Wirksworth Dog Bowl - Medium
A striking feeding bowl for medium-sized dogs, shaped by hand on a potter's wheel in the heart of Derbyshire using traditional pottery techniques. The generous proportions and stable weighted base make it practical for everyday use, while the high gloss glaze brings a refined aesthetic touch that elevates the feeding area from purely functional to a considered design element within your home. The substantial weight and wide base provide exceptional stability, remaining firmly in place even during vigorous eating.
No two bowls are identical - each carries the subtle marks of its maker, from the gentle ridges left by the potter's hands on the wheel to the unique flow and pooling of the glaze during firing. These individual characteristics ensure your bowl is genuinely one of a kind, celebrating the handmade process rather than concealing it.
Dimensions
- Diameter: 16cm
- Height: 6cm
Features
- Wheel thrown stoneware clay
- High gloss, food-safe glaze
- Dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning
- Chip-resistant for daily use
- Stable weighted base prevents movement
- Plastic-free and non-toxic
- Suitable for both food and water
Made to Order
Handcrafted by The Wirksworth Pottery Company in the Peak District. Each bowl is individually thrown, glazed, and fired to order, receiving the traditional craftsmanship and individual attention it deserves. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for delivery.
The Story
Watch your dog lower their head to eat and you realise, perhaps for the first time, how much that small daily ritual deserves something considered. The Wirksworth bowl sits at the centre of it: solid, calm, and quietly beautiful against a kitchen floor or feeding mat.
Each bowl is wheel-thrown by a former Denby Pottery designer working from a studio in Derbyshire, using dense stoneware clay that fires to a satisfying weight and heft. The high-gloss, food-safe glaze pools and breaks differently in every firing, producing colours like Woad Navy Blue, Verna Dark Green, and Peony Pink that have real depth rather than flat uniformity. The gentle ridges left by the potter's hands remain visible on the outer wall, a quiet record of how the piece was made.
The wide, weighted base keeps the bowl planted even during the most enthusiastic mealtimes, and the dishwasher-safe stoneware resists chipping through years of daily use. Every bowl is made to order and fired individually, which means yours will arrive in roughly three weeks and will not be identical to any other in existence.
Why we chose this
A former Denby designer throwing stoneware to order in the Peak District, in seven colours that belong in a real home: this is exactly the kind of maker we built Deluxe Pet Co to champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the Wirksworth Dog Bowl - Medium?
Sized for medium dogs: 16cm diameter, 6cm height. The stable, weighted base suits dogs who eat with enthusiasm. For exact measurements, see the product description above.
Available options - colour: Verna Dark Green, Monarch Orange, Yellow Ochre, Creamy Tallow White, Peony Pink, Woad Navy Blue, Pale Cloud Grey.
What is the Wirksworth Dog Bowl - Medium made from?
Wheel-thrown stoneware clay, high-gloss food-safe glaze, fired to stoneware temperatures for density and chip resistance. Plastic-free and non-toxic throughout. Available in seven glaze colours: Verna Dark Green, Monarch Orange, Yellow Ochre, Creamy Tallow White, Peony Pink, Woad Navy Blue, and Pale Cloud Grey. Natural glaze variation means your bowl's exact colour and surface character will be unique to your firing.
How do I clean and care for the Wirksworth Dog Bowl - Medium?
Dishwasher safe on a normal cycle. The stoneware and glaze are robust enough for regular dishwasher use without dulling or crazing over time. Hand washing is equally fine if preferred. Avoid prolonged soaking, which is unnecessary given the non-porous fired surface.
Where is the Wirksworth Dog Bowl - Medium made?
Each piece is hand-thrown to order by Wirksworth Pottery.
How long does delivery take, and what is your returns policy?
As each piece is made to order, UK delivery is typically 8 to 17 working days. UK delivery is free on orders over £75, otherwise £6.99.
We accept returns within 30 days on unused items in their original condition.
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