Somewhere, there’s a family dog going to sleep in a miniature pet palace that cost more than the average annual rent in most US cities. Brands that cater to the mega-rich (and the not-so-rich who just have very poor money management skills) make houses, beds, leashes, and even jewelry for the most financially-secure canines, which can cost thousands upon thousands of dollars. More bling for your bark! While it’s not surprising that many dog owners love to pamper their pups, it may come as a shock to learn just how far the wealthy can go ensure their furry friends’ lives are anything but ruff – uh, rough. Man’s best friend meets man’s blank check! And she may or may not be able to tell the difference between that and a pillow on the floor. For the haute hound! According to the ASPCA, the first year of owning a dog costs people an average of $1,270. But that’s spare change compared to what some people splash out on dog houses alone. Owning a pet certainly isn’t cheap.

Rawicz Pet Palaces specializes in truly decadent doggy homes, just big enough to fit pets weighing under 18 pounds. Barking in a winter wonderland! It’s in a good school district! Inside, they’re outfitted with a sheep skin pillow and an aroma-producing insert, as well as a special-order jeweled Zardozi carpet. Rawicz’ priciest offering, the Semiprecious Stone Pet Palace, costs a whopping $18,500 and is customizable by the purchaser, making each one one-of-a-kind. And Hammacher Schlemmer sells a $3,700 Solar Condominium, which is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright designs and specially made to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They can be handmade with materials like lapis lazuli and green jasper and are set with Swarovski crystals. The company also makes a $4,999.99 version that looks like a Victorian cottage and is half dog house, half kennel. The company also offers a crystal version for $17,000, which features the same interior but is covered on the outside with about 40,000 Swarovski crystals and a roof made of mother of pearl tiles. Unlike many other dog houses, these are clearly meant to stay inside, as they’re made with semiprecious stone, Swarovski crystals, and exotic woods by a European artist and jeweler. They take a month to make. If those prices are a bit too steep, there are more ‘bargain’ finds by the Little Cottage Company, like a $5,259.99 Cape Cod Cozy Cottage Kennel Dog House that looks just like a homey little cottage on Cape Cod.

Rover doesn’t use a regular bowl, he’s not an animal!

Anyone willing to spend that kind of dough on a house isn’t going to skimp on a doggy bed – and heaven forbid Buddy or Bella curl up on some $20 cushion. Any pooch that has it so good at home surely won’t leave the house looking like some common mutt. On the ‘low end’ of splurge-priced doggy jewelry is a $300 locket, which is made of sterling silver. What every dog needs: The La Jeune Tulipe dog collar is made with a 1.52-carat marquise-cut stone in the center and looks like a necklace. Of course, anyone who imagines these pups would drink their water from anything less than a designer bowl is also barking up the wrong tree. Though poodles and Pomeranians definitely have absolutely no idea what a diamond is, La Collection de Bijoux started making diamond dog collars several years ago. Plenty of brands sell dog bowls for over $100, but the most jaw-dropping ones come from just a handful of designers. For a bit less, Olivia Riegel designs crystal collars for $235 to $265, and Tiffany & Co.’s classic collar in its signature color goes for $250. There is a matching leash, too, for $300. Jonathan Adler’s acrylic and brass option costs $600 and comes with bowls for food and water. The brand offers no guarantee, however, that a fragrance-sprayed dog won’t still go outside and play in mud, though the perfume may make for an interesting experience for other dogs who go in for a sniff. Finally, there is what may be the most mind-boggling purchase: a puppy perfume that costs up to $4,000 for 4 oz.. There are several designs available, including a $150,000 version called La Jeune Tulipe, made with a 1.52-carat marquise-cut stone at the center, surrounded by smaller diamonds. Versace’s, meanwhile, costs $995 and is made of porcelain, with a gold-painted design. As for washing up, Posh Puppy Boutique has a $6,995 dog bathtub that is completely covered in 46,928 Swarovski crystals. The other, for $1,299, comes in blush and looks like a loveseat, complete with a decorative upholstery. Rover doesn’t use a regular bowl, he’s not an animal! Both seem meant to blend in with other furnishings – and in fact, without a dog sitting on it, a person might think these were just really low chairs. Two of the priciest options on offer are from Haute House: One, a round cream-colored bed costing $1,499, is hand-crafted with a jeweled trim. Making a splash! This bathtub costs $6,995 and is covered with about 46,928 Swarovski crystals.

CAIRO, March 18 (Reuters) – The Saudi industry and mineral resources ministry awarded on Tuesday mining exploration licenses to several local and international firms, state news agency SPA reported. The licenses cover a total area of 4,788 square kilometers (1,849 square miles), according to SPA. The ministry said the miners would spend approximately 366 million riyals ($97.6 million) on exploration over the next three years. The kingdom’s growing mining industry is part of the Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy and cut reliance on fossil fuels. The licenses were awarded to Indian miner Vedanta and a consortium comprising local Ajlan & Bros and China’s Zijin Mining among others. They are both rich in base and precious metals, including copper, zinc, gold and silver. The exploration licenses cover the kingdom’s first mineralized belts located at Jabal Sayid in Madinah and Al Hajar in Aseer. Last year, Saudi Arabia revised upward estimates for its untapped mineral resources, including phosphate, gold and rare earths to $2.5 trillion, from a 2016 forecast of $1.3 trillion.

Ryan Moore has earmarked a tough day of riding at Royal Ascot on Thursday as the likes of Chantilly and Port Fairy look to come good. We were obviously disappointed when he was beaten by Cowardofthecounty first time up but, dropped down to 5f last time, he showed us what we were expecting on his debut as he made all to beat the subsequent Marble Hill winner Arizona Blaze pretty easily. I ride Chantilly. He bumped into a very smart horse in the shape of King’s Gambit in the London Gold – https://www.backtoglamour.com/blog/2024/11/25/seven-myths-about-sterling-silver-cubic-zirconia-necklaces/ – Cup last time, and the fourth Persica, who also goes in here, came out and won well at Epsom, so I think a 2lb rise is fair enough. He is a very exciting prospect. As with the Queen’s Vase on Wednesday, we run four in here and they all have their chance at the weights. I was very impressed and, while you have to respect a fair few of these, I like to think I am on the best horse going into the race. He will also be onboard Whistlejacket for the first race of the day, which he believes he is on the ‘best horse’ in the race and has talked him up as a ‘very exciting prospect’. Here, Betfair ambassador Moore goes through his seven rides on Thursday.