Hi Antonia, I’m late to the Minkoff wagon. I bought her Nikki bag and love it when I wear my tall, high leather boots. I was not happy with the Jackie bag and sold it because I found it too small. There’s something about the latch on a bag that I love. I feel it gives it a great edge. That said, I clicked on it, it was so reasonable. Thanks for your input!Hi, it's a nice looking bag!! The dog latch is for looks only though...it's opening is the leather tab just above it with a magnet. I wish her bags had the actual dog latch as the opening but aside from that...I do like it and it does resemble the Jackie!! I have never had one so I cannot speak from experience. Maybe some others can chime in?? Good luck!!