Hey! An entire year has passed… how did that happen? Since this is the first full year of Dog Milk, let’s take a look back at the best posts of 2011 — from dog house planters to our exclusive interview with the world’s cutest dog.

Modern Shed Meets Modern Dog House
David van Alphen’s modern shed sprouted a mini-me: a modern dog house for his modern pooch.
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Park Life’s Parkas are designed to keep your pup extra warm and completely dry during Winter’s coldest and wettest months. If you happen to live in a snowy region, these parkas a perfect for your pup. They’re stylish, practical, and available in a range of colors. Your dog will be grateful you made the investment every time he steps out on an exceptionally chilly day.

We rounded up 10 super-stylish gifts for your hip hound this holiday season. Read it over on TheFW.

Purplebone is a London-based grooming salon and shop that has a few products designed by Purplebone owner Julian Victoria. The collection includes an adorable puffer jacket, blanket, bedroll, and — of course — a plush bone toy that comes in purple.
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Babies and Beasts is a Canadian company that makes practical and stylish clothing for your modern babies and beasts. Think of it as a cool one-stop shop for your four and two-legged loved ones. For me, my beast is my baby, so naturally I focused all of my attention on the incredible selection of dog coats and jackets available.
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My Animal Activist is a small independent venture founded in 2010 by photographer, video editor, and a wonderful self-proclaimed crazy dog lady named Amy. Her mission is to use creative ways to communicate and promote responsible pet choices and the idea that all creatures of this earth deserve respect.
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iDog Japan is a company that was initially focused on making human sports clothing but switched to dog clothes when the pet industry began to explode. Located in the former garment district of Western Toyama, Japan, the company was able to sustain its business as a dog clothing manufacturer, and now, retailer. They have a commitment to making quality garments that are as “kawaii” (“cute” in Japanese) as possible. I’d say they’ve succeeded!
Shop for iDog Japan products here.

Designer Vina Lam Lillvis’ first baby was an adopted Beagle named Dodger. After giving birth to her second baby, a baby girl named Bailey, she searched everywhere trying to find them matching outfits. After her search ended with zero results, she took matters into her own hands and created Babawowo, an adorable line of dog and baby apparel.
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