Scrambled eggs for breakfast, his own wardrobe, bubble baths and a daily moisturise, Clarins of course: Is Prince the pup Britain's most pampered pet?

By TAMARA COHEN


Emma Buttarrazzi with her heavily pampered dog Prince, who she spends £250 a month on as she attends to his every need

He has a wardrobe of designer clothes, lovingly cooked meals and regular beauty treatments.

Meet Prince, the most pampered dog in Britain.

The one-year-old Chinese crested is spoiled rotten by his devoted owner, Emma Butarrazzi, who spends £250 a month attending to his every need.


Every day after dinner Emma brushes and flosses Prince's teeth before putting him to bed


Every day Prince enjoys a long bubble bath, while she applies shampoo and conditioner to his hair, followed by a lathering of Clarins moisturising lotion.

He is then dressed up in one of his 200 outfits, and enjoys a breakfast of warm scrambled eggs.

Lunch is a refreshing fruit and vegetable salad, and after more dog biscuits for dinner, she brushes and flosses his teeth for bed.

Miss Butarazzi, 19, who runs an internet business from her home in Loughborough, spends all day entertaining Prince at home with his array of dog toys, including a doggy skateboard, and he enjoys going for drives in his special car seat.

She and her boyfriend James Powdrill, a 23-year-old chef, even let him sleep in their bed at night, and never go on holiday abroad as they would have to leave him behind.


Prince with his wardrobe full of clothes. His outfits include hats, hoodies, tracksuits, fancy dress costumes and a £120 navy blue coat from Harrods


‘I just love him so much, we both do’, she said. ‘I grew up with dogs and we loved them like children, but I’ve always wanted to have my own and really spoil him.

‘He’s got a lovely nature and I just want him to have the best of everything. I scour the internet to find him new outfits and toys from America.

‘I spent hours looking after him and want to spend my money on him. He comes with me everywhere, I never leave him on his own.

‘We bought him a bed, but he won’t sleep in it, he likes to be with us.’

Prince’s outfits - including coats, hats, hoodies, tracksuits and fancy dress costumes - cost £30-£40 each, although his most expensive is a £120 navy blue coat from Harrods.

As well as clothes he has an array of toys. His clothes and spa treatments every month cost £200 and his pet insurance and dog food another £50.


The dog has an array of Christmas costumes including an elf outfit which he wears from December 1


Miss Buttarazzi has spent £1,000 on his Christmas presents - which she started buying in August - including a sleeping bag to keep him warm in bed and a personalised bathrobe, as well as more jumpers, vests, hats and scarves.

He has an array of Christmas costumes including an elf outfit which he wears from December 1. .

His owner added: ‘Prince is so friendly unlike a lot of small dogs, and most people who meet him think its great that he’s always dressed up.

‘Some people think its cruel to dress dogs up, but he loves it and always puts his arms up for me to put his clothes on in the morning.

‘He’s a hairless breed and feels the cold terribly, he even shivers around the house, so its better for him to wear something.

‘In the summer and on holiday, he wears light t-shirts and vests.’


Emma takes Prince for a walk in his pushchair


Miss Buttarazzi’s boyfriend and parents are just as devoted. She said: ‘I was poorly recently and couldn’t look after him so James did it all, as we’d never let him go without.

‘We always go on holiday in the UK so we can take Prince with us. We went away to Tenerife once and just missed him terribly, so although my parents have offered to look after him, we wouldn’t do it again.’

Prince does not get on well with other dogs however.


Miss Buttarazzi spent £1,000 on Prince's Christmas presents - which she started buying in August - including a sleeping bag to keep him warm in bed and a personalised bathrobe, as well as more jumpers, vests, hats and scarves


‘In the park, they are always a bit mean and try to bite him, so I try to keep him away from them now.

‘I wouldn’t get another dog as it would really take up all my time and I think Prince would find it difficult.

‘I’ve thought about a cat, but I still wonder if he might get jealous.’

Prince is nominated for the Drontal’s My Pet Superstar Competition, to find the top dog or cat in the UK.


source: dailymail