Kicks for your dog

As people, we know that how a person dresses probably reflects on their personality. I truely feel that a dog should be given the same outlet to express their personality. It's just kind of hard to know what their favorite color is.

Obviously, the owner's personality is going to affect the dog's wardrobe, but hopefully the two personalities agree enough for the pink bows and mini leather jackets to not be illsuited (for more than just fashion reasons!). Personally, I love Bella Bean Couture. It's a small, San Fransisco-based company that personally oversees the design and construction of their collars and leads. They have a couple of cute looking store fronts that I haven't been able to visit due to being in Florida, but I would definitely think they're worth a visit if you're in the area. And, if you're like me and can't hope on the trolley to downtown SF, they are more than happy to take your order over the phone and send the collars to you. Or, if you prefer to avoid the human interaction (hey, sometimes we all do) Muttropolis has a great selection of Bella Bean products as well as an abundance of other doggy (and kitty) accessories. I always end up spending a little too much time (not to mention money) on that site.

For instant gratification I go The Dog Bar. They have two store fronts (in Coral Gables and South Beach) and a great selection of products available at their online store. The employees are friendly and love having a few puppies around, so feel free to bring your furry one in with you. They have a great selection of healthy, all-natural treats and foods, more than a few collars (nylon, leather, bling, etc), and a superb selection of toys. Not to mention mini chairs and couches for the dogs that think they're human. And they don't forget that sometimes the dog's best friend is the family cat. The cat selection is rather small, but still there. It's nice to be able to bring something home for all the children without having to make stops :)