Presidential Puppy Poll.....

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President-Elect Barack Obama promised his daughters a new puppy for when they move into The White House in January. What kind of puppy do you think they should get? Vote now, and vote often!

Top Ten U.S. and Los Angeles Breeds

The American Kennel Club just released it's top 10 most popular dog breeds in the US, according to AKC registration. And the winners are...

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Bulldog

Los Angeles' top dogs are:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Bulldog
3. German Shepherd
4. Yorkshire Terrier
5. Golden Retriever
6. Poodle
7. Maltese
8. French Bulldog
9. Pomeranian
10. Pug

Judging by the dogs that come into The LoftyDog, I'd say that the Downtown Los Angeles dog population wasn't well represented. We see more Shih Tzus, a breed that didn't even make the Los Angeles Top 10, than almost any other breed. Here's my prediction - look to the Shih Tzu to break through and crack next year's list for top Los Angeles breeds.

Interesting notes:

• This is the first time since 1935 that the Bulldog has ranked in the U.S. top 10.


• Los Angeles sets the trend again - the Bulldog is most popular in Los Angeles, having made the Los Angeles Top 10 for three consecutive years.


• San Francisco and Los Angeles were the only cities in the nation to include the French Bulldog in their Top 10 lists.

November Downtown Dogwalk tonight!

Anybody else headed over to Pershing Square for the monthly Downtown Dogwalk? We meet once a month on the 2nd Wednesday at 6pm in Pershing Square and walk our furry friends to green spaces close by to advocate for an off-leash dog park for downtown dogs. Hope to see you and your pooch there!

Why Some Pets Hate Halloween

Last night's Howl-O-Ween Party at The Lofty Dog was a great success! The place was jam-packed with dogs and their owners, dressed in their scariest, cutest, and funniest costumes, all hoping to win prizes and bragging rights. Stay tuned for pictures of our winners and some awesome group shots, but while you wait, check out some pictures explaining why some pets hate Halloween:

the lofty dog hosts howl-o-ween party

Attention all downtown dogs! Put on your costumes and come trick-or-treating at The Lofty Dog's First Annual Howl-O-Ween Party!





Where: The Lofty Dog in Downtown Los Angeles
120 W. 2nd Street (between Spring and Main Streets)

When: Wednesday, October 31st
7pm - 9pm







Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dogs, but treats will be available for all dogs who come to the party. What are you and your dog coming dressed as?

pictures from the howl-o-ween fashion show

We just got the pictures from our Howl-O-Ween Fashion Show earlier this month during the October Yappy Hour. Don't these dogs look great?






That's Wonton on the left dressed as an elephant, Pablo dressed as a tiger, Bichonie as an adorable bichon, Cody as a devil and Laila as a bumblebee.







As if she didn't have her hands full enough, Wonton's mom Celia looks after Laila while the rambunctious pups roughhouse at their feet.






This friendly pooch was just happy to be around so many friendly people and dogs. Was it really his birthday or was that his costume?






The bumblebee costume is a popular choice for many dogs this Halloween season.






Even Wonton tried being a bumblebee before changing into his elephant costume.






Elephants were the second most popular costume choice. Looking good!



The Howl-O-Ween Fashion Show was great fun and a big hit with downtown dogs and their owners. The main event, however, is happening from 7 to 9pm on Halloween - The Lofty Dog's Howl-O-Ween Party! Stay tuned, details to come!