The Fashionable Best Friend
No matter how stylish he may be, no well-dressed man is complete without his best friend. And like his wardrobe selections, his choice of a canine companion reveals much of his inner life. Whether you fall for a feisty mutt behind animal-shelter bars, or pick a purebred with a pedigree longer than your great-aunt’s DAR application--that’s up to you. Dogs, like their owners, come in many shapes and sizes. But whatever your choice, be assured that when you walk your buddy proudly down the boulevard, the dog at your side will tell the world more about you than you may realize:
Labrador retriever
Although you were full of mischief in your younger days, you have recently settled down and become a good family man. Your weekend wardrobe is as carefully selected as your business attire, but there are no longer any surprises in your closet. Although you chose your Lab because of his No. 1 standing on the American Kennel Club popularity list, the selection of black, yellow or chocolate made color-coordinating with the interior of your Lexus SUV a snap.
Toy fox terrier
A trendsetter who never falls into trendiness, you are always on the leading edge of popular culture. You enjoy the long, lean figure you cut striding alongside a dog less than 12 inches tall. You live for the thrill of the chase, and like the toy fox terrier, you know that enthusiasm, agility and stamina are far more important when pursuing quarry than the simple advantage of superior size. You have upgraded your cellphone three times in the last year.
Basset hound
Traditional and conservative, you are secure in your sense of personal style, one that is remarkably similar to your father’s. You are drawn to classic looks that never go out of fashion, not that you ever think much about that kind of thing. Comfort, however, is always important, and you and your basset hound both enjoy an afternoon nap whenever you can sneak one in. You have secretly considered smoking a pipe.
Keeshond
Blessed with good genes, you are accustomed to the attention of strangers. Handsome, intelligent and always well-groomed, you manage to make it all look effortless. Few people realize that your carefully crafted image is attained only through meticulous attention to detail. Fortunately, your keeshond’s groomer and your barber are close enough to double up appointments. You have been known to practice your winning smile in the bathroom mirror.
