Het Vachtje is a specialist pet shop and dog boutique on the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam, a few minutes' walk from the Spaarndammerbuurt, with a broad range, its own grooming salon and more than twenty years of experience in food and coat care.
Many people in the Spaarndammerbuurt and around the Pontsteiger buy food for their dog or cat close to home, which makes sense. But if you are looking for more choice, or have a question that does not have an easy answer, it is often worth walking a little further. A few minutes past the neighbourhood, on the Haarlemmerdijk, you will find Het Vachtje: a specialist shop with a wider range, more personal advice, and its own grooming salon under one roof. Our team is happy to help you in English.
A larger and carefully chosen range
Het Vachtje carries more than two thousand products across food, snacks, accessories, beds and care. It is not a range that has simply been filled up, but one selected carefully for composition and quality. Alongside well known brands we stock our own label ARNI, which we developed ourselves, and snacks from brands such as Landman that our regular customers stay loyal to. Looking for a specific food for a sensitive stomach, a grain free line or a brand you cannot find elsewhere? There is a good chance we have it in stock or can order it for you. If a Dutch brand is unfamiliar to you, we explain why we carry it.
Advice from people with years of experience
What sets a specialist shop apart is not the number of products but the knowledge behind them. Our team has more than twenty years of combined experience in the pet trade. We base our advice on product knowledge, experience with breeds and an understanding of what a dog with skin problems or an older cat needs. If you come in with a question about feeding, we first look at age, weight and current diet before recommending anything. If a cheaper option suits your pet better, we will tell you honestly.
Help with skin problems and a sensitive coat
Dogs with sensitive skin, recurring itching or a difficult coat need more than a standard shampoo. In our grooming salon we have experience with skin issues, from a dry coat to more serious conditions, in consultation with your vet. We think along with you about food, care and what you can do at home, without immediately trying to sell you something. For owners who have been struggling with this for years, that often makes the difference.
A dog boutique with brands you will not find everywhere
Our dog boutique carries harnesses, collars, leashes and beds from brands we have selected ourselves for fit and durability, several of which are rarely found elsewhere in the Netherlands. For a dog that walks along the IJ and through the neighbourhood every day, a harness that fits properly matters just as much as the right food. In the shop we fit every harness together with your dog, so the size is right before you take anything home.
A few minutes further, and you will notice the difference
You will find Het Vachtje at Haarlemmerdijk 97-105, within walking distance of the Spaarndammerbuurt and the Pontsteiger. From the neighbourhood it is about a fifteen minute walk; by bike just a few minutes. Your dog is very welcome inside the shop. Prefer home delivery? Through our webshop you can order your regular food and snacks online, with free shipping within the Netherlands on orders above 59 euro.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Het Vachtje different from an ordinary pet shop?
Het Vachtje is a specialist shop with a carefully selected range of more than two thousand products, personal advice from a team with over twenty years of experience, and its own grooming salon under the same roof.
How far is it on foot from the Spaarndammerbuurt?
From the Spaarndammerbuurt and the Pontsteiger it is about a fifteen minute walk to our shop at Haarlemmerdijk 97-105. By bike it takes just a few minutes.
Do you help with skin problems?
Yes. In our grooming salon we have experience with skin issues and sensitive coats, in consultation with your vet. We think along with you about food and care before recommending anything.
Do you carry brands I cannot find elsewhere?
Many of our food and boutique brands are rarely found elsewhere in the Netherlands. If you are looking for something specific, we often have it in stock or can order it for you.
Can I order online as well?
You can. Through our webshop you can order your regular food and snacks online, with free shipping within the Netherlands on orders above 59 euro.
Come in or give us a call
Looking for more choice, honest advice or help with a stubborn coat or feeding problem for your dog or cat? Come by at Haarlemmerdijk 97-105 or call us on 020 341 33 63. Those few extra minutes are more than worth it.