Susan Kare is one of the most influential computer iconographers ever. Since 1983, she has designed thousands of software icons that have become familiar to anyone who has ever used a computer. This spotted dog character was created by Susan in the Cairo “heiroglyphic” font that came with the original Macintosh. And now this “dogcow” as he came to be known by many, is available as a limited edition signed print as part of Susan Kare’s icon poster collection.

Ribbonesia is the brainchild of Japanese artist and illustrator ‘BAKU’ Maeda. He began experimenting with ribbon and the idea idea of traditional Japanese paper folding… ultimately turning the ribbons into animals. Each animal is made by hand and is completely unique. You gotta love the dog!

Photo by Kei Furuse.

[via Four]

From the Bauhaus to the Beamer, I’m a huge fan of German design. The folks over at German company Cloud7 have put their collective finger on what so many designers from their country have espoused: the importance of eye-catching, clean, functional design. Cloud7′s line of doggie wares (featuring bowls, beds, toys, and pillows) is the newest entry on my list of Favorite German Things (right up there with their chocolate cake).

I’m especially verrückt for Cloud7′s ceramic bowls and travel beds.

Check out more (and try out your German) at Cloud7 (and on Facebook, too).

[spotted at Design*Sponge]

Jonathan Adler‘s classic minimal Dachshund has been re-imagined for the festival of lights and turned into the most adorable menorah ever. Personally, I would have a hard time putting this away after the holiday season.

Best In Park likes to consider themselves, “a little old school,” meaning they love “handsome gentleman’s checks, classic styling, and are partial to a bow-tie when the occasion arises.” But above everything, they are “old school” about the quality of their craftsmanship and the superior materials they work with.

Best In Park’s beautiful handmade garments for dogs definitely make my heart skip a little. I have to admit, I’m a sucker for the dapper-dog look. And everything in their collection just screams sophistication.

Their range of merchandise includes clothing, leads and collars, and home decor accessories. I’m smitten with everything, but I have to admit that I’m partial to these bow-tie collars. I would put that on my dog in a heartbeat!

Best In Park is based in Australia, but luckily they offer international shipping! Thank goodness because I think I may just have to stuff my dog’s stocking with some of their goodies.

The Companion Rack by Gavin Coyle is a playful interpretation of a wire form magazine rack. Gavin cleverly captures the ritual of a dog fetching the paper by designing the rack to hold one rolled up newspaper in it’s “mouth.” I adore his lighthearted yet sophisticated approach to design!

I love this print by Hanna Melin called Collection of Joy. What’s more joyful than a collection of adorable dogs?

My husband and I cover our bed with a raggedy old “white” blanket when we leave the house so the pups can sleep on our bed without dirtying up our linens. While no one but my husband and I ever really sees the blanket, I feel like it’s our dirty little secret — figuratively and quite literally. The rest of my house is clean and pretty, I swear. But now! Crypton Fabrics introduces the Throver, a soft, stylish, durable throw blanket designed to be tossed on the bed, the couch, in the car — anywhere you need a barrier between your dog and your stuff.

The brilliance? It’s made, of course, from Crypton’s amazing stain- and odor-resistant fabric, which also resists mildew and bacteria. And it’s machine-washable. And the line features a slew of stylish patterns by William Wegman. I am so getting one of these.