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The Wet Dog Book – Bath Time Art Makes a Splash

Sophie Gamand is a French award-winning photographer and animal advocate living and working in New York. Lost & Hound caught up with Sophie to chat about her latest work "The Wet Dog Book" Exploring the unique angle of poochies in the bath. You have won several photography awards, including a Sony World Photography Award and

Life’s a Beach for these Surf and Skate Dogs

Dogs are so ingrained in our lives these days that they are now competing in the sports we love too. It’s not taken lightly either, big brands like Purina are putting on events such as this IDC (Incredible Dog Challenge) that are drawing both the competitors and the crowds and they aren’t messing about. These

Hipster Hounds – The park is now so mainstream

Hipsters. We’ve all seen them. Maybe you live with one or maybe you are one. They are typically described as a subculture of men and women usually in their 20’s and 30’s who value independent thinking, culture, progressive politics, have an appreciation of art and indie-rock, witty banter and often hairy beards, hats and spectacles. It’s

Prison Dogs – Consider these guys when you adopt a pet

When you think to yourself “Yes, let’s adopt a pet”. Prison isn’t the first place that springs to mind. However dogs play such an important role in the lives of so many of us that we are now seeing them as the natural healers they are and including them in widespread global rehabilitation programs. Read

Tradie Dogs – An Australian icon

In case you live outside Australia and are not sure what a Ute (Utility) is – it is a vehicle with the cabin of a sedan and the back of a small truck. Very popular among the Australian, usually male labour workforce. The good old Aussie ‘Ute’ has long been a favourite vehicle for our farmers, tradesmen, builders and

Instagram Dogs – Who let the dogs out?

If you thought the worlds most influential characters were humans, think again. Turns out these days you quite literally don't need to have a voice, to well, have a voice. With the pet industry having just tipped over the $100 Billion mark this year. Clever social media bods are cashing in on the loves of

Human designs for model Hounds

Meet the Master Pet Couturier parading his wears at New York Fashion Week. These designers aren't mucking around, nor is this a silly indulgence for them. The pet industry is estimated to be worth $50 Billion dollars globally. Anthony Rubio has twenty years experience in fashion, design and innovation in the human world that he

CrossFit Dogs – The Melbourne Gym flying their flag

They're in this sports blood If you've ever been into a cross-fit gym you may have noticed they are a little more on the 'garage-ey no-frills side of life'. This is obviously part of the appeal. When one is slinging tyres, lifting heavy weights and grunting, this is the tough environment you want to see.

Poochibald Art Prize celebrates art and dog lovers

You might be familiar with the coveted yearly art exhibition. 'The Archibald'. Established in 1921 and widely recognised as Australia's most prominent portraiture prize. Entries must have painted their portrait inside the last year to have a stab at winning. Being a portrait competition, the artist usually strives to capture something special or unusual about their

Dog tech is big business

The Internet of things (IoT) is defined as a network of physical devices embedded with electronics that enable these objects to collect and exchange data. It's also a new phenomenon that promises to revolutionise how these things interact with people.....but what about our dogs? Yes dogs. If you think seeing puppy pics means just going 'oooh