“You see a lot of small dogs and large dogs in this city,” someone once told me, “but what about all the medium dogs?” I haven’t stopped thinking about that, and I’ve kept decent notes on hotspots for dedicated dogspotters. Buena Park is a floof-mecca for Frenchies and pugs but there’s also a handsome pair of American Eskimo dogs that must be part of a secret neighborhood-specific dog society. Downtown is great for getting a peek at a chihuahua in a baby stroller. Logan Square wins when it comes to friendly faced larger breeds like Wheaten Terriers, and once in Wicker Park I saw a Great Pyrenees mix that stopped me dead in my tracks. Desperate for pup-time? Weather permitting, you can always head to Montrose Dog Beach and live vicariously through the other dog parents or bring your best furry friend for a playdate. (Kaycie Surrell)
