Do(g) it yourself: treat-containers

Because it's getting more & more unpleasant outside and time's running up to christmas, I've decided to show you some nice ideas and handicrafts in the upcoming weeks.

Today I'm starting with a really nice DIY-idea by »Diane Henkler« - published at  the platform »momtastic«.
At this platform you'll find the full instructions to develop your very own dog-food container made out of an old can. Everybody will envy your talent, wanna bet? - But don't panic, it's really easy. It only appears stylish and pricy....

For an absolute professional finish you'll also find the following labels to download at »momastic«:

Buddies, enough is enough -  time to roll up your sleeves and get started!

P.S. You can send me pics of your finished containers and your own ideas of labels and creations.
I'll show them in one of my next posts.

Yummy!

As most of my colleagues I'm a real beef-junkie.
Can't understand why some people think that they (and sometimes their poor dogs, too) don't need any meat....

For dog owners who have this curious point of view (just as well for everyone who loves crazy dog stuff), Claudia Talbi of »Friesenliese« designed the vegan haunch plush-toy.
Made of cotton and fleece and filled with polyether, it's the perfect agreement for salad-enthusiasts:

This is her dog »Klara« who enjoys her soft "meal":

In this case the old saw: »Don't play with your food!« - seems to be disproved.

Birthday pickings

First I'd like to thank all my friends & congratulators that made my (birth)day.
Everything was perfect - even if my deepest wishes (see my post from below) didn't came true...
But I had a lot of attention this day, and got some really f-u-n-tastic gifts.

After getting dressed by my mistress - as usual she put me on this awful crown - I had to pose amidst my gifts for the daily press:

I got a new »paraperro® cushion«, made by my mistress. It's an outdoor cushion and I'm going to be the test-dog for this model. When I'm chuffed about it, it's going to be produced next year.

Then I received a brandnew porcelain water-bowl that was designed by »Rosenthal« with a jolly print by Andy Warhol.

And also my mistress made a tasty cupcake of apple, zucchini and eggs, ornated by a »7« of some liver sausage, mhhhh!
B.t.w.: I didn't know what the green thing on the top of the cake has been for, it tasted unbearable...

Later that day - as you can see I still had to wear this crown - another present arrived.
My absolute adored liver-cake made by the german dog-bakery »Lehmann«.

There's only one question left: Why do I only have birthday once a year?
I've heard that 1 dog year counts like 7 human years!
So wouldn't it be fair to celebrate 6 times more?

wishing well

Yeah buddies, time's running. And thus my birthday isn't far away anymore.
This time I won't celebrate like last year, I'm just hanging around with some of my dearest friends.
I checked out some birthday presents that I'll await tomorrow. Maybe my wishes will come true...

These things would make my day:
1. Getting some lovely arranged flowers from my mistress in the morning.

Flowers found at »Snooty Paws«

2. Getting a really delicious & huge dog-cake for breakfast - of cause just for me.

Cake found at the lovely Blog of »Laurie Arons«

3. Having a refreshing bath with my buddies in a perfect shaped pool.

Bone-shaped swimmingpool found at the Blog »chicken smoothie«

4. And last but not least: Receiving a present that utterly looks like me!

Supercute key-chain made by »Leatherprince«

Will soon post some pics what really happened tomorrow.
Keep your fingers crossed for an amazing day!

Take a nip to the loo

It's a matter of fact that some dogs love to sip out of the toilet. It's not my alley, so I don't have any explication or excuse for this behaviour. But apart from that: For all dog owners it's an really awkward affair...
My advice: Take these doggish things with a sense of humour! I found a damned funny water bowl, that will rock you with laughter - as well as every guest you'll host in the future.
Wanna bet?

 The CSB Dog Toilet Bowl available at »perpetual kid« or »Amazon«

Bottoms up, my friends!

Yummy Beauty

When people are invited by dog-owners, they often don't know what to bring along.
I found a very pleasant thing at the internet that turns some simple treats and a preserving jar into a perfect "made-with-love-gift".
With the »Jam-Labelizer« you can easy design your own Dogtreat-Label. There are different colours and designs available - you only have to type some words, print it, glue it, and: Here you are!

Actually it's made for labeling homemade marmelade - but why not also for your best friend of your best friend? Or your own best friend?
Check it out - it's fun!

 

Here are two of the designs you can choose from:

 

And also try the »Beer-Labelizer« - perfect for the thirsty lordling...

spring fever

It's becoming spring! The tulips and hyacinths are growing in my garden and I'm feeling totally excited about that.
Some of my collegues feel much more excited about other things - called reproduction.
Luckily that's not one of my problems, but I sympathise with their typical symptoms named absence of appetite, insomnia and heartache.
I found a really interesting solution for their pain in terms of a »Hot Doll« - a sexdoll and companion for dogs. Available in vicious black or virginial white:


I, personally, think that it doesn't look like a typical "playmate". For me it's a design object for a stylish home.
But it is purportedly: Love is blind.

shoe to chew

Well, I think it must be the smell that temps us dogs to steal the shoes of our family members. As you certainly know, this behaviour unfortunately always has repercussions....
Finally I have good news for all those shoe-fetishists of you (Attention, I don't mean the problem all women seem to have...):
This awesome dog toy by »CB2« has the original shape and a true-to-life print of an old shoe. It's made out of canvas and filled with cotton. So, enjoy your meal!


The only thing that's missing is the lovely smell of a human day afoot. What a bummer!

✩ xmas-wishlist ✩

As I already told you: Christmas is coming up!
Because to the day there are only 4 weeks left (yes, time's running...), I summed my actual heart's desires up to a comprehensive wishlist.
Maybe it contains some inspirations to all of my readers for exceptional dog-gifts that last longer than only the holy days....

1. Poop Squeak poopsie plush toy by »pugcafe«. Available in two different sizes.
2. Natural dog treats that look like small christmas trees by »Hundekonditorei Lehmann«. Made with spinach & garlic and coconut milk & coconut flakes.
3. Mustache chew toy by »Firebox«. Non-toxic and quite funny!
   
4. Custom dog portrait phone case for smart phones by »Modern Pet Portraits«. Available for iPhone, BlackBerry and Samsung Galaxy S, in different colours and background-pattern.
   
5. Rescue me-collar by »Bella Bean«. Inspired by the Swiss Army, waterproof and available in 3 different sizes as well as a perfect fitting leash.
   
6. Control a dog remote by »Perpetual kid«. Operating Instructions: Point remote at subject | Push any button on the remote | Hope for the best
7. Adjustable rope leash by »Found my animal«. Handmade by professional New England rope-makers, all-weather and hand or machine washable.
8. Yoodoodog by »lifestyle bazaar«. The "Make your own mini-pet kit" to create your personalized best friend.

HoHoHo!

♫ ♪ Baby, it's cold outside ♫ ♪

As you can certainly imagine, I don't like any style of dog-clothing - I'm a red-blooded male!
Nevertheless some weird human beings think that they have to robe their dogs like infants and even think they like it.
I must confess that there are some buddies who need something to wear, because they don't have enough undercoat. But why the hell it has to look like Barbiedolls on their way to prom?

'cause it's getting colder day by day, I seek advice from the web and found a »Quick coat« that is really easy to sew and doesn't look like "Tinky Winky" of the Teletubbies.

Needed Materials

• waterproof fabric 60cm (24 inches)
• warm lining fabric (for example fleece or artifical fur) 60cm (20 inches)
• velcro (for example 2cm / ~1" wide)

Pattern


The pattern is made for a coat like in the picture at the end of this post; you might want to consider making a bigger coat in up-down direction. Then the coat would protect some more.

Bend the waterproof fabric in half, put the bend in place marked in the picture. Cut the pieces, collar B is not mandatory. You can also make it from artificial fur, both sides. This would make the coat look really cool:) Bend the lining fabric and cut one similar main piece also.

Open bent pieces. Sew lining and waterproof fabric together from wrong side, but leave the collar area open. Turn inside out, so the seams are hidden nicely.
Attach the collar, sew along the edge of main piece. If you made the collar from two pieces, do it the same way as main piece: together from wrong side and then turn inside out. If you do not make a collar, then just sew the main pieces together as nicely as you can.

Try the coat on the dog and choose suitable places for velcro on the front (about place C).
Choose a spot for stomach band also (about place A).
Sew in the front velcro, if you do not want to use there velcro at all, sew pieces together. Just be sure that dog's head can fit through. Sew stomach band in place from one side, sew also some velcro to it's free end.

Try the coat again, now it's easy to spot the place for velcro so that the stomach band works. Sew it in place and the coat is finished!

If you consider fleece as a lining fabric, note that it gathers static electricity easily. Therefore it collects lots of hair.
The coat should look something like this (the stomach band in picture is different):

All instructions by the mistress of Noppa (the beautiful Dalmatian shown above). Thanx for that!

Man - I just notice that we have a crazy date today: 11|11|11
Seems to be a freaky friday...
(Maybe I'll put on a coat when going out for a walk - my mistress will go crazy on me!!!!)

Dog rider

Usually I don't like playing games with us dogs. But this idea of a harness by »Costume Supercenter« is damned funny that I always have to laugh out loud when I see the following pics.
See for yourself!

Dog Rider Model "Jockey"


Dog Rider Model "Postman"



Dog Rider Model "Cowboy"


Dog Rider Model "Headless Horseman"


I think now I know what to wear on Halloweens day this year....

Plastic surgery

At the moment I love neon colours, after my mistress bought me this superstylish neon orange collar made of BioThane®. It's a fantastic material, easy to clean and robust - perfect for my turbulent life.

But this won't be the story of my todays post - no - I found some really nice artworks at the web, some plastic-sculptures that are painted in neon adding gold and silver colours.
They're handmade by the italian artist »thegoodmachinery« and his brand "The strange planet".




He also does wildlife animals from Africa. I adore the giraffe you can see at the next pic:


Please notice that all of these animals are not meant to be used as a toy - unfortunately, because I would like to figure out, if there's a squeaker inside....

Nose jewellery

There are many ways for dog owners to show the world how much they love their dogs. The following one is really unique and special: The guys from »Custom Pet Nose Print Necklaces« are producing handmade sterling silver pendants from your dogs nose. Therefor you have to make a mold of it and send it back to the artist who casts the pendant for you.
If you want you can even have the name of your cutie engraved on the back.

This procedure really reminds me of the glorious Walk of Fame in L.A.
And there's nothing wrong with being famous...




So buddies: pipe down and go!

WikiLeash

Unfortunately sometimes it's necessary for us dogs to be leashed.
I don't like it, but I know that we get into deep trouble if we don't stick to it.
Therefore it's really important to look stylish at any rate while being "roped". I found some interesting posibilities for us four-legged fashion victims - have a look!

This »Sausage Link Dog Leash« is for real gluttons, because you always have your provisions by your side. So it doesn't matter if you get lost - you'll never starve...(and that's the only thing that counts, doesn't it?)




My opinion of the following leash by »Povodokus« is a two-edged sword: On the one hand I really like the style and the idea, but on the other hand it looks a bit macabre to me. What do you think ? - Write me your opinion! I'm really not sure if it's superhip or supershit...




The third leash made by »Alice Wang« is for "all the single ladies" (thanx Beyonce). Your mistress will always have a helping hand at your collective walks.



An efficient partnership can be so simple...

Skål

Summer is one of my favourite seasons. I enjoy being outside, to play & swim or just chill in the sun. When getting thirsty I normally help myself by drinking out of the pond or the bird bath (Short advice for all my four-legged friends: please notice, never take a swallow out of the pool!!!!).
My mistress - an class A esthete & japan-loving - found a really stylish alternative made by »doggydetail« that will accompanies us from now on everywhere we go.
It is called »Origami Bowl« and is a real clever foldable product for carrying and drinking in a very fashionable way. It holds two cups of water - enough for a jolly day in the countryside...






Always remember - don't drink & drive!

A question of style

Today it's birthday-time again! But it's not mine (what a pitty, because I'm really getting used to it), it's my lordlings celebration. But fortunately he's only getting one year older, not seven as me...
At the moment I'm not sure what to wear to please him - a bow tie or a tie.
Look at these dinky models I found at the internet. What would you decide?


Bow tie made by »Silly Buddy«


Tie of »Muttropolis«

It seems that it's not only a problem of girls....

Paradox

Hmmm, people are weird sometimes....

Birthday wishlist

Yes, everybody's getting older - even me. On May 29th will be my 6th birthday and I'm going to have a tremendous party for all my friends.
Because everybody's asking if there is anything a "Hund von Welt" like me doesn't have, here is a small selection of my unaccomplished dreams. (And trust me: I do have many more!)


Birthday-Cake for dogs by »Lovina«

Canvas-Collar by »Found my animal«


Grenade Rubber Toy by »Tuffy Dog«


70ies style cushion by the brand of my mistress »paraperro«


Collars made out of sailing ropes by »sailing dogs«

Thanx in advance - you're my best friends! I love you all! See ya on sunday!