Miami - March 30, 2009

Top Dog

Miami Dog Guide 2009

Your dog is famous (on YouTube). Why not treat him like a star?

Sandy
No longer an orphan, she’s living the high life. Impress Daddy Warbucks with the new line of doggie apparel from Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez (Village of Merrick Park, 342 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-774-7383). The spring/summer collection has a sleek, urban look (yes, really). Any mutt will feel like a purebred in the Cuello coat, a black and white print with a boa-like fur collar.

Lassie
She works hard. (Man, that Timmy’s a dumbass.) Reward her bravery with a whimsical collar charm from new pet collection BowhausNYC. The rhinestone-encrusted Spy Gun will show the world she’s hard-core. Give her a break at Deli Lane’s Yappy Hour, Monday, April 20, 6-8 p.m. (7230 SW 59th Avenue, South Miami; 305-665-0606). You can sip drink specials while she chows on treats.

Toto
The fluffy traveler knows there’s no place like home — make her accommodations special. Pembroke Pines boutique TeaCups houses an enormous selection of beds, including a glamorous $1,200 leopard divan that bitch better not pee on. Keep her boudoir fresh with Good Dog, a new fragrance collection. The candles, diffuser, and linen spray give off pleasant wafts of amber, vanilla, and lavender.

Snoopy
Friends are coming to town, but they can’t leave their mischievous beagle alone (or he’s off flying a plane). Tell them to bring the bugger and put Leash Miami in charge. The newly launched doggie concierge service will cater to a visiting pet’s needs while your pals hit the beach. Services include grooming, walks, and a full rundown of dog-friendly restaurant and shops.

Some pups still need their big break. Discover a star at a local rescue group like Paws 4 You Rescue or the Humane Society of Greater Miami.