When you spend a lot of your time with a couple of Painting Ponies, it seems that there is always paint flying about. Literally.
All’s fair in love and art I guess!
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Super Dog vs. Super Pony – who won?
As my facebook fans know, I’m back from my amazing trip to the Equine Extravaganza to compete in the talent contest with my pony pal, Chincoteague Minnow.
And guess what!!?? I came back as the winner! Well ok, Minnow & I are the winners!
Mom was kinda nervous for the performance, but Minnow & I knew exactly what we were doing. Just check it out for yourself:
We were up against some stiff competition….
But I think it was my adorableness that won the judges over. I also threw in a few extra moves of my own to really wow them too…..Like digging a REALLY REALLY big hole. I mean did you hear all the laughs I got? I have to admit I’m kinda bitter that the crowd clapped the loudest for Minnow & he won the super hero trophy…..I guess I can give him that one though, since it WAS a HORSE EXPO.
Not only did I win glory in the contest, but I also won the opportunity to have a private training session with Movie Star Animal Trainer, Doug Sloan. I can see myself now in a kibble commercial, or maybe the next marvel super hero movie! I mean after all the 2008 talent contest winner, Amazing Grace, became a movie star after she won! So hey, it could happen to me right?
But, even if I don’t become a super star, my mom said she’ll always be proud of me, and I don’t need a fancy movie role to be special.
And you know, my mom’s right. Because I perform to make people smile and laugh, and because it’s fun! (not to mention the chicken and cheese mom gives me is to die for!)
So maybe someday you will see me on the big screen, but if not, I’ll be just as happy to continue to make my fans smile.
P.S. I have lots more photos to share from my adventuresome weekend….so check back tomorrow….you can also head over to the Trick Ponies Blog to see more videos from my travels.
On the Road Again
While you’re reading this, I’m on my way to Doswell, Virginia for the weekend with my pal Minnow! Minnow and I are competing in a talent competition at the Equine Extravaganza.
I’m a little bit nervous, but I’ve been practicing a lot, so I’m super excited to show everyone what I can do!
A few years back a mule named Gracie won the talent contest. Gracie went on to star in a movie and even made a few TV appearances after winning the contest. Pretty cool, huh?
Now I don’t know about being a TV star, but I do know I can’t wait to make everyone laugh! Laughter is the best part about being a performing Dachshund. Well and the treats, lets not forget the treats.
I really like to look out into the audience and see lots of smiling faces! That’s why sometimes I like to add-lib in my performances. Les you forget when I stole the show away from my friend Minnow the Pony this summer during a performance in Virginia – where I decided to dig a GIANT hole in the arena while Minnow was doing his tricks!
Sneaky I know, but when the crowd burst out laughing…..it was totally worth it. Minnow forgave me later, we always kiss and make up.
So since I totally enjoy making everyone smile – I thought I’d share a little video of Me and Minnow practicing for our big show. It’s not the finished product – which I will be sure to tell you all about when I get back – but I think it should hold you till I get back!
P.S. You better be laughing!
I could join the Circus
Just having some fun with mom at the farm. I think if I ever wanted to run away, they’d totally let me join the circus. Don’t worry, I have NO plans to run away….I’m just saying, I think I’d be a top pick, don’t you?
Minnow could come with me too. Just check out us doing what we do out at the farm:
Yeah we make a pretty unstoppable pair. Maybe we should just start our own Circus, Trooper could be the elephant and Cricket could be the tightrope walker. Now that’s one Circus I’d want to see!
circus image from here.
Spooky Fun Part 2
So hopefully you checked out part 1 yesterday. If not….you better! 🙂
So anyways, I was a bit confused on Saturday when the box-o-Halloweenie-fun showed up at the Farm. Me and the ponies had no idea what it was for. But when Sunday rolled around, it was clear that most of the fun would be had by my horsey friends…..and some new guests at the farm.
Even the ponies weren’t scared of Mr. Spooky Skeleton face
Lots of Ponies got to try the “Spooky Trail” Obstacle Course at the farm – as part of a Mounted Games Competition that went on Sunday.
Even my mom gave it a try on Boomerang. You can watch the videos on the Painting Pony Blog. I on the other hand, spent my day meeting new friends.
Why Hello, what’s your name?
Nooo come back! I want to play!
I also did quite a bit of lounging.
I’m sort of glad that I didn’t have to do any of this:
But it was definitely fun to watch! Here’s a video of me watching Mom do the course on Boomerang.
Art & A Movie
It’s Saturday, so I thought I’d give you a little something to smile about.
First up we have a video featuring me.
Yeah my bone got cooties. No one wants to touch a bone with cooties…you might catch them!
Next up I’ve got a new little artwork that I just made! I was testing out a new “classic” Dachshund shape, what do you think?
“White Dachshund No.7”
This masterpiece is now available in my online shop! Yipee! I really like him!
I hope I made you smile today!
Downingtown Fall Fest 2010
On Sunday I had to go to work. I know, the horror….working on my day off. Although, it turned out to not be so bad – I got A LOT of treats!
See me and mom had a plan, a plan to get people into our shop during the Downingtown Fall Fest. We posted cute pictures of me all over the window, enticing people inside to meet me.
And you know what? My cute mug did the trick….hoards of people came through the door to meet me. And lets just say I jumped through my hoop and played dead about a billion times. All in the name of smiles!
Where are all the peoples?
maybe if I sit infront of the door people will come see me
I bet the helmet will do the trick!
finally getting to show off my hoop jumping skills
I gave an amazing performance when playing dead!
I could do this all day!
blog header image from here.
Strike!
When I heard that my pal Minnow the pony learned how to play Baseball, I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty jealous. I figured the only way I could show him up was to take up a sport of my own – and do it way better.
So I give you, my first attempt at Bowling!
Yeah I know, pretty amazing huh? I need a little more practice, but I’m pretty certain I have NEVER seen Minnow bowl!
And on other more exciting news, TODAY IS MY SECOND BIRTHDAY! Mom said I have to wait until tonight to open my presents so that Dad can see me open them. Boo hoo! I guess I can wait a little longer….I’ll keep you all posted on the loot that I score!
Attack of the Killer Laundry
This is no joke. I’m all for snuggling in a pile of clean laundry, heck I’ll even settle for DIRTY laundry. But when it starts to attach itself to my limbs, this is when I begin to draw the line. I’m keeping my eye on you laundry…..
Just minding my own business like a good pup
Where did you come from t-shirt?
Where did you come from sock?
Sigh.
Time to fight back
Dog Dreams
Doggie dreaming is the best. I mean where else can I live out my wildest fantasy like chasing and CATCHING groundhogs, or burying an eight foot bone? In my dreams I out-catch the World’s best Frisbee dog, win the race against a greyhound, out-eat a St. Bernard (although I can probably do this one without dreaming too), and herd sheep better than an Australian Shepherd. Oh and I can also reach the kitchen counter.
What can you do in your dreams?
