Ruffwear, a provider of dog products based in Bend, OR, has appointed Kong as its exclusive distributor in Italy.


The Kong team has more than 35 years of experience supporting outdoor and other retailers and delivering technical product solutions to the Italian market. New and existing Ruffwear dealers in Italy will now enjoy local customer service and support delivered by a dedicated team of outdoor professionals. This partnership is aligned with Ruffwear’s vision of becoming the worldwide brand of choice in performance dog products. 


“With Kong’s experience in the outdoor industry, long-standing brand presence, and commitment to superb customer service, Kong is a great partner for Ruffwear. We are excited to work with an Italian company to help local dealers achieve success with our brand. We look forward to building a successful and enduring partnership between Ruffwear and Kong,” says Ruffwear Director of Sales, Dove Gibson.