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Germany's First Dog Gets Product Line

Not content with sniffing the ankles of the great and powerful, German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's canine companion is the face of a new line of dog products, developed by the chancellor's wife, Doris.

It's a dog's life being the face of a nationwide dog accessory line

It may be the closest thing German dogs will get to a royal seal of approval. From December, pampered pooches across Germany will be able to use a range of "high quality dog accessories" endorsed by the country's first canine: Winston Holly, the border terrier.

The Schröders

The items, ranging from shampoos to chew toys, will bear the face of the animal companion of Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's family. The chancellor's wife, Doris Schröder-Köpf has worked alongside the Rossmann drugstore chain to develop the products for 150 branches across Germany.

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Woof! And Doggie Makes Four

German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and his wife have a new member of the family: a puppy. Holly, a pure breed border terrier, was delivered to the Schröder's home in Hannover by dog breeders from the German state of Lower Saxony. (September 5, 2004) 

The New Woman in Schröder's Life

Gerhard Schröder is no stranger to sharing his life with members of the opposite sex. On Monday, it was revealed that there was a new young lady on the scene: his freshly adopted three-year old daughter, Viktoria. (Aug. 17, 2004) 

The Man Behind the Chancellorship

Four wives, three divorces, media flaps about hair dye and marital discord --Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's soap opera personal life sometimes threatens to overshadow his activities in office. Germans don't seem to care. (April 7, 2004) 

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