Meet the pampered dog who has a wardrobe of custom-made designer clothes worth $20k - and struts down runways all over the globe.<br /><br />Tika, a 12-year-old Italian Greyhound, loves to get dressed up in stylish outfits and attend glamorous events - such as Paris, New York and Milan fashion week - with her owner Thomas Sharpio, 32.<br /><br />Tika is spoilt and has a wardrobe of 400 items - as well as being treated to a raw and fresh diet.<br /><br />Thomas and his partner, Louis, 36 also have a one-year old Italian greyhound called Kala who they also dress up- and they both share a king sized bed with the couple. <br /><br />Thomas, a full time content creator, from Montreal, Canada, said: “All of her clothes are custom made. <br /><br />“They can range anywhere from £60 to £100 pounds per item. <br /><br />“Most dress are worth between £100 to £300. <br /><br />“I like that she is a bit of a trend setter."<br /><br />Thomas and Louis, a project manager, have always dressed Tika up in clothes - as the climate in Montreal is often very cold.<br /><br />Thomas said: “Breeds like Greyhounds are like humans, she had a wardrobe before we even started sharing photo’s online.<br /><br />“We live in Canada and it is always cold and rainy.<br /><br />“You have to be prepared."<br /><br />Thomas began posting Tika's outfits online in 2016 and she has now worked with big fashion brands such as Boss, Dior, Channel, Fendi and Vogue.<br /><br />She has also had the opportunity to walk down the catwalk at fashion weeks across the world.<br /><br />Thomas has all Tika's outfits custom made - and has taken inspiration from the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Cher.<br /><br />He said: "I get most of my inspiration from current runways, but also from people like Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Cher - you know the icons." <br /><br />Day to day Tika wears more practical clothing and layers up in a onesie, overcoat, boots, hat and snood.<br /><br />Thomas said: “When picking an outfit it can vary. If it is day to day we aim for comfort.<br /><br />"For her she is wearing a onesie, she is very used to it."<br /><br />Younger pooch Kala is also ready to follow in Tika's footsteps when she retires.<br /><br />Thomas said: “When Tika is ready to retire, after all she is 12, Kala will take over. <br /><br />“She is really not slowing down though and we won't ever force her."<br /><br />Tika and Kala have a strict diet to ensure they stay fit, healthy and camera ready. <br /><br />Their diet consist of food full of proteins and high fibres.<br /><br />Thomas said: "We always feed them freeze dry raw food.<br /><br />“The girls love it and they are in great shape. <br /><br />“We give them supplements and we give them fresh veggies and fruit."<br /><br />Tika and Kala can sleep for up to 21 hours a day and have 12 dog beds throughout the house - but curl up in the couple's bed at night.<br /><br />Thomas said: "They sleep in a kings size bed with me and my husband. <br /><br />“They are always looking for heat, they love to be near you. <br /><br />Thomas and Louis also have two children together - Harrison, two and Eleanor, one - and says the pair love the dogs and where they wear matching outfits.<br /><br />Thomas believes Tika is a "trend setter" and "icon".<br /><br />He said: “Other dogs are now dressing up - I think Tika started this thing. <br /><br />“When you go into a store there are more options for dogs, than there were five to six years ago.”<br /><br />With other 400 items of clothing it is estimated they are worth more than $20k. <br /><br />Thomas however gets the majority of this for free, due to the sponsorships he has.<br /><br />Thomas spends an average of 60 dollars a week on food. <br /><br />"I spend about $500 dollar's every two months."
