Cold Cold Puppies!

My baby puppy (he isn't really a baby) has been so so cold the last few days. By the time I figure out what to dress him in, the cold snap will be over.

These are the best things I found browsing Etsy for keeping your puppy warm. Be sure to check out this treasury to visit these great shops.

Of course some of these things just keep your puppy looking good, not so much warm.


Which is your favorite??

Treasury Tuesday - I say Whippet...

Okay I have fallen in love with my Whippet, Devo. Combine this love of Whippets with the incredible art you can find on Etsy and you have my Treasury:

"I say Whippet, Whippet Good" (Get it?)

These artists are amazing! Be sure to check out these shops, a lot of them have created beautiful art with other types of dogs and/or creatures.

I especially love the shop Toadbriar I used two of the prints from this shop in the treasury, but I honestly could have filled my treasury with prints from here.

I LOVE this from Toadbriar...















Shop List:
1. Orange Haze - Guinness The Greyt
2. Whippet Good - Toadbriar
3. Strider Print - Stray Dog Arts
4. Whippet Print - Ursula Dodge
5. Protect This Whippet Tag - Pet Fancy
6. Greyhound Star Print - Toadbriar
7. Hound statue - Dusty Rose Designs
8. Whippet at the Wine Bar - SchmetzPetz
9. Italian Greyhound Butterfly - Lachri
10. Greyhound Necklace - Kayann Works
11. Whippet in Wigs - Dianna Bonder Studios
12. Smoking Whippet - Susan Alison Art
13. Greyound with Remote - AHamilton Art
14. Whippet Cookie Jar - Happy Hound
15. Whippet with Lollipop - SchmetzPetz
16. Sweet Dreams Whippet - Art by Elle J. Wilson

This is my baby Whippet!
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Cool Etsy Dog Stuff!

So I am a little dog crazy right now since we got our puppy. It is like having a toddler in the house again and we super spoil him. I thought it would be fun to find the coolest handmade dog accessories (in my opinion) on Etsy and share them with everyone. Especially here in Austin, we love our doggies! (click on any of the shop names to visit them)

• This is from BeanTownHandmade, they make the cutest crocheted sweaters and collar flowers. Since I have a boy dog, I can't get him the flower (well.... maybe). What won over my heart was the sweater for the Sphinx cat. I have a Cornish Rex cat and she is always cold. I am going to have to get her one! You can pick the color and then they make it just to your pets specifications. They have super cute hats too! (The boston terrier model is super super cute!)

• Etsy has several shops that make metal dog tags, but this shop seems to have the most special ones. The shop is MakeYourDogSmile and the tags are great! They are so cute, I want to use them as a keychain. They are made after you order them with your dog's custom infomation. These are my two favs.

• Lastly, since I am owl crazy, I had to find a super cute owl collar. This one is from FidosFashionCollars. They have all sorts of cute dog collars and offer custom embroidery with your dogs name.

With the help from creative sellers on Etsy, your dog is sure to be the coolest in the dog park. While on Etsy check out my new creature shop WantedCreatures!

Things I have learned since getting a dog

I have learned a few things about myself since deciding to add a puppy to the family. The most interesting thing is how similar the dog is to my son.

- dogs still have to be walked when it is cold and raining. Just like my son still needs to be driven to school when it is cold and raining.

- dogs and little boys come home filthy! You were outside for 2 seconds! Now you are dirty and have fleas! Although the dog gets a point for not throwing the dirty clothes on the floor.

- Puppies will literally eat your homework. I have heard of that but thought it was an old wives tale. So the dog and son both equally, but for different reasons, hate homework.

- Both the boys think bedtime is negotiable

- They both have questionable bathroom habits

- Both puppy and son are willing to cuddle with me when they don't feel well. But in school or the dog park it's "mom, not here!"

- They both know that "puppy dog eyes" will get me everytime

- Neither of them want to put on their coats

- The dog and my son would be perfectly happy for me to sleep on the couch if it means they could lay in my bed and mess up my clean pillows.

- They both beg for treats

I could go on, but there is too much to list. Boys, Boys, Boys!