In 1982, the launch of Cindra marked a turning point in professional pet grooming. Originally developed by the Philips family, Cindra quickly gained a reputation for delivering results that dog owners and professional groomers had rarely seen before. Dogs were winning in the show ring, coats looked healthier, and word spread rapidly throughout the grooming community.
Cindra grew almost entirely through word of mouth. Breeders, dog show exhibitors, professional groomers, and dedicated pet owners began recommending the formulas to one another after seeing the difference in coat quality and manageability. Even respected publications such as Sheltie Talk featured Cindra products without solicitation, recognizing the growing impact the formulas were having in the grooming world.
Like many small businesses, Cindra faced major challenges during the global supply chain disruptions of 2020. Production difficulties eventually forced the brand to close in 2021, leaving a noticeable gap for groomers and dog owners who had relied on the products for decades.
In 2023, our family purchased Cindra from its original owners with the goal of restoring and preserving the brand. Today, Cindra is operated from our small farm in rural Nevada, where we raise sheep and goats at Barking Bird Farms.
Our involvement with dogs runs deep. I have worked as a professional groomer for more than 25 years, and we actively breed, train, and compete with Belgian Malinois under the Element Belgians prefix. This hands-on experience with working dogs and coated breeds shapes how we approach every product we develop.
Our goal is simple: to bring Cindra back to the grooming community with the same commitment to quality that made the brand successful in the first place.
Every step of the Cindra production process is handled in the United States, from sourcing ingredients to manufacturing, testing, bottling, and shipping. Maintaining domestic production allows us to control quality, support American businesses, and ensure that every bottle meets the standards professional groomers and serious dog owners expect.
At Cindra, we believe grooming products should support coat health, proper coat structure, and long-term skin balance, not simply mask problems with heavy cosmetic ingredients. Our formulas are designed to rinse clean, maintain coat function, and help dogs look and feel their best.
Whether you are a professional groomer, a breeder preparing a dog for the show ring, or a dedicated owner who wants the best care for your dog, we are committed to helping you find the right grooming solution.
