Dog Sweaters: 10 for the Well-Dressed Pooch

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Strolling through New York City in the winter is something like watching a doggie fashion show. It's common for me to feel extreme jealousy over a sweater worn by a pug or boots on a maltipoo, leaving me to wonder, does that come in my size? Sadly, the answer is no. But my fur-covered child (and yours) is truly in luck. Here, 10 cozy and fashionable sweaters you'll be lusting to borrow during this winter that doesn't seem to want to end.



Trixie & Peanut Odyssey Sweater
Unfortunately the cutie models in this photo don't come with the sweaters, but I'm certain your little angel dog will look just as adorable. I can't decide if I'm more obsessed with the stripes, the sleeve length or the handy leash hole on the Odyssey Sweater. It's all perfection. Get it for $28 at Trixie & Peanut's adorable online shop.


Classic Cable-Knit Sweater
This sweater looks like it stepped off the pages of the newest J.Crew catalog -- the gorgeous dog, too. A classic cable-knit sweater never goes out of style and will be a closet staple for your best friend forever. Head to Oh My Dog and grab a few for $15.95 each.
Reknitz Sweater
You eat organic, shop locally and yearn for a way to make your animal's lifestyle ecofriendly, too. Voila! Reknitz sweaters are made from reclaimed cotton derived from preconsumer textile remnants. The sweaters aren't just eco-adorable, they are practical too. They have a pre-cut slot for attaching a leash to the collar and they keep their shape no matter how many times you tug them over your pooch's head. Doesn't get better than that! Starting at $37.40.

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Funny Animal Pictures: Blissful Fox Wins Yoga

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Ahhhh, yoga. It feels so good to relax and focus and just be present, doesn't it? But you can forget about downward facing dog and child's pose, because our friends at Daily Squee have the hottest new asana: blissful fox. Namaste.

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Funny Animal Pictures: Blissful Fox Wins Yoga

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Ahhhh, yoga. It feels so good to relax and focus and just be present, doesn't it? But you can forget about downward facing dog and child's pose, because our friends at Daily Squee have the hottest new asana: blissful fox. Namaste.

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Funny Animal Pictures: Blissful Fox Wins Yoga

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Ahhhh, yoga. It feels so good to relax and focus and just be present, doesn't it? But you can forget about downward facing dog and child's pose, because our friends at Daily Squee have the hottest new asana: blissful fox. Namaste.

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The Doggie Diaries: The Case of the Bloody Paw

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Each week, Ben Westhoff shares the ups and downs of owning Pippi, the dalmatian mix he and his wife, Anna, adopted as a puppy in late 2009.

Anna wrote this week's column.

Pippi is without a doubt a rough-and-tumble kind of girl. She loves climbing, running and hopping over anything in her path -- whether she's inside or outside. She even rubs against and bumps into us to show affection. My sister refers to her as a "little tank," since she has lovingly mowed down my niece and nephew on more than one occasion.

In the past couple of months, though, Pippi has turned up with a number of cuts and scrapes, and it has us stumped. With all the snow covering the ground, we think she must be stepping on sharp sticks or other objects hidden under the snow. But she recently had a small abrasion high up on her hind leg, which must have been caused by something else. She never cries out at the time she's hurt; we just discover the injuries later and are left scratching our heads over where and when she got them.

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The Doggie Diaries: The Case of the Bloody Paw

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Each week, Ben Westhoff shares the ups and downs of owning Pippi, the dalmatian mix he and his wife, Anna, adopted as a puppy in late 2009.

Anna wrote this week's column.

Pippi is without a doubt a rough-and-tumble kind of girl. She loves climbing, running and hopping over anything in her path -- whether she's inside or outside. She even rubs against and bumps into us to show affection. My sister refers to her as a "little tank," since she has lovingly mowed down my niece and nephew on more than one occasion.

In the past couple of months, though, Pippi has turned up with a number of cuts and scrapes, and it has us stumped. With all the snow covering the ground, we think she must be stepping on sharp sticks or other objects hidden under the snow. But she recently had a small abrasion high up on her hind leg, which must have been caused by something else. She never cries out at the time she's hurt; we just discover the injuries later and are left scratching our heads over where and when she got them.

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The Doggie Diaries: The Case of the Bloody Paw

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Each week, Ben Westhoff shares the ups and downs of owning Pippi, the dalmatian mix he and his wife, Anna, adopted as a puppy in late 2009.

Anna wrote this week's column.

Pippi is without a doubt a rough-and-tumble kind of girl. She loves climbing, running and hopping over anything in her path -- whether she's inside or outside. She even rubs against and bumps into us to show affection. My sister refers to her as a "little tank," since she has lovingly mowed down my niece and nephew on more than one occasion.

In the past couple of months, though, Pippi has turned up with a number of cuts and scrapes, and it has us stumped. With all the snow covering the ground, we think she must be stepping on sharp sticks or other objects hidden under the snow. But she recently had a small abrasion high up on her hind leg, which must have been caused by something else. She never cries out at the time she's hurt; we just discover the injuries later and are left scratching our heads over where and when she got them.

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Dog Behavior – Understanding Canine Communication

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Amy D. Shojai is a certified animal behavior consultant and the award-winning author of 23 pet care books, including "PETiQuette: Solving Behavior Problems in Your Multipet Household" and "Complete Care for Your Aging Dog."

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People who love dogs want to understand canine communication. But growls mixed with tail wags can be confusing. Though people rely on words, dog talk combines vocalizations, body language and smells. Here are 12 ways canines communicate.

1. Barking is used during play and defense -- and to get attention. Barks signal conflicted feelings -- "I like you, but I'm not sure," or "I want to play, but I shouldn't." Barking also serves as a canine alarm to alert the dog's family of anything unusual -- a sound, trespassing squirrel or your wearing a hat.

2. Whines, whimpers and yelps are nonthreatening communication. These sounds telegraph fear, pain, submission and sometimes frustration. Dogs also whine and whimper to beg attention or treats from humans.

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Cute Pet of the Day – February 28, 2011

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Filed under: Cats, Cute Pet of the Day

Name: Psyche

Location: Worcester, United Kingdom

Age: 12 years

Cat Breed: Mixed

Favorite Treats: Whole tin of tuna to herself.

Likes: Sleeping on the bed with the warm sun on her.

Dislikes: Her owner's 16-month-old daughter, Sophie.

Interesting Fact: Her brother, Hector, likes to hunt and jump on her when she is asleep. Fun to watch but not so fun for Psyche.

Weird Quirk: Does not like men and never has.

Congratulations to our submitter, Jon Huggett. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Adorable Video – Dachshund Bath in Slo-Mo

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Dogs don't love taking baths, as all dog owners know. But say you get a dachshund puppy and a full bathtub, and you are a pretty crafty filmmaker with a talented editor and excellent taste in music. (Who doesn't love Ingrid Michaelson's "The Way I Am"?)

Let's just say you have all that going for you. Now why would you waste any precious time not giving that adorable, cocoa-colored dachshund pup a fresh scrub-a-dub-dub, filming it, and slowing down the footage?

You wouldn't. Ta-dah!

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