Posts tagged "fashion"

Doggy Raincoats - Looking Adorable While Avoiding Stank

by Eliot Glazer (Subscribe to Eliot Glazer's posts): Jul 10th 2009 11:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Pet Clothes

Most canine companions aren't fans of the rain, but hey, when a guy's gotta go, a guy's gotta go. This leaves us befuddled owners with the classic threat of wet dog stank. Luckily, dog raincoats provide both ourselves and our pups with two very important tasks: keeping Fido as dry as the Sahara in winter, and somehow sending our pet's cute factor skyrocketing.

Proof positive can be found in the following eight YouTube clips of precious pups preparing for precipitation with style and pizazz.

Dogs on the Catwalk

by Eliot Glazer (Subscribe to Eliot Glazer's posts): Jun 15th 2009 4:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pet Clothes

Six years ago, somewhere in Tokyo at a department store, someone came up with the brilliant idea to employ dogs to strut their stuff on a custom-sized red carpet as part of a fashion show for the furry set. We don't know where, exactly, or why, but we sure as heck are glad it happened.

Watch your back, Tyra! These pups are fierce, and not in the rabid sense.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

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