# Fake Intimacy for Dogs The Petsmiling DoggieLoveDoll Lets Your Dog Romance Himself By Susan Read | Published 2009-07-30 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggiesexdoll-rover-gets-a-new-squeeze-toy References: [weblogs.baltimoresun](http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/features/mutts/blog/2009/07/woof_its_a_sex_toy_for_dogs.html) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5324695/sex-doll-for-dogs-is-finally-a-reality) Two years ago, we told you all about Hotdoll, the sex doll toy for dogs. Now, 14 long doggie years later, that concept design is at last a reality. The DoggieLoveDoll comes from Brazil’s Petsmiling as a solution for lonely dogs who are stuck at home. The toy is shaped like a real dog, and its anatomically correct enough to serve its purpose. Its purpose is to keep Scruffy happy at home while you are away. And probably while you’re around, too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dog Sex Toy:** The development of pet sex dolls represents a potential disruptive innovation within the pet care industry. - **Home-alone Pet Solution:** Pet owners who are frequently away from home provide an opportunity for innovators to develop products like the DoggieLoveDoll to keep their pets happy and occupied. - **Anatomic Pet Toys:** Incorporating realistic anatomical features into pet toys allows for a more immersive and fun experience for pets, which could become a major trend in the pet industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Care:** The DoggieLoveDoll exemplifies how innovation in pet care can address the needs of both pets and their owners, leading to new opportunities for manufacturers and retailers. - **Toy Manufacturing:** As the pet industry continues to grow, there is an opportunity for toy manufacturers to create more innovative and attractive pet toys that align with emerging trends like anatomic dolls. - **Pet Retail:** Pet retailers can benefit from products like DoggieLoveDoll as there is growing demand from pet owners for innovative solutions that keep their pets busy and entertained in the owner's absence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Specific Calling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calling-device-for-pets.md) - [Robotic Canine Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metadog.md) - [Customizable Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-e.md) - [Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy.md) - [Makeup-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeupthemed-dog-toys.md) - [Cosmetics-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawer-grip-primer-dog-toy.md) - [Robotic Pet Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guliguli-smart-companion.md) - [Emotion Recognition Robot Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom.md) - [Interactive Companionship Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecovacs-lilmilo.md)