Paris has an estimated 100,000 dogs and a rising number of dog-centric bakeries and cafes where owners can enjoy treats with their pets [1, 2, 3]. One notable example is Casa del Doggo, a canine-friendly patisserie offering items like the "Le Merveilleux" dog treat, priced at five euros (about $5.90). The treat is made from dog-safe ingredients such as banana puree, cream cheese, apple, and beef, excluding toxic foods like chocolate, avocado, grapes, and onion [1, 2, 3].
Casa del Doggo owner Clara Zambuto was inspired to open the shop after adopting her Pomeranian, Hulk. She said, "I'd often go for walks with him... pop into a cafe like a proper Parisian, but he'd soon get bored. I thought it was a shame there weren't places in Paris where, while you're having a quick coffee, you can also treat your pet" [1]. Zambuto added, "Nowadays our dog is really like our child... we want to be able to take him everywhere" [2].
Another dog cafe in Paris offers four-euro croissant- and baguette-shaped treats as well as pup cups, attracting dogs such as Marley, an American shepherd [1, 2, 3]. Rebecca Anhalt opened Le Bone Appart, a dog-first cafe, after being fined for letting her whippet off-leash. She said, "I wanted to create a place where people could come and not fear... being scolded for having your dog" [3].
Veterinarians advise moderation to prevent excessive weight gain in dogs from such treats. Lolita Sommaire noted, "If they've been to a patisserie, you need to adjust their next meal, cut back a little, or get them doing more exercise. But if it's once a month, it's not a big deal" [3].
Media reports about Paris’s expanding dog-friendly bakery and cafe scene appeared on May 14 and were followed by a detailed feature in the Malay Mail on May 15 [1, 2, 3].
