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Dog Divas at Woofstock

The dog fashion show of the century was held
in Toronto Ontario, this past June kickingThe Willis's in Ontario have an eight pound
off the annual " Woofstock" sort of a doggiepoodle named Struppi, who wouldn't be caught
love in fest. It is the largest outdoor eventdead without her Louis Vuitton doggie bag and
for dogs in North America with free admissiona matching LV collar and leash. The cost is
festivals, entertainment and dog loversin the thousands of dollars, but to the
fashion  shows.Willis couple it's like splurging on a child.
However, Struppi doesn't fly Air Canada
Over 120,000 dog enthusiasts attended withanymore, since they banned travelling pets in
over 200 companies who showed their latestJuly of this year. More singles are living
foods, fashion and fun furnishings for ouralone, than married couples that are
furry friends. These were the "must haves"allocating more money for the comforts of
for every canine to live in this dog eat dogtheir  family  pets.
world and for two days the St. Lawrence
Market on Front Street became "Doggie Heaven"The pet industry has ballooned to a four
for the participants. Dog divas donned theirbillion dollar industry that caters to pets
finery wearing pearls, silks, cashmere,for anything from gourmet treats, pet spas,
leather and outer fashion canine couture, andpet hotels, pet vacations, pet foods, and the
could partake of: massages, spa treatments,very lucrative niche of pet designer
portraits, fashion accessories, furnishings,fashions. Industries are popping up
bedding and decadent treats to satisfy anyeverywhere and the ideas are out of this
palate. We can only hope that Carson Kresleyworld, including catered Dog Birthday
comes next year to do the judging or is itParties? Yes, when your dog's birthday rolls
jusshhing  as  he  calls  it.around you can have it all catered and invite
his/her neighbourhood pals and have a Dog
Festivities also included a Doggie High TeaBirthday  Bash.
honouring Canine Cancer Survivors at the posh
downtown King Edward Hotel. When ElizabethWith dog bakeries spawning at such a rapid
Taylor came to town with Richard Burton, sherate worldwide -it shouldn't be too hard to
stayed at the King Eddie for 10 weeks, andfind a cake, in the shape of a bone, made of
brought along her dogs who also stayed withcarob which is a natural pure chocolate that
her in her suite. The participants of theis harmless to dogs. Carob which is the
Doggie High Tea dined on fresh baked cookiesingredient substitute for chocolate does not
and lapped it down with a specially brewedcontain caffeine or theobromine, which is
tea, in the beautiful Windsor Ballroom.most often fatal for dogs, and is free from
Guests made donations to help raise funds forphenylethylamine. In the world of canine
OVC Pet Trust Fund for Canine Cancercouture what's hot you ask? Hoodies. They are
research. Also participating was the Smilingcute, comfortable and very in doggie vogue
Blue Skies Cancer Fund organization. Asand you never pull the hood over their heads,
these dogs were pampered to the nines withits all for looks you see. Bling's The Dog
lavish royal treatment, the audience wereThing. Jewellery is here to stay and doggie
asked to vote for their favourite outfits, atfashions must have accessory frills, such as
the Dog Fashion show. Paris Hilton shouldrhinestone studded collars, and leashes,
have attended this event, but alas she missedwhere the bling matches the outfits. Some
out.designers' have added Swarovski Crystals for
the sheer elegance of a well heeled dog
This all preceded the main event, a muttcollar. Charm bracelets, well the equivalent
strut culminating with the crowning of thefor a dog is charms placed on their leash,
Ms. and Mr. Canine Canada Pageant, which waswhich are also making a bold fashion
the contest for the cutest and most handsomestatement. Pearl necklaces are here, and
dogs, actually they were all pretty cute. Thebanish that old leather worn out leash, that
fashions shows were to" dog for", with thethese days seem as antiquated as yoke straps
furry fashionistas all parading, andon  an  oxen.
strutting  their  stuff  on  the  cat  walk.
Dog  Bags:
An Extreme Makeover produced and donated by
Aussie Pet Mobile made over 2 lucky poochesHand bags to keep their toys, snacks and
per day that were transformed by thestuff in while travelling or shopping. Dog
afternoon events, into Doggie Diva's or Koolbags for those sleep over nights, at a
Dudes. Next was a Best Costume contest wherefriend's house, you have to pack up Priscilla
contestants revealed their true inner dogalso. Dog bags, Strollers, Harnesses, and
selves, by flaunting their favourite outfits.raincoats  are  all  the  rage.
On the second day, a Rescue Me Walk-a-thon
too place to support the Ontario CanineDog  Strollers:
Rescue which is a not for profit organization
that rescues maimed and injured animals.You will see more strollers in the coming
After that, was a "Stupid Dog Tricks" show,years, as our baby boomer dogs are getting
where canine idols showed off their stuntsolder. Now, many have joint problems and
and trickery. Donations from the proceeds ofarthritic conditions where they cannot get
Woofstock were presented to the OSPCA, thearound as much as they did in the past. These
Ontario Society for the Prevention of Crueltystrollers are not Chevy's either, but I
to Animals, The Toronto Humane Society, andexpect I will see a Hummer Stroller soon, on
the WSPA which is the World Society for thethe streets, as they are designed to move a
Protection  of  Animals.VIP, a very important pet. If you have a dog
named  Arnold,  your  half way there already.
Canine couture has evolved over the years
once only for smaller breeds, but has nowDog  Life  Jackets:
stimulated dog fashion designers to boldly go
forward with fetching outfits for largerThere is now a line of dog life jackets, even
breeds. Although we are discussing dogs, thefor big dogs that can't swim or have
cat fashion industry is also included in thearthritis, and swimming is less damaging to
mix, with collars, clothes and accessories.their joints. Some dog's breeds are not
The cat industry is also big business whenstrong swimmers but love to cool off in these
you see commercials such as that whitedogs'  days  of  summer.
Persian cat, dining on tender morsels, from a
crystal glass in a commercial for cat food.Doggie  Tee-Shirts:
Larger dogs also have a need to make a
personal statement of their inner selves, andTee shirts with the most outrageous sayings
the mode is in glamour, style and beauty.are both colourful and funny; some have car
Companies such as are predicting the adventmotifs such as: BMW, or Mercedes, and one
of fashion spilling over to all sizes of dogsthat says "Desperate Housedogs, or Baddabing.
especially  the  bigger  breeds.My dog sports a black Harley Davidson shirt
which looks really cool especially since she
The term "Big Dog" applies to big jewelleryhas black fur. Beaded collars, and ruffle
and the growing trend of highlighting big dognetting in purple, pink and yellow are all in
stylish apparel that fits in with today'swith plenty of lace. Just be aware of the
fashion culture. No longer will you see atype of collar and harness you purchase and
pink tutu just on a Chihuahua. Now all theensure they actually fit your doggie, or you
plaids, bright colors, polka dots and frillywill  end  up  with a dog with a hoarse bark.
collars will be on the runway with the big
dogs. Pay attention to that Dalmatian downTry not to laugh at your pet in their fashion
the street, for it may be wearing more polkafinery, as they are very aware of what
dots this year. As our families evolve andlaughter means, and can become petulant if
as children grow and moved out of the house,you laugh too hard and hurt their feelings.
many empty nesters nearing retirement nowDog's have egos too. Happy tails were wagged
more than ever before spend more time andby all, but I can't wait for next year's
money on pet health care and outfitting theirWoofstock and my dog is dreaming of it.
pets.



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