Meet Our Models

Meet the faces behind Mad & Darling — the four-legged models who bring our Artist Series collars and leads to life.

Every dog has a story. A tilt of the head, a wag of the tail, a way of moving through the world. Each one brings their own personality, their own spirit, and a little of the bond that makes this work matter.

We’re especially grateful for the memories of Brandy, Deb’s beloved companion, whose warmth and presence reminded us why we do this work.

Through Jules’ lens, we capture more than products — and in Deb’s case, the beautiful bond between humans and their dogs. A bond that lasts forever.

Photography by Julieanne Perara Photography.

Shop now →
Peach

Peach (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

A Bayside Melbourne girl with a taste for cheese, late-night golf course strolls, and the finer things in life — like a perfectly fitted size M or L collar. Peach shares her home with sister Piper and parents Kristy and Andrew, but her ride-or-die? The family cat. She's completely smitten, happily lets the cat be boss, and loves nothing more than sharing a bed with her feline mate. Peach knows cats rule — and she's ready to strut her stuff.

Zippy

Zippy (Beagle)

Food, beach adventures, and being as close to her people as physically possible — that's Zippy's world, and she's thriving in it. Owner Jess will tell you: this Bayside Melbourne Beagle is happiest with sand between her paws or curled up for a cosy afternoon in. Warm, easygoing, and an absolute delight on set — Zippy rocks her thick neck with total confidence in a size M or L collar.

Frankie

Frankie (Cavoodle)

Balls. That's it. That's Frankie's whole personality — and honestly, we respect it. This pint-sized Bayside Melbourne Cavoodle will sprint, swim, and nap with a tennis ball wedged in her mouth without a single regret. When she's not on ball duty, she's shadowing her family to ensure absolutely no snack goes unnoticed. A qualified therapy dog, a stage-one clinger, and the face behind the Mad & Darling logo — Frankie is as much a part of this brand as the leather itself, and she brought every bit of her boundless energy to set. Frankie wears a size S collar.

Nahla

Nahla (Groodle)

A gentle giant with one hilarious blind spot — Nahla is fully convinced she's a lap dog, and no one has the heart to tell her otherwise. This Bayside Melbourne Groodle lives for beach walks with mum Fi, cosy lounging with siblings Tommy, Charlotte, and Flynn, and bounding across the dog park to charm every dog and human in a five-metre radius. Calm, affectionate, and an absolute dream on set — Nahla wears a size M or L collar (plus a whole lot of fluff) and carries it with the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly how gorgeous they are.