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I’m not talking about something that requires batteries. No, I’m referring to the twenty-two breeds recognized by the AKC as being toy dog breeds – from Affenpinscher to Yorkshire Terrier. They make great human companions, adapt well to smaller spaces, they are generally good-natured and they’re cute.
With so many people “down sizing” their homes and living in more compact areas, toy dogs and other small dogs may offer the perfect choice in a canine companion. But first, you need to assess your environment to determine if a toy dog (or any pet) is compatible with your life style.
While toy dogs in general can make good companions in small apartments, some breeds adapt more easily to these conditions than others. Toy Poodles, for example, adapt well to small spaces, and they are “non shedding” which is important if you have allergies.
Will you be leaving the dog alone while you work? While no one wants to leave their pet alone all day, sometimes it is unavoidable. There are many opinions as to whether you should leave a dog at home for eight or nine hours per day. Some feel it is not fair to the dog, while others do it successfully, and have happy, well-adjusted pets. Develop a morning and evening routine with your dog in which you feed them, walk them, and play with them so they know what to expect. Some experts say that dogs have no sense of time, so they can’t tell if you’ve been gone eight minutes or eight hours.
Obviously, ensure the dog has plenty of water and that the dog’s barking will not disturb others.
If you have small children, you may want to delay getting a toy dog or get a larger breed. Toy dogs can be quite fragile, and small children may indeed think the dog is a toy. When the child is old enough, a dog is a great way to teach responsibility by feeding and caring for the dog.
Do you have other animals in the house? Some toy breeds do not tolerate children, other animals or strangers very well. Others, such as the Bichon Frise (BEE-shon FREE-zay) are very sociable, and get along well with other dogs.
As a group toy dogs are more difficult to train than larger dogs. So you will need to be patient while house training your toy dog. Again, some breeds have a reputation for being easier to train than others.
In many ways, toy dogs are less expensive and more convenient to live with. Obviously, they eat less, their beds, mats, and crates are smaller and they require less fenced area if you let them out. With many more travel facilities being “pet friendly,” your toy dog can be a great traveling companion. Many breeds can be “carry on luggage.” While I don’t recommend it, I’ve known people who have taken their toy dogs along on their motorcycle trips!
Toy dogs can be good home protectors, too. Breeds such as the Chihuahua and Pekingese are naturally wary of strangers and bark readily at unusual noises.
Finally, we can make some generalizations about the characteristics of various breeds, but keep in mind that dogs – like people – are individuals, and they may or may not possess the characteristics of their breed. For that reason, you may want to consider an older dog rather than a puppy so that you can observe the dog’s behavior.
OK, if you’re determined to get a toy dog, and have done your research to determine which breeds best fit your lifestyle, what should you do to ensure you get a healthy, happy, well behaved pet? Should you consider a pure breed or a mixed breed?
While many people will only consider a pure bred toy dog, understand that pure bred dogs (of any size) will have more genetic-related health problems than mixed breed dogs. The reason is that pure breeds started with a very small population of dogs, and it is kept that way to ensure consistency in the breed. Thus genetic problems are carried on from one generation to the next. If you’re willing to accept these risks and the inevitable veterinarian bills, then go for a pure bred toy dog.
It’s now possible to have a pure bred dog’s DNA tested to see if it carries, has, or is free of specific genetic diseases. The problem is that DNA testing can only be performed for a few certain diseases specific to a given breed.
Mixed breed dogs, on the other hand, come from a much larger gene pool, so the chances of chronic genetic disease are much lower. “Mixed breed” can be a misnomer because some “mixed breeds” may have no pure bred dogs anywhere in their linage. Therefore, mixed breeds don’t develop any of the, well, “deformities” that are the hallmarks of pure breeds, like the Dachshund (back problems) or Bulldog (breathing and many other problems). Mixed breeds have evolved to the right size and shape of what a dog should be. And, since many pure breeds are bred for certain behavioral traits, mixed breed dogs are more even tempered.
Another reality is that pure bred toy dogs have become fashion accessories for the rich and famous, and the price of toy puppies has risen accordingly. It’s not uncommon for pure bred puppies of certain breeds to bring several thousand dollars. A better alternative is to check out pet adoptions and rescue centers. Not only will you be giving a dog a home, but you’ll be helping to prevent over breeding.
The Internet has many, many good sites to help you learn more than you ever wanted to know about toy dogs – or any dog – for that matter. With a little research, you can find an ideal companion you’ll enjoy living with for many years.

Dog Fashion in Hollywood

When the Hollywood socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton started walking down red carpets and special events with Tinkerbell peeking from her tote bag, the world’s concept of dogs suddenly took a dramatic turn. These tiny creatures became the most in demand breeds, which has brought them to be today’s hottest and most interactive fashion accessory.

With the sudden boom of the dog world especially in Hollywood, there were also a lot of changes happening in the area of fashion. Knowing how ordinary mortals loved to imitate what they see on TV and the movies, it would not be long before their own pooches start to wear what celebrity pooches Flossie, Tinkerbell, and Charlie, to name a few, are sporting.

Paris Hilton’s Pet Collection

Who else can better launch her own pet collection than the infamous queen of intrigue herself? With partnerships from different dog supply stores and popular designers, she has come up with her own line of apparel and accessories for small dogs. One doesn’t have to second-guess who her inspiration is. If her beloved Chihuahua can push her to write a satire book under her name, then she can also bring out the dog fashion designer in her.

Thus, don’t be surprised when you can see dog collars and charms with the words “Paris Hilton” or plenty of sunny and bright-colored dresses for your female dogs.

Dress Up to the Nines

The teeny-weeny small dogs are also popular among parties, since their owners would love to strut them. It is already all too common to see a celebrity or two tagging along a leash for their small pups as they walk down red carpets on awards night or movie premieres. Dogs are also heavily featured during charity events.

To cope with the Hollywood way of dressing, celebrity dogs are often dressed up to the nines. They have real designers and even stylists who will concoct the most appealing and unique dog clothes for them, complete with accessories and even shoes. If their owners are too busy primping themselves for the big event, their pups are also in their own little spa salon, where they can get the best haircut for their fur, excellent shampoo and conditioner, and even a manicure and a pedicure.

How does this affect the way ordinary dogs live now? You can see various spa salons and grooming stations for dogs sprouting like mushrooms. As they say, if humans can live luxurious lives, our dogs can too—as long as their owners can definitely afford it that is. There are even boarding schools and training camps, where they can be trained how to develop proper manners and etiquette, particularly when meeting other people.

The growth of Hollywood dog fashion is a perfect example of how we are influenced by what celebrities do with their money and life. We don’t know yet how far this obsession will go, though one thing is for sure: this craze is far from over.

Let your pup shine with Hollywood-inspired dog apparel and dog harnesses. If you’re looking for quality, Puppia is your answer, with stores in various locations all over the world.

Dogs love to be outdoors, but their energy and playfulness are significantly hampered when ‘connected’ to their owner by a leash. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a place to take your pooch where they can run free and enjoy playing with other fun-loving dogs?
Enter the Dog Park!
This idea was born because many parks don’t allow dogs at all – even on a leash – so finding a safe place for exercise and play was something of a challenge. There may be wilderness trails close by, but is your dog safe to run off leash, assuming the regulations allow this? If your dog doesn’t respond 100% to your voice command there’s always the possibility that he will get lost or tangle with aggressive animals. Of course you will also encounter people, particularly those with young children, who are afraid of dogs and are frightened by a dog that’s running loose.
Okay – sounds like a dog park may be the perfect solution. But what exactly is it? Actually, this isn’t a ‘dumb question’ since it can have different meanings depending on the community’s definition.
Sometimes it’s simply a park where dogs are allowed, so the users designate it as a ‘dog park.’ A more sophisticated example is an area within a city or even a neighborhood that has been specifically designed with amenities that make it obvious that dogs are not just allowed, but encouraged to romp and play off leash. Dogs – especially those that were socialized as puppies – will quickly develop new friendships and enjoy having a variety of playmates.
The parks can be any size and may or may not be fenced. If they are privately owned, there may be a fee charged either on a per use or annual basis. Some states have a ‘recreational use immunity’ ordinance which protects the landowners from liability only if no fee is charged. Check out the regulations posted at your local dog park to see what is applicable.
At least one question has no doubt come to mind – what’s the likelihood of dog fights, and how can they be avoided? The reality is that it’s just about impossible to prevent an occasional fight. However, if your local dog park has an active user group this risk is significantly reduced. Someone will always be in the park to encourage or demand, if necessary, that an aggressive dog be kept on a leash or removed from the park. Another consideration to minimize the risk is to locate a park where large and small dogs have separate play areas.
It’s important to keep an eye on your pooch and recognize when his movements indicate an impending confrontation. Redirecting his attention at exactly the right moment, while staying calm and using trained voice commands, can save the day. Keep a favorite toy or treat handy and call your dog over immediately to distract him with something he enjoys. Caution – don’t throw the toy because both dogs may run for it with unpredictable consequences.
One important issue is the proper disposal of feces. Obviously, the concern is the spread of disease. Typically, the dog park’s user group will supply pickup bags, trash containers and regular disposal service. Since there is an expense involved and the park is usually manned by volunteers, expect to make a donation or participate in a fundraiser for this purpose.
All visitors to the park should share the responsibility to help keep the park clean, but unfortunately some people may think that someone else is paid to take care of this. Look for signs explaining the proper use of the park, and contact the park owner if none are present. Also, don’t be afraid to politely speak up when someone neglects to clean up after their dog. They may have just missed the ‘event’ or they’re new at this and simply don’t know how to properly use the bags. Tactful education and peer pressure works in almost all situations.
Most user groups have special event days devoted to sprucing up the park and generating a community spirit among the users. This is a great opportunity to show your support and to thank the owners and volunteers with your participation.
So – are dog parks just for dogs? The reality is that they’re more a social and recreational outlet for their owners. It gives people pleasure to watch their pooch at play while giving them the opportunity to exercise with their dog without the constraints of a leash. Since the dogs are the common denominator, no one is left out from enjoying the activities, even if just watching the dogs play together gives them pleasure. It’s a terrific opportunity to meet and socialize with others who are true dog lovers. Who knows – you may find just the companion you’ve been seeking. And we’re not talking dogs!

People have a lot of friends, but when they really need a friend, no one is around. A true picture of your so called friends becomes clear, when you don’t have money or anything to give in order to take help. However there is someone, who is always with you. No matter, if you have money or not.  That is your dog. It is called your true friend, as it gives you an unconditional love. That is why it is very special for you.

As your dog is so special for you, you always feel like to do something special for it. This feeling got noticed and people started running business in the sector of dog couture. Moreover, these days’ lots of dog fashion shows also take place. Dog lovers attend such shows and select the best couture for their dogs.  If you can attend them, it is well and good. However if you can not, then in order to choose the best dog couture, you do not need to attend such shows or visit dog couture showrooms. A computer with an internet connection is more than enough.

You would find hundreds of websites and online boutiques, where you can buy the high quality and most fashionable dog’s accessories online. Out of these a few sites are really good and bring a wonderful collection to you for your dog along with good shipping.

These websites present a wide range of dog collars in different colors and style. A variety of materials is used to bring high quality dog collars to you. Dog beds are in a very comfortable range. To give a distinct and cute look to your dog, a wide variety of beauty and grooming products are also available, which take care of your dog from head up to tail.

You would find an exclusive range of dog harnesses too. Dog harnesses control your dog, as well as give a cowboy look to it. To give cowboy look to your dog, cowboy dog hats are also there in the store. Other than cowboy hats, there is a variety of dog hats available. Christian Audigier and Ed Hardy pet collection is incredible.

Do not leave your dog out of party. Be it an occasion like Halloween, Christmas or social gatherings, dog costumes are available for all occasions.

What if your dog wears the jacket? Don’t you think he would look the cutest? You can buy dog jackets too online. Dog bandanas can also be bought through the online store. Moreover juicy couture dog accessories are also available to buy through these websites. They all are in different style and patterns.

These online boutiques provide shipping within 3-5 business days after the order is placed. If your order is for $100 or more, you can get free shipping too. You can easily find such sites on internet with a little bit of efforts, which may become the final destination of your search regarding couture dog accessories.

Pet lovers don’t mind spending quality time shopping for their pets. Dog boutiques have everything that pet lovers would ever want or need for their pets. Online dog boutiques are one stop shopping  where people can get everything for their pets starting from apparels, dog boots, strollers, dog carriers, dog furniture, dog accessories, dog cosmetics, dog bandanas, scarves etc. So no doubt! Being a pet lover, you would definitely consider a right dog boutique to get right things for your dog.

Visiting a dog boutique would prove fruitful if you will get exactly what you want. As your pet is the most precious possession for you, you will unquestionably look for the best in terms of trend, style and above all quality. When you visit a dog boutique, you will find a long list of items to get for your pet. However, you must get these items in design, colors and style that suit to your dog’s personality. You would also be much more interested in getting renowned branded items like Christian Audigier, Chrome Bones, Bone Digger, Rock & Republic, Juicy Couture and many more.

There are dog boutiques who are authorized dealer of such well-known brands. They are also very much concerned about setting up of a pattern for the dresses as well as other accessories. With such dedication and hard work, the designers at dog boutiques, bring a commendable collection of dog clothing and accessories for your dog.

Dog boutiques have luxury clothing and accessories in their collection by keeping winter and summer seasons in mind. Summer is a challenging season for dogs as they find it quite difficult to face it due to the presence of excessive hair on their skin. Therefore, for summers, designers at dog boutiques use cotton as a prime choice of stuff for cloths. Also the accessories are light in weight and easy to manage. But for winters they have wide range of clothes to choose like satin, silk, fur cloth, etc. and accessories like sweaters, woolen boots and caps provide warmth to your dog in winters.

It is very important to keep your dog with you while choosing the clothes and accessories for it. It will help you to decide what is right to buy, especially in terms of size. This is for sure that with the stuff, you get from dog boutiques; you give a distinctively good look to your dog that will make your neighbors envy your pet. Shopping from dog boutiques leaves you with a shopping satisfaction which is hard to get from an ordinary pet store.

Nowadays dog couture shops are getting popular among dog owners at a very fast pace. The reason is that they are one stop shop where a wide variety of luxury and designer dog accessories are found. That is why dog couture shops are center of attraction for every dog lover.

What a dog owner would need or want for his dog? Accessories that are unique, trendy and of good quality and these three requirements are priority for dog couture shops. In any condition, they do not compromise with the quality and bring a unique and trendy collection to dog owners.

Usually dog couture shops have a separate section for travel accessories that includes backpacks in various colors and patterns. Car seat systems and covers are also available in different sizes and fabrics. Whenever you plan to buy any accessory for your dog, you must keep one thing in mind that it should be comfortable otherwise your dog won’t accept it. Travel accessories (car seat & systems) offered by dog couture shops have been designed by taking the comfort of your dog into consideration.

To enhance your dog’s beauty there are designer anklets, bandanas, scarves, charms & tags and hair bows. They all are available at affordable prices and its worth buying, as they give a distinct and cutest look to your dog. In jewelry section, there are necklace in crystal (multicolor, black and clear), pearl (black, coco, pink, white and flower) and swarovski. It sounds interesting that necklaces are also available in various unique patterns like butterfly, scull, candy and many more.

Accessories like eyewear (doggles and sunglasses), hats, socks and shoes give your dog a high fashioned look. Also, you can find hair dye gels and nail paints in different colors to serve your dog’s regular parlor needs up to some extent.

With the regular market research, dog couture shops know the need of dog owners. They keep updating their collection with new trends and also with newly introduced accessories. Moreover, they are reliable enough to share your bank account or credit card details in order to make payment. With the privacy policy followed by them, you can be 100% sure of the security of your confidential information. Therefore one can enjoy safe and quality shopping at dog couture shops.

Designer clothes and fashion accessories are not limited to humans only. Nowadays, the great variety of designer clothes, apparels and fashion accessories are available for our dogs. People do not have to wish to get really cool stuff for their doggies. Now, they can shop from head to toe for their doggies.

Dog fashion is an ever increasing trend in modern fashion world. You can easily understand this by fact that nowadays you can buy dog fashion products designed by prominent names in Fashion World like Christian Audigier, celebrities like Paris Hilton. Yes, it is true that Paris Hilton has designed a complete range of dog clothing and accessories for their lovely pets. The Ed Hardy dog collection can attract attention of all pet owners. Not only Christian Audigier, but several other designer brands like Gucci and Coach are designing dog clothing and dog accessories like dog collars, dog carriers, toys and more.

Depending upon specific requirements and breed of your dog, you can choose specialized designer products. Not only dog hair care and grooming products, you also have a wide range of designer clothing, dog jackets, attractive dog collars and several dog accessories for special occasions.

You can groom your dog with designer fashion products. However, fashion is not limited to designer dog clothing, and dog accessories (designer dog collars, designer dog belts, designer jackets for dogs). You can also find attractive designer beds, and designer dog carrier (approved by several airlines too).

These days, it is very easy to find a pet store selling specialized dog clothing, and other dog accessories. However, as a fashion conscious person you must be looking for something special for your favorite puppy. Like our kids, puppies also love playing and doing naughty things around all the time. You can help in proper growth of your puppy by shopping specially designed cool toys for doggies. Believe me, it will add sparkles in the emotions of your puppy towards you.

People always want best in fashion. It is also true, when you think of buying fashionable designer clothing and accessories for your doggie. Well, the best way to shop for designer dog clothing and dog accessories are from online dog boutiques, selling fashion products dedicated to your puppy and dog. They offer a wide range of products for your dog.

Dogs are the best companion for people. Since pre-historic age they have proved their faithfulness and affection towards their masters. Even today, the importance of Dogs is intact. Their masters love them unconditionally. To show their love and affection for their doggies, their masters purchase designer clothes and accessories.

Today, dog owners have a lot of options in designer dog clothes, dog accessories and dog grooming products. To add more variety in designer dog products and make it easier to shop, dog owners can choose to shop online. There are several online stores dealing with all designer products meant for your dog.

Online Shopping for Designer Dog Clothes and Accessories

Online shopping for designer dog accessories is comparatively easier and more beneficial for dog owners. Thanks to some quality doggie couture shops that made online dog accessories shopping a pleasant experience.

However, in order to make your online shopping for designer dog clothes and accessories more pleasant, first you need to find a reputable online dog accessories shop with a wide variety of designer products. Before ordering your desired products compare the product prices with other similar online dog fashion stores. You may get better deals by doing a little bit of research on products prices.

How to Find Reputed Doggie Couture Shop

Finding a reputable doggie couture shop is not that tough. Search over Internet and you will get plenty of websites selling designer dog fashion accessories from all popular brands. But, it is very important to check their credibility before ordering any dog fashion products. Customer’s review on products and feedback about their services help in checking the quality of products and service. So, don’t forget to read past customer’s review/feedback or testimonial.

It is also important to check the security in making online payments. Before providing your credit card or bank details ensure that they are using required level of security to protect your personal information. The time taken in shipping is also important. Most of the reputable doggie couture shops offer delivery for purchased orders within 2-3 three business days.

If everything is OK, then you can finally order the selected product for your lovely puppy. Once you will experience the simplicity and ease of online dog fashion accessories shopping, you will never look at any other ways.