Dogs around the world: Haves vs. have nots
Luxury pet products are a huge growth industry. Many of us have seen “accessory” dogs wearing jeweled collars and being carried in designer Louis Vuitton bags by members of the botox set. Often the idea with high-end food and gear for pets is just to show off. No dog worth its canines cares if the diamonds around its neck are real or cubic zirconia. Likewise – as with human food – nutritional value doesn’t always correspond with price. Nevertheless, a lot of people like to “pamper” their pets and it’s not just vacuous Americans. In Germany the trend is…

