Today I’m holding my flag high and celebrating the day of freedom for my home country, the good old US of A!
I’m proud to live in a country that gives me the freedom to be my greatest dog-gone self!
So Happy Fourth of July everyone! Enjoy your backyard cookouts, parades, and fireworks and remember to celebrate being free! 
Every once in a rare while I get to spend the day at home just relaxing.
Dog stereotypes would state that I should relish in the fact that I get to nap all day long, but for me that’s just way too boring.
How can you relax when there are adventures to be had; there’s groundhogs to hunt, agility courses to run, people to wag your tail at, and cookies to eat!
Although thinking about all those adventures is making me a little sleepy.
Yawn! I guess those adventures will still be there tomorrow…
I think I’ll just rest my eyes a bit. Don’t worry though, because adventure always awaits just around the corner!
It’s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things I’ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from June!
I took my annual trip to the Devon Horse Show and even got to see the One Arm Bandit. Bandit at the Devon Horse Show.
I introduced the new Blanket Id Adopt a Tag that I helped create to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. Blanket Id Adopt a Tag Collection – Helping Rescue Groups.
I practiced my golf swing with my Dad. Playing Golf with Dad.
I showed off some of my great hunting skills. The Instincts of a True Hunter.
I helped my pal Boomer prepare for his first trip to Pony Penning. In Preparation – Pony Penning 2013.
I modeled off my newest collars from Mattie & Margot. Fashion Show with my friends Mattie & Margot.
I showed off my latest skills on the dog agility course. Stepping it up on the Agility Course.
I tested out and gave away some Kong Premium Treats. Kong Premium Treats Product Review & Giveaway.
I showed off the Dirt Between my Toes.
I dressed up in women’s accessories in an effort to show off My New Studio.
I winked for all my fans with photos For the Ladies.
I worked extra hard at the shop during Take Your Dog to Work Day.
I tried some yummy treats with a Product Review: Fromm Treats from Chewy.com
I spent some time on the lake and when on a Kayaking Adventure.
I proved why I’m the King of the Castle.
I’m looking forward to many more adventures in July!
I love to shop (who doesn’t), so when one of my favorite deal sites, Joss & Main, offered up a collection of Dachshund (and dog) merchandise I couldn’t wait to share it with you! Because the only thing better than a Dachshund in the home, is a home with lots of Dachshund decor too!
You can sign-up for Joss & Main HERE, and check out more from this fun collection HERE. Hurry though, this particular sale ends in 2 days!
P.S. I bought the super cute Casey Rogers Sausage Dog Pillow!
This past Friday was Take Your Dog to Work Day, but for me it was no different than any other day, because I work most days with my mom in her custom frame shop.
But, I decided to play the part anyway and instead of my usual sunbathing by the front door I threw on my glasses and helped mom with the picture framing.
Choosing picture frames is no easy task, but it’s a good thing I have a great eye for design!
I picked out some colorful mouldings that would look super awesome on one of my Dream Big Prints.
I must admit, I worked pretty darn hard and I’m pretty sure I should get a raise. Please add 4 more cookies to my daily wages mom!
After yesterday’s photography studio debacle, I decided I needed to redeem myself. What better way to do so than with some sexy photos for all the ladies out there! I’m sure you’ll agree after seeing all this eye candy….
Why, Hello Ladies! *wink*
The other day mom set up a little photo studio for me in the spare room at my house. So I figured why not give it a little whirl? What could go wrong?
It started off innocently enough – I’m such a natural in front of the camera that mom says it’s hard to take a bad photo of me.
But then we started busting out some props (more like whatever mom could grab in arm’s length), and I should of known right then that things would take a turn for the worse.
And before I knew it I was wearing women’s accessories!
If you are new to this blog then I better set things straight right now, I AM A BOY! (despite what these photos may suggest).
I just hope Trooper doesn’t see this! He’ll never let me live it down.
It’s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things I’ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from May!
I got to test out some of Orijen’s Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com – they were yummy! Product Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com
I hosted a Giveaway with my friends at Billy Wolf. Billy Wolf Giveaway & Sale
I went for a run on the farm. Got Gold Fishes
I showed off some of my most recent paintings. Paintings by Ammo the Dachshund
I helped mom and dad clean up sticks in my backyard that were left from the hurricane. A Day of Sticks
I wished all the dog moms (and two legged moms) a Happy Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to the Dog Moms
I showed off some of the art that I’ve collected around my home. A Dachshund’s Art Gallery
I went on a barn hunt with my gal pal Liebe. I Went on a Barn Hunt
I made some beautiful artwork on mom’s windows. Nose Art
I went out to eat at the Four Dogs Tavern. Tonight We Dine
I got to check out a local Rodeo. Rodeo in Amish Country
I showed everyone my new toy. My Pickle Pocket – Treat Dispenser for Dogs
I wished my best friend Trooper a Happy Birthday. Happy 6th Birthday Trooper
I remembered the soldiers on Memorial Day. Memorial Day Remembrances
I got to hang out with my pal Shilah the Husky. Baseball, Huskies, and First Aid Kits
I rolled in the most awful thing ever and it was glorious! Stink Happens
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I may have talented paws (check out my original paintings HERE), but did you also know I have a talented nose? Oh yes, I’ve been working on my original “nose art” (seen above) for quite some time now.
It takes patience and some long long naps on the couch to perfect my technique – and the occasional bunny outside helps a bit too.
I’ve been working on this masterpiece for a couple of months now, and while it’s looking quite swell I know there is still more to add.
After all you can’t rush genius!
Since I was just a wee pup I was instilled with a love of the arts. Not only do I paint myself, but I live with some super talented Painting Ponies! And while you might think having animal artists in the family is quite a feat, my mom and dad are no stranger to the arts themselves. My dad is a graphic designer (who spends his free time designing posters that you can purchase HERE) and my mom is a picture framer (check out the shop where I work HERE).
With a love of art spreading across my family, it’s no wonder that my home has turned into an art gallery of sorts. I thought it would be fun to take you for a tour around my home and show you some of the latest and greatest artistic treasures that are currently making my home just a bit more cheerful!
When I attended the Spring Doxie Fest this year I picked up a happy little Dachshund print from artist, Debbie Sampson. Of course mom framed him up in a happy yellow frame that makes him extra cheerful!
where to purchase: [middle] Dachshund Print – [right] Black and White Photograph of Pony
Back in November mom picked up this cute little dachshund print from Kim at Yellow Brick Home. He kind of has an uncanny resemblance to yours truly.
where to purchase: Dachshund Print
This happy horse head was a Christmas gift to my mom and came from White Faux Taxidermy – and not to worry, he’s completely made of resin (no real taxidermy horses here).
where to purchase: Resin Horse Head
Of course the ceramic dachshund my mom found at Home Goods last year keeps Mr. Fake Pony company in my office, because everything is better with the buddy system.
These two pieces arrived around Christmas time. One being a rendering of my home by the talented Rebekkah Seale and the other a very special original painting of cows done by the ever amazing Janis Fitch.
where to purchase: [left] Custom House Watercolor, [right] Cow Painting
Those cows just remind me of how lucky I am to have grown up in farm country, where the smell of cattle and horses are just a few steps out my backdoor. Not to mention those yummy cow pies!
And the last little art trinket is one that just makes me giggle – this sweet little screen printed squirrel from the Land of Nod (meant to be an ornament) is happily hanging on my cork board in the living room. He may not nibble on acorns in real life, but he reminds me that there are plenty of critters just out my back door begging to be chased. Happy Hunting!
where to purchase: Squirrel Ornament
With all these artists and artistic pieces in my home it’s no wonder that I spend most of my life with a camera in my face. Of course I like to think that I’ll always be mom and dad’s number one muse!
I’m always on the lookout for new artists and art to add to my “gallery”, so I’d love to hear which ones you are admiring currently! Post your links in the comments so we can all check out some amazing art together! Yay for artists!
*all artwork has been custom framed by my mom at Studio 3.