Last Thursday’s Dogs in International Costumes post spurred my pal Hilary Lane of Fang Shui Canines to remind me that people need to use caution when dressing their dogs. She’s absolutely right. I promised, and will herewith deliver, some advice on the proper methods of canine attiring for Halloween. 1. Avoid decorations that your dog…
Dogs in International Costumes: Bone Voyage!
Not everyone can afford to travel overseas with a pet, and those with large dogs are at a particular disadvantage. Today’s Pet Travel Thursday post therefore takes you on virtual world journey. I’ve aimed at breed appropriateness — and Halloween costume inspiration — wherever possible. Mexico A chihuahua and a taco may be a bit…
Coming to websites near you…
I’ve been hinting at some exciting Yorkie action, a project Frankie and I have been working on with Dexter and Alana of Dexter’s Ruff Life and Steve and Luciana of the Gangs of New Yorkie. Well, it’s almost here! Just a brief teaser of fun to come…
Dog Dressing, Revisited
For those of you who might have wondered — and even for those who might not have — my blog’s name is short for “Will My Dog Hate Me If I Dress Him?” It’s one of the “99 Other Things Every Dog Wishes You Knew,” and an alternative title to the book that I ended…
WMDHM: Greatest Hits of the Dog Dressing Phase
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since I started this blog, on April 12, 2009. Whenever I’m tempted to think that I’m not where I wanted to be at this point, which is fairly often, I remind myself of a few things: I had no clear idea of where I wanted to…
Asian Dog Fashion
[originally posted November 15th, 2009] It’s been a while since I blogged purely about dog fashion but I can’t resist — and why should I? — posting these pics sent by my peripatetic friend, Donna L. Hull, who writes about baby boomer travel at My Itchy Travel Feet. Donna is not only amazingly good about…
Celebrating Dog-tober: A New Contest!
I’ve been in the doldrums lately — post partum after my book birth? too many publications I used to write for hitting the chopping block? — and have decided I know the cure: Contest! This one will be a bit less cerebral than my earlier What Books Would Bore Your Dog competition but just as…
Of all the dog cards…
Talk about coincidences. My much blogged-about best friend, Clare, pictured below with me and Frankie on our recent trip to San Diego, just called in great excitement. It seemed that Clare had just received a birthday card, and of all the possibilities, she got the one featuring Frankie, produced by Borealis Press. It was sent…
Dog Dressing and Sumo Wrestling
I promised more Japanese dog dressing and you don’t get outfits more elaborate than those worn by Tosa Inu. The breed, which originated in the Tosa district on the Island of Shikoku, was created in the second half of the 19th century, when medium-sized Japanese hunting dogs were mixed with mastiffs, Great Danes and bull…
Greyhound chic
I admit it. I have a soft spot for greyhounds. My friend Karyn is a tireless advocate for them, and through personal acquaintance with her pups, Painter (see April 25 post) and Lily, I’ve come to appreciate how funny and sweet tempered they are, no matter what curves — especially those on race tracks — …