Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs

One of the most unexpected phenomena that we encountered in our 2-week visit to La Condesa is how many dogs, of all sizes and all breeds (& always on leashes!) there were. In our previous visits to Mexico, we would see a random dog here or there, but never in these numbers & never on a leash. In La Condesa and La Roma, to a lesser extent, there were dogs on leashes everywhere! In fact, most of the stores and restaurants have dog water stations out front, even the local 7-Eleven. There is a whole economy revolving around dogs in La Condesa. Professional dog walkers is a big industry there. Additionally, there are lots of subsidiary businesses, like more veterinarian offices and pet hospitals than I have ever seen in a neighborhood, as well as shops where you can buy pet toys and pet sweaters, groomers, & pet supply shops. We even saw a Pet Hotel, where you could board your dog. There was an Ice Cream shop for dogs in our neighborhood. I felt like I was in New York City. I am not sure how the dog craze came to be in La Condesa...perhaps the ex-pats and foreigners started it, but it has certainly caught on!

Dogs in Parque Mexico in the heart of La Condesa

3 Aussies playing ball in La Plaza de la Fuente de Cibeles in La Roma Norte

More dogs in La Condesa's Parque Mexico

Dog Watering Station outside our local 7-Eleven Store on Calle Alfonso Reyes

Dog walker with his charges walking down Calle Alfonso Reyes

Dog walker walking down the Promenade of Calle Alfonso Reyes

Dog walker taking dogs from our condominium building for their morning walk

Dog Walker with 3 of his charges

Helado Para Perros... an ice cream shop for dogs!

A Dog Styling Parlor in our neighborhood

The dog-watering station outside our favorite sidewalk breakfast cafe, Perfida Bistro Cafe