Wordless Wednesday July 16 2014

Wordless Wednesday January 15 2014

(how the K9 Veteran's Day photo shoot actually went down)

Some blasts from the past

I've been unpleasantly sick this week, so little "real" blogging is to be had. I figured I'd take today to link to some of my older posts, from "before I was cool" (I tried this on my writing blog, with what seems like minimal success. I guess that one isn't cool yet?) Truth be told, without the computer and blog, I'd be pretty confused regarding what day it is; missing work does throw one for a loop. But there we go, it's after Wordless Wednesday, so that means it's Thursday

Happy Birthday, Elka!

Four years ago today, my little Elka V was born! It's hard to believe that she's four; she's still so much like a puppy. Inquisitive, excitable, full of boundless energy......

Does your dog work? Should your dog work?

On Terrierman's Daily Dose, he wrote a great post lately entitled "And What is the Work of Your Dog?" His is a blog that I read frequently but do not often comment on. I don't know about working terriers. My dog experience is largely and completely related on this blog, and doesn't amount to much when compared with others, both on and off the blogosphere.

It's a very good question, though. Dogs only recently became our couch adornments (I mean, other than the toy breeds, whose whole point is to be couch adornments). Pretty much every breed was created for a purpose, some more specific than others. It's worth looking at the history of your breed, and considering your expectations of your dog, and how their lives go.

Wordless Wednesday March 27 2013

Elka's Swank New Collar!

So.....remember the Ceberus Designs princess collar that was on eBay as a fundraiser for the Doberman Assistance Network?

Well...while the bidding was going on, one of my lovely aunts emailed me about Elka's collar size, claiming that a pet store by her was having some great sales on leather collars, and she wanted to get one for Elka.

Guess who fell for it hook, line, and sinker?

Guess what came in the mail this week?

Yeah, that's right. My lovely Aunt Jen got that collar for Elka!

(Elka is still not thrilled with the red couch)

Ebay Fundraiser for the Doberman Assistance Network (ends January 12)

Auction ends tomorrow, January 12: it's a customized Cerberus Designs collar, with the proceeds from the eBay auction going to help save Dobermans! 

Cut and pasted from the auction site:

You read that right.  Not only are we auctioning off another gorgeous leather collar donated by Cerberus Designs (thank you!), but it is a jaw-dropping Princess Collar with rhinestones and hand-made quality to boot.  The goodness doesn't stop there!  Win this auction and you get to CUSTOMIZE this collar!  Pick the exact size that best suits your Doberprincess AND have her name stamped on the collar.  Wow, simply wow.  
Your size choices are as follows:
Width: 1.5", 2.0" or 2.5"
Length: 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21", 22", 23" or 24"
Feminine yet sophisticated, the Princess Collar closely resembles a crown.  A high-quality handmade piece of art which is as durable as it is beautiful, this collar would meet the expectations of even the most demanding of Doberprincesses.  So do Her Highness proud by biding high and often - she demands nothing less!
Your winning bid will help Doberman Assistance Network (D.A.N.) raise money to save our beloved Dobermans in need.  Without your support, D.A.N. could not have the nationwide reach that it does.  All the proceeds raised from this auction (minus EBAY fees) will go toward the costs associated with vetting, boarding, transporting and caring for the Dobermans who find themselves in urgent need of rescue.  Shipping for this collar is FREE in the United States and Canada.  For all other locations shipping costs will be applied.
Show your pride and support for our magnificent Dobes.  Bid high and bid often.  The Dobes thank you with wiggly nubs and loving nose pokies.