Doggy style: 15 extravagant extras for pampered pooches

"I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts." ~ John Steinbeck

The economy may have gone to the dogs, but that certainly hasn't stopped some people from keeping their beloved canines living in the lap of luxury. Just check out these "essential" doggy treats:

1. Personalized treats



My Dog's Bakery produces gourmet treats, hand-made with either your dog’s name OR a full-color, fully edible photo of your dog on them! Treats are offered in heart-healthy Alaskan Salmon or low-fat Roast Beef & Potato and are only $3.50 each.

2. Coffee



Does your dog go crazy whenever he walks by Starbucks? Does the smell of fresh roasted coffee cause her to jump with excitement? Well, now there's Doggy Java!

This beef-flavored vitamin drink comes in a coffee bag and looks like coffee when mixed with water. Served in a canine cappuccino cup, Doggy Java is only $24.95 — and it comes with a Bonescotti biscuit!

3. Furs



For under $20, East Side Collection faux mink coats pamper pets with luxurious style!

Sumptuously soft and exquisitely detailed, this faux black mink coat gives uptown dogs a luxurious way to keep warm. The shawl collar adds style and warmth, while the satiny lining provides a deluxe look and feel.

4. Fragrances



Spritz your pooch with puppy perfume!

Petite Amande from Mungo & Maude contains delicate notes of French blackcurrant, Tunisian neroli, mimosa and violet leaf with a base of sweet vanilla bourbon with a little almond. It sells for a mere £40.00 ($66) per bottle.

Sexy Beast is a unisex blend of bergamot and vanilla-infused musk combined with natural patchouli, mandarin and nutmeg oils. A 3.4 oz bottle is only $65. And it can be custom engraved!

5. Family trees



Get a customized, full color artistic Pedigree Tree print dedicated to your dog's unique ancestry — purebred or mixed. For $99.50 you can get a family portrait for your canine pal, highlighting family history, accomplishments and characteristics.

6. Airlines



With fares as low as $150, there's no reason your pooch shouldn't fly first class. Pet Airways makes sure your pet will be safe and comfortable flying in the main cabin — not in cargo!

Too bad this woman didn't know about Pet Airways when she paid $32,000 for her dog to fly first class from Paris to Tel Aviv!

7. Speech synthesizers



You'll never have to wonder what your dog is trying to tell you again! A Japanese toy company has invented a device it claims will be able to detect your pooch's emotion from its bark and then translate this into human words.

Called Bowlingual Voice, the £129 ($211) talking gadget can detect six senses: sadness, joy, alertness to danger, neediness, happiness and frustration. It also has a recorded repertoire of spoken phrases such as 'play with me', 'leave me alone,' and 'I feel sad'.

8. Country clubs



At only $300 for a one-year membership, this country club is a steal. A resort so exclusive it doesn’t accept people, Paradise Ranch has the largest staff to dog ratio on the West Coast. For $20 extra per night, employees will actually cuddle up and snooze the night away right next to your dog in order to make him feel at home.

See more doggy country clubs and spas!

9. Strollers



Why make your dog walk when she can ride? Just Pet Strollers offers a range of dog strollers, including a $400 stroller/bike trailer with optional ski attachment.

10. Bowls



For a trifling $754, your dog could be eating from a Versace Barocco Pet Bowl. These fine porcelain bowls are decorated with exquisitely detailed gold and black scroll work and 22K gold leaf accents.

11. Treadmills



Starting at $1,400, Fit Fur Life treadmills are of the highest standard and combine the latest, innovative technology and top quality workmanship to create the best dog treadmills in the world.

12. Beds



Pet Pavillions are crafted in the manner of early apprentice pieces and each of the five designs is exquisitely made to express a different element of the cabinetmaker's art in miniature. Your pampered pet can recline in absolute opulence. The style shown here is a mere $23,990.

Check out more unbelievable pet beds!

13. Houses



Touted as the most expensive doghouse in the world, this £250,000 ($409,975) kennel belonging to two Great Danes was built on an exclusive estate near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.

Inside, the dogs sleep on sheepskin-lined, temperature-controlled beds, soothe their aches in an 18in-deep spa, howl along to a £150,000 sound system and watch dog-friendly programs on a 52-inch plasma TV. Automatic dispensers ensure that chilled, filtered water and deluxe dry food are always available.

The two dogs each have a bedroom with large windows which overlook their own private playground. 'Dog-vision' webcams allow their owner to monitor their activity 24 hours a day, while climate control ensures they are kept warm.

Check out some other amazing mansions designed for man's best friend!

14. Collars





The Amour Amour is a 52-carat diamond dog collar that sells for the insignificant sum of $1.8 million. The collar is hand-set with 1600 diamonds and a seven-carat brilliant cut center diamond. The brilliant white luster of platinum ignites the true radiance of the diamonds, while 18K white gold provides strength to make this precious piece last a lifetime.

If the Amour Amour is a little out of your price range, Love Dogs Diamonds has other, more affordable, dog collars. The Juene Cheri, Amour de la Mer, L’Etoile, and Cheri retail for between $280,000 and $480,000.

15. Tiaras




A young Thai jewelry designer crafted a tiara worth $4.2 million for his dog, using titanium and 250-carats of emeralds and diamonds given to him by his mother.

Riwin Jirapolsek has no plans to sell the tiara, but if you've got a few mil kicking around, you might be able to convince him to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for your pampered pup.

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