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Travels with Charleys

Judging from the travel accessories available for pets, it's obvious that Paris Hilton isn't the only one taking her dog on vacation.

From carriers to tents, portable water bowls to car booster seats, beloved pooches are seeing the world in style.

We don't know if they like it and can't say if it's a good thing for every four-pound toy whatever to be carried around in a purse, but here is a collection of products that struck our fancy.

- JANET K. KEELER, Times staff writer

No complaints about the glaring sun from Bowzer, thanks to wraparound Doggles. The dog goggles offer protection from wind and light for about $25 or less. They also come with prescription lenses and in many fashionable colors. Check them out at www.doggles.com or www.furlongspetsupply.com

Going camping with your pooch? Check out the Mutt Hutt tent at www.ruffwear.com For about $100 your dog can have her own digs on the trail.

Collapsible dish from Kelty holds water or food. About $20 from www.backcountryedge.com

If Buddy is too short to see out the car window, a car seat will give him a boost and keep him safe and confined. The seat converts to a bed when you get to where you're going. About $90 from www.ebags.com or www.traveloasis.com

Make Magellan carry his own food and toys while tromping the Australian Outback with you. Where else would he wear this hat? The Rompin Red pet backpack is about $30 at www.pet-carriers.catsplay.com

The cute little face gives away your secret. It's not a purse but a discreet dog carrier by Jake & Barkley. It'll cost about $80 to be this fashionable. Look for it at www.handsnpaws.com or www.just4pooches.com