Forgive my opinion, but I have always viewed doggy-dress-up as overly posh and sissified. Sure, for the thin-coated dog, winter coats are necessary, but pink ruffles and sequined bow ties? Sorry, my girls are dogs, not dolls.
But with the MLB playoffs right around the corner, I may be able to make an exception.
It isn't too posh or the least bit sissified to support your favorite baseball team with the officially licensed MLB dog jerseys.
There are no rhinestones involved. These casual canine clothes are made from 100% micro-mesh polyester, and feature your favorite team's logo and official patch (notice the Phillies are
representing here). And MLB jerseys come in sizes
that accommodate all of our four-legged fans from the Bull Mastiff to the Teacup Poodle (see chart below).
small = length 12-16 girth 12-16 neck 6-10"
medium = length 16-20" girth 16-19" neck 10-14"
large = length 20-26" girth 19-26" neck 14-18
XL = length 26-30" girth 26 to 32" neck 18 to 22"
Let's not forget that football season is well on its way. Officially licensed NFL dogwear is also available, not to mention basketball, hockey, and of course, NASCAR. Note that I was unable to find a site that offered all leagues and teams, so here are a few links to aid you in your search for spirited, yet practical dog apparel.
Budding fashion designer and tv reality star Lauren Conrad is known for her chic LA style. Recently she has been spotted around town toting her adorable new puppy Chloe with her everywhere she goes. When Lauren can't be with Chloe, she sports this trendy personalized necklace from Jennifer Fisher to keep her pup close to her heart.
If you want to steal this look then try the Kyle, which is the classic style Lauren was spotted wearing by People.com.If you like the style but want to make it your own, Jennifer Fisher allows you to customize your necklace by choosing your chain and ornaments.
Milk-Bone is turning 100 years old this year and to celebrate they are searching for their first SpokeDog ever. To do this they are launching the Make a Milk-Bone Moment contest with the grand prize winner receiving a $100,000 contract to serve as the first-ever Milk-Bone 100 Anniversary SpokesDog. A Milk-Bone Moment could be any special moment a pet parent shares with their dogs. View some of the current entries and enter today!
Want to win a 4 day/3 night vacation? Enter the Canine Celebrity Awards!
Every winter you watch the Academy Awards wishing you could be part of the action. Well, this year you can, ummm, or at least your dog can! Submit a photo or video of your own Celebrity Dog and next year you could be watching in person from the red carpet in Hollywood… or Honolulu… the Virgin Islands or any one of 28 World- Class destinations.
Dogs have been featured in movies, commercials and print ads since before Lassie was a puppy yet they normally don't receive the recognition they deserve. When was the last time a dog accepted an Oscar? (Dog Day Afternoon doesn't count!)
This month when the Academy announces it's nominees for Best Actor, Director and Producer one category will be conspicuously absent. Happytails Canine Spa Line will fill this void by honoring the fluffy set with its Canine Celebrity Awards. There will be two categories Best in Show- Photo and Best in Show- Video but with three winners each whose owners will each receive a vacation package valued at over $1,000.
Dog owners everywhere may begin to submit photos and videos of their own Canine Celebrity along with a short essay on why their dog deserves to win. Visit Happy Tails' website to enter, and check out this You Tube video which tells you more about the contest.
Winners will be announced at the Luxury Pet Pavilion in Los Angeles on Sunday February 24th (Oscar Day) by celebrity judge Lanease Adams, Hollywood actress and one of the bachelorettes on the first season of ABC's "the Bachelor". Have fun and enter today!
High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale is known for her looking great, and now her pooch Maui is stepping out in style too! Featured on People.com, here she is with her swanky pup, a poodle mix, out and about in Los Angeles. Her pooch is adorable in her pink t-shirt, right on trend for Valentine's Day.
Want to steal her look? Find this Juicy Couture tee with "I love bones + Juicy" printed on the back for $30 from Neiman Marcus. It is also available in blue for those male doggies who want to enjoy couture too!
Mariah Carey was spotted in the most recent issue of People magazine with her best friend and pooch Jack vacationing in Aspen. Mariah looks great in her army green snowsuit, but Jack Jr. steals the spotlight in his swanky camo coat.
Want to steal this look for your dog without spending a fortune? Check out this camo coat vest from Pamper Me Puppy on sale for $46.95. It features the same great print and furry hood that Jack was sporting, but without the sleeves that tend to irritate many dogs. Also, it has a snap closure making it easy to take on and off your pup. Even if you can’t make it to Aspen, your dog will be a fashion icon wherever you go!
Pawaprazzi Pets -- an adorable idea for little girls!
My aunt just got a tiny 1 1/2lb. teacup chihuahua puppy. I think one of the most appealing reasons to get a little dog like this is their portability -- they can go everywhere with you!
A perfect gift for her daughter would be a Pawparazzi pet. These adorable little pets are "celebrities" -- living the life of glamour, fashion, and travel.
Pawparazzi can be enjoyed by girls on many levels. They can read about their pets in Pawparazzi Magazine and on their website. The pets can be outfitted with trendy bags, fashion jewelry and collectible charms that young girls love. Their fascination with tiny things and their imagination playing in the world of their pets can be shared with friends!
New pets are introduced a few times a year, and currently there are about a dozen pets to choose from. Introduce a favorite little girl in your life to these adorable pets and I bet she will be in love!
I was recently reading US Magazine which featured Kristen Davis (Charlotte from Sex and the City) and her 3 adorable dogs. They were all wearing Burberry Plaid Wool Coats and looked so cute.
The coat comes in a number of sizes to fit tiny dogs to large dogs, and prices range from $90 to $145 through Uptown Pets. (The Burberry website features a different type of sweater that is over $200 -- we think this one is just as cute for less!)
Made of Merino wool and machine washable, this coat will be the perfect accessory for your ultra-trendy dog. Not only will they look fabulous, but they will stay nice and warm, too!
