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The Bridgerton Dog Collection Was Supposed to Sell Out. Two Years Later, It's Still Here.

Maxbone's Regency-core capsule for dogs launched as a blink-and-miss-it drop tied to Bridgerton. It somehow outlived the hype. A look at the robin's-egg walk set, the Society Papers toy, and the pupper jumper, and whether they hold up.

Leila Torres
By Leila Torres, Senior Living Editor
May 11, 2026 · 5 min read
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Limited-edition drops are built to vanish. That is the entire pitch: grab it now or spend the next year regretting it. So it is genuinely funny that the Bridgerton x Maxbone collection, launched back in 2024 as a here-today-gone-tomorrow capsule timed to the show’s third season, is still sitting on shelves in 2026. The Ton, apparently, does not clear inventory as fast as promised.

That longevity turns out to be a small gift. The pieces were designed to look plucked from a Regency costume department: robin’s-egg blue throughout, with tonal toile, embroidered florals, gilded bees, and little pearl accents. If you missed the frenzy the first time and always thought your dog would look devastating in period dress, the window never actually closed.

Here’s what the collection includes and how to think about each piece.

The walk set is the workhorse

The Bridgerton x Maxbone Walk Set ($115) is the anchor of the collection, and it is the one that justifies itself beyond the novelty. Underneath the exclusive blue-on-blue toile print and silver-plated hardware, it is a legitimately practical kit. The harness uses a soft neoprene shell over breathable mesh, the leash carries a waist or shoulder attachment for hands-free walking, and a small round pouch clips on to hold your keys, a card, and whatever else you need on a loop around the block. It comes in four sizes and fits dogs up to 65 pounds, so it is not just a toy-breed indulgence.

That round pouch is also sold on its own if you want the utility without the full set. It has a zip closure, a neoprene loop on the back to slide onto the leash’s attachment, and, yes, a pearl wristband, in case you would like to commit fully to the bit.

The Society Papers plush is the cheap thrill

At $25, the plush pull toy is the low-stakes way into the collection. It is modeled on Lady Whistledown’s scandal sheet: plush on the outside, a squeaker hidden inside, and a tug rope that pulls off, so it covers both gnawing and a game of tug. If you want one nod to the theme without dressing your dog head to toe, this is it.

The jumper is the showpiece

The pupper jumper ($55) is the diamond of the season, so to speak, the piece that turns heads and also asks the most of you. It’s knit from stretchy viscose and nylon and comes in five sizes, dotted with gilded bees, applied florals, and a scatter of sparkly gems. The ribbed turtleneck rolls up or down depending on your dog’s neck, and there’s a discreet leash opening at the back so it plays nicely with a harness. The catch: it’s hand-wash only, which is a real commitment for a garment a dog will wear into the grass.

Worth knowing before you buy

Maxbone is a sustainable, women-owned brand that gives back, which is a nicer origin story than most novelty merch carries, and it shows in the construction. These aren’t flimsy costume pieces; the walk set in particular would earn its keep long after anyone stops recognizing the reference.

A couple of practical notes. The collection is sold through Maxbone directly and a handful of retailers rather than the usual big-box marketplaces, so pricing and availability can wander by piece and size. And because it is a leftover capsule rather than a core line, individual items do sell through for good eventually, even if the collection as a whole has proven weirdly durable. If a specific size is showing in stock, that is the moment to grab it.

The honest verdict: the jumper and toy are for people who love the show and want the wink. The walk set is the one you can recommend to anyone, Bridgerton fan or not, because a well-made hands-free harness in a pretty color is just a good harness. That it happens to be the talk of the Ton is a bonus.

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Leila Torres leads our Living coverage, from home life and travel to the products and rescue stories that come with sharing a life with animals. She edits and writes across the section, with a soft spot for pieces about the bond between people and their pets.

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