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How Super Rich Dogs Are Lapping Up Luxury

by Liz Ozaist (Subscribe to Liz Ozaist's posts): Jul 14th 2010 5:00PM Filed Under: Dogs

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A little bachelor pad. La Petite Maison

By now, most of us have heard about April Marie, Lucia, and Conchita, three very lucky chihuahuas who are living the good life in Miami, thanks to a $3 million trust fund from their late owner, Gail Posner. The heiress once divulged to the Miami Herald that Conchita had a $12,000 summer wardrobe budget and a diamond-encrusted doggie necklace (which she refused to wear). "Conchita is the only girl I know who doesn't consider diamonds her best friend," said Posner of her clearly spoiled furry best friend.

According to the American Pet Products Association, animal lovers in the U.S. will spend an estimated $47.7 billion this year on their four-legged companions, $11 billion of which will go toward pet supplies. But diamonds for dogs? As far fetched as it sounds, there are pets in this country, like Conchita and her crew, who are lapping up luxury regardless of how low the Dow drops. But the question remains, if you are a canine heiress, what do you spend your money on? Here are some of the options:

1. The Best Canine Crib
La Petite Maison co-founder and interior decorator, Michelle Pollak, specializes in creating -- with craftsman Alan Mowrer -- playhouses for pampered pets, like a French chateau complete with hardwood floors, a copper roof, and a faux-fur throw rug. Model Rachel Hunter is a fan. She owns a $30,000 Mexican doggie hacienda that's a mini replica of her own home.

New Chastity Belt For Dogs

by Jeanne Sager (Subscribe to Jeanne Sager's posts): Feb 25th 2010 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

dog chastity belt picture PABS For Pets

Preventing pregnancy in an unspayed dog is a huge challenge -- that is, unless your dog is wearing her chastity belt.

Yes, a chastity belt. It sounds medieval – and there is some metal mesh in the construction of the Pet Anti-Breeding System (PABS) -- but dog trainer and inventor Dexter Blanch tells Paw Nation he's just keeping up with the needs of dog owners' today. Made to buckle on the rear end of a female dog in heat, the PABS allows her to get rid of waste but blocks an interested male dog from making too close a connection.

We talked to Blanch from his home in Shreveport, La. to find out more about his "holistic" approach to preventing pooch pregnancies:

When we heard about this, we laughed, but it sounds like it could work.
That's everybody's reaction, and actually I can understand it, really.

How did you come up with the PABS idea?
I've been a dog trainer for 41 years and I knew it was a needed product. But it really hit me one day when I was hunting with one of my registered female dogs and we came across a bunch of male dogs. She was a young dog and was learning so I needed to keep her in the field but her heat cycle came at the wrong time, and I was like, wow, suppose something were to happen.

Gifts for the Dog

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts): Dec 11th 2009 1:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Photo Galleries

Pamper your pooch this holiday season with fur-friendly gifts. From beds to interactive games, your dog will adore these treats. You may even get a sloppy wet lick in return!

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Gifts for the Dog

Greener Pup Dog Bed
Your puppy can't drive a Prius, but he can rock his eco-attitude in this cozy pet bed by Greener Pup. Created by interior-designer-to-the-stars and dog-rescuer Kari Whitman, the beds are stuffed with 100 percent recycled plastic made from discarded water and soda bottles. The eco-beds come with soft, washable covers made from recycled fabrics, in a choice of colors and styles. You don't have to sacrifice style to go green – so why should your dog? Starting at $39.99, GreenerPup.com.

Greener Pup

Gifts for the Dog

Greener Pup

Pet Bowl
There's just something inspiring about smart design – like this Loll pet bowl, which gets all the details right. The durable, recycled plastic is easy to clean and comes in a rainbow of stylish colors. The stainless steel bowls lift in and out of the base for easy cleaning, and the entire unit can be popped into the dishwasher. Still not convinced? Loll donates $5 of each sale to Animal Allies Humane Society. $90, Lolldesigns.com

Loll Designs

Pamper Your Pup Gift Set
Would you rather snack on warm, fresh-baked cookies, or hard, dry packaged cookies loaded with preservatives? Now ask your dog the same question, then go out and get this gift set from King Arthur Flour. The set includes a pound of dog biscuit mix made with whole grains, and a dog-bone-shaped cutter for fashioning fancy looking treats. Because homemade is always best. $14.95, King Arthur Flour.

King Arthur Flour

Snuggie for Dogs
Once rock royalty Weezer started selling their new CD bundled with a (human-sized) Snuggie blanket, it was clear that the infomercial staples had gone from tragically lame to tragically hip. Now your pup can share the fun by rocking out in a Snuggie for dogs. The fleece blanket-with-arms is soft, warm, and looks easy enough to put on a wriggling pooch. It's the perfect accessory for those cool nights when all Fido wants to do is curl up on the couch and watch infomercials. $14.95, Snuggiefordogs.com.

Snuggie

Chow Hound Book
Nothing against kibble and cans, but doesn't your four-legged friend deserve a home-cooked meal every now and then? Chow Hound: Wholesome Home Cooking for Your Doggie offers an array of healthy, tasty recipes to make for your dog. With chapters on muffins, pies, quiche, and even birthday cakes, your dog will be licking her lips whenever she sees you head for the kitchen. Now where did you put that apron? $12.95, Spoonsisters.com.

The Spoon Sisters

Pez for Pets Dog Treat Dispenser
File this one under "Stocking Stuffers." Candy-loving kids have been collecting PEZ dispensers for more than 50 years. Now your dog gets his turn at the treat-dispensing fun with a jumbo-sized PEZ dispenser that spits out bone-shaped dog treats. But you'd better stock up on refills. With just six treats to a pack, these pup-PEZ won't last long. $20, Pezcollectors.com.

Pez Collectors Store

Orbee-Tuff Snowball
Playing fetch goes seasonal with Orbee-Tuff toys shaped like peppermints and snowballs. The toys are tough, bouncy, and minty tasting, ensuring lots of happy fetching and chewing on Christmas morning. $10.95, Planetdog.com.

Orbee-Tuff

The Mansion Dog House
Okay, so it doesn't have 12 bathrooms and an infinity pool. But The Mansion doghouse is still pretty impressive, with a raised floor, removable roof, and even a fenced-in front porch. (Yes, we know it doesn't quite compare to Paris Hilton's doggie mansion, but really, why do dogs need chandeliers?) $349.98, DogHouses.com.

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Rear Gear
What can we say about Rear Gear's No More Mr. Brown Eye? As cute as dogs' faces are, their opposite ends aren't exactly scenic. Rear Gear solves the problem with colorful tags that dangle from your dog's tail to obscure their...exhaust ports. So if you're looking for a stocking stuffer? Let's just say Rear Gear has your dog covered. $6, Reargearstore.com.

Rear Gear

Dog Brick Interactive Game Dog Toy
Kids love getting games for the holidays, and four-legged kids are no exception. With the Nina Ottosson puzzle toy, a dog searches for hidden treats by sliding wooden bricks with his paw or nose. Once he learns how to ace the puzzle, you can make it harder by locking some of the bricks. It's a great way to keep your dog guessing – and keep his mind sharp. $51.40, Amazon.com.

Nina Ottosson Games