| Some dogs get all the luck. Imagine, being born and | | | | that were downgraded from people size and created |
| taken into a home where you were given all the | | | | in dog size. |
| luxuries of life and had to do nothing but look cute | | | | Then came a move towards some more fun styles |
| and perk up your ears from time to time. This is the | | | | of celebrity dog beds, from beds that look like fancy |
| job of some very lucky pooches that ended up as | | | | sports cars, to those that look like a dog just came |
| celebrity pets. | | | | out of a box of chocolates. |
| Not only do these pups get coddled and carried | | | | But for some celebrities, these pre-manufactured |
| around everywhere, either under an arm, or in a | | | | upscale dog beds weren't enough for their precious |
| designer doggie bag, when they get home, they get | | | | puppies. They needed something more. Luckily the |
| to rest in the lap of luxury, in upscale dog beds. | | | | custom upscale dog bed market was around to meet |
| No, all dog beds are not the same. Do you think Paris | | | | their need. Designers have been creating specialized |
| Hilton let's little Tinkerbell crash on any old mat on the | | | | beds for many of these dogs. When it comes to the |
| floor? What about Britney, Do you think her baby, | | | | bed itself, only the finest of materials will do including |
| London, gets a blanket in the corner? Think again. | | | | velvet and silk. Many of the beds are trimmed and |
| Celebrity dogs get posh pads to call their own. | | | | wrapped in feather boas and mink. Still others have |
| As the trend in celebrities wanting small, carry-along | | | | to show off just what kind of a jewel the pup |
| dogs kicked up, so did many more companies who | | | | sleeping in it is, with gemstone encrusted accents. |
| started creating upscale dog beds and other pricey | | | | When it comes to the cost of these custom upscale |
| accessories for the dogs of the rich and famous. | | | | dog beds, the sky is the limit. It all depends on how |
| They started simple enough, with a fancy material | | | | much someone is willing to put out to make sure |
| large pillow, overstuffed to be more comfortable for | | | | their dog has a bed in a style that suits them. |
| the pampered pooch. Then monograms and custom | | | | One of the most expensive upscale dog beds |
| embroidery were added, as well as other personal | | | | recently brought in over $2,300 at a garage sale (one |
| touches to let the world know this bed belonged to | | | | can only imagine what the retail price would have |
| one rich pup. | | | | been). The bed had been given to the family dog of |
| Next the big pillow wasn't enough. Celebrity dogs | | | | Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. The bed came from Sir |
| needed furniture just as good as their owners had. | | | | Elton John. Sharon offered the bed up for sale at a |
| Along came the trend of miniature furniture, for pets. | | | | garage sale that was raising money for a cancer |
| There are chaise lounges, overstuffed sofas, beds | | | | charity. |
| (from plain to four-poster and wrought iron framed) | | | | |