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BravosHousewivesindustrial complex has many constants.
And almost always, doted-upon pets.
When it comes to the Housewives, only the most iconic of pets will do.
But how can you even quantify icon status?
They have to be a little remarkable and different.
They have to be a little bit poorly behaved.
But most of all they have to be absolutely adorable.
I mean, have you seen Archie Beador?!
(Archies been riding shotgun throughout Shannon Beadors exploits, including her recent DUI.)
And so, were ranking the bestHousewivespets (and Vanderpets) by their iconicity.
19.Kyle Richardss pack of indistinguishable dogs and children (RHOBH)
19.
Too many of both!
How is any one pet and/or child supposed to set itself apart?
Leakesoften assertedthat Playa is human, which unfortunately ranks him low on this list of iconic animals.
Then just Rachel, then James and Ally Lewber (VPR)
17.
Of all the beings affected byScandoval, you are perhaps the most blameless.
When Leviss and Kennedy ended their engagement, they decided not to split custody of the pooch.
Now Graham is back with James and his new partner, andRachel is unionizingwith Bethenny Frankel.
I understand loving Marilyn Monroe, but why name your pet after a famously doomed woman?
Zolciak is going to play Candle in the Wind at Norma Jeans memorial, I guarantee you that.
Unless Zolciak actually named the pup after theChristian-ish Atlanta metalcore bandof the same name.
The name is iconic.
Its giving A Little Bit Alexis, with a soupcon ofGolden Girls.
(Or possiblyA Streetcar Named Desire,whos to say?)
But Strackes ragamuffin kitten does not distinguish itself on herInstagram feed.
Step up, girlie.
Live up to that name!
Schwartzs lizard didnt even make it a year.
Schwartzdiagnosed the reptile with depressionand was gutted when his pet only lived 1/15th of its life expectancy.
But isnt that classic Schwartzy?
Its always two steps forward, one step into the lizard graveyard with that guy.
Naming your fish after castmates is a power move.
However, goldfish arent the most attention-capturing pets.
They cant go on cast trips, for one thing.
Also, their memories arefamously short.
How are you supposed to continue a seasonlong feud with someone who resets after 24 hours?
Garcelle has two new pet goldfish in her house, which she’s named Kyle and Dorit.
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12.Millou: Mini poodle, Sonja Morgan (RHONY)
12.
Millou was most iconic in death.
When Morgantried to scatter his ashes, they blew back at her,Big Lebowskistyle.
As unique pets go, raccoons are in the upper echelon.
Update on Bandit the raccoon!
We still have him hes getting stronger and finally moving those hind legs better.
9.Diamonds and Rose: Miniature horses, Ken Todd (RHOBH)
9.
RIP to Rose, the mini horse whose death presaged Scandoval.
Roses passing took place near the end of filming season 11.
But Diamonds and Rose are more than their connection to Bravo history.
Theyre also horses that live at someones house, and that is so fucked up.
Hats off to them!
8.Charlotte York: Chihuahua mix, Ariana Madix (VPR)
8.
Speaking of Scandoval, Charlottes death was allegedly the tipping point for Tom Sandoval and Rachel Levisss affair.
Charlotte had been ill, and Madix entrusted Sandoval with her care while she went on a girls trip.
But Charlotte took a turn for the worse, which prompted Madix to leave the trip early.
The bullying Leviss felt she endured also promptedherto leave the girls trip and fuck Sandy in her car.
At the house he and Madix shared.
While she was inside mourning her dog.
In a world full ofAJLT-era Mirandas, be a Charlotte.
7.Archie Beador: Golden retriever, Shannon Beador (RHOC)
7.
Beador got Archie from a viewer; how iconic is that?
Shetold Bravothat a fan @d her asking if anyone wanted a dog, and she came through.
Archie Beador spent his early months in the San Francisco Four Seasons before moving to the O.C.
In reality, hed just gotten into a neighbors yard.
Pulling stunts just like Mom.
Gracie Manzo was born without her two front legs, the result of inbreeding at a puppy mill.
(2) She looked like Lil Brudder, which is just catnip (dognip?)
Gracie was iconic especially in mech mode, zooming around on her wheels.
And so we return to the pond of Villa Rosa.
Hanky and Panky are the two swans that guard LVPs house, always freaking Kyle Richards out.
But Lisa never shows fear in front of the swans.
In fact, she let Hanky sit on her lap when she rushed him to the vet inseason six.
In England, all the swans belong to the king.
But in Beverly Hills, they belong to Lisa Vanderpump.
Grandma Wrinkles is perhaps best remembered for marrying Lisa Vanderpumps Pomeranian Giggy on an episode ofWWHL.
(When cats marry dogs, thats straight culture.)
And thats why Grandma Wrinkles is on this list.
She had star quality.
She shits on the floor like her mom.
TChalla had as much drama as Samuels herself, feuding withKaren Hugerand doing spon-con for NARS.
Having alopecia, he needed to wear little outfits so you can live!
This is the pinnacle of Housewife pet arts.
The husband of Grandma Wrinkles, Giggy was a red-carpet mainstay and all-around legend.
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