# Canine Birthday Cakes The Lovina Dog Cake is a Delicious Pet Portrait Masterpiece By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovina-dog-cake References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/03/birthday-cakes-for-dogs) & [lovina.jp](http://www.lovina.jp/) If you truly love you precious pet, you should definitely put in an order for a Lovina dog cake to celebrate his or her special day. A masterpiece [pet portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom), it is an actual [edible treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bone-frosted-paws) for you cute canine friend. he Lovina dog cake may just be worth a trip overseas if you don't live near Tokyo. The cakes are not only incredible to look at, but are relatively [healthy for your dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-ice-cream) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet-portrait Cakes:** Creating cakes designed to look like pets is an emerging trend that combines artistry and culinary skills, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for bakeries and pet owners. - **Healthy Dog Treats:** The trend towards healthier pet food and treats offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for producers to incorporate ingredients that promote canine health. - **Celebrating Pets:** The trend of celebrating pets keeps growing and provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create specialized offerings, including pet parties planning, gifts, and accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakery businesses can offer customized pet portrait cakes to celebrate pets' special occasions, cater to pet owners, and provide an untapped revenue stream. - **Pet Food:** Pet food manufacturers can create healthy and delicious treats that pet owners can feel confident about feeding their animals. This presents an opportunity to stand out in a crowded market and gain a competitive advantage. - **Pet Services:** Companies in the pet service industry, including pet spas, pet hotels, and animal trainers, can expand into pet parties and events, providing celebratory experiences for pets and their owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Decorated Dog Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woofkies.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-mixes-for-dogs.md) - [Dog Birthday Cake Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-birthday-cake-toy.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Pet-Pleasing Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treats-for-dogs.md) - [Fresh Dog-Friendly Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-pizza.md) - [Cheeky Dog Birthday Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-birthday-kit.md) - [Dog-Friendly Valentine's Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-selection-box.md) - [Heart-Shaped Functional Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovestruck-lamb.md)