Bob Harper of 'The Biggest Loser' Adopts 'Karl Lagerfeld'

by Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick (Subscribe to Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick's posts)
Posted Jun 8th 2010 at 11:30AM

Bob Harper has a new best friend. Photo: Getty Images

He may be of questionable pedigree, but personal trainer and big-time Subway ("Eat Fresh") supporter Bob Harper's -- of "The Biggest Loser" fame -- new best friend is definitely a creature of high fashion.

Joining Harper to put his clients through their workout paces is a precious black-and-white, housebroken shelter pup named for the trainer's favorite black-and-white-loving fashion designer: Karl Lagerfeld.

The adopted dog's name was the only one Harper considered after he laid eyes on the pooch at the Animal Advocates Alliance rescue shelter in L.A.'s Baldwin Park, Harper told the Los Angeles Times.

(StyleList is guessing that it was the pup's dislike of "rounder" dogs that cinched the dog's name and the adoption.)

Harper reportedly had to be coaxed to the shelter by a friend who insisted the match would be love at first sight.

Initially, the trainer refused, claiming he was too busy with "The Biggest Loser," related projects, and his gig as contributor on "The Dr. Oz Show."

"I said OK, OK, I'll look at him, and, of course, there was no turning back," Harper told the paper.

And for those of you who fear that designer Lagerfeld might be offended by his namesake being a scruffy puppy from an, um, shelter, curb your designer heels.

Harper gave the newspaper a pic of himself, aptly dressed in black and white posing with his little Karl Lagerfeld, which had us dog lovers here at StyleList and sister site Paw Nation putting our own paws together with enthusiasm. Adorable!

Better yet, Harper says "Karl Lagerfeld" gives him a chance to advocate for shelter adoptions. "It just kills me when people spend money on a dog and there are dogs in shelters waiting for someone to take them," he said.

We think The Kaiser should send over a Chanel dog dish... pronto! Then again, the designer has yet to fulfill Lindsay Lohan's request to have her SCRAM alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet decorated by the fashion guru.

Meanwhile, read about the new line of workout wear being sold under "The Biggest Loser" label.

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Filed under: News, Designers & Brands
Tags: Adoptions, Bob Harper, Dog Adoptions, Dog Shelters, Dogs, Karl Lagerfeld, Personal Trainers, Puppies, Shelters, The Biggest Loser

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ellen, 6-08-2010, 12:23PM

Where is the photo of the dog?

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Tina, 6-08-2010, 2:05PM

I am a 40 year old mom from California. I have 3 children, aged 11, 6 and 4. My weight before was 187lbs and my body fat was 36.5%. I was fat and miserable, and my family life and my relationship were suffering. I was not able to do anything with my kids, and I was tired and constantly irritated.

I've always counted calories, but this just wasn't working for me anymore. Someone my husband knows had done the Fat Loss 4 Idiots programme: ( http://tiny.cc/FatLossTips ) and it had changed his life, so I decided to do it too. I lost 33lbs within 8 months and kept it off.

In the last 3 months, because of my training and desire to be "hot at 40," I've taken this to a new level. The programme taught me how to control my carb intake and I have lost another 17lbs. My current weight is 137,5lbs and my body fat is 24% and dropping.....

My goal was to be a �hot� 40 year old Mamma, and I think I have achieved that and I am very proud of myself, as are my family and friends....

Jensee, 6-08-2010, 12:44PM

Click on the "Posing with his little Kart Lagerfield" and you will see him. He's very cute. MUCH cuter than the real Karl Lagerfield.

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jeff, 6-08-2010, 1:06PM

Hey jack azz where is the dog......fire these idiots! I'm not clicking on anything.

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Glo, 6-08-2010, 2:03PM

I know this probably sounds silly but....I would think there are other real news stories to be listed on the internet. If any of you really think someone adopting a lousy dog is great news, get your head out of your cavity! Any cavity!

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Dottie, 6-08-2010, 2:16PM

Glad to hear the puppy got a good home, BUT, you do not adopt an animal. you buy it, you give someone ( a person, a shelter, or a rescue group) some money, and they give you the animal, tha's a sale!

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Liz, 6-08-2010, 4:43PM

the money that you "pay" for an adopted dog covers a fraction of what it costs the shelter to care for the animal, have it spayed/neutered, and run the facility. The "buying" of dogs that Harper is talking about is when you pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a purebred or designer dog just for the sake of being able to call it purebred. Let me tell you, the adoption fee quite often will get you a much better dog than the hundreds you'd shell out to a breeder.

Jacqueline Hoffman, 6-08-2010, 2:27PM

Yes...where is the dog's picture???

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johnny simancas, 6-08-2010, 3:21PM

tina walk from California to New York You will loose 100 lbs. guarantee

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shawnbor, 6-08-2010, 3:55PM

Slow news day??

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jan k, 6-08-2010, 4:03PM

So where is the dog --- he's the best part of story!!!!

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Tammers, 6-08-2010, 4:38PM

Does ANYONE REALLY CARE WHAT OR WHO LINDSEY LOHAN DOES OR IS??? I only clickkied onto this because I thot it had something, ANYTHING to do with rescuing a dog as opposed to buying one from a breeder. Selling animal is akin to selling children. A thinking person would know how many dogs and cats are killed because nobody wants them, people don't spay or nueter them which for decades upon decades now has led to overpopulation. Of course everyone wants to see a picture of the dog which would possibly authenticate this little story. Please think, caring beings, puppy mills are a violation for money. Breeders are no different. I have three wonderful dogs, one from a shelter, one from the pound and one whose owner I never found. They are joys, and so happy to have a home, beds, more than enough food and treats, and live both in the house and enjoy THEIR back yard. Adopt, please. No need to figure out the punch line in this story, there isn't one.

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sabpvdh, 6-08-2010, 4:50PM

Dottie, the 'adoption fee' you pay, when adopting a dog from a shelter, does not mean you are 'buying' the dog. Most shelters and rescue groups are non-profit organizations. When they take in an unwanted animal, they can be faced with a lot of expenses to prepare it for adoption. These fees include vet bills for any medical problems, surgeries, spaying or neutering, heartworm tests, medication, and shots. Sometimes these can amount to well over $1,000. The small 'adoption fee' is used to offset the costs. We adopted both our pets from rescues, and the fee was only $200 for each. The rescues had paid over $600 in bills for one, and close to $1,000 for the other. They are both 'pure-breds', one Havanese and one Chihuahua, but ending up in rescues due to previous owners who did not care! Now they are well adjusted, loving, bundles of fun, that bring joy to our lives every day. Adoption is THE ONLY WAY TO GO! Check http://www.petfinder.com to search for an adoptable in your area.

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