Dogs in New York: Cashmere, chauffeurs and television

Victoria Beckham has tweeted a picture of her friend's dog Harry wearing one of her dresses. But few pooches are pampered quite like those in New York, where indulgences can include spas and exotic fruits.

"New York is a wonderful place for dogs, so many services: pools, spas, dog runs," says Beatrice Tosti di Valminuta.

Kiki, her Chihuahua, sometimes pays a little visit to her Italian restaurant and wine bar in lower Manhattan where everybody knows him.

Most of the time, though, Kiki attends doggie day care for small dogs. His real name is Killer Samson Hercules, because Beatrice who is Italian wanted a Chihuahua, and Julio, her Dominican husband, wanted a mastiff.

"We compromised on a Chihuahua with a mastiff name," says Beatrice.


Kiki's favorite treat is fruit, usually pears or watermelon. He wears specially made Italian cashmere when it's cold. He is very well-travelled, and like all New York dogs likes an exotic vacation now and then.



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Holy mackerel, whoops I mean Holy Dogfish

wyatt1 wrote:Victoria Beckham has tweeted a picture of her friend's dog Harry wearing one of her dresses. But few pooches are pampered quite like those in New York, where indulgences can include spas and exotic fruits.

"New York is a wonderful place for dogs, so many services: pools, spas, dog runs," says Beatrice Tosti di Valminuta.

Kiki, her Chihuahua, sometimes pays a little visit to her Italian restaurant and wine bar in lower Manhattan where everybody knows him.

Most of the time, though, Kiki attends doggie day care for small dogs. His real name is Killer Samson Hercules, because Beatrice who is Italian wanted a Chihuahua, and Julio, her Dominican husband, wanted a mastiff.

"We compromised on a Chihuahua with a mastiff name," says Beatrice.


Kiki's favorite treat is fruit, usually pears or watermelon. He wears specially made Italian cashmere when it's cold. He is very well-travelled, and like all New York dogs likes an exotic vacation now and then.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18354078



Holy mackerel, whoops I mean Holy Dogfish

the owners have a mental health issue and should be sectioned.