What is it about designers loving dogs so much? From Carolyne Roehm’s six pups to Mary McDonald’s five pugs, designers are gaga for their pets and have houses full of them. 22 designer dogs (several AD100 designers are included in the mix) are profiled in At Home With Dogs and Their Designers (October 3, Rizzoli) by Susanna Salk. Each chapter invites the reader into a designer’s home to see how they live with their best friends. Robert Couturier, himself the owner of four Shih Tzus, penned the forward. “In the last five years of shooting my 'At Home With' video series with [lifestyle blogger] Stacey Bewkes, it always struck us that not only did many of the world’s top designers we filmed at home have dogs but that those dogs were as integral part of their family lives as the humans,” says Salk. “It didn’t matter that they resided in some of the most stylishly appointed interiors and gardens you could ever imagine: the dogs were as welcome to sit and sleep wherever the pleased.” Salk, naturally, is a pet lover and owns three dogs: a pointer-boxer mix, Molly, a terrier mix, Cheddar, and a chihuahua-Jack Russell mix, Tink.

These designers apparently aren’t afraid of a chewed up sofa leg or a rug stain—especially when they’re using smart hacks such as incorporating indoor-outdoor carpeting and washable textiles into indoor settings for home maintenance. Here, AD steps into the fashionable homes of these designers to meet their furry friends and see how their pups live the stylish life they espouse.

Jonathan Adler

The designer known for his use of bright colors and lively patterns shares Foxy Lady with his husband, author Simon Doonan, at their New York City, Shelter Island, and Palm Beach abodes. The rescue dog opts to sleep in an Adler-designed Lucite dog bed but no room is off limits to the pup. “Stuff is just stuff," says Adler. “The truth is that everything we own is partially gnawed on. It adds character.”

Bunny Williams

The designer and her husband, antiques dealer John Rosselli, share their homes with terrier mix Annabelle and terrier and poodle mix Bebe, who are partial to Connecticut. “Annabelle loves her walks in the city but it is in the country where she is the most happy,” says Williams. “ Her favorite time is running through the water from a hose when we are watering the flowerpots. But in the house, she is in our laps or next to our chairs.” Bebe, on the other hand, is the head of the household. “During the day, she is completely independent, disappearing to hunt chipmunks and chase birds, but at night she is in our laps begging for love and kisses,” explains the designer. Williams suggests dog owners cover sofa cushions with throws or quilts that match the furniture. “Faux-fur throws look chic in winter,” she suggests.

Charlotte Moss

The designer’s two King Charles Spaniels, Buddy and Daisy, have a seasonal wardrobe of collars (several are from Fortuny!), which are regularly rotated. “It depends on our mood, what the day ahead looks like, and who is coming over,” says Moss. The dogs are very well cared for by Moss and her husband, Barry. “Since Daisy and Buddy follow me everywhere, I try to keep a soft cashmere blanket in every room for them to lounge on,” she says. But Moss isn’t exempt from bad doggie behavior. “When Buddy was a puppy, he was a chewer,” Moss explains. “He had the time of his life fringing the edge of a Turkish rug in the kitchen one night. Every once in awhile he gets caught going for a table leg or pillow fringe.”

Robert Couturier

The interior designer and Jeffrey Morgan, an art expert and architectural preservationist, share their home with Shih Tzus Hercule, Clara, Dora, and Zazou. The dogs love being outside on the landscaped lawn. “Dogs are welcome anywhere and on anything (maybe not on dining room tables) but certainly on all sofas, beds, daybeds and armchairs,” says Couturier. “When accidents happen, we wipe them up, clean them up, forget about them, and go on living with our beloved dogs.”

Katie Ridder

Dachshund Teddy shares his homes with the interior designer, her husband, architect Peter Pennoyer, and their three children, Jane, Tony, and Gigi. “An indoor/outdoor rug will endure any dirty paws or shedding coats,” suggests Ridder. “I especially love ones that have a sisal look but are made from polypropylene. You can scrub away accidents with soap and water without sacrificing the sophisticated look of the room.”

Steven Gambrel

The designer and his husband, James, live in the West Village with labradoodle Sailor. “We work together, sleep in the same bed, and play together,” Gambrel says of his four-legged friend who loves to lounge on feathery down pillows in bed. What tips does Gambrel offer for keeping the apartment looking as tidy as possible? “Use textures and durable woven textiles in natural fibers,” he suggests. Of the pooch’s favorite hangouts, Gambrel says: “Sailor likes a club chair in handwoven off-white and sleeps on Fortuny which complements her beautiful coat.”

Jeffrey Alan Marks

The designer and his English lab Coal live in Santa Monica Canyon. Coal enjoys a very active lifestyle alongside his owner and loves running on the beach and hikes. Marks suggests that dog owners choose a flooring that is similar to the color of their dog if they tend to shed a lot.

Kelly Wearstler

The L.A.-based designer shuttles terrier mix Willie, labrador mix Rigby, and rescue Javier between her Beverly Hills and Malibu homes. Wearstler met Willie at a No-Kill L.A. fundraising event at her store three years ago and was immediately smitten. “He was wearing a pink cable-knit sweater vest,” she explains. “With his tail wagging, he caught my attention with his sweet, soulful, dark eyes. I couldn’t resist. We just had to bring him home.” Wearstler opts for textured fabrics and shag rugs, which are more forgiving for trafficked areas. “I also use coverlets that are easily washed and heavy bowls that don’t slide around when the dogs are eating to avoid spilling water and food around the room,” the designer explains. “In general, I recommend working with the dog rather than designing specially for the dog. For example, if the dog sheds, the bed covers should match the color of their coat.”

Carolyne Roehm

Roehm lives with a huge brood of six dogs (havaneses Dusty, Beethoven, and Baby Monkey, West Highland terrier Lucky, Australian Kelpie Trollop, and Wheaten terrier Teddy Bear). “Over twenty years ago, I learned from a French woman selling high-end textiles in her Parisian shop about a fabulous idea for a dog cover to protect my furniture: Buy extra yardage of a fabric that you are using to upholster sofas and chairs to make matching dog covers. The covers will blend in with the upholstery and when they get dirty, you can send them to the dry cleaners. I lightly quilt the fabric covers and dress them up with a pretty trim,” says Roehm. But despite all this, Baby Monkey is partial to an 18th century Italian painted chair covered in an embroidered Chelsea Editions fabric at the designer’s Connecticut home.

Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Bullard and vintage dealer Michael Green share their L.A.-area homes with Wheaten Terrier Daisy, whose guilty pleasure is Mozzarella string cheese sticks from Trader Joe’s. A Mansour Berber rug in the living room is Daisy’s own personal scratchpad. “My interiors are designed for living: they may seem glamorous, but at their heart is always comfort,” says Bullard. “This rule applies to all who live within them, and a dog is no exception. I always try to take into account their needs and comfort in the design process.” On Daisy’s rhinestone-studded snakeskin collar is an enamel Tiffany daisy charm.