Lucky Dogs! Wealthy Americans are Spoiling Their Dogs More Than Ever
Lucky Dogs! Wealthy Americans are Spoiling Their Dogs More Than Ever, According to American Express Platinum Luxury Survey
NEW YORK. Wealthy Americans are spending lavishly on luxury goods for their dogs, according to the Second Annual American Express Platinum Luxury Survey. The survey, conducted this year with a random cross-section of 770 wealthy Americans, revealed that they spent an average of $12,831 on luxury dog products in the past year alone -- a large portion of their annual luxury spending.
"I am always on a search for the world's best luxury items for my dog, Lucky, and am so excited that high end luxury houses are creating so many fun items just for dogs," said Wendy Diamond, founder and editorial director of Animal Fair, the popular glossy monthly magazine for style-conscious animal lovers and their pampered pets. Diamond scoured the globe for a list of some of the most luxurious products available for these lucky dogs. Her fabulous finds include:
* Posh Pooch Python Pet Carrier ($3,950)
* Louis Vuitton Monogram Dog Carrier ($1,400 & $1,540)
(http://www.VUITTON.com)
* Goyard Dog Carrier ($1500)
* Yves Saint Laurent Dog Leash ($495) (http://www.ysl.com)
* Gucci Dog Mattress ($430) (available at http://www.gucci.com)
* Louis Vuitton Monogram Dog Leash ($230) (http://www.VUITTON.com)
* Louis Vuitton Monogram Dog Collar ($225) (http://www.VUITTON.com)
* Burberry Dog Sweater ($195-$300) (http://www.burberry.com)
* Gucci Dog Raincoat ($165) (http://www.gucci.com)
* Gucci Pet Baseball Cap ($70) (http://www.gucci.com)
The Second Annual American Express Platinum Luxury Survey was a quantitative survey conducted in March 2005 among a random cross-section of 770 rich and affluent Americans. The survey examined the luxury market, how much the wealthy are spending annually on buying luxuries and what the differing attitudes, expectations and motivations are among the wealthy when purchasing luxuries.
The Platinum Concierge benefit is just one of the 40 distinctive benefits and services enjoyed by Platinum Card members. Some of the other benefits that add to the allure and value of the Card include: the International Airline Program, a buy one airline ticket, get one free program; Airport Club Access Program; Fine Hotels and Resorts offering special amenities at more than 500 hotels and resorts, and so much more.
For more information about the benefits and services offered on the Platinum Card, visit http://www.americanexpress.com/platinum.
NEW YORK. Wealthy Americans are spending lavishly on luxury goods for their dogs, according to the Second Annual American Express Platinum Luxury Survey. The survey, conducted this year with a random cross-section of 770 wealthy Americans, revealed that they spent an average of $12,831 on luxury dog products in the past year alone -- a large portion of their annual luxury spending.
"I am always on a search for the world's best luxury items for my dog, Lucky, and am so excited that high end luxury houses are creating so many fun items just for dogs," said Wendy Diamond, founder and editorial director of Animal Fair, the popular glossy monthly magazine for style-conscious animal lovers and their pampered pets. Diamond scoured the globe for a list of some of the most luxurious products available for these lucky dogs. Her fabulous finds include:
* Posh Pooch Python Pet Carrier ($3,950)
* Louis Vuitton Monogram Dog Carrier ($1,400 & $1,540)
(http://www.VUITTON.com)
* Goyard Dog Carrier ($1500)
* Yves Saint Laurent Dog Leash ($495) (http://www.ysl.com)
* Gucci Dog Mattress ($430) (available at http://www.gucci.com)
* Louis Vuitton Monogram Dog Leash ($230) (http://www.VUITTON.com)
* Louis Vuitton Monogram Dog Collar ($225) (http://www.VUITTON.com)
* Burberry Dog Sweater ($195-$300) (http://www.burberry.com)
* Gucci Dog Raincoat ($165) (http://www.gucci.com)
* Gucci Pet Baseball Cap ($70) (http://www.gucci.com)
The Second Annual American Express Platinum Luxury Survey was a quantitative survey conducted in March 2005 among a random cross-section of 770 rich and affluent Americans. The survey examined the luxury market, how much the wealthy are spending annually on buying luxuries and what the differing attitudes, expectations and motivations are among the wealthy when purchasing luxuries.
The Platinum Concierge benefit is just one of the 40 distinctive benefits and services enjoyed by Platinum Card members. Some of the other benefits that add to the allure and value of the Card include: the International Airline Program, a buy one airline ticket, get one free program; Airport Club Access Program; Fine Hotels and Resorts offering special amenities at more than 500 hotels and resorts, and so much more.
For more information about the benefits and services offered on the Platinum Card, visit http://www.americanexpress.com/platinum.
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