People are splurging on their pooches more than ever when it comes to fashion

For rainy days, protect your dog with Hermes' dog raincoat in polyamide, a water-resistant and windproof option that is adjustable under the belly and compatible with a collar and harness. Photo: Hermes

Dogs can provide emotional support, companionship and bring joy to their owners, with many counting their furry friends as members of the family.

In June 2023, Forbes.com cited a report by Forbes Advisor on the latest pet owner statistics, which revealed that in the US, dogs are the most popular pet with 65.1 million households owning a dog, followed by cats (46.5 million households) and freshwater fish (11.1 million households).