Dogs Jewellery @ Jewel Info 4 U
By: Ms Nandita Ray
Dog JewelleryIn the US the
estimated pet population is 300
million companion animals out of
which 65 million are dogs. 25% of
the population own dogs. Chicago is
the most dog friendly city in the
US. Though dogs are kept for various
reasons, companionship is their most
endearing quality. 75 % of the
households in the US have dogs as
pets and during Christmas dog lovers
and owners will spend about 38
billion dollars on their pets in
this year 2006. This is based on the
survey carried out by the American
Pets Products Manufacturers
Association in Connecticut.
It is
further believed that a dog owner
will spend about 13 $ per gift for
their pet. Business in 2006 rose up
by 14% as compared to last year as
expressed by the owner of the store
"Cold Nose Warm Heart', a gift store
for dog lovers in downtown Palm
springs. Pampering their pets with
expensive gifts is a common thread
in most dog owners. Added attraction
is getting similar items for self to
match their pets. Dog hotels, Spas,
Salons, Boutiques, Jewelers,
Trainers, Gourmet Cookies, and a
host of dog related conveniences can
be found apart from the most
important person the local Vet! Man
is bent on finding ways to express
his gratitude for his pet.
 It has been established that 90% of
dog owners doll up their pets with
scarves and ribbons, 60% in sweaters
or winter coat or rain coat, while
23% of owners say that they own a
fancy leash or collar studded with
gemstones or sparklers! Dog owners
consider their pets an extension of
themselves and dress them up in
'Baroque chic'! Designers and pet
boutiques specialize in creating
enchanting Jewellery for all sizes
of dogs. Large dogs, small ones even
petite dogs can get fitted with a
beautiful trinket that will suit it
to perfection. Some owners order
matching Jewellery for himself and
his pet! The common dog tag, leash
and the collar has been modified,
jazzed up and decorated to suit the
different personality of the dogs
albeit the fact that dogs see
everything as black, white or grey!.
Dog BraceletsWorn around the paw
is also quite in fashion. Just a row
of beads or hand crocheted thin band
is very feminine while for the macho
look go in for the leather look.
Dual toned or just a Faux Leather
band. They are to be worn
occasionally. Get a flat disc with
your pet's birthstone in the centre
or a small bell and then 'your pet
shall have music where ever she
goes'. Get the organic look, attach
a bead or a shell or even get a
braided jute one. Endless ideas are
available. For the slick look have
an ultra slim leather band with tiny
crystals set on it. A small light
pendant dangling from a chain gives
your pet a stylish look.
The ladder
bracelet woven with silken threads
with precious stones or plain glass
beads or the delicate spider chain
look with an angel hanging or just a
cord band with any charm sitting
snugly on its paw looks cute. Bows
fashioned out of leather and
attached to thin wire spiral
flattened discs or twisted triangle
beaded and affixed on a broad satin
band looks adorable. Long polished
chain bracelet enhanced with gold
hearts or silver crosses with pink
pearls can be ordered. To match your
jeans order a stonewashed denim and
diamond bracelet. Celtic knots and
silver beads made into a bracelet
look simple. Tattoo choker type
bracelet is also smart and matches
the tattoo if you carry one! The
Persian style bracelets with double
rings inter woven with each other or
go for the 'millipede look' with
dual toned silken threads. The play
boy bracelet is funky and rib
tickling.
Most bracelets are really
small necklaces so you can create or
design a smart one for your pet. The
Glitz Pet Cuff Bracelet is the
latest Jewellery for dogs. Made from
deep luxurious and rich looking
fabrics it sits pretty on the paw.
The inner lining is soft and smooth
and is decorated with Swarovski and
European crystals and imported
designer trim. This is the exclusive
product of Glitzy Pet and has a
Velcro closure and appropriate for
any dog breed and size. A must have
for your fashionable pet!
they are just
necklaces that humans wear. Strung
and beaded in various ways and
materials. There are the metal ones
in silver, brass, aluminum and gold.
The choice is yours. Necklaces from
a single strand to 2 or 3 chains
with links of various sizes and
shapes can be got. The links can be
fashioned into various shapes,
hearts, round, bone shape, flower
shape stars, bunny, daisies or just
simple chains. Decide on the look
you want your dog to project! One
can order a flat bracelet like
necklace that sits comfortably on
your pet. Have rows of pearls or
gems of various colors or glass
beads entwined to give your pet a
touch of urbane chic.
 Soft wire
necklaces knotted, twisted and
curled in various knots, with beads
or just with a pendant also look
cool. Hand embroidered, with sequins
attached to it or shell or hand
painted necklaces are good for
summer wear. Leather cord in a mesh
setting or just twisted in dual
color, felt rope of different colors
can be threaded for the bohemian
look, just a plain diamond chain so
sit on your adorable pet setting him
apart. Be patriotic; buy it a
necklace with stars and stripes,
flag, or blue and red colors. Let
him join the festivities; order
Christmas Jewellery in green, red
and gold colors. A party necklace
with semi precious stones and fake
silver beads or amethyst, colored
crystals or glass beads with satin
color finish or funky motifs in
turquoise and metal can make your
pet feel a part of the crowd.
Extra
large sizes for the big dog can be
bought with celestial hand cut and
polished 14 % lead crystal beads
that are suitable for such huge
dogs. Signature Pearl Necklaces in
pink and white with heart pendant
from
www.Bijouxfourpaws.comm is a must
have. Designed just for pets by Coco
Palenque, dog owner and designer of
this site is a masterpiece. Finest
pearls, crystals and natural quartz
are used in her designs. Another
name for her site is
www.jewelryfordogs.com. From
www.heartofmyheartpets.com order
a custom made and hand crafted
Dorothy Bauer pendant. Each piece is
constructed and soldered
individually and finished as per
order like the Bright Christmas
Posies necklace in red and green.
Select your finish in either 23K
gold, antique silver or just fine
silver. It is a collectible item.
Check this site
www.paulspendantcreations.com.
This store has beautiful pendants
like the vintage acrylic gold
highlighted with white rose flower
cabochon, wrapped with 14K gold
filled and silver wire. This pendant
can be easily attached to the
collar. There are numerous styles
and shapes to choose from. Just be
patient and go through a number of
sites to order the perfect gift for
your dog!
Dog hair accessoryHair pins,
clips, barrettes, tiaras even bands
are easily got. If you want to
enhance the beauty of your poodle or
accentuate her locks, decorate her
hair with hair pins/clips of
assorted shapes, sizes, colors and
designs. Rhinestone covered, glow
ones, star shaped, heart shaped,
bows, butterfly, poodle face, smiley
face, dog bone, angel, Star of
David, single stone, or any other
style that you want in any material
that you like, endless choices and
designs. Tiaras made of rhinestones,
sitting pretty, glittering and
glowing makes her the 'Belle of the
Ball'. Bows of fabrics with a cameo
in the center makes cute hair pins.
The faux cameo centerpiece is
surrounded by Austrian colored
crystals.
Some of the bows are
embroidered in gold and the colors
got are pink, blue, purple and red.
Susan Laurie has designed a red silk
bow with a square cut crystal as the
centerpiece. This hair clip is eye
catching. Also available are the
double or three toned colors. The
three toned pink satin loops edged
in gold with a satin rose or the
black satin offset with white polka
dots with an organza flower in the
center make smart party hair clips
for your pet. Leather bows sprinkled
with multi colored beads or inverted
bows are soft and easy to clip on.
The Fluffy Boa Pet Barrettes topped
with satin bow in black and pink or
pink and blue are cute. For tiny
babies a mini bow on 1" barrette all
plated in silver with crystals in
many color is perfect. Name tag
clips also make a commanding
statement. Barrettes, hair pins,
bands or just simple clip on are not
for daily use. They are just an
accessory for party time!
Dog Jewellery tit bitsParis
Hilton's famous large crystal dog
collar 23" is quite popular with the
Hollywood crowd. Jewellery made from
Swarovski crystals, hand crafted or
set with Austrian crystals is
expensive and smart. Jewellery made
from authentic lizard skin or faux
ones are quite trendy. Signature
white or pink pearl necklaces are
elegant to wear. Tiffany style
necklace, sterling silver, and baked
enamel, simply gold, blue turquoise
mixed and matched with silver beads
or go for the 'Bling Bling' look,
the hip hop slang term meaning
expensive Jewellery and other
accessories for your stud. The Madri-
Gras Feather dog collar accessory is
bright and gives your pet the
carnival touch! Christian Jewellery
is also accessible. Jesus Loves me,
Heart cross, cross, guardian angel
pet tags with religious quotes can
be worn by your pet. Some famous
designers are lending their name and
designs to pet designers like Gucci,
Burberry and Louis Vuitton to name a
few.
Dog jewellery
Buying TipsDressing up your pet
with stuff made for human
consumption requires tact, care,
caution and thought. Talking to
other pet owners and consulting pet
magazine and researching is the best
way to go about buying pet Jewellery
and keeping your pet safe.
Your pet is an animal with all
animal instincts intact. If you keep
this in mind at all times then you
are keeping your pet's safety in
mind. This is the basic rule to
adhere to at all times. Do not get
carried away..Measuring your dog's size is easy if
you remember that the collar or
chain should not be a tight fit.
Keep two fingers beneath the tape
while measuring its neck when
measuring.
Toy Breeds usually need 8" - 10" in
length
Yorkie or Chihuahua 11-12"
Pug, Beagle and likes 14-16"
Irish setter, Golden Retriever, Grey
Hound and similar dogs need 18-20"
Larger dogs like Rottweiler need 22"
Dogs like Great Dane and St. Bernard
wear 23" size. These are just
averages. Make sure you measure your
dog perfectly.
Get him used to the Jewellery slowly
especially if it is wearing one for
the first time.
Dog Jewellery is just an adornment
and should not be used for
restraining or controlling a dog. It
is not an attachment to a leash.
Do not leave your dog alone with the
Jewellery on, especially if it is
wearing or getting used to this for
the first few days since it takes
time for it to get adapted to a
fancy jeweled collar.
Order Jewellery based on your dog's
behavior, attitude and demeanor.
Know your dog before your order any
piece of Jewellery. Dachshund is
prone to skin diseases and might
suffer breathing problem by wearing
a heavy Jewellery or get a skin
infection. So do the Golden
Retriever, Beagle German Shepherd
and the Chinese Shar Pei.
Jewellery should be ordered
depending on the breed, size and the
age of your pet. The body weight of
a growing dog /puppy change and so
does its size and temperament.
Some Jewellery is not meant for
larger dogs and vice versa. A pet
owner feels, 'small dog market is
probably more suited to the
sparkle'
According to Dr. Sandy Alright,
'Pets eat crazy and bizarre items
all the time. Everyday items like
Jewellery or dental floss can prove
life threatening for pets'.
Some Jewellery is just fashion
accessory and should not be used
with a leash.
The Dog Jewellery trend is on!
Magazines for dogs 'Diamond Dogs'
and 'Canine Couture' feature haute
couture for dogs and Jewellery for
pets with discriminating taste! The
differences in fashionable couture
pets wear in the US vs. European
style. Glitz Pet Jewellery has its
new Glitz Pet Cuff 'opulence'
featured in both the magazines.
According to wedding photographer
and owner of Creations by Nola,
dressing dogs up and making them
take part in the ceremony is picking
up steam. Adam Sandler's dog,
Meatball, wore a Tuxedo at his
wedding. Paris Hilton always carries
her famous Tinker bell in a Tote! So
go on follow the lead!
More Information
Dog Charms
Dog Collars Buying Guide
Dog Jewellery Buying Guide
Dog Necklaces
Dog Tags Facts
Dog Tags Buying Guide
Useful sites: --
Glitzypetjewelry.com
Petsjewel.com
Petsmiles.com
Giftbowtique.com
Pamperedpuppy.com
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