Well, February is upon us, which means we’re being assaulted with hearts and Cupids and “every kiss begins with Kaayyyyyy” at every turn. Even though I’m married and in love and all that jazz, Valentine’s Day usually makes me want to kick things. When you think about it, though, we all have the best Valentines around — our pups! I mean, they actually show us what love is all about, and they don’t care a thing about cards and roses and diamonds. We’ve rounded up some great Valentine’s Day items for you and your pup.
Clockwise from top left: Organic crocheted ball by Hip Doggie from Baxter Boo, pop hearts dog collar by Up Country from Muttropolis, conversation hearts squeaky toys, at Petsmart, Ramona heart dog bed from Doggie Vogue, Archie the Dog letterpress notecards at PaperSource, “mom” dog charm by Doggles from Baxter Boo, Red Dingo stainless steel heart tag at PupLife, talking rose dog toy from Artful Pups.
West Paw Design doesn’t introduce new toys often, but when they do, they usually hit the nail right on the head. Or the dog on the nose. (Please don’t hit your dog on the nose.) West Paw’s latest offering, Twiz, is a funky-shaped toss, tug, and chew toy that aims to make your standard game of fetch a little more interesting. Twiz flies through the air, bounces unpredictably and even floats — and you can untwist Twiz’s handles to reveal a spot to stash a secret treat surprise for your pup. Twiz is made in the good ol’ USA from recyclable materials and is nontoxic and BPA- and phthalate-free. Cherry on top? It’s dishwasher-safe and guaranteed against dog damage. See it in action in this video, and fetch it from West Paw Design.
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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Lazybonezz was founded in 2008 by a design-savvy mother and daughter team wanting to create dog products to complement the modern home. Looking at their collection of merchandise, I would say, mission accomplished! All of their pieces are made with top quality materials such as solid wood, stainless steel and plush fabrics for the dog owner with exceptional taste and high standards.
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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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I’ve always wanted to teach my dogs (well, Mingus – Dottie’s not smart enough) to fetch me a beer from the fridge. I mean, really, how much would that trick kill at parties — plus just be generally useful in daily life? I think the Doggle, designed by Tommaso Ceschi for United Pets, might be a crucial tool in my mission.
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Hilarious! The perfect stocking stuffer for your hipster puppy.
Get it at Perpetual Kid.
