Animal Lovers

New York Dog was an unsuccessful lifestyle magazine for animal lovers based upon women’s fashion and lifestyle magazines but instead featuring dogs. It was owned by the publishing empire of John Ryan, now known for his 2009 RTE Two comedy television show This is Nightlive, which mimics the antics of Ireland’s newscasters and other newsroom members. Before its collapse the magazine was lauded by respected international publications such as The New York Times. It was based in New York City and intended to sit alongside Vogue and Cosmopolitan. New York Dog began publishing in late 2004. The frequency of publication was anticipated to be a ninety-six page glossy every two months. A team based in Dublin was responsible for design and production, whilst content and advertising was sought in Manhattan by Ryan and his editor, Leslie Padgett.