BFF's

Goofy, Stinky, Buddy, Snouts and Leo...also known as "Those Crazy Black Dogs" or "The Thundering Herd". I like to call them "The A**holes", which I find to be terribly appropriate.

Affordable Doggy Cashmere and more from Lands End

Lands End has always been my go-to source for practical and affordable dog jackets. However, they just raised the bar with amazing cashmere sweaters for under $80. It comes in four colors, is knit from the same Mongolian cashmere they knit people sweaters out of, and they have a size for every dog.

Their pet jackets are $15.50 and up. They are created with the same waterproof, windproof and/or insulating materials as their human counterparts, and are guaranteed for life. The Pet Squall, which I bought for $25, is what I use when it rains or snows. I own two of the human Squalls, so I know what a great jacket it is.