Real or Cake? Desserts Disguised as DogsSan Francisco artist and baker Debbie Goard's canine confections look lifelike enough to bound off their plates

Credit: Courtesy Debbie Goard

Updated: Thursday Apr 15, 2010 | 06:00 AM EDT By: Kristen Mascia

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M-M-M-MY CHIHUAHUA

Inspired by her own pooch–a Chihuahua named Pepino–Goard designed her first dog cake, also a Chihuahua, in 2006. This particular Chihuahua was crafted in homage to a client's dog named Burrito. "My client wanted to surprise her partner," says Goard, who included Burrito's "brown blankie and favorite froggy toy."