Because five passions became one powerful vision.

About Us

At Houndware, we believe tails wag harder when care comes naturally.
What started as a passion for animals, herbal wellness, and hands-on creativity grew into a proudly South African brand offering natural care products for pets, horses, and humans through our Tylucas range.

From soothing balms and herbal blends to shampoos, sprays, and enrichment ideas, every product is created with heart, purpose, and a touch of humor — because wellness should feel personal, practical, and never boring.

Whether you’re caring for a muddy adventure dog, a hardworking horse, or yourself after a long day, Houndware is here to bring a little more comfort, care, and calm to everyday life. 🐾

Explore our products

From horses and hounds to cats, kits, and everyday extras, Houndware’s ranges are designed to bring natural care, comfort, and practical wellness to every kind of companion.

Herbal Herd

Equine wellness range, combining natural care, herbal support, and practical products designed to keep horses healthy, comfortable, and ready for every ride.

Herbal Hound

Natural pet care range, created to support healthier, happier dogs through practical herbal products made with comfort, wellness, and everyday adventures in mind.

Cat'astrophe

Feline care range, created to keep curious cats comfortable, calm, and naturally cared for.

Houndware Kits & Extras

Carefully packed wellness kits filled with practical herbal essentials to support your pet’s comfort, care, and everyday adventures.

A short story about us

Natural care with heart. Made for tails, trails, and everyday life.

At Houndware, Tamika believes wellness should feel personal, practical, and a little less complicated.

From itchy pups and hardworking horses to muddy adventures and stable chaos, Houndware products are designed for real life — blending herbal ingredients, creativity, and hands-on care into every bottle, balm, spray, and blend.

Behind the labels is a small but passionate team that believes animals deserve more than generic care and humans deserve products made with honesty, purpose, and a touch of humor.
Our motto?

Care naturally. Live boldly. Wag often.

Alongside our animal wellness range, our partnership with Tylucas helps expand the vision into natural products for people too — because caring shouldn’t stop at the stable gate or front door.

Because at the end of the day, Houndware isn’t just about products — it’s about comfort, connection, and making everyday care feel a little more meaningful.

Houndware people and culture

At Houndware, the shelves may hold products, but the heart of the brand lives in the people, animals, and stories behind them.
Our culture is built on compassion, creativity, muddy boots, wagging tails, and the belief that care should always feel genuine.

We believe the best ideas don’t always start in boardrooms — sometimes they begin in a stable, around a kitchen table, during late-night label redesigns, or while trying to convince a dog not to “help” with packaging. From product testing to brainstorming new herbal blends, every part of Houndware is shaped by hands-on passion and a love for helping both animals and people live a little better.

Behind the scenes is a small but determined team that values honesty, humor, teamwork, and finding practical solutions that actually work. Whether it’s creating a soothing balm, packing orders, or spending hours perfecting a label design, everyone plays a role in building something meaningful together.

Here, muddy paw prints are normal, creativity is encouraged, and laughter is usually somewhere nearby — right alongside the herbal buckets and product samples.

Because at Houndware, it’s simple:

We don’t just make products. We make care feel personal. 🐾

Loved our products? 🐾 We’d love to hear from you! Share your experience and help other pet parents discover Houndware’s natural goodness. 💚

“Houndware products have honestly become a staple in our stable and home. You can feel the care behind every product, and the natural approach makes such a difference.”

Megan

A small black puppy is adorned with a decorative floral headband featuring feathers and cream-colored flowers, creating an elegant and adorable look. The background is dark, which highlights the puppy and its accessories.
A small black puppy is adorned with a decorative floral headband featuring feathers and cream-colored flowers, creating an elegant and adorable look. The background is dark, which highlights the puppy and its accessories.

“From the funny labels to the amazing quality, Houndware feels completely different from ordinary pet products. Practical, natural, and made by people who clearly love animals.”

Paw Parent

A small dog with a white and brown coat wears a red collar with a device attached to it. The dog looks to the side. A metallic lamp with a round base is visible in the background.
A small dog with a white and brown coat wears a red collar with a device attached to it. The dog looks to the side. A metallic lamp with a round base is visible in the background.
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