Monday, May 7, 2012

New York dogs


I know it's a cliche that Brits are pet-crazy but I actually think New Yorkers take it several steps further. It seems like everyone here has a dog (despite the fact that nobody has a garden) and they completely dote on them.


I was already dreaming of life with a puppy before we moved and New York has definitely made me more dog crazy than ever. 
So here are some of my attempts at NYC canine street photography/anthropology...


New York dogs have extensive wardrobes (usually involving lots of pink)...

They always seem to welcome attention from strangers on the street...

When they wear little orange jackets it means they're looking to be adopted 
(super tempting)...

They take their skincare regime very seriously...

They have their own parks....

And their own spa hotels (seriously)...

And doggy camps...

And even their own food trucks...

They often travel in packs...

They are totally relaxed about riding the Subway...


They love a lazy Saturday morning at Chelsea Antiques Garage...

They come in a surprising range of sizes, I have seen many dogs as large as the average Manhattan apartment (this one here is waiting for a chicory latte in Park Slope)...

They can often be seen playing in pet shop windows (which I suspect is a horrible business I want to know nothing more about)...


They seem to enjoy the New York winter despite some totally unnecessary raincoats and boots...
They wait patiently outside shops and sushi bars around the city....

And wait at home for their dog walker or owners to return...

They make excellent shopping assistants...


They often (more often than you might like to imagine) are too pampered to walk...


They can calmly navigate crazy New York traffic... 


And like all New Yorkers they will never turn down a free accessory 
(last Sunday every dog on the Upper West Side was wearing a purple neck scarf to support the American Cancer Society's 'bark for life' campaign)


And if you want to see more New York dogs (and even some cats) our friend Patrick is much better at capturing them than me! 

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