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As the weather turns from the warm days of summer to the rainy, chilly days of autumn, both dogs and their owners may be searching for extra protection from outdoor elements. And with the range of dog houses currently on the market, your pooch's exterior abode can be both functional and fun. So if you're looking for a new, distinctive den to keep your canine cozy this fall, our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite dog houses for posh pets. Petmate Don't be fooled by the clever, functional igloo shape of the Indigo Dog Home from Petmate into thinking this home is only for winter weather. The design of this sturdy, smart house not only protects pooches from the chill, ...

Jaime Derringer, author of the design blog Dog Milk, shares some of her favorite pet products. When sourcing content for Dog Milk, I come across a lot of beautiful dog houses. However, many of them are one-off pieces. There still isn't a large selection of modern dog houses on the market, so based on the rarity of a unique outdoor hideaway, you'll pay a pretty penny for the perfect pup palace. But as you'll see in the gallery below, many are worth the price. come-sit-stay-shop.com A Hound's House I first came across the Hunde Hus, $500, on Etsy and then realized that the designer had begun to sell the house retail. Now it is available at The Modern Dog, still with a pretty hefty price ...

Best Friend's Home If the home of your dreams comes replete with lattice windows, real bitumen shingles, a removable roof, and a dormer that covers the entrance, then you'd better get on all fours and start eating from a bowl because we've found your dream house. Of course, there's a catch: It's for dogs. The Alabama from Best Friend's Home might be the fanciest dog house we've ever seen, and we wouldn't necessarily protest its being a perfectly lovely place for our pooch to retreat to upon being shamed. Each model is handmade, crafted from wood and weather-resistant paint, and comes with the option of having its intended four-legged occupant's name imprinted on the door. The Alabama: ...

Paris Hilton's dogs live in this deluxe doggie mansion in Beverly Hills. Photo: babygirlparis/twitpic Ever wonder what it's like to be a pet of the rich and famous? For Dolce, Marilyn Monroe, Harajuku Bitch, Prince, Tinkerbell and nine other dogs, it's all about living in luxury. The pups' socialite-owner Paris Hilton recently posted pictures of their Beverly Hills 'Mini Doggie Mansion' on her Twitter page. "I may have spoiled them a little too much. But how can I not? Just look at those sweet lil' faces, they deserve to be treated like my lil' prince and princesses :) I love my babies," Paris tweeted. The poolside kennel is a mini replica of her mansion filled with tiny furniture ...