Het Vachtje is a pet shop and dog boutique on the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam, just a few minutes' walk from the Spaarndammerbuurt, with a wide range of products, its own grooming salon and over twenty years of experience in pet food and coat care.
Many people in the Spaarndammerbuurt and around the Pontsteiger do their shopping for their dog or cat close to home, and that makes sense. But if you are looking for more choice, or have a question that isn't easily answered, you may often walk just a little further. A few minutes beyond the neighbourhood, on the Haarlemmerdijk, you will find Het Vachtje: a specialist shop with a larger range, more personal advice and its own grooming salon under the same roof.
A larger, carefully selected range
Het Vachtje stocks over two thousand products, including pet food, treats, accessories, cushions and care products. This is not a range crammed with products, but one carefully selected for its composition and quality. In addition to well-known brands, we stock our own ARNI brand, which we have put together ourselves, and treats from brands such as Landman that retain many loyal regular customers. Are you looking for a specific food for a sensitive stomach, a grain-free range or a brand that you cannot find elsewhere? There is a good chance we have it in stock, or can order it for you.
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 over twenty years of experience in the pet industry combined. We back up our advice with product knowledge, experience with breeds and an understanding of what a dog with skin problems or an older cat needs. If you come to us with a question about food, we will first look at age, weight and current diet before making a recommendation. If a cheaper alternative is better suited to your pet, 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 problems, from dry coats to more serious conditions, in consultation with your vet. We will help you consider food, care and what you can do yourself at home, without trying to sell you something right away. For customers who have been struggling with this for years, that often makes all the difference.
A dog boutique with brands you won't find everywhere
In our dog boutique you will find harnesses, collars, leads and cushions from brands we have personally selected for their fit and durability. Many of them are rarely found elsewhere in the Netherlands. For a dog that walks along the IJ and through the neighbourhood every day, a well-fitting harness is just as important as the right food. In the shop, we fit every harness together with your dog, so we can be sure the size is correct before you take anything home.
Just 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 you will be there in a few minutes. Your dog is more than welcome in the shop. Would you rather have it delivered? Through our webshop, you can easily order your regular food and treats online, with free shipping within the Netherlands on orders over 59 euros.
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 over two thousand products, personal advice from a team with more than twenty years of experience and its own grooming salon under the same roof.
How far is it to walk 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 you will be there in a few minutes.
Do you offer advice on skin problems?
Yes. In our grooming salon, we have experience with skin problems and sensitive coats, in consultation with your vet. We will help you consider food and care before making a recommendation.
Do you also stock brands that I cannot find elsewhere?
Many of our food brands and brands in the dog boutique 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 also order online?
Yes. Through our webshop, you can order your regular food and treats online, with free shipping within the Netherlands on orders over 59 euros.
Pop in or call us
Are you looking for more choice, honest advice or help with a persistent problem with your dog or cat's coat or diet? Pop in at Haarlemmerdijk 97-105 or call us on 020 341 33 63. Those extra few minutes are more than worth it.