“Canophilia”

Here’s an article from Living.Scotsman.com about our obessesion for dogs:

“A new coffee-table book, Luxury for Dogs by Manuela von Perfall, illustrates the many ways we lavish treats on our best friends, those loyal and most passive of consumers. From designer chaise longues to home-baked kibbles, the book reveals the extent of our dog obsession – or canophilia, to use the proper term.”

The article talks about a book called “Luxury for Dogs” written by Manuella Perfall, and also quotes some statistics such as how people in the U.S. spend $8 billion a year on dogs with 62% of puppies having their own birthday parties.  I’ll admit, I don’t give a second thought to spending money on my dog.  If we can make their lives better during their short time on Earth, then what the heck?