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New Product Alert! Orbee Tuff Cosmos Balls

It's a swirly whirly universe with toys that are out of this world!

It's a swirly whirly universe with toys that are out of this world! Check these gigantic, galactic orbs sized for dogs 65 pounds and up – they get four out of five "chompers" and are the perfect fit for those big mouths. As with other offerings from Planet Dog, the Cosmos collection ($16) includes a minty smell (taste?) and a Treat Spot for stashing a healthy snack. Catch the four bouncy balls in the widget below.

Advice

Do Tell: How Much Thought Did You Give to Dog Breed?

It's time again for confessions from PetSugar: Remember when I thought North was surely dying when he had a reverse sneezing attack?!

It's time again for confessions from PetSugar: Remember when I thought North was surely dying when he had a reverse sneezing attack?! Well, before my pup even joined my life, I spent a full year thinking (OK, obsessing) over getting a dog – I was living in a non-pet-friendly place and it really kept me going 'til I was ready to move. I did quite of bit of research, volunteering at a shelter, speaking with breeders, and cornering dog owners, but the Boston that inspired me most still sticks out in my mind. It was one afternoon in Washington Square Park where I spent at least an hour watching a pet owner try to get her Boston (with one blue eye, one brown eye) to obey. He had the listening down and would sit, but the minute she got close enough to grab him, he would dash off 10 feet and sit again. I couldn't get him off my mind when I was making, and narrowing down my lists. Eventually, it came down to just two, the Boston Terrier and the Border Terrier, we all know what decision I made! Now I wanna hear your confessions in the comments below – how long did it take you to choose your dog, and how did you make the decision?

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Dogs

Big Dogs or Small Dogs?

While I made my choice for a Boston Terrier partially based on apartment space, I can think of breeds both big and small that I love.

While I made my choice for a Boston Terrier partially based on apartment space, I can think of breeds both big and small that I love. I have friends that strongly identify as "big dog" or "small dog" people – and frequently turn their noses up (or down) at the other – how about you?

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Travel

Out and About: D.O.G. Pet Boutique

Late last week I got an urgent phone call from a close college friend.

Late last week I got an urgent phone call from a close college friend. She was in LA on her move back from Colombia leaving that evening on her way to DC for work. Her continent-crossing pittie, Baby, is (obvs) too big for clothes for the pocket-sized pups but she was worried about the warm-weather doggie getting too chilly and wanted to pick up a sweatshirt for the trip. She didn't have the time to order one of these fun hoodies I found so I immediately thought of the best store to send her to — The D.O.G. Boutique (that's the dee-oh-gee, for those in the know).

A few hours later, I got a happy text from her when she was sitting in the airport – hooray! Not only was the saleswoman super sweet, they found an awesome pink hoodie at this West Hollywood outpost. D.O.G.'s online store doesn't even hit half of their cool products so, if you're in LA, definitely check out this store!

Dogs

PetSugar to the Rescue! Hoodies For the Big (Girly) Dogs

So often it can seem like the cute canine clothing is limited to those lil pets under 20 pounds.

So often it can seem like the cute canine clothing is limited to those lil pets under 20 pounds. It can be rather confusing to look at sizes online as, what's an XL to one company could be a pooch of 25 pounds where as to another XL is a pup of over 100. The best way to guarantee fit is to see the item in person or when companies list weights and measurements for their apparel. I've collected a widget of some of my favorite girly girl dog hoodies in pink, pink, and more pink. Check them out in a widget when you read more