Ciara has been having one busy summer. For one, the singer has been jet-setting around North America while on tour with Missy Elliott. (Alexa! Play “1, 2 Step”). “Missy is someone that I call a big sister in this industry. Growing up, she inspired me,” says Ciara, who has also been performing alongside Busta Rhymes and Timbaland on the tour. “It’s been really magical and special out there on the stage. These are definitely times that I will forever cherish.”
When the star is not shutting down arenas, Ciara has been busy hitting the stage at star-studded events like the 2024 ESPY Awards, which she opened earlier this month. And the one essential that the singer has been carting around with her throughout her whirlwind summer? That would be Love Princess Wilson, of course—her adorable micro teacup poodle. “Love is taking over—the stage is her playground,” says Ciara. “She’s become a new dog on the road. She thinks every new place is her bed.”
Turns out, her furry friend has become quite accustomed to the jet-set lifestyle. For her Dogue photo shoot, Vogue followed Love as she traveled on a private jet from one Ciara set to the next. (Love even has her own monogrammed Louis Vuitton carrier bag to go to and from.) Photographed at the ESPY Awards, Love joined Ciara onstage for rehearsals—and got the customary glam touch-ups, too. “I had the craziest 24 hours [that day], going from performing at the ESPYs to a sold-out show at the Crypto Arena,” says Ciara. Naturally, Love was game for it every step of the way.
It’s not all hectic travel for Love, however. When she is not busy embracing tour life, Love also prefers a relaxed day at home—where she will often slip into her cozy shearling Gucci sweater, of course, or play with her favorite toy, a plush red and brown train. Choo-choo! But her summer of shows isn’t slowing down anytime soon: Ciara will be playing shows throughout the rest of August, meaning Love will soon be hitting the road once again. “I’m truly having the time of my life,” says Ciara, “and this tour has been everything that I could have dreamt of—and more.”
Below, Ciara and Love answer Vogue’s Dogue questionnaire.
Ciara
What is your dog’s best quality?
Love brings really sweet energy to a room. She’s very loving and energetic.
Who would voice your dog in a movie?
Issa Rae.
Describe the voice you use to talk to your dog.
I talk to Love like she’s one of my kids. “Get out! No! Stop!”
What is your dog’s weirdest nickname?
We just call her Love. The crazy thing I can tell you, though, is that my husband surprised me with her for my birthday. At that time period, I was carrying my baby Amora, which means “love” in Italian and Spanish. When he got her, her name was Love already. It was meant to be.
Where is one place you wish you could take your dog?
Africa.
Where is the strangest place you’ve taken your dog?
We took her to the restaurant Matsuhisa.
If you could tell your dog one thing, what would it be?
“Sit down.” No, I would say, “Can you bring it down a couple of notches?” Sometimes she’s nonstop.
What is the most human thing your dog does?
She’s definitely figured out what human food is. She’s always standing by you. And I’m like, Who hooked her up with some? I think it’s the kids—they always mess up the plan.
Love
What is your full name? (Including middle names)
Love Princess Wilson.
Astrological sign?
Leo.
Favorite toy?
My train.
Favorite meal?
Chicken. Or chicken and rice.
Worst habit?
What all dogs do when they start to feel some kind of way—a little frisky.
Strangest habit?
I always find myself in the backgrounds of photos.
If you could talk, what would your catchphrase be?
I move to the beat of my own drum—so if you can’t keep up, then stay out the way.
What is your human’s worst habit?
She likes to stay up when she is supposed to be going to sleep.
