Dogs Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers with Silicone Stoppers

This pair of ceramic salt and pepper shakers takes the form of two fluffy little dogs, each sitting neatly with its tail curled up behind and its head turned slightly to one side. They are glazed white all over, with sculpted fur down the chest and back, tiny black eyes, a black nose, a smiling mouth and soft pink ears that add a gentle touch of colour. The holes sit in the top of each head, so the seasoning shakes out from between the ears. Each dog is about 6cm long, 4.5cm wide and 5cm tall, a comfortable size to pick up and pass across the table.

They sit happily on a dining table, a breakfast tray or a kitchen worktop beside the hob, and take up very little room wherever they go. Fill one with fine table salt and the other with ground pepper and you have a cheerful pair for everyday meals, weekend roasts or a relaxed brunch. The two dogs look almost alike, so it helps to keep the salt in the same spot each time. A pair of characterful pups is an easy way to bring a smile to the table without cluttering it, and they sit well with plain white plates or brighter, playful tableware.

Both shakers are ceramic with a glossy glaze, and each has a silicone stopper in its base. To refill, ease the stopper out, pour in table salt or ground pepper and press it firmly back in; fine, dry seasonings flow most easily through the small holes. They are hand wash only, so rinse them in warm soapy water, let them dry fully inside before refilling, and wipe the outside with a soft cloth. Set them at the centre of the breakfast table, or wrap them as a small, cheerful present alongside a tea towel or a jar of honey.

How big are the dog salt and pepper shakers?

Each dog measures about 6cm long, 4.5cm wide and 5cm tall. They are small enough to sit neatly on the table without taking up much room.

What are the shakers made from?

The shakers are ceramic with a glossy glaze. Each one has a silicone stopper in its base for refilling.

How do I refill them?

Remove the silicone stopper at the base and pour in table salt or ground pepper. Then press the stopper firmly back into place before you turn the shaker upright.

Can the shakers go in the dishwasher?

No, they are hand wash only. Rinse them in warm soapy water and let them dry fully inside before you fill them again.

What colour are the dogs?

Both dogs are glazed white with soft pink ears. Each has small black eyes, a black nose and a black smiling mouth.

Can I use coarse salt or peppercorns?

Fine table salt and ground pepper flow most easily through the small holes in each dog's head. Coarse salt flakes and whole peppercorns are better kept in a grinder.