Pet Blogger Hop: Post April Fools' confession... The Hundstol Dog High Chair from Ikea ... not so real!

No, Cosmo did not really visit the Ikea factory
in Sweden for this photo shoot, but thank you
for believing that he did!! LOL BOL

We love a good laugh at To Dog With Love, and yesterday provided just the right backdrop. If you forget to check your calendar, yesterday was April 1.... April Fools' Day!!! So for everyone who commented on the fabulous new creation from Ikea, the Hundstol Dog Highchair, we thank you for your comments and assure you that Ikea heard your desires to bring the Hundstol Dog Highchair to the U.S. *snicker*

Yes, it was an April Fools' joke -- an elaborate one conjured up by Ikea Australia. Thank you all for playing along with our Hundstol post yesterday. We were hoping to get you good didn't mean to trick you... much!

So for everyone who REALLY wants a pet high chair (yes, cats can play too) we found a few options for real! (sorry big dogs, it seems the pickin's are a bit slim for you unless you want to pony up some big bucks)






For the most discriminating dog, the hand-painted Bone Appetit Seat boasts a "bone" back that opens like a doggie door and steps up the rear for easy access. This seat can support up to 30 pounds. Custom chairs are available for larger dogs. ($990 at bitchnewyork.com and pet boutiques nationwide).
                                                                                                                                    









For tiny dogs and cats up to 10 pounds, the Pet Gear Clip-On High Chair clips on the side of the table and comes with a more affordable price tag. ($30 at amazon.com)

*Dog not included

Looks like Ikea might be on to something since options are few in the mid-range price point. Next year, how about launching "Take Your Pet to Dinner Day," whereby restaurants across the U.S. will allow customers to bring their pets to dine (like we did in Italy).  Ikea... yoohooo.... will you get behind this breakthrough event?!!

Thanks Mary Haight of Dancing Dog Blog for your comment yesterday that sparked this idea!!

Enough Tom CosmoFoolery. Let's go to the Pet Blogger Hop!

Dog Product Review: The Hundstol Dog Highchair from Ikea

Cosmo had the chance to test drive a Hundstol
during a recent trip to the Ikea factory in Sweden        

Dogs are an important part of the family. We've always known that and now Ikea confirms it. Enter its newest design -- The Hundstol Dog Highchair.

Launching in IKEA stores this month, the Hundstol is painted in pooch-friendly lead free paint and is designed to accomodate dogs up to 75 pounds, which includes popular breeds such as Labradors and of course, the Havanese.

There's only one catch. IKEA chose Australia as the international test market for the Hundstol but if we bark loud enough in the U.S., Ikea says it will release the product here!

So here's where you can help! Just leave a comment on this blog post why you want the Hundstol Dog Highchair and we'll send them on through our direct line to the nice folks at Ikea! If we get enough interest, Ikea says there will be a seat at the table for all American dogs too!

Now that's something to bark about! BOL! LOL!