# Belted Pooch Shelters The Loop Luxury Dog House is Portable and Classy By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-luxury-dog-house References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Loop-Dog-Bed/1951185) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/brianmcintyre) Dogs have it easier than ever nowadays thanks to designs like the [Loop Luxury Dog House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-house). The Loop Luxury Dog House is a highly portable and classy dog house designed to house small to medium-sized pooches. It was designed by Brian McIntyre for the brand Gino the Dog, a sub brand of [Gaia & Gino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia-hyper-vegan). Most dog beds are portable but don't provide an overhead covering, whereas most [dog houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition) aren't portable but provide suitable shelter. The Loop Luxury Dog House provides both, with a full grain leather loop providing overhead cover with the washable/hypoallergenic pillow providing a comfortable place to lay and relax. The design is also highly portable, with the Loop being able to wrap around the cushion and be carried like a suitcase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Dog Houses:** Opportunity to create innovative and stylish dog house designs that are easy to transport. - **Classy Dog Accessories:** Potential for creating high-end and fashionable accessories for dogs. - **Multi-functional Pet Products:** Opportunity to design products that serve multiple purposes for pets, such as a portable dog house that also doubles as a bed. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Accessories:** The pet accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of creating portable and luxurious dog houses. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion and design industries can explore the market of high-end dog accessories that are both functional and stylish. - **Home and Decor:** Home and decor industries can tap into the demand for multi-functional pet products that blend seamlessly with home interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Dog House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-house-prototype.md) - [Ultra-Simple Unibody Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cottage-dog-house.md) - [Rollable Bell-Shaped Dog Kennels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poochchair.md) - [Luxury Monogram Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-kennel-trunk.md) - [Sustainable Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse.md) - [Pleated Designer Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyappy-tessellations.md) - [Bauhaus-Inspired Mobile Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowowhaus.md) - [Geodesic Dome Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domehome-dog-bed.md) - [3d-Printed Modern Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-side-table.md)