DOGUE Issue 1 "From Hollywood to Hollywoof"

Letter from the Editor Woof! And, welcome to our first Monthly issue!

Here at Cover Dogs, we love nothing more than to celebrate our furiends, our furbabies, and our Instagram stars! And, not just for their endless loyalty, and adorable nature, but also for their pawshion and style; not just for their silliness and dorkiness, but also for their kindest of hearts, and inspiration. Our pups can teach us so much about life: like how to live in the moment, and be grateful for every little treat; how to forgive easily, and love unconditionally...

This magazine is dedicated to the dogs, who make our world a better place, and the loving humans behind them.

Inspired by all things Vogue & Dog, this magazine brings you the best of both worlds, with latest fashion trends and dog news.

In this issue, I will cover the 5th Annual World Dog Day, organized by Vanderpump Dogs and highlights of the World’s Next Supaw Model ’21 competition.

This issue will also feature some of our Instagram stars, and the pioneers of our page who have been with us since the beginning; who helped our community grow into an international, and loving dog community that it is today. Without them, this magazine wouldn’t be possible.

I will also share a little about my own pup, and muse for this project, the history of the Pomeranian breed, and how the idea for Cover Dogs came about, almost 2 years ago. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed putting this together! Till next time...

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THE RISE OF COVER DOGS

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FROM HOLLYWOOD TO HOLLYWOOF

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5TH ANNUAL WORLD DOG DAY WITH VANDERPUMP DOGS

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How Dogs Are Taking Over Instagram & Hollywood One Post At A Time

& Lisa Vanderpump's Dog Foundation

FEATURED: MIMI BEAR A Look Inside Mimi Bear's Hollywood Life

THE RISE OF COVER DOGS

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10 MOST FAMOUS INSTAGRAM PUPS

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BREED HIGHLIGHT: POMERANIANS

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TOFU'S GREAT PAWDVENTURES

Meet The World's Most Famous Dogs!

The Spitz Family The History Of The Royal Breed Boo: The Pioneer Of Social Media Pawlebrity

How The Popular Instagram Page Got Started 2 Years Ago

WORLD'S NEXT SUPAW MODEL '21 Competition Highllights Of The WNSM '21

A Look Inside Tofu's Summer Adventures

Tika, the world's most ashionable and amous I y has aken over the cover of a Canadian Fashion Magazine Clin d'oeil!

With over 1 Million Ins agram followers, and a very chic style, this I y is quickly becoming the next ashion icon! Visit her profile to learn more @tikathei y.

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Tika taking over the Fashion World

Hound Around

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is Summer was all about bright swim wear, and Pepsi & Maxine are a great example of tha . ey can teach us a thing, or two, about Hot Girl & Hot Boy Summer!

To learn more about this sexy duo, visit their IG profile: @pepsi_and_maxi_ pawshionis a

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Bikini Style Summer '21

Bella is a ashion model known for her custom couture brand, Guccella.

With one of a kind pieces, Bella's style is as extraordinary as it is limited edition.

To learn more visit @furry_cousins

Bella's brand Guccella

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Bella Amore's style is both boujee and abulous. And, we just can't get enough!

Bella has been featured on Dogue, Bazbark and Spawrts Illustrated.

Visit Bella's profile to see more of her covers and stylish looks, @bella.amore20

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Bella Amore's Boujee Life

It is no wonder that Bao stole the show at the WNSM '21 competition.

His pawshion is sharp, and his style is golden.

To learn more about Bao, visit his profile @baothechi.

Supreme Dog Garage

Bao's Golden Looks

from Hollywood to Hollywoof Believe it or not, there was a time when having a separate Instagram account for your dog, and speaking on behalf of your four legged friend, on social media, was considered borderline insanity. Needles to say, I was one of those people. I created an IG page for our family dog, Boss, a Dogue de Bordeaux, who weighed 185 lbs at his heaviest. Everyone laughed at me, of course, as Boss got likes on his photos.

When I moved to Los Angeles, I got puppies of my own: two Shar Pei brothers, Coco and Zorro. One was white and one was black. When we ran into Charlize Theron at our vet, I was star struck, and she was smitten by Zorro. My first posted video of Coco and Zorro snoring has now reached 160,000 likes on YouTube. So, naturally when I got Mimi Bear, I created an Instagram page for her, but this time, with a lot more confidence.

Indeed, these days, it’s not considered weird to have social media for your pet. In fact, it’s almost weird if you don’t have one. And if you’re not posting daily updates of your pooch, then what are you even doing with your life, anyway?

Before I got Mimi Bear, I fell in love with a Pomeranian dancing on two paws, on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. You guessed it, it was Jiff himself! Jiff’s mom was very kind. She let me hold him, and gave me his business card. This dog will be famous some day, she said with confidence. And, some eight years later, Jiff is the most famous animal in the entire world. And I, got my dream dog, a Jiff look alike, by the name of Mimi Bear. In 2019, Mimi Bear met Jiff. It was love at first sight.

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Supreme Dog Garage, was founded in 2018, and today it's one of the fastest-growing online dog clothing stores worldwide. We offer a vast selection of designer dog clothing trends, for all seasons; from hoodies, sweaters, shirts, and vests, to raincoats, winter jackets, and matching dog outfits. We also offer collars, harnesses, backpacks, bandanas, carriers, and boots.

"Our goal is to provide dog owners with a one-stop-shop, full of the most trendy items and the current year's hottest outfits," said the founder of the company. All dog owners can find their unique pieces from the wide range of well-known monogrampatterned apparel, including the camouflage and reflective styles. We also offer stylish dog beds, bowls, and toys.

We also have an ambassador program for dog models with over 10K followers on Instagram. The program is open internationally. To learn more, feel free to contact Supreme Dog Garage at SupremeDogGarage.com or @SupremeDogGarage on IG for more information,

Welcome to the 1st issue!

Be ind t e Scenes of Mimi Bear's Grooming Session for t e Cover

Grooming Styling by Arisa T omas

5th Annual World Dog Day 2021 with Vanderpump & Mimi Bear With most of the social events being cancelled since COVID-19, it seemed only appropriate that the first social gathering we would attend, would involve dogs— many dogs; dogs of all different breeds, shapes and sizes.

The Fifth Annual World Dog Day celebration, organized by Vanderpump Dog Foundation, was held on August 7th at the West Hollywood Park, in Los Angeles, CA. On a hot summer day, excited dogs, and even more excited humans behind them, gathered around the pink tents, surrounding the park, full of dog food, clothes, and accessories.

Everyone took turns posing for the pawpawrazi, on the pink carpet, where insta-famous dogs posed for the gram.

The outdoor event, co-sponsored by The City of West Hollywood, focused on the celebration of dogs and raising awareness about dog abuse domestically and globally.

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2021 Over a thousand people, their dogs and 20+ pet-centered vendors were in attendance. Many celebrities attended as well, including Iggy Azalea, Lance Bass, Michael Turchin, Dr. Evan Antin, Kent Boyd, Emma Norton, Manolo Vergara, and Vanderpump Rules' Tom Schwartz, Tom Sandoval, Lala Kent, Randall Emmett, James Kennedy, and Raquel Leviss. And, some of the pawlebrities included Little Graham Cracker, Doodle named Newman, Izzy & Layla, Bronte, Little Skittle, Hank and Masha, and our Cover Girl, Mimi Bear.

The Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, begins on June 21 each year, where more than 10,000 dogs are captured, transported in cages, and killed for human consumption every year for this annual event. In addition, more than 10 million dogs are killed annually in China for the dog meat trade. This festival epitomizes the cruelty of the dog trade industry. Many of the dogs are stolen from their owners. Many die during transport to the slaughterhouse after days or weeks without food or water, and others suffer illness and injury during transport, such as broken bones.

In 2016, the City of West Hollywood passed a resolution condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China.

Lisa Vanderpump, the founder of The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, welcomed the attendees to the event, reflecting on The Foundation's work since its inception in 2016.

"The past year has been extremely difficult for everyone and keeping a Foundation alive throughout COVID-19 has had its unique challenges. However, we feel that 2020 brought a newfound love and understanding for our furry friends to many people, providing love and support through these difficult times. It is such an incredible feeling to be able to finally come together and celebrate these animals, in our first event in almost two years. Through the efforts of our Foundation, we have now rescued and re-homed over 2,300 dogs domestically." said Lisa Vanderpump.

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Vanderpump Dog Foundation

Lisa Vanderpump & her Foundation Lisa Vanderpump is a British restaurateur, television personality, author and actress. She is known for her appearances on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Vanderpump Rules, and most recently on ABC’s Pooch Perfect. Together with her husband, Ken Todd, Vanderpump founded The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in 2016 to help create a better world for dogs, both nationally and internationally.

After becoming aware of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and witnessing the horrific images of slaughter and abuse that the dogs in Yulin face, our founders Lisa Vanderpump & Ken Todd began the long journey towards trying to stop the barbaric torture practices in Yulin and end the dog meat trade in Asia. Together with their partner Dr. John Sessa, they launched the campaign Stop Yulin Forever. The movement gained momentum and has inspired activists all over the world to end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and encourage more humane treatment for dogs worldwide. [Source: www.vanderpumpdogs.org] Learn more by visiting the official site at www.vanderpumpdogs.org

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FEATURED: MIMI BEAR

A look inside Mimi Bear's Hollywood lifestyle.

To learn more, visit her profile @mimibearpom.

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She is a rescue!

She weighs 5.5 lbs and fits inside a bike basket.

Her favorite snacks are hard boiled eggs, cheese and bananas.

She prefers bow ties to other pieces of clothing, but loves to be nakey.

She is the first Cover Girl on @coverdogs.

She only sheds once a year, in the Spring.

She likes to pee 10+ times per walk, to mark her territory & ultimately reach world domination?!

She pees like a boy, because she is a Feminist.

Her favorite place to nap is on a pillow, or a shoe.

She goes crazy for squeaky toys!

MIMI BEAR'S HOLLYWOOD LIFE

FROM LEFT: [1] Mimi Bear meeting Jiff Pom [2] Mimi Bear driving around LA [3] Mimi Bear dressed up for Halloween [4] Mimi Bear at The Beverly Hills Hotel

FROM LEFT: [1] Mimi Bear's Easter with Petique [2] Mimi Bear posing with Hannah Ann Sluss [3] Mimi Bear posing with Betsey Johnson [4] Mimi Bear modeling for BatPig co.

Immersed in Wonderland ex ibit by Alexa Meade Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills

Immersed in Wonderland ex ibit by Alexa Meade Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills

Mimi Bear's Skinny Jeans Style

Collection Pieces: Dress: Morey&Morey Mimi Bear's Skinny Jeans Style

Puppylicious Edits

Puppylicious Edits

Doggy Style

Doggy Style

Dogs in Cocktails Edits

Dogs in Cocktails Edits

Collection Pieces: Dress: Morey&Morey

WowWow Petz

Collection Pieces: Dress: Morey&Morey

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The Rise of Cover Dogs The idea for Cover Dogs came rather suddenly. I was working on my first edits page @puppyliciousedits (putting dogs in dessert and cocktails) when one of my clients, Danielle, the Founder of PawsdeLuxe, had commissioned a total of 20 edits, as gifts for her clients. And one of them, had reached out to me with a specific request: Can you add a DOGUE heading on top of my edit to make it look like a magazine? she asked.

I found some photo samples online of DOGUE art work that could be designed and framed by different graphic artists, and I was surprised that no one was designing these covers on Instagram yet. And, that was my aha moment! After completing my first Dogue edit for Harlow Bordeaux, I launched @coverdogs page and the rest is history! Cover Dogs took off faster than all of my other Instagram pages combined, and I knew that I was on to something.

The idea was to put dogs on all kinds of different magazine covers, and also feature them on my page. Today, Cover Dogs has grown to 4 pages, and 4 magazines: Dogue, Barker’s Bazbark, Spawrts Illustrated and National Pawgraphic. Some of our covers are commissioned as art work, while others are designed based on our daily inspiration, for the gram. The goal is to feature the beauty of different dog breeds, and different lifestyles, from all over the world, while spreading positive vibes, because we need it now, more than ever.

Visit us on Instagram to learn more!

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Meet Some of our First Cover Stars 01 Harlow Bordeaux

Harlow Bordeaux is a Frenchie fashion model from Nashville, TN, and the first DOGUE cover that I ever designed. Not only did she inspire the idea for @coverdogs, but she is also a true Cover Girl, in every sense of the word. Known for her custom couture styles, and Avant Garde looks, Harlow is a true pawshionista. Since her first cover, she has graced DOGUE magazine several times with her one-of-a- kind looks. To learn more about Harlow, check out her profile @harlow_bordeaux_

02 Mimi Bear

Mimi Bear was the first Cover Girl on @coverdogs. I wanted to start with something classic, and the photo taken by Sarah DeRemer @dogtographer.la at the Healthy Spot event, was rather pawfect! To see more of Mimi Bear's photos, check out her profile @mimibearpom.

03 Bella

Bella is an 8 year old fashion model and boss lady from Pennsylvania. She is the CEO of Guccella @guccellausa. Bella's Breakfast at Tiffany's cover inspired us to create a Breakfast at Sniffany's theme featuring many different pups, ever since. To learn more aboout Bella, visit her profile @furry_cousins.

04 Chewie

Chewie's famous surfing cover was a team effort. The photo by Charlie Nunn Photography worked miraculously on the cover.

Chewie was also the first Dood ever featured on Dogue! To see more of Chewie's photos, and his growing family, visit his page @thatdoodlechewieloveskandie.

05 Jax Jax's Cover is possibly the hottest cover ever featured on Dogue magazine. Inspired by Magic Mike, Jax decided to join the Chippendales, at least, for the shoot of the cover. And, we're so glad he did! Since then, Jax has also been featured on Spawrts Illustrated. Learn more by visiting Jax's profile @jaxinthebronx.

06 Koko Koko is the first Cavapoo Cover Girl to grace the cover of Dogue. We fell in love with her Bohemian style, and natural grace. To learn more about Koko, visit her profile @koko__kris.

07 Niza

Niza, a Cover Girl from Mexico, might be the most talented Frenchie model ever featured on Dogue. Niza is a pawfessional Scooter girl and Acrobat, among many other things. To learn more about Niza, visit her page @niza_the_frenchie.

08 Honey

Honey the Iggy is a famous Italian Greyhound fashion model and Cover Girl from Oslo, Norway. Honey's interpretation of The Girl with the Pearl Earring blew us away, and it is no wonder that it is one of our most popular DOGUE covers to date! To learn more about Honey, visit her profile @honeytheiggy.

09 Gina

Gina is an 8 year old Maltese Bichon Cover Girl from Monaco who loves to pose for the gram. And, when it comes to pawshion, Gina is a natural! To see more of Gina's looks, check out her profile @gina_monaco.

10 Zaya Zaya is a Cavalier fashion model, Cover Girl, and paw-fluencer from Los Angeles, California. She loves dressing up in Gucci and matching her outfits with mom. To learn more about Zaya, check out her profile @zayathecavalier.

11 Mabel Mabel is a famous fashion model, and celebrity Impersonator from Denver, CO, who has been featured on Access Hollywood!

This photo was inspired by Lady Gaga's Met Gala look, for the #metgalachallenge; a challenge which Mabel has aced, if you ask us! Mabel has graced many covers since then, and she is also the very first Cover Girl on Spawrts Illustrated! To learn more about Mabel, check out her profile @oohmabel.

12 Gus Gus

Gus Gus is an English bulldog model from Salt Lake City, Utah. He proves that you don't need a fancy outfit to be featured on the cover of DOGUE! He is just fabulous as is! To see more photos of Gus Gus, check out his profile at @mr.gusgustheenglishbulldog.

13 Olivia, Leo & Jolie Olivia, Leo and Jolie are Maltese models from New Jersey. They're also the most popular trio on Cover Dogs! The trio is known for their matching looks and inspiring pawsonalities. Olivia, Leo and Jolie love dressing up in matching themed outfits and spreading good vibes on and off Insta. To see more of their photos, check out their profile @olivia_leo_jolie.

14 Rupert Rupert is a Dalmatian fashion model from Far North Queensland, on the Great Barrier Reef Australia. He is a male model but that doesn't stop him from dressing up in fancy tutus and bright colored glam. To learn more about Rupert, check out his page @rupert_esq._vi_the_dalmation.

15 Imalaya

Imalaya is a Supaw Model from Rabat, Morocco, known to dress in custom designed and hand-made haute couture clothing, crafted by her mom, a fashion designer, C'MiMi. To learn more about Imalaya and C'MiMi designs, visit @c.mimi_jan_ben.

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Our first World's Next Supaw Model Contest took place earlier this year, and lasted for a month. It was an international Instagram event with over 1000 entries and 100 contestants from all over the world. There were 3 rounds, a Fashion Round hosted by Barker's Bazabrk, a Lifestyle round hosted by Dogue, and a Swim Wear round hosted by Spawrts Illustrated. And, the final voting round was hosted on WowWow Petz, a partner/ sponsor of WNSM '21. Other sponsors included Supreme Dog Garage, Doggone Dapper, Puppy Panache, Guccella, Doggystyle, Chippin, Lola's Luxe Glass Crowns, Boss & Boo, Mexican Heart, Doggin Donuts, and Puppylicious Edits.

The finalists of the Fashion Week were: (1) Bao @baothechi (2) Bella Amore @bella.amore20 & (3) Miss Dior @iammissdior_ who got featured on the cover of Barker's Bazbark. The finalists of the Lifestyle Week were: (1) Bella Amore @bella.amore20 (2) Rumi @rumithewhirlingpuggle, and (3) Della, @dellalafrench, who got featured on the cover of Dogue. And, the finalists for Swim Wear Week were (1) Bella Morales @bella_englishbulldog_ (2) Roxy Fabulous @roxyfabulous and (3) Porsha & Paris @porsha_and_paris who got featured on the cover of Spawrts Illustrated. Next year, there will be a 4th round for Traveling Pups, sponsored by National Pawgraphic!

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10 Most Famous Instagram Pups

1. Jiff Jiff is an LA based Pom, and the most famous animal in the entire world. Jiff has over 1 M followers on Facebook, over 10 M followers on Instagram and over 20 M followers on TikTok. A dog of many talents, Jiff also holds 2 Guinness World Records for being the fastest dog to run on two paws. He’s reached large-scale commercial success and even has his own brand of toys, Jiff Pom Cute Life.

In 2014, he was featured in Katy Perry’s music video Dark Horse. In 2015, Jiff was named the Most Popular Dog in the World.

2. Doug Doug is a Nashville based pug, and the most wellknown pug in the world with over 3.9 M Instagram followers, and over 13 million collective followers on the Internet.

Doug’s Instagram success has led to several calendars, a New York Times best-selling book, and his own merchandise.

In 2015, he appeared in Fall Out Boy’s Irresistible.

And, in 2019, he was the winner of a People's Choice Award for Animal Star.

3. Marutaro Marutaro, also known as Maru, was a famous Shiba Inu dog from Sakura, Japan. Maru’s fame started in Japan, but he became an international star and was featured in several photo books. His owner started his Instagram to cheer people up following the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the country. Maru was also presented with a Guinness World Record as the world's oldest living dog. He died in 2011, at the age of 26.

4. Caramel Russia’s most famous dog influencer, Caramel, AKA, the Bulldog Blogger, has over 2.2 million Instagram followers.

We don't know much about the mysterious nature of Caramel, except for that he is a pop star who loves dressing up, eating and sleeping.

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5. Henry A Colorado family consisting of 2 humans, a dog and a cat share their adventures on Instagram.

From backpacking to canyoneering, Henry and Baloo are inseparable, proving that love is a universal language. With over 2 M followers on Instagram. it's clear that this account is addicting.

6. Maya Maya, a majestic white floof, could be easily mistaken for a polar bear at first glance, hence her Instagram handle, @mayapolarbear.

Maya is the most popular Samoyed on Instagram, with over 2 M followers.

Maya also has a thriving YouTube channel with 1.87 M subscribers, to date.

This account originally documented the lives of Harlow and Sage. And while Sage has sadly passed, the doggie family has grown and now includes 4 new members: Indiana, Reese, Ezra and Mae. Unlike other Instagram famous dogs, these pups don’t play dress-up, because they’re simply pawfect au naturel.

8. Loki

Tuna is a ChihuahuaDachshund mix living in Los Angeles. His owner was endeared by his adorable overbite at a dog rescue event in 2010 and adopted him.

Loki the Wolf Dog is a stunning Husky/ Arctic Wolf/ Malamute mix residing just outside of Denver, Colorado. His owner is a photographer and outdoor enthusiast, who shares Loki’s outdoor adventures, full time. With over 2 M followers on Instagram, Loki is a big time dog influencer who has worked with many big brands, including Toyota.

In 2011, Dasher started posting photos of Tuna on Instagram which quickly took off. Today Tuna has over 2 M Instagram followers.

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10. Kler With over 1.7 M Instagram followers, Kler is one of the world’s most popular dachshunds.

This adventurous and intrepid girl also has a Twitter account with over 800K followers.

Tuna also went on an American tour raising awareness for animal rescue mission.

He also stars in his own book, Tuna Melts My Heart: The Underdog with the Overbite.

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The Spitz Family According to the American Kennel Club, the Spitz breed comes from arctic climates, with origins in Scandinavia, Russia, North America, and Asia. The word “spitz” is a German word which means “pointed”.

Physically, most spitz breeds have a wolf-like appearance that includes pointy, pricked ears, almond-shaped eyes, a heavy, double coat, and a feathery tail carried over the back. All of these features help keep them warm when the temperatures drop.

According to AKC, there are between 50 and 70 distinct Spitz dog breeds, with 16 AKC recognized Spitz breeds, including (1) Akita (2) Alaskan Malamute (3) American Eskimo Dog (4) Chow Chow (5) Finnish Lapphund (6) Finnish Spitz (7) Icelandic Sheepdog (8) Keeshond (9) Norwegian Buhund (10) Norwegian Buhund (11) Norwegian Lundehund (12) Samoyed (13) Shiba Inu (14) Siberian Husky, (15) Swedish Vallhund & (16) Pomeranian.

The Pomeranian is the smallest of the powerful Spitz breed. Pomeranians take their name from the province of Pomerania, in Germany, where the Pom’s ancestors were bred down from their much bigger cousins, hundreds of years ago. With their elegant appearance and regal bearing, it is no wonder that the breed has a long, royal history.

BREED OVERVIEW GROUP: Toy HEIGHT: 6 to 7 inches WEIGHT: 3 to 7 pounds COAT: Long, double coat COLOR: The most common are red, orange, cream, sable, black, brown, and blue.

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 to 16 years

The History of the Royal Breed

Pomeranians have long been favored by royalty around the world, and especially in England. Indeed, Pomeranians were the first royal dogs to live with Queen Charlotte in Buckingham Palace in 1761. The King’s son, King George the Fourth, carried on this royal tradition, as demonstrated in paintings by Gainsborough and Stubbs.

Queen Charlotte was the one who introduced Pomeranians to England, but it was her granddaughter, Queen Victoria, who made the breed popular. A great lover of dogs, Queen Victoria raised and showed at least 15 different breeds during her lifetime, focusing on Pomeranians in her later years. Story has it, that it was during her travels in Florence, Italy, that the Queen fell in love with Pomeranians and ended up bringing some back with her to Britain. Victoria then became a breeder and exhibitor of Pomeranians.

The queen imported numerous Poms from different parts of Europe, and at some point, her kennel in Windsor housed more than 30 Poms. At the 1891 Crufts dog show, Victoria showed six of her breeding, and one of them, Windsor Marco, won first place in the breed. Victoria is credited for making Pomeranians famous, and for reducing the Pom’s size from about 30 pounds to their current toy stature.

But, Pomeranian royal history doesn't end there. Empress Josephine, the wife of Napoleon, is said to have owned several Pomeranians. In 1875, while still the Prince of Wales, King Edward had a Pomeranian, named Fozzy, with whom he traveled to India. In the late 1800s, the Maharajah of Kapurthala owned Pomeranians.

And, Pomeranians weren’t just popular among royalty, either. These beauties have been hobnobbing with beautiful people for centuries. Michelangelo owned a Pomeranian that lounged on a silk cushion while he painted the Sistine Chapel. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart owned a female Pom named Pimperl and dedicated one of his works, an aria, to her. Chopin didn’t have a Pom of his own, but his lady friend’s Pomeranian inspired him to write his Valse des Petits Chiens, or, the Waltz of the Little Dog. Isaac Newton’s favorite companion was a Pomeranian named Diamond. Martin Luther (not to be confused with Martin Luther King) often mentioned his Pom, Belferlein, in his writings. And, other historical figures who were Pom owners include Marie Antoinette and Emile Zola.

Today, Pomeranians are also very popular among Hollywood royalties. Pom owners include Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Keanu Reeves, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Osbourne, Sylvester Stallone, Hilary Duff, Carmen Electra, David Hasselhoff, LeAnn Rimes, Fran Drescher, Nicole Richie and Lisa Vanderpump, just to name a few.

BOO: The Pioneer of So ial Media Pawlebrity

Boo was the first dog to take over the social media platform, and get famous from it. And, yes, he was also a Pomeranian! It all started in 2009, when Irene Ahn, a Facebook employee, decided to create a Facebook page for her pup, Boo— a Pomeranian from San Francisco, when Boo was four years old. His profile read: My name is Boo. I am a dog. Life is good.

Boo's rise to fame happened pretty quickly when he gained millions of followers on Facebook, and eventually got the title of being the world’s cutest dog.

This Pomeranian superstar was a pioneer in many ways. With his trademarked teddy bear haircut, and unprecedented style, Boo redefined what it means to be a dog in the modern world. Boo’s owner dressed him up in colorful outfits, which was pretty unique at the time. His wardrobe was so advanced and sophisticated that he wore a different outfit in every photo. Eventually, Boo took over the world with his unparalleled cuteness, and built an empire with top brand collaborations, like Virgin Airlines, book deals with Chronicle Books, and merchandising with Gund stuffed animals. Boo was also a philanthropist who donated to many different charities in his time. Sadly, Boo is no longer with us, but his legend will live on forever. We could say that Boo’s success paved the way for Jiff, a Pomeranian, who now holds the title of the most popular dog in the world.

LET THE PAWDVENTURES BEGIN...

Branham Lakes, Montana Cover features: @sheldonthesquishyfacehero @hannahbananapantsthepug @sirchuckiethecheeseball @pennypugthegreeter @missapricotpotatopants

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Tofu's Great Pawdventures As soon as flights became open again, travel dog, Tofu, began his international pawdventures. He took his pawrents to Greece, Belgium and France.

And this is what Tofu had to say: "Santorini, Greece was a dream! We enjoyed walking through the streets and discovering different angles of this beautiful city. People here love animals and were very friendly to me!"

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"I discovered many stray cats in Santorini, but the locals took a good care of them, by providing them with food and water. I also enjoyed dining next to my pawrents, which is not always possible, back home, in the US. I just loved how pet friendly Greece is!"

Here are some highlights of Tofu's great pawdventures! To learn more, visit Tofu's profile @traveldogtofu.

THE GRASS IS GREENER ON YOUR SIDE

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Sept Pawroscope Aries

Taurus

Gemini

T is mont won’t be wit out its own c allenges. You will need to s ow a great capacity for adapting, but you will benefit from doing so. It’s also important t at you s ow gratitude w ic is not an easy t ing for you.

It’s pawsome w en Uranus, t e unpredictable planet of possibility, electrifies a sign t at’s as set in its ways as yours is. It will make you more open to pawdventure and take more risks. W y not go for it?!

If you want to ave a successful start to autumn, you can’t spread yourself too t in; w ic mig t be a c allenge for you. You’re so curious about everyt ing t at you may find it ard to resist social events and pawties.

But once you’ve refocused, you’ll be proud of aving curbed some of t ose trivial impulses.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

You’ve been enjoying some peace and quiet; it’s warm and sweet, and it feels so good. But, unfortunately, it won't last for muc longer, because playtime is over as of t e 11t . At least, you’ll ave stored up enoug serenity for t e next two mont s.

Despite all t e kindness in t e world, t ere are some t ings you can only learn t e ard way—like umility and perseverance. And, before you suffer a major setback or a brutal rejection, you s ould work on t ese essential virtues starting rig t now.

Your new year, w ic arrives wit your barkday, will start under clear skies.

From t e beginning of t e mont , your core qualities—perseverance, elegance and a strong sense of justice—will strengt en your desire to build somet ing solid and lasting.

Determined, you will be carried along by a positive and stimulating current. A deep sense of accomplis ment awaits you on t e ot er side.

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Your eternal t irst for beauty, peace and balance wit in will be wonderfully quenc ed t is mont . You'll finally feel in your element and you’ll also want to give your best to your umans, w o will be asking for more, so be prepared.

T anks to t e conjunction of Venus and Mercury in your sign until September 10, you will ave an irresistible c arm for t e first part of t e mont , so make sure to work it for t e gram! And, from t e 16t , your impressive powers of persuasion will be coupled wit t e energy you need to finally take action on somet ing you’ve been avoiding.

No more iding be ind your Instagram profile to avoid closeness wit your umans. Yes, you fear intimacy, and it’s a source of anxiety for you, but it’s okay to take t ings slowly. It’s up to you to reveal yourself as you see fit— you just ave to decide w en and ow.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

“Back to sc ool” t is year isn’t going to be quite w at you imagined.

T ings will get stuck, tugged and dragged out—w ic isn’t ideal for your control-freak nature. But it may force you to let go a little and, in turn, boost your confidence! So, make sure to work it for t e gram.

T e cluster of planets in Libra, will give you wings t is mont , and you'll finally know ow to use it!

But, beware of illusions. Being a visionary is good, but keeping one foot on t e ground is even better.

Energized by t e Sun in Virgo, you now ave t e drive to put your ideas into action, and your life in order.

Feeling bot lig t and enlig tened, you’re ready to attack t e new sc ool year. Use t is energy to carry out a project t at’s important to you and make some real prawgress.

Sep. Monday

National Day Calendar

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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2

Chicken Boy’s Day

Saturday

Sunday

3

4

5

Blueberry Popsicle Day

Lazy Mom’s Day

Wildlife Day

Cheese Pizza Day

9

10

11

12

6

7

8

Read A Book Day

Salami Day

Ampersand Day

13

14

15

16

Double Cheeseburger & Greenpeace Day

Working Parents & Guacamole Day

22

23

Peanut Day

Cream Filled Donut Day

20

21

Care for Kids Day Fried Rice & Pepperoni Pizza Day

Chai Day & Pecan Cookie Day

27

28

Friday

Teddy Bear Day TV Dinner Day & Wiener Schnitzel Day

17

24

Corned Beef Hash Strawberry Women’s Health & Family Day Cream Pie & & Coffee Day Voter Registration Day

Hug & High 5 Day Pet Memorial Day

19

18

Hug Your Boss Day

Dogs in Politics Day BRAVE DAY Elephant & Bisexuality Day Appreciation & Business Women’s Day

29

Make Your Bed Day & Remembrance Day

Dog Ownership Day Puppy Mill Awareness & Dance Day

25

Butterscotch Pudding Day

26

Open the Magic Day Math Storytelling Day Daughter’s Day Singles Day

Shamu the Whale Day

30 Love People Day

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