DOGS are now welcome to join their owners as they browse round a showroom full of collector items in Knutsford.

Holly Johnson Antiques has opened their doors to four-legged friends, as well as offering treats and water bowls.

This specialist store has also introduced a range of Italian designed animal-themed umbrellas.

Knutsford Guardian: Treats await dogs at Holly Johnson AntiquesTreats await dogs at Holly Johnson Antiques

The unique Pasotti item have enamelled brass handles and Swarovski crystals, inspired by dogs.

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Holly Johnson said: “We are keen to make sure that canine faithful friends are not left outside, pining for their owners who come into our showroom, particularly as we go into the warmer summer months.

“Many of our clients have dogs, and we love seeing them visit us, and we go as far as even stocking items which appeal to dog lovers.

“We have had fantastic feedback already on our new range of stylish and individually-designed Pasotti umbrellas which includes many different dog designs such as dachshunds, chihuahuas, poodles, mastiffs, greyhounds.”

Knutsford Guardian: Treats and water welcome dogs at Holly Johnson AntiquesTreats and water welcome dogs at Holly Johnson Antiques

Founder Holly, trained at Christies, went onto develop her career at Bonhams and subsequently worked with David Dickinson showing 19th century exhibition furniture at the major London fairs.

Holly Johnson and husband Ben Aardewerk, with their specialist team have supplied leading international interior designers over the years.

They regularly ship items to customers in America and many London based designers for private and hotel projects.

Celebrity clients include Oprah Winfrey, Woody Allen the film director, Janet Jackson, chef Marco Pierre White and the Beckhams.