Monthly Archives: April 2009

Of poodles and Portuguese water dogs

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 30, 2009
Poodles have gotten a bad rap. Not only were these super-smart pups once renowned as water-fowl retrievers, but their much maligned coifs were job related. The natural coats of standard “pudels” — German for “splashes in water” — are thick and water absorbent. To help the dogs move more swiftly through water, portions of fur [...]
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Germany’s finest: Dogs in blue (shoes)

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 28, 2009
Blame the Duesseldorf drunks — or thank them for their contribution to dog fashion. In February, 2008, 20 police dogs in Germany were fitted with blue booties to protect their feet from the glass shards left by revelers on the cobblestone streets of  Duesseldorf’s old town. Most of the pups involved in the program were, [...]
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Giving dog couture a bad name

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 27, 2009
I’m all for letting people spend their money on what they like. And if Thai designer Riwin Jirapolsek had created a $4.2 million tiara for his wife, rather than his Maltese, this wouldn’t be a story. Many humans like pricey baubles as status symbols. But dogs can’t distinguish real emeralds and diamonds — the tiara [...]
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Celebrating greyhounds

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 25, 2009
When I told my friend Karyn Zoldan I was starting a dog blog, she asked me to link to the Greyhound Injury Fund site, which she created. It tells a sad tale about a hit-and-run-accident and huge vet bills, but has a happy ending that involves cool jewelry. Glad to help, I told Karyn, but [...]
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Surf City, here we come!

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 22, 2009
June 20 is the Surf Dog Festival at Loew’s Coronado Hotel in San Diego and Frankie and I just booked a room. We’ll be spectators, not participants. It’s hard to practice hanging 20 (or 30) in Tucson. Frankie is psyched: Two bitches for every dog! But what’s with that anyway: Are males the default dog [...]
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Save the bandanas for the big dogs

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 19, 2009
The picture in my last post has been nagging at me. I’m sorry ASPCA, but dachshunds and other diminutive pups have plenty of clothing picks, whereas large dogs are far more limited in their choice of attire. Please don’t encourage small dogs to compete with them on their fashion terrain. I believe there are laws [...]
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Well, if the ASPCA says it’s okay…

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 15, 2009
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and the ASPCA has asked everybody to “get out your pet’s favorite orange outfit, grab your camera and send us your best shot” for the Go Orange photo contest.  They even provide pet-dressing guidelines: Make sure the costume doesn’t limit your pet’s movement, hearing, vision or ability [...]
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Laissez les bon temps roulez!

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 13, 2009
This photograph of Frankie was taken by Amy Haskell for a story on pet boutiques that I wrote for Tucson Guide. Amy has employed her own dog, Elvis, as a model in many superb photo shoots, but for some reason does not wish be known as a dog photographer. I’ve got two words for you, [...]
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A fashion don’t

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 12, 2009
Far be it from me to critique a religious occasion, but this picture, from a Passover seder at Soggy Paws dog wash in Chicago, demonstrates the link between fashion faux pas and bad manners. The yarmulke is way too large for the dog, who is eating on the table. Even though this pup hails from [...]
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Oh, Bo!

By Edie Jarolim | Published: April 12, 2009
First, a big awww, and congratulations, Sasha and Malia! Now, welcome to public scrutiny and the role of lightning rod for all dog-related issues. Here, however, we’ll just confine the discussion to fashion. I’m pleased to note that Bo’s debut is marked by an excellent choice of neckwear. The lei is loose and comfy and [...]
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