Mochi & Jolie's Letter to Santa -- Happy Holidays, Everyone!

MoJo Top Dog Award -- Halloween 2010

This year's Halloween has just past and we are still nibbling on the left over chocolate candies. Halloween always fills will fun, creativity, and great imaginations. This year is no difference, but better. Mochi & Jolie hosted the first "MoJo Top Dog Award -- Halloween 2010" on Facebook and the winner was voted by all our fans. All the contestants were amazingly brilliant and super cute. They truly highlighted the holiday and brought so many smiles to our faces. :)

In the end, the outrageously cute Maltese sisters Maggie and Abbie took the title by winning a close race over Westie Napoleon. Big Congratulation to Maggie and Abbie! And here are the Champion and all the Honorable Mentions:

Red Hot! Joy sweater and Addie Shirt Top are featured in the Pet Elite 2010 Winter Issue!

Red Hot! Joy, from our brand new 100% Bamboo Knitwear Collection and Addie, from NOUVEAU Collection are both featured in The Pet EliteWinter 2010 issue! Holiday season is around the corner and they are the perfect holiday outfits for your beloved pooches! 

Strut Your Mutt - Los Angeles - Sept. 19, 2010

At the very core of all the work of Best Friends Animal Society is the dream that one day kindness will replace cruelty, and animals will no longer be destroyed because they are unwanted or imperfect. Spaying and neutering will become commonplace, and adoption will be the first choice for everyone. Shelters will have the knowledge and resources to help rehabilitate special-needs animals and find the right family for every animal. Making this dream a reality is the mission they call No More Homeless Pets®.

More than five million beautiful, healthy animals are euthanized in shelters every year. Supporting the fundraising efforts for Best Friends is one way we can help to change that tragic reality. Mochi & Jolie Dog Pack walked on 9-19-2010 to support Best Friends Animal Society's Los Angeles programs. We had such a fun time walking in Santa Monica in the early morning. Take a look some of the photos. :)

PET FASHION WEEK NEW YORK 2010 RECAP

Pet Fashion Week New York 2010 is already over almost a month ago. And we just found some time to recap some of the fun moments.

It is a long flight to New York, Jolie has to come out of her carrier and take a break. :)             

Mochi wants to come out too.

Flying must be so tiring! Jolie totally passed out after we checked into the hotel.

Mochi found herself a comfortable spot and took a long nap. 

Pet Fashion Week NY Show -- we are at the corner booth right after you walk in. 

Our booth at the Pet Fashion Week NY show.

Our booth table.

The colorful Hair Bows corner. 

Mochi is ready to work! :)  

"Look at me!" -- Jolie 

Mochi is taking a little break.

Jolie is exhausted -- taking a nap like a baby. :)

One of our little customer tries on our formal dress - Claire. She is so cute and fabulous! 

The Best Restaurants to Feast with Your Furry Friend

Now that the dog days of summer (and the hot and humid weather that usually accompanies them) are behind us and National Dog Week is about to begin, it’s a great time to take your pet (or two…or three) out on the town and to your favorite restaurant. Not every dining establishment will accommodate pets.  But, typically, those with outside seating can. And many go out of their way to welcome your four-legged or two-winged dining companions.

Here’s a list of 10 restaurants around the U.S. that don’t mind accommodating pet-obsessed owners and their animals from the Open Table blog.

1.  FARM at The Carneros Inn, Napa, California

OpenTable diner Kathy Johnson enjoys taking her canine companion to wine country. “FARM at the Carneros Inn is very pet-friendly. If you are in their outdoor lounge/bar area, you can have your dog at your feet while you sip great wines and choose items from the bar menu.  Dogs can also be nearby if you are seated in the outdoor terrace of the formal restaurant.” FARM specializes in serving food that complements wine, so go hungry and thirsty.

2.  Tabla, New York, New York

Diner Lisa Hanock and her husband are fans of this pet-friendly, upscale Indian restaurant. “We’ve found quite a few restaurants that enjoy hosting four-legged pals, but the most welcoming restaurateur has got to be Danny Meyer. At Tabla, (across from Madison Square Park, which has a popular dog run), you can order from the dinner menu while your dog enjoys a designer bowl of water and packaged cookie treats. We’ve taken our 90-pound Belgian Shepherd many times.”

3.  Log Haven, Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City’s Log Haven takes its appreciation for dogs to a new level during the months of June through the second week of October with a “Dog Days of Summer” special. Diner Kathleen Bratcher, her husband, and their dog Bella give Log Heaven’s seasonal American cuisine and canine hospitality a rave review. She says, “We were offered spacious patio seating, cool water, high-quality dog treats in a stainless steel doggie dish, and brass-plated dog tags with ‘Log Haven’ embossed. They also offer a reasonably priced dog meal created by their chef, Dave Jones, and a special cocktail menu for adults with a refreshing ‘Salty Dog.’

4.  Besito, Huntington, New York

Besito (which means ‘little kiss’ in Spanish) embraces all of its customers, including those who can’t order for themselves. With outdoor seating ideal for people- and pet-watching, Besito, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and tableside guacamole, has an ever-present bowl of Milk Bones on the sidewalk along with an endless supply of cool water. It’s the perfect place for Fido to make friends.

5.  The Farm of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California

The Farm (no relation to FARM at The Carneros Inn) serves innovative American cuisine at each of its locations around Los Angeles and happily welcomes animal companions. The Farm’s Kelli Richardson reveals, “The Farm is one of the most pet-friendly restaurants around. We have even hosted an event, ‘Eat With Your Paws for a Good Cause,’ to help raise money for needy animal shelters.  At each of our locations, we are more than happy to accommodate four-legged guests of guests. We will set up a bowl of water for the dog just outside our patio or next to the table. We are very mindful of health department rules regarding animals in restaurants.  But, our patio allows us to comply by keeping animals just outside of the railing.”

6.  Old Homestead Steak House, New York, New York

A meat lover’s paradise, this classic (and, yes, old) Manhattan steakhouse is situated – where else? – in New York City’s hip Meatpacking District. With weather-permitting outdoor seating, you and your pet will be conflicted as to the real appeal of this location: the smell of your perfectly cooked steak or the sight of perfectly coiffed people strolling by. The warm staff at this carnivores’ paradise provide superb service and lots of cool water for your pet upon request.

7.  Solbar at Solage Calistoga, Calistoga, California

Another favorite of the Johnsons and their faithful dog is Solbar at the Solage Resort in Calistoga, which serves up seasonal California cuisine. She says, “The servers will bring your pet freshly baked dog cookies and a bowl of water as soon as you are seated at their outdoor terrace.”

8.  Savore, New York, New York

Yvonne Conza, founder of Woof Patrol, an organization that celebrates dogs and helps fight for pet-owners’ rights, says her pup Pomo’s favorite restaurant is Soho’s much-heralded Savore, where owner Paolo Alavian serves up outstanding customer service with his authentic regional Italian cuisine. Conza says, “Paolo—who’s even remembered my dog’s favorite table— often asks diners their dogs’ names and will try to guess the breeds while silently signaling to his staff to bring water for pets.  Savore also enables diners to order mini portions of chicken and tomatoes for their four-legged friends.”

9.  Paggi House, Austin, Texas

This Austin gem prides itself on being pet-friendly. A historic Austin landmark dating back to the 1840s, Paggi House serves up innovative American fare inside and on its outdoor lounge. The friendly staff provides pets with water in champagne buckets and ample attention. Austin diner Christine Harmel, who frequents Paggi House with her dog Dax says, “I’ve met plenty of people by bringing my dog to dinner with me!” Another diner/food blogger told us they recently celebrated their dog’s seventh birthday at Paggi House.

10.  Café Milano, Washington, D.C.

You may think power lunches over pups when you think of Café Milano, but this Italian restaurant welcomes pets on its patio. Known for stellar service, sublime Italian dishes, pizzas, and an impressive wine list, Café Milano is recommended by Modern Dog magazine as a top location for your pooch to rub elbows (or noses!) with the pets of the capital’s most powerful and beautiful people.

CELINE DRESS IS FEATURED IN THE PET ELITE FALL 2010 ISSUE!

Our classic and elegant Celine dress from the new GLOIRE Collection is featured in The Pet EliteFall 2010 issue! Love the way the dress is presented in the magazine!
 Click here to check it out their online digital version of the hot issue!

Guinness World Records on Pets

Guinness World Records 2011 is just being released and has that answer and many more on pets. The Great Dane, George is 43 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds as of Feb. 15, 2010. He is the tallest dog in the world. He is owned by David Nasser of Tucson, Ariz.

There are 10 pages of records involving pets and other animals. It's a really entertaining book with a good layout with lots of fun pictures. Some highlights:

The tallest cat is a F1 Savannah named Scarlett's Magic measured 16.48 inches from shoulder to toe. This cat is supposed to be a sweetheart, according to her owners and can jump better than USA's basketball super stud Kevin Durant.

The highest jump by a dog: cleared by a dog is 172.7 cm (68 in), achieved by Cinderella May a Holly Grey, owned by Kate Long and Kathleen Conroy (both USA) of Miami, Florida, USA, at the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals, Gray Summit, Missouri, USA on 7 October 2006.

Longest jump by a rabbit: The world record of 9 feet, 6 inches was set by Yabo.

The fastest time to pop 100 balloons: Jack Russell Terrier, Anastasia, did it in 44.49 seconds on the set of Live with Regis and Kelly.

The oldest dog ever: Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, lived to be 29 years, 5 months. He was rescued from a puppy mill in 1939.

The oldest goldfish ever: Tish, won by Peter Hand at a fairground in 1956, lived for 43 years.

The longest goldfish: (Carassius auratus) is owned by Joris Gijsbers and measured 47.4 cm (18.7 in) from snout to tail-fin end on March 24, 2003 in Hapert, The Netherlands.

The oldest cat ever: Creme Puff lived with Jerry Perry in Austin, Texas for 38 years and 3 days.

Most Frisbees caught and held: Edward Watson threw seven flying discs and his dog Rose caught all of them and held them all in her month.

The fastest time a dog has unwound a non-electric car window: 11.34 seconds and was achieved by Striker, a border collie owned and trained by Francis V. Gadassi (Hungary). The record was set on September 1, 2004 in Quebéc City, Canada.

Most prolific chicken:A White Leghorn laid 371 eggs in 364 days at the College of Agriculture , University of Missouri.

Most expensive horse: The highest price paid for a thoroughbred at public auction is $16 million for a 2-year-old Colt who has yet to race.

Press Release: Mochi & Jolie Introduces New Fashion Label -- JoJo

Click for the press release of our brand new label -- JoJo.

Introduce "JOJO"!!

We are very excited to introduce -- "JoJo", Mochi & Jolie's brand new label.  

It has a more casual chic and urban street wear style. 

JoJo's first resort line -- "JoJo's Best Friends" will be introduced this Summer.

Vibrant colors, light weight 100% cotton, nothing over the top, but pure comfort and easy chic -- they are everything you and your beloved fur babies want for this summer. Stay tuned for the updates.

New Photo Shoot 06-20-2010

With the new collection, new label and many new products are almost ready to debut, scheduling new photo shoots becomes inevitable. Last Sunday (Jun. 20th, 2010) we had a whole day in studio shoot. Here are some of the test shots featuring our super model -- Mochi that we'd like to share with you. :)

Fashion Show Runway Photos

Getty Images photo features Mochi & Jolie on the catwalk

Supermodel Mochi and Jolie in action!

During the fashion show, both Mochi and Jolie not only modeled for the Mochi & JolieCollections, but also for some other brands too. They were very professional and had so much fun!

"Which Victoria's Secret's angels do I look like?" 

 Mochi is rocking on the runway.

Jolie is so confident on the runway. She is a natural! :)

Jolie is posing for the photographers.

"OK, one more pose for you! I am a pro!" :)

Buddha Bark Dog Fashion Show -- Back Stage

Thanks to these cutest models, we did a great fashion show today. Here are some snap shots of these models behind the stage. :)

Zeus, such a cutie pie. Believe or not, his mom is a horse whisperer.  

Dolce, the sweetest Yorkie we have ever met. And she is such a pro on the runway.

Sunny, the beautiful and friendly super model. 

Bobby Gorgeous, the "diva". 

Chewy in a Coco top is warming up his unique fashion walk styles. He really walks like a pro on stage. 

Bailey in the Amelie dress, stay cool and clam before the fashion show. And that is Jolie on the side getting ready too. :)

Mochi, our own super star, has her own way of relaxing before the fashion show. 

Mochi: "Jolie, have a great show! You are the best!"

Jolie: "Thanks, Mochi! You too!" 

Buddha Bark Event Venue -- Chaz Dean Studio in Hollywood

We went to Chaz Dean Studio in Hollywood and did a venue walk through for the upcoming Buddha Bark two- day event today. The place is amazingly beautiful and serene. It is calm and peaceful, at least for today. Tomorrow this place is going to be filled with our four-legged friends and their parents, media, press, and tons of exciting energy! Let the show begin!

It's a dog's life in color

Before the domestication of dogs, their ability to see in the dark was far more important than their ability to differentiate color, so their sight evolved differently than that of human beings. Instead of the full spectrum, a dog sees only YELLOWS, BLUES, and GRAYS. The only way this may affect your dog is if you buy him a red or green toy, because he sees them as yellows and whites, which make them incredibly difficult to find in a field of green grass, which also seems white to a dog! Next time your dog dashes right past your green tennis ball, it's not because your dog is blind -- just color blind!

5 Healthy Recipes for your dog

The pet food industry has been selling consumers a whole lot of toxic foods. Once we had learned what was really in dog food, we have been on a constant look out for some great and easy recipes to cook ourselves to feed our dogs. Making sure that our dogs receive a balance of protein, essential fatty acids, carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits, vitamins and minerals from our home cooking may prove a challenge, but here we found 5 recipes that can be easily prepared to support our dogs' health. And we'd like to share with you.

Pumpkin Sardine Dinner (Makes 5 cups)
1 29-ounce can pumpkin (alternate with cooked butternut squash or sweet potato)
1 cup frozen spinach, defrosted
1/3 cup flaxseed meal
2 3.75-ounce cans sardines (water packed, drained)

Combine ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well using either a potato masher or a large fork to ensure breaking down the sardines. Cover and refrigerate between servings.

Banana Yogurt Smoothie (Makes 1 cup)
1/2 ripe banana, peeled
¼ cup blueberries
½ cup unsweetened yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal

Mash together ingredients in a bowl and serve immediately.

Lamb Stew (Makes 8 cups)
1 pound lamb neck and shoulder pieces
6 cups water
3 carrots diced
1 sweet potato, peeled, diced
2 cups cooked brown rice

Combine the lamb and water in a medium saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove lamb and cool before removing meat from the bone. Discard the bone and return the lamb to the pot with the remaining ingredients. Return to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool and mash before serving. Freeze in serving portions and defrost as needed.

Tuna Fudge
2 6-ounce cans tuna OR 1 14-ounce can salmon (do not drain either)
1 1/2 cup whole wheat or spelt flour
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees. Pulse ingredients together in a food processor. Spray a 9×9 pan with oil and add tuna mixture. Bake for 20 minutes, remove and cool. Freezes beautifully and will keep unfrozen in refrigerator for 3-4 days. CAUTION: do not refreeze any leftovers!

Salmon Brownie Treats
1 10-ounce can salmon, not drained
3 cloves garlic
3 cups spelt, oat or quinoa flour .

Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees. Combine salmon and garlic in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the flour and continue to pulse until a ball of dough forms. Remove from processor and place between two layers of wax paper then roll out to half an inch thick. Place on a cookie sheet and score into small squares. Bake 10-15 minutes.

If you have any great recipes that your dog loves, please share with us!

Buddha Bark Canine Style Lounge Fashion Show

Mochi & Joliehas been invited to be a part of the Buddha Bark Canine Style Lounge Fashion Show. This is our first official doggie fashion show and we are very excited! Stay tuned for more to come!

Two doggie days on June 4th and 5th, when Buddha Bark, the most trusted source for canine wellness, showcases products/brands, services, and solutions to dogs, their celebrity guardians, and the media. The mission: to help dogs and their guardians live a richer and more integrated, holistic life. The festive event will be held at the famed Chaz Dean Studio in Hollywood and benefiting Best Friends Animal Society, Much Love Animal Rescue and Linda Blair World Heart Foundation.