave was uniquely his.
We miss him deeply. The quiet tears will stop but we will always miss him.
And we will never forget that so much of what exists today in the Hunnyboots world carries Dukeās DNA in it: in the curves, the fit, the care, and the love behind every piece we make.
Thank you, Duke.
For your trust.
For your patience.
For your joy.
You were perfect.