If you are Japanese and you don’t want kids, what do you do?

You adopt a dog!

Millions of Japanese pet owners swear by their little four-legged friends. They are loyal friends who reduce stress and provide emotional support, and especially for women: they don’t stand in the way of your career.

Most dog owners are in their 30’s to 40’s and have plenty of money to spend. They have the expensive watch, the big house and the luxurious car. Having a pure breed dog with designer clothes to match your bag is the new statement of stylishness.

And there is a growing number of luxury companies willing to cater to this trend! Lodging your dog at a pet hotels such as Pet Inn Royal costs the travelling owner about 20,000 yen (US $200) a night. There are dog spa’s, dog café’s, dog hairdressers and even bakery’s that offer dog-friendly cakes.

The little furry accessoire in the stroller below is worth 250,000 yen… (US $2,617)

What would you choose?