It’s a family business

It was the 1970s in Bielefeld, Germany. A hunter sought to have handmade leather collars for his greyhounds, so he came to Rolf Trautwein and asked if he could make them. A master saddle maker and a dog owner himself, Rolf was known for his exceptional leather-craftsmanship. He crafted outstanding collars from premium materials for the hunter’s greyhounds. While working on the project, Rolf recognized his aspiration to create leather products with the best possible comfort and functionality for dogs. Impressed by the perfection of the hand-crafted collars, the hunter gifted Rolf a greyhound puppy from his dogs’ offspring. In 1980, at the age of 36, Rolf Trautwein realized his dream by establishing a company to produce high-quality accessories for dogs. His greyhound would later become the symbol of his today’s world-renowned high-end pet brand, HUNTER.