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If your dog turns 15, you must be lucky because the average lifespan of a dog is 13 years. A 15 year old dog therefore deserves a grand birthday party.

In the Latin culture, 15 marks coming of age or transitioning from childhood to adulthood. You can mark this special moment for your dog by throwing a traditional Quinceañera party. 

But you don’t have to wait for 15 years to throw a party. 15 human years should be about 2 to 4 dog years depending on your dog’s breed.

Significance of the Quinceañera

A  Doggie Quinceañera could be a good reason to bring people together and just have a good time, but when you think about it your dog transitioning into adulthood is as significant as a girl turning into an adult.

Your pooch will be more mature, smarter and responsible. She will protect your home from strangers, and be well-behaved as years go by.

Celebrate your dog’s milestones in style!

1. Costumes

A Quinceañera for dogs is meaningless without the right costumes. Traditionally, a girl celebrating her Quinceañera wears the most beautiful gown she can afford, From puffy white lace dresses to extra long pink gowns embellished with shiny jewels. You can find some cute things on Quinceanera.com

Your furry friend can adorn a cute doggie dress in the color that matches her fur, A white chihuahua for instance, would look great in a pink lace gown, while a black pup can provide great contrast for a white gown accompanied by a shiny collar on the neck.

While picking the costumes, don’t forget a cute doggie Tiara. Tiaras are an integral part of Quinceañera parties as they help guests identify the day’s „queen“. After all, your pup needs to stand out on her big day.

2. Guests

The Quinceañera is incomplete without guests. Ordinarily close family members and friends should be invited. For your Doggie Quinceañera, think about the people who would take care of her if you were away.

Also think about the canine friends you want to invite. Don’t invite dogs that aren’t friendly or that can’t play well with others as you don’t want any fights to break out.

Invitations

For a special touch send out invitation cards or an evite. You can make them, or find some cute ones on etsy

3. Activities

You’ve probably been wondering why a Quinceañera is so different from other birthday parties. Besides the cute gown and the significant age, this traditional ceremony entails several activities depending on the country of origin. Below are some of the activities you could include for your dog’s Quinceanera;

– lots of dancing

-15-candle lighting & singing. Preferably by a mariachi band. Check out Angel’s as she was serenaded.

-A surprise screening of your pup’s video(s) when she was younger

-Meals divided into three segments (appetizers and drinks, main course and dessert)

-The ribbon pulling ritual (whereby close relatives and friends pull ribbons from a big bunch. You can tie special messages or charms on each of the ribbons)

-Games for the dog guests. Here’s a list of 11 games and activities for dogs.

-A special performance by your dog (if she’s a performer) just as the birthday girl performs a specially choreographed Waltz. Take a look at Nova the German Shepherd as she dances at her coming of age party

-Cake cutting and toasting

4. The Cake

Finally, a Quinceañera is no ordinary party and it shouldn’t feature a normal black forest cake. You need a special doggie cake with the right ingredients. Get a grain free cake just in case any of the canine guests have grain sensitivities. You can get a grain free dog cake here.

You could have two cakes;One for the humans and one for the dogs.  

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5. Venue

One of the most important things is figuring out where you will host it. Will it be in your house or backyard? Or will you find a dog friendly facility, like a doggie day care. Here’s an entire article on where to host a dog party. 

Inspiration

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In Summary

A Quinceañera for dogs should be about celebrating a pet’s milestones. Bear in mind that a lot of pups don’t make it to 15 (in both dog and human years) so think about holding it when your dog is between 2-4 (depending on the breed

Your dog is an important part of the family identity and she needs to feel that way. However, if you’re not into traditions, think about it as a fun ‚out of the ordinary“ party. It’s a creative way of celebrating life and bringing your loved ones together.

Most importantly, you will need a bit of diversity if you’re going to host more parties in the future for yourself and other family members. Celebrating birthdays in the same old fashion can turn out to be boring in the long run, so embrace a little bit of cultural spice.

For complete instructions on throwing a party for your pup check out this article

It all started with cute Instagram photos and ordinary dogs and puppies became celebridogs. We can all agree that it’s difficult competing for likes with these adorable creatures.

Pet parents are now taking things a notch higher. A vibrant Instagram account and professionally captured images are no longer enough. Pets are making it into wills, family vacations and outrageous birthday parties are now the in-thing in the dog world.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you, 6 of the most outrageous celebrity dog birthday parties;

1. Sofia Vergara -Baguette

Sofía Vergara and Baguette. Photo: @baguettegonzalez/Instagram

Sofia Vergara is not one to miss a party, especially if it’s Baguette’s 5th birthday. Baguette is Sofia’s son’s (Manolo Gonzalez) dog. One fine morning in December 2018, the little Chihuahua woke up to a money gun shooting thousands of dollars on her bed. It is estimated that the pup was showered with about $5,000 dollars. Sofia invited human guests to the party just to celebrate this special day. The birthday baby wore a pink floral dress to match her light brown fur. Just like any other birthday party, this one had a special dog cake with Baguette’s sculpture, just to remind everyone who the birthday girl is. She was later showered with gifts and treats before ‚Instagramming‘ the photos on her Insta stories.

2. Jason Biggs

When Teet turned into a man (13 dog years), actor Jason Biggs, his owner threw a special party for him. He may not have spent much on it but it was definitely outrageous. The party was held at the Sinai Temple (a Jewish temple) and it involved a traditional Jewish candle lighting ceremony. Teet wore specially designed blue clothing with the religious Jewish Star of David symbol. Instead of an extravagant cake, Challah, a traditional bread was served. Teet then traveled the world thereafter in his special costume. What a rite of passage!

3. Ray J

Singer Ray J went all out in a $30,000 birthday party for his dog, Boogatti. Just so we’re clear, $ 30,000 is the average amount spent on things like an undergraduate degree course, a house down-payment or a lavish wedding. The party took place at the Petrock Hotel and Spa and tons of other puppies were invited. There were human guests too but all the attention went to the dogs who had a red carpet to walk on. Yes, a red carpet for the canines. There was also a station for dog treats and presents too. What a lucky dog.

4. Corinne Fisher

This hilarious comedian was not joking when she organized a jungle-themed birthday party for Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Sir Alfred is Fisher’s rescue dog. Corrine was just not in the mood of throwing herself a party for her 32nd birthday and she instead opted to spoil her pet. Sir Alfred’s party was planned for by professional organizers and it featured animal print decor and dog costumes. Of course, there was a special dog birthday cake with Sir Alfred’s painting on the top.

5. The Obamas
Does a party at the white house sound too outrageous? Not so much if you live there. Bo and Cappy Obama (the two family pets owned by the former first family) get a party every now and then. Nothing extravagant but right before Obama won his second term his daughters invited their dog-owning friends over to the white house. They held a low-key party for Bo and Cappy. The former first lady Michelle joined the girls in singing a happy 4th birthday for Bo. The dogs had their play dates with other dogs and of course, you wouldn’t miss dog treats at a white house party.

6. Jes Feuer

Feaur may not be a celebrity but the ‚outrageous dog birthday party‘ crown goes to her. In April 2016, Feaur threw a 6th birthday party for their family dog, Preston. This party bore much semblance to a performance at the Grammys. Preston, a cute Coton de Tulear (his breed), had a couple of costume changes during the black and white themed event. He also rocked a bandana on his neck draping down to his chest, with the words „Can’t hold my Licker“. The party was held at a bar and 30 guests were in attendance.

Birthday Cakes for Dogs

If you’re looking for the best all natural cakes, celebs go to The Dog Bakery. The cakes are made with fresh dog safe ingredients. You choose the shape, color, recipe and message, and The Dog Bakery does everything else. Even ships it to your door.

There you have it, 6 outrageous celebrity dog birthday parties. Clearly, dogs are becoming an integral part of families and pet parents are going out of their way to show some love. If you want to join this league of outrageous ‚dog party throwers‘, you may start planning now. If you’re however a low key pet parent, you could also consider a quiet surprise party for your little pup. Remember to get your dog a special dog-friendly cake which we can make for you.