Housewives of Melbourne's Pooch Party not quite on par with New York Pooch Parties

Episode 9 Season 1 of The Housewives of Melbourne saw the Housewives get together for a Pooch Party. Not a usual watcher of the show I tuned in specifically to see some high end Dog Couture and was disappointed to find that other than Lois Vuitton Dog Carriers the Housewives were not on par with the women in New York that run canine fashion parades to raise funds for rescue dogs.
The highlight of the episode was where the dogs dressed up in a collection of very common commercial dog costumes.

Free Crochet Skull Collar from Sara Sach

Sara Sach from Posh Pooch Designs makes lovely crochet patterns and outfits for dogs. Inspired by her two rescue  Chihuahuas Maximo and Rosie Bell Sara has a series of patterns and ready made delightful dog outfits on etsy and craftsy
This is an EASY crochet pattern using:

Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight: (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)  
 

The pattern is available on her blog at:

http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/12-collars-of-christmas-pattern-4-skull.html


For other inspirations for Halloween designs like the one Sara Sach used visit:
 http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-halloween-appliques/

Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance’s Dog Fashion Show on April 27 2014

If you are in Pennsylvania Show and enjoy donating to a good cause whilst checking out the latest in doggie fashions then on on April 27 2014 the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance’s Compassion with Fashion Show is on at the West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, East Pennsboro Township. Doors open at noon. The speaker is Larry Levin, New York Times best-selling author of “Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love.”
The highlight of the show will be adoptable animals available from area rescue groups. In addition to the fashion show, door prizes, raffle baskets and a silent auction are also planned.  Reservations: www.cpaa.info.

Oogy

Dog Fashionista Bella Mia to feature on CNN

Well Known Dog Couture Fashion Maltese Bella Mia  is featured on an upcoming episode of Morgan Spurlock ~ Inside Man on CNN International capturing Bella Mias' fabulous  wardrobe and her lifestyle raising funds for charity. Below is a preview clip, the full episode airs Sunday April 27th at 10:00 on CNN.

The Story states: This dog dresses better than you

Bella Mia has $1,000 custom gowns and gets manicures, but the purebred Maltese also helps raise money for shelter dogs

To see a sneak peak:

This dog dresses better than you

Bella Mia Photograph from Facebook

Poodle Power at the Royal Easter Show

For the ultimate grooming dog you cant go past a Poodle. Here is a picture I managed to snap at the 2014 Royal Easter Show in Sydney

Poodle

Poodle

More Chinese Crested from the Royal Easter Show 2014

Hairless Chinese Crested Dog

Powder Puff Chinese Crested

Royal Easter Show 2014 Sydney Chinese Crested

I love Chinese Crested. At the Royal Easter Show 2014 I had to wait 2 hours past the due time the Chinese crested were expected to be on but they were worth the wait. This little cutie won the puppy class despite refusing to do anything it was asked including walking

Royal Easter Show 2014 St Bernard's

I went to the Royal Easter show in Sydney to look at the Chinese Crested and while waiting for them to come out snapped some pictures of these lovely St Bernard's.

St Bernard

Gorgeous new free dog jumper crochet pattern

Lion Brand have been known to release some pretty stunning crochet patterns for dog coats. Their latest free pattern is no exception. This dog coat is full of beautiful flowers just right for a spring outing or a winters garden party.
This lovely free crochet pattern is available here: lionbrand

Free Crochet Pattern Dog Sweater

Intergroom Dog Grooming Competition leads the way in ecentric dog grooming

 

Creative Dog Grooming

Business Insider Australia has some wonderful creative photos up from Photographer Paul Nathan's visit to the  Intergroom Competition in New Jersey to photograph some of the amazing competitors artistic If you are a fan of wild and crazy doggie grooming designs click here to see the article

You can also visit the Intergroom website here to learn more about the International Dog Grooming Competition.

Free Crochet Pattern: The Hippie Dog Sweater

If you are a crochet fan that loves your Granny squares Lion Brand have a cute Hippy style crochet pattern to put your granny squares to good use. The design is at an easy level suitable for beginners and also looks easily adaptable for those that love to do more intricate  granny squares.

The pattern is available free here

If you decide to have a go at it I would love to see some of your finished work for the blog!!!

Free crochet dog sweater

Free Dog Bunny Costume Knitting Pattern

Lion Brand have brought out a gorgeous free knitting pattern for all the knitters out their that love making dog sweaters.
This extra cute bunny costume for dogs is a great Easter treat.

Super Cute Dog Bunny Costume

IN order to get to the knitting pattern click here

Search Dog Heroes of the Washington Mudslide

ABC News has some photos up of the search dogs that have been working at the Washington landslide site in an effort to find victims in the tragedy which occurred on March 22, 2014.

Today (March 31st 2014) it has been reported the dogs are to take a 2 day break to recover for the exhaustive last few days.

The dogs have been working in extremely cold and wet conditions, walking through thick mud.

For some photos of the heroic rescue dogs go to the ABC News story here,

 

 Here is one of the lovely photos from the news story of search dog Stratus by Elaine Thompson. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

 

Search Dog Stratus

Pooches on Parade Runway Show 2014

Fuzzy Friends Rescue  is holding a Pooches on Parade Runway Show and Champagne lunch to raise funds on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m at the Extraco Events Center Exhibits building in Waco Texas.
If you would like to see adorable pooches strutting the catwalk (or dogwalk :)) with the money going to a good cause then this is the event for you.

Fuzzy Friends Rescue has posted on their website further information and the tickets for sale.

Below are some photos from Fuzzy Friends Rescue of their 2012 event that had a Wizard of Oz theme.

Wizard Of Oz dog themed

Glinda Good Witch dog clothes theme