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Pooch's Brideshead Collar: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:00:45 -0800

Pooch is a site dedicated to all things luxury for your pets and, if you haven't visited yet, they feature a selection of products made from some pretty exotic materials. At first glance, I thought this was a Fab-worthy Love It or Hate It? cuff, but it's actually a collar reserved only for the hippest of whippets and glamest of greyhounds – that wide band of handcrafted ostrich leather is sure to make a statement on a slender neck. Collars come in yellow, black, and red to accentuate your pet's coat color, naturally. Starting at $133, the shape may look sleek but, even if North had a long neck, I think ostrich sounds itchy . . . how do you feel about this?

Make Your Picasso Pooch a DIY Coloring Bed

PetSugar — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:15:42 -0700

I loooved anything I could customize from mugs to t-shirts since I was a crafty child. And, even years later, I'm craving this super cute DIY bed (and don't think I wouldn't have wanted one then . . .if it had been around, anyway). Now coming in two sizes for $55 or $75, the Picasso Pooch DIY Bed is great for any kids (or kids at heart) to give Fido a bed he'll be proud to lay his head on. Since it comes with a rainbow of fabric markers you can show him how much you care in bright, bold designs. In fact, I'm thinking of ordering one for North to keep until I have (human) babies to help make it!

Pooch Massoose: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:30:04 -0800

Featuring a bone-shaped handle (and pawprint nubs), the Pooch Massoose increases blood flow and reduces muscle tension to the designated spot on your doggy's body.Since the majority of you treat your furry friends to a special massage on occasion, do you think this new tool would make your lives easier (and your pets' rubdowns better)?

Smooch-a-Pooch Celebrity Doggie Bags

PetSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:30:00 -0700

It's hard for me to wrap my head around the sweet swag celebrities get for themselves and their furry friends. Not just at award shows either. Recently, famous pet owners from Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart to Jessica Simpson and Sarah Jessica Parker were mailed these fab Smooch-a-Pooch Doggie Bags. I know I'd love to have one of these sweet sets myself with over $600 worth of merchandise. There's one being auctioned off on eBay where 100 percent of the proceeds go towards Dogs Who Care, a nonprofit that raises money for shelters and sanctuaries across the country. Check out what's inside in this slideshow.

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Two Bizarre Ways to Put Your Dogs to Work at a Tailgate

PetSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:51 -0800

It's nearly game time - since your dogs' tail waggin' tailgate is already in full effect, now it's your turn . . . to get them a gift that keeps on giving.

The ~~stylish~~ functional Tailgate Companion has six pockets to put your pooch to work - use it to hold grilling essentials, icy beverages, or even mustard and ketchup (if he's not already sporting it).

If that's not quite his style, swap out a normal neckpiece for the new Kurgo Wander Collar. Its leash ring doubles as a bottle opener. Kinda brilliant in theory yet, while there aren't any laws about walking a dog while drunk, I'm guessing this could violate an open-container policy on normal city streets. But at a tailgate - no problemo.

Do you think these items are more cool . . . or more crazy?

Special Alert: Go Where No PetMarks Have Ever Gone...

PetSugar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:33 -0800

Now even I don't have the budget to deck my pup out with all the latest fashions (and many of you have pets that hate clothing) but let's dream a little and make a new look for our pampered pals, real or imaginary. In the spirit of the season, let's create layered looks for pets. I'll start by sharing an example of the style I created for my layered pooch . . . then feel free to do your own in your comments below. Be creative – the best look wins a PetSugar tee for you or your pet's own layered style! To see mine, learn how to get started, and see a list of my fave shops, just read more.

For those of you familiar with fab finding on FabSugar, I want you to get creative here as well! Think of pet accessories (collars, leashes, charms, hats, etc.), cozy sweaters or cute tees, and then top it off with outerwear. Build these layered looks by creating a list of items. You can start by searching a past PetMarking mission for those cozy sweaters we found or by tagging your own cute pet gear as "layered pooch" and creating a widget with your list.

Geeksugar has written a helpful explanation of how to bookmark . . . or, in our case, PetMark! Happy hunting! Check out my list of favorite online stores after the widget!

The Sophisticated Cat

Trixie+Peanut

Wag Stores

Out and About: Illinois' Spaw

PetSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:00:47 -0800

As part of the super-swank Pooch Chicago, the Spaw is a luxe doggie delight! Their treatments include massages with warming aromatherapeutic oils (including clove bud and cinnamon leaf to relieve swollen joints and increase blood flow). Follow it up with a relaxing dip to wash the oils off in a milk-bone bath, a pampering pawdicure, and the poochberry facial with a head massage and special facial treatment. Along with daycare and a hotel, they've got a health club with a poochie treadmill and even offer swimming lessons for your dog in the only indoor canine pool in Chicago – perfect for prepping your pet for Montrose Beach by summer!

What Do You Know About Guinness's Record-Setting Animals?

PetSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:43 -0800

A cute Great Dane named Titan recently captured the Guinness World Record as the world's tallest (living) pooch! His record breaking last week made me think about all those other animals currently topping the charts for age, size and more. Test yourself on some bizarre newsmakers and start this extreme animal quiz!

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From snout to tail-fin, how long is the world's longest goldfish?

No Nature's Miracle? Try This All-Natural Method Instead

PetSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00:34 -0800

I can't rave enough about the wonders of Nature's Miracle when potty training or cleaning pup's playthings. However, truthfully, I haven't stocked a bottle since my pet was a wee babe since he's got the peeing thing down pat. However, many dogs (North included) can have a repeat problem with stuff coming out the other end.

Yesterday morning, my poor pooch threw up on his bed and then hid in my bedroom, looking as embarrassed as this doxie. Since I didn't want to deal with laundry right before rushing to work, but also didn't want to let the stain (and smell) set in, I went into my kitchen and grabbed two staples.

Find out what they are and what I did when you read more.

Instead of tap water, I scrubbed the area with a small amount of club soda and let it dry while taking a shower. When I got out, I sprinkled the spot with baking soda and headed to work, crating my pup. When I got home, I used my handy Dyson Animal to immediately vacuum up all the excess powder before letting North back in. Good as new and stink-free, too.

Source: Flickr User TheWellSpokenOne

The Scoop: Titan Named the World's Tallest Living Dog

PetSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:30:09 -0800

You don't need to remember this Titan since he's still alive. As the only animal honored in the 30 Guinness records announced on Nov. 12, this pooch really measures up! The 4-year-old dog is blind, deaf, and epileptic but measures in at a whopping 3 1/2 feet tall from floor to shoulder, taller than even Gibson, the previous record holder who died back in August.

Rescued from the Middle Tennessee Great Dane Rescue as a puppy, he could see out of one eye when younger before going totally blind but remains calm and friendly towards all friends, human and furry. Due to his height, he undergoes acupuncture and chiropractic adjustments every three weeks and, if he could safely stand on his hind legs, he'd probably top 80 inches ear to toe - wowza! Check out his official website and see a selection of his puppy pics below.

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Source: TITAN & Friends and Source: Guinness World Records