Whether you’re looking to track your dogs on a bird hunt or just want to make sure you know where they are on your property, Garmin’s new and improved Astro GPS Dog Tracking System is the perfect tool for keeping tabs on your pooches. The system includes a lightweight DC 30 collar and an Astro 220 receiver, which pinpoints exactly where your dog is and what he’s doing. Designed specifically for hunting, Garmin’s Astro GPS Dog Tracking System works in dense cover, has a seven-mile range, and can support ten dogs simultaneously. The device is capable of identifying hunting-specific objects, like ATV’s, bird flushes, and raccoons. And when the receiver’s not in use, it doubles as a hand held GPS that you can use in your car, boat, etc.

The Astro GPS Dog Tracking System will run you $650, with one DC 30 collar included. Each additional collar will go for $200. The system is expected to hit stores in the third quarter of 2008.

[via Engadget]

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If you’re in the market for a pet monkey, you’ve no doubt seen the countless articles that warn you of the care and dedication it takes to keep a monkey as a pet. So here’s us warning you before we get to the good stuff; it’s tough to keep and train a monkey.

The most common monkeys that people keep as pets are Capuchins, while other species include Marmosets, Macaques, Tamarins, Lemurs (FL residents only) and more. Prices will vary depending on the age, color, species, and location of the monkey; Capuchins range in price from $6000-8000, Macaques for $5000-5500, Tamarins for $3500, Marmosets for $1500-3000, and Lemurs for $1500-2000. It is recommended that if you keep one monkey as a pet, he/she will be much happier with a companion.

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Whether you’re serious about your fish or just want to make a statement that you’ve arrived, installing a one-of-a-kind aquarium is great way to get the point across. Living Color Enterprises, based in South Florida, is one of our favorite custom aquarium builders, renowned for crafting some of the most out-of-control fish tanks in existence. If you recall Antoine’s aquarium from Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigalow, or Roy Williams’ tank from his November MTV Cribs episode, then you’re already familiar with Living Color’s work.

Each Living Color tank comes outfitted with uniquely fabricated coral reef structures, high-end cabinetry, and state-of-the-art aquarium technology. Standardized models from the company’s Discovery Collection start at $12,900, and custom aquariums typically start at about $25,000. If you want a custom Living Color tank, just make sure to plan in advance. The process, from design to fabrication, usually runs 8-16 weeks.

Pictured above is a bar counter for a pool house in Palm Beach Florida. In thumb 1, you’ll see a 3-sided master bedroom bar aquarium. Thumb 2 contains a seamless kitchen cylinder tank built for a house in Canada. Thumb 3, in a Parkland, Florida home, shows how a custom wall-unit can be integrated into a small living room to maximize functionality.

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Avid armor-maker Andy Spok and his company Pitbull Armory are in the business of crafting custom protective armor for dogs, squirrels, horses, and humans. Spok builds the armor from a variety of high-grade materials, including steel, aluminum, and “almost indestructible” HPDE plastic. According to Spok, the armor is made for “full speed, full contact SCA fighting or LARP events and costumes.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with these terms, like we were, SCA fighting is a type of martial art, and LARP stands for live action role-playing.

Pitbull armor, which the company specializes in, runs from $70 to over $125, and the wait time is 8-10 weeks. Squirrel armor costs $60, and horse armor starts at $200. Full human suits start at $650.

And if for some reason you want to arm your cat, chicken, or fox, Pitbull Armory has armor for them coming soon.

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Back on February 6th we brought you some ridiculous dog mansions. Now we’ve found the perfect dog beds to fill them. Made by Bulldog Bed & Company, “Majestic Raw Dream Designs” luxury dog beds come in several styles, like the Nights of Arabia canopy bed pictured above. The beds are meant for small and medium-sized dogs, as they come 26″ long by 18″ wide. Most models come in two colors of washable feaux leather, olive and choclate brown. Ranging in price from $155 to $279, the beds won’t set you back as much as you might expect on first glance. One more pic and company link after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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