Tamara Beckwith is a fashion icon, a columnist, a T.V personality and a huge dog lover. Lucky old K9 Magazine got to chat with her about her Poodles, Balthazar and Lux and her views on canine cosmetics.….

Hello Tamara, thank you for taking our 20 questions. Before we start with the questions, what can we expect to see you doing in the near future?

Hello, my new jewellery range is available from QVC. Anyone who is interested in having a look can go to www.qvc.co.uk

1) Tell us about your pets. Names, breeds and ages.

I have BALTHAZAR - he is a beautiful miniature apricot poodle who just had his 13th Birthday. My daughter Anouska has LUX a beautiful black miniature poodle who has already had a litter of 5 and has just turned 1 1/2

2) When did your interest in pets/animals begin and how long have you been a pet owner?

As long as I can remember I have adored all animals. The Beatrix Potter books probably helped and I can clearly remember my first pet which was a gerbil called Blossom - I must have been about 7.

3) International and domestic attitudes towards dog ownership vary greatly from place to place. You spend much time in London, how is dog ownership different there compared to other places you have been?

I think most Brits are potty about their animals. We are under the impression they are little humans. My father’s Pointers are living the life of Reilly, pampered beyond belief. The continentals definitely treat them more like animals. They get given whatever food the families are eating; absolutely no dog food out of a tin for them!

4) Robert Benchley famously said “A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” What have you learned from your dog?

They teach you that dogs are your best friends whatever. There is nothing to beat that little face when you come home. I love how they follow you around and are up for a cuddle at anytime. I think it quite clearly shows us we are not meant to be solo!

5) In which one way do you believe dogs to be a superior life form to humans?

I think the fact that they are loyal to the death shows us up the most.

6) It has been said that people nowadays see dogs as fashion accessories. What are your views on this?

I tend to believe that, especially with the handbag sizes or teacups as they are more professionally known as. I think it is wrong and these people are brainless. I just hope some of these twits tire of their pets and send them to live with responsible foster families who have a garden!!!!

7) It was said some time ago on a well known British sit com that the perfect woman would have Kylie Minogue’s bum, Claudia Schiffer’s legs and Cindy Crawford’s face. Using this logic, can you please create your own perfect fantasy dog?

I adore my poodles. They are the best dogs I have ever encountered…. There is nothing I would change.

Which aspect of dog ownership would you remove from your daily routine if you could?

Pooper scoopering!!!!!!

9) Match the following famous people to a breed of dog

Tara Palmer Tomkinson - whippet
Pete Doherty - Blood hound
Piers Morgan - Terrier
Tony Blair - Mutt
Britney Spears - Saluki
Wayne Rooney - Mastiff

10) Which do you prefer and why?

Big dogs or little dogs – I like all dogs, but for me in London a small dog is the way to go.

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