The Reason Why: The RAMCO Colorado Logo
Jul 16th 2026
Handlers have started to see a new mark show up on premium pieces like the Barkin Bag and other RAMCO items, a framed logo reading “RAMCO Colorado.” On the surface it looks like a clean, high-end badge. Underneath, it is a deliberate nod to both the world of high fashion and the working dog heritage that built Ray Allen Manufacturing.
High Fashion Meets Working Dogs
In the luxury world, certain brands have iconic emblems that go beyond simple wordmarks. Think of classic houses that pair their name with imagery like a horse, a saddle, or a carriage, often anchored with the city where they were founded. Those logos instantly communicate heritage, craftsmanship, and a certain level of seriousness about the product.
RAMCO Colorado follows that same philosophy, but translated into the working dog space. Instead of a horse and saddle, the central image is a powerful dog driving into a decoy, captured mid-stride in a bite suit. That artwork started as a real photo of decoy work that had been used in print pieces at Ray Allen, then was broken down and redrawn as a stencil-style graphic to sit inside the frame of the logo. It is a direct reflection of what the company actually does, working dogs, real bites, real training.
What “RAMCO” Means
The “RAMCO” wordmark is not a replacement for the Ray Allen logo. It’s a focused expression of the brand’s premium line. Ray Allen Manufacturing has used the RAM abbreviation for years, and historically the company name was “Ray Allen Manufacturing Company.” RAMCO, spelled out as R-A-M-C-O, is a natural extension of that history.
Colorado is included intentionally. Our company has always been located in Colorado, and the products are designed and made here. Adding “Colorado” locks the logo to a place, much like traditional fashion houses tying their identity to Paris, Milan, or New York. For handlers who care about origin, it is a clear statement, this gear comes from a real working dog manufacturer with roots, not a nameless import.
A Premium Mark for Premium Gear
RAMCO Colorado appears on patches, apparel, and select pieces in the RAMCO collection, including high-fashion-inspired working dog gear like the Barkin Bag. It is not meant to erase or replace the core Ray Allen logo. Instead, it serves as a badge for the elevated side of the brand, where utility and style are both part of the design brief.
In short, the logo is doing two jobs at once. It nods to the high fashion world with a framed, heritage-style mark, and it honors Ray Allen’s own story and location. For a company that has spent decades quietly building premium working dog equipment, the RAMCO Colorado logo is simply a way of saying it out loud.
