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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
J Connelly 
A G J Robertson 
A J Thurstan 
C Thurstan 
S King 
B Mcintosh (resigned 5 August 2025)
J E Suárez-Pazos 
F R I Cervi (appointed 16 March 2025)




Company secretary
A J Thurstan



Registered number
10589054



Registered office
Unit 3 Pioneer Park Halesfield 18

Telford

United Kingdom

TF7 4FA




Independent auditors
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Belmont House

Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY2 6LG




Bankers
Lloyds Bank PLC
25 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7HN





 
DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
 
1 - 2
Directors' report
 
3 - 5
Independent auditors' report
 
6 - 9
Statement of comprehensive income
 
10
Balance sheet
 
11
Statement of changes in equity
 
12
Statement of cash flows
 
13 - 14
Notes to the financial statements
 
15 - 31

 
DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
The Directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025. 

Business review
 
2025 represented a significant period of growth and operational transformation for the Company.

The business experienced another strong year of significant revenue growth (a 52% increase on the prior year) as both the customer base and the operations scaled. Alongside this growth, the Company completed the fit-out and commissioning of its new manufacturing facility, bringing cooking and dispatch operations into a single site. This has enabled the consolidation of previously separate locations into one centralised operation, improving coordination, efficiency, and scalability across the business.

The transition to the new facility, together with continued investment in people and processes, has strengthened the Company’s operational capability and positioned it for future growth.

To support this investment, the Company secured additional funding during the year through a combination of loan and asset finance, supporting both capital expenditure and ongoing working capital requirements.

While the Company reported a loss for the year, this reflects the significant level of investment undertaken alongside the scaling of the business and transition to the new facility, including transitional and non-recurring costs associated with commissioning the new manufacturing facility and consolidating operations. Improvements in operational efficiency and cost management have been achieved following the consolidation of operations.

In the short term, the business is focused on progressing the Company towards profitability through scaling revenues, operational efficiency, and leveraging the benefits of the new facility. The consolidation of operations and investment made during the year are expected to support margin improvement over time, and provide a stronger operational platform for the future.

The operational changes implemented during the year are expected to support a more efficient and scalable business over the longer term.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Company operates in a competitive and evolving market, and the Directors have identified the following key risks and uncertainties:

Operational and Scaling Risk
The successful operation of the new manufacturing facility is critical to the Company’s performance. The Directors continue to monitor processes, systems, and capacity to ensure efficient and consistent output.

Supply Chain and Input Costs
The business is exposed to fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials and packaging. Close supplier relationships and ongoing oversight of sourcing help mitigate these risks.

Liquidity and Funding
As a growing business that has undertaken significant investment, the Company maintains close oversight of cash flow, forecasting, and funding requirements to ensure sufficient resources are available to support operations and future growth.

Competition and Customer Retention
The pet food market is highly competitive. The Company focuses on product quality and customer experience to retain and grow its customer base.

Regulatory and Product Quality
As a food manufacturer, the Company must comply with strict regulatory and food safety requirements. Robust quality control processes are in place to mitigate the risk of product issues and protect the brand.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The business monitors performance using a range of financial and operational indicators, including revenue growth, production efficiency, and cost control.

During the year, the Company continued to grow its customer base and revenues, alongside improvements in operational performance following the transition to the new facility.

Internal metrics relating to production efficiency and margin improvement have shown positive trends over the period, reflecting the benefits of investment in infrastructure and processes.

Other key performance indicators
 
Focus remains on improving operational efficiency, strengthening margins, and progressing the business towards break-even and sustainable profitability.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



S King
Director

Date: 16 September 2026
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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £4,200,622 (2024 - loss £1,821,106).


Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

J Connelly 
A G J Robertson 
A J Thurstan 
C Thurstan 
S King 
B Mcintosh (resigned 5 August 2025)
J E Suárez-Pazos 
F R I Cervi (appointed 16 March 2025)

Page 3

 
DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Future developments

The Company’s primary focus is on achieving break-even through a combination of revenue growth, operational efficiency, and disciplined cost management.

Operational priorities include improving manufacturing and supply chain efficiency, expanding sales channels, and continuing to strengthen the customer proposition.

Since the year end, the Company has undertaken a rebranding initiative, including updated packaging and brand identity.

Research and development activities

The Company continues to undertake research and development activities relating to product formulation, ingredient sourcing, and manufacturing processes, with a focus on product quality, nutritional value, and responsible sourcing.

Ongoing development work is focused on maintaining high standards of product safety and supporting the continued development of the Company’s product offering.

Engagement with employees

Employees are recognised as a key part of the Company’s operations and continued growth. The business remains focused on supporting employee wellbeing, training, and development, in line with the Company’s wider values and culture.

The Company is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment, with a continued focus on health and safety within manufacturing operations.

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

The Company recognises the importance of maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and other business partners.

The business works closely with suppliers to support product quality, consistency, and sourcing standards, while customer feedback continues to inform product development and operational improvements.

The Company also engages with regulators and industry bodies to support compliance and best practice across its operations.

Branches outside the United Kingdom

The Company has no branches outside the United Kingdom.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:

∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Page 4

 
DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Post balance sheet events

Post year end, the Company successfully completed a fundraise, which has strengthened the Company’s liquidity position.

Auditors

The auditors, WR Partners, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





S King
Director

Date: 16 September 2026
Page 5

 
DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Different Dog Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:

∙give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its loss for the year then ended;
∙have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
∙have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


∙the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic report or the Directors' report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


∙adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
∙the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
∙certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
∙we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

The audit team obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the Company and determined that the most significant are those that relate to the reporting framework (FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006), the relevant tax compliance regulations, employment law, Health and Safety Regulations and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

We understood how the Company is complying with these frameworks by making enquiries of management and those responsible for legal and compliance procedures. We also reviewed board minutes to identify any recorded instances of irregularity or non compliance that might have a material impact on the financial statements. 

We assessed the susceptibility of the Company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur by meeting with key management to understand where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud. Based on our understanding our procedures involved enquiries of management and those charged with governance, manual journal entry testing, cashbook reviews for large and unusual items and the challenge of significant accounting estimates used in preparing the financial statements.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.


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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





John Fletcher BA (Hons) FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
WR Partners
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
  
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG

 
Date: 
18 September 2026
Page 9

 
DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
Restated
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
16,260,281
10,707,900

Cost of sales
  
(12,412,723)
(8,213,033)

Gross profit
  
3,847,558
2,494,867

Administrative expenses
  
(8,133,626)
(4,254,472)

Exceptional administrative expenses
  
(104,210)
(342,332)

Operating loss
  
(4,390,278)
(2,101,937)

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
193,728
124,366

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(4,140)
(6,332)

Loss before tax
  
(4,200,690)
(1,983,903)

Tax on loss
 11 
68
162,797

Loss for the financial year
  
(4,200,622)
(1,821,106)

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 15 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 10589054

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
6,077,613
975,583

  
6,077,613
975,583

Current assets
  

Stocks
 14 
1,095,001
508,151

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
438,036
387,542

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
2,797,991
9,143,826

  
4,331,028
10,039,519

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(3,081,347)
(1,572,084)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,249,681
 
 
8,467,435

Total assets less current liabilities
  
7,327,294
9,443,018

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(2,205,787)
(370,962)

  

Net assets
  
5,121,507
9,072,056


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
79
78

Share premium account
  
18,670,880
18,420,808

Profit and loss account
  
(13,549,452)
(9,348,830)

  
5,121,507
9,072,056


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




S King
Director

Date: 16 September 2026

The notes on pages 15 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
61
8,430,147
(7,527,724)
902,484


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
(1,821,106)
(1,821,106)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(1,821,106)
(1,821,106)


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Shares issued during the year
17
9,990,661
-
9,990,678


Total transactions with owners
17
9,990,661
-
9,990,678



At 1 January 2025
78
18,420,808
(9,348,830)
9,072,056


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
(4,200,622)
(4,200,622)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(4,200,622)
(4,200,622)


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Shares issued during the year
1
250,072
-
250,073


Total transactions with owners
1
250,072
-
250,073


At 31 December 2025
79
18,670,880
(13,549,452)
5,121,507


The notes on pages 15 to 31 form part of these financial statements.
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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Loss for the financial year
(4,200,622)
(1,821,106)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
635,355
218,893

Impairments of fixed assets
-
8,759

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
1,156
1,825

Interest paid
4,140
6,332

Interest received
(193,728)
(124,366)

Taxation charge
(68)
(162,797)

(Increase) in stocks
(586,850)
(125,615)

(Increase) in debtors
(110,872)
(178,424)

Increase in creditors
794,232
698,744

Corporation tax received
60,446
93,853

Net cash generated from operating activities

(3,596,811)
(1,383,902)


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(5,744,041)
(930,371)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
5,500
1,087

Interest received
193,728
124,366

Net cash from investing activities

(5,544,813)
(804,918)
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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


2025
2024

£
£



Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares
250,073
9,990,678

New secured loans
1,455,418
-

Repayment of loans
(10,418)
(10,833)

Repayment of/new finance leases
1,104,856
70,645

Interest paid
(4,140)
(6,332)

Net cash generated in financing activities
2,795,789
10,044,158

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(6,345,835)
7,855,338

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
9,143,826
1,288,488

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
2,797,991
9,143,826


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
2,797,991
9,143,826

2,797,991
9,143,826


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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Different Dog Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales with a registered office and principal place of business at Unit 3, Pioneer Park, Halesfield 18, Telford, United Kingdom, TF7 4FA. The principal activity of the company is to manufacture and retail prepared pet food.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

In preparing these financial statements, the Board of Directors are required to assess and report on the prospects of the Company and whether it is a going concern. In considering this requirement, the Directors have taken into account the Company’s forecast cash flows, liquidity and available financing facilities for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.

Post year end, the Company successfully completed a fundraise, which has strengthened the Company’s liquidity position. The Directors have also considered the Company’s financial projections and available financing facilities throughout the assessment period.

Based on these considerations, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Accordingly, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.3
Foreign currency translation (continued)

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
∙the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
∙the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
∙the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
∙it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
∙the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Leased assets: the Company as lessee

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

 
2.7

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.

If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.10

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.11

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Taxation

Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.


 
2.13

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

 
2.14

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
Over the term of the lease, being 10 years
Plant and machinery
-
10%-33%
Motor vehicles
-
25%
Office equipment
-
33%
Computer equipment
-
33%

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Impairment of fixed assets and goodwill

Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication that the assets are impaired. Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit to which the asset has been allocated) is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's (or CGU's) fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets that have been previously impaired are reviewed at each balance sheet date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.

 
2.16

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.17

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.18

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

 
2.19

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.20

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” and Section 12 “Other Financial Statements Issues” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.20
Financial instruments (continued)

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.20
Financial instruments (continued)

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations or future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. In the opinion of the Directors, there are no estimates nor assumptions that have a significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the retail of prepared pet food.

All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

5.


Operating loss

The operating loss is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Research & development charged as an expense
42,687
24,214

Exchange differences
1,849
-

Other operating lease rentals
374,560
218,769


6.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
14,650
13,300

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
4,229,130
3,172,636

Social security costs
619,374
275,312

Cost of defined contribution scheme
74,953
49,261

4,923,457
3,497,209


The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 126 (2024 - 113).

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

8.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
502,369
413,930

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
4,733
4,804

507,102
418,734


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 4 directors (2024 - 4) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £143,393 (2024 - £125,267).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £1,321 (2024 - £1,321).


9.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest receivable
193,728
124,366

193,728
124,366


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Other loan interest payable
4,140
6,332

4,140
6,332

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

11.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
-
(24,561)

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(68)
(69,292)


(68)
(93,853)


Total current tax
(68)
(93,853)

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
-
(68,944)

Total deferred tax
-
(68,944)


Tax on loss
(68)
(162,797)
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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Loss on ordinary activities before tax
(4,200,690)
(1,983,903)


Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
(1,050,173)
(495,976)

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
813
84,281

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
(95,090)
(140,465)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(69)
(69,292)

Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
-
(68,944)

Adjustment in research and development tax credit leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
-
(52,953)

Loss on chargeable assets
-
456

Changes in provisions leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
3,905
(1,890)

Unrelieved tax losses carried forward
1,140,546
581,986

Total tax charge for the year
(68)
(162,797)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There are no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Exceptional items

2025
2024
£
£


Legal and professional fees
104,210
342,332

104,210
342,332

Exceptional items are included in administrative expenses and relate to legal fees incurred, as a result of the fundraising in the year. 

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13.


Tangible fixed assets


Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
603,026
791,428
27,792
33,614
53,161
1,509,021


Additions
4,630,842
1,079,800
-
33,399
-
5,744,041


Disposals
-
(22,600)
(21,070)
(8,060)
(53,161)
(104,891)



At 31 December 2025

5,233,868
1,848,628
6,722
58,953
-
7,148,171



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
106,111
332,673
22,792
18,701
53,161
533,438


Charge for the year on owned assets
522,257
98,554
-
14,544
-
635,355


Disposals
-
(20,944)
(16,070)
(8,060)
(53,161)
(98,235)



At 31 December 2025

628,368
410,283
6,722
25,185
-
1,070,558



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
4,605,500
1,438,345
-
33,768
-
6,077,613



At 31 December 2024
496,915
458,755
5,000
14,913
-
975,583

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2025
2024
£
£



Land and buildings
887,028
-

Plant and machinery
949,770
145,234

1,836,798
145,234

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

14.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
272,825
125,223

Finished goods and goods for resale
822,176
382,928

1,095,001
508,151



15.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
14,112
7,262

Other debtors
190,405
240,378

Prepayments and accrued income
233,519
139,902

438,036
387,542



16.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
2,797,991
9,143,826

2,797,991
9,143,826



17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans
387,822
10,418

Trade creditors
1,441,743
805,666

Other taxation and social security
262,342
245,339

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
402,546
64,919

Other creditors
174,655
150,619

Accruals and deferred income
412,239
295,123

3,081,347
1,572,084


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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans
1,073,012
5,416

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
865,392
98,163

Other creditors
267,383
267,383

2,205,787
370,962



19.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2025
2024
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
387,822
10,418


387,822
10,418

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
382,492
5,416


382,492
5,416

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
690,520
-


690,520
-


1,460,834
15,834


Included within bank loans is a bounceback loan repayable in monthly instalments of £833. Interest is charged on the loan on a fixed rate basis of 2.5% per annum. The balance is expected to be repaid in full in July 2026. Also included within bank loans is a balance repayable in monthly instalments of £31,853. Interest is charged on the loan on a fixed rate basis of 11.3% per annum. The balance is expected to be repaid in full in December 2030.

Secured debt
At the reporting date, the company's bank borrowings are secured by fixed and floating charges over the following: A first legal charge dated 18 December 2025 over plant and machinery and a legal charge dated 19 December 2025 over all properties.
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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

20.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts are secured upon the assets to which they relate.

Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Within one year
402,546
64,919

Between 1-5 years
865,392
98,163

1,267,938
163,082


21.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



609,754 (2024 - 609,754) Ordinary shares of £0.00010 each
61
61
176,819 (2024 - 172,491) Preferred ordinary shares of £0.00010 each
18
17

79

78


During the year, the Company issued 4,328 preferred ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001 per share.

22.


Analysis of net debt





At 1 January 2025
Cash flows
New finance leases
At 31 December 2025
£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

9,143,826

(6,345,835)

-

2,797,991

Debt due after 1 year

(5,416)

(1,067,596)

-

(1,073,012)

Debt due within 1 year

(10,418)

(377,404)

-

(387,822)

Finance leases

(163,082)

64,919

(1,169,775)

(1,267,938)


8,964,910
(7,725,916)
(1,169,775)
69,219

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

23.


Prior year adjustment

During the 2025 year the company reclassified a number of expenditure items relating to labour, depreciation and premises costs to Cost of Sales from Administration Expenses. As such, prior year amounts in relation to these costs have been reclassified to reflect this change and show Gross Margin on a consistent and like for like basis. This has resulted in the FY24 Cost Of Sales increasing by £2,601,736 and Administration expenses reducing by the same amount. Gross Margin for FY24 is restated as 23.3%, previously 47.6%. There is no impact on the overall loss reported for the year ended 31 December 2024.


24.


Capital commitments


At 31 December 2025 the Company had capital commitments as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements
134,737
-

134,737
-

The company had capital commitments for long-term leasehold property of £134,737 (2024: £Nil).


25.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £74,953 (2024: £49,261). Contributions totalling £15,618 (2024: £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


26.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
297,294
296,429

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,175,967
1,210,761

Later than 5 years
1,051,875
1,425,000

2,525,136
2,932,190

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DIFFERENT DOG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

27.


Related party transactions

During the year the Company made purchases from a Company with common directors totalling £419,366 (2024: £387,872). There was a creditor due at the year-end for the balance of £47,582 (2024: £Nil) which is included within trade creditors.

Included within creditors greater than 1 year is an amount due to the directors totalling £267,383 (2024: £267,383) which is not repayable on demand. No interest is charged on this balance. 


28.


Post balance sheet events

On 1 September 2026, the Directors approved the issuance of 28,114 preferred ordinary shares of £0.0001 each for cash consideration of £33.34 per share. 

 
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