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Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Mattie & Margot.

It’s no secret that I love the dog collars made by my friends over at Mattie & Margot. So when they sent me one of their new Ombre Collars, I knew it was just the thing to get me in the mood for Spring!

Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Made with premium ribbon, die-cast metal hardware that’s perfect for dogs big and small, and nylon webbing in black or brown, your dog is sure to look good in this ombre stripe dog collar. And I can truly attest that these collars are built to last!

Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These cheery ombre collars come in several colors including Pink Ombre, Caramel Ombre, Yellow Ombre, Green Ombre, Blue Ombre, and Purple Ombre.

Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course if you truly want to get into the Spring mood, you also have to wear shudder shades with your new Ombre collar….

Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can even save 20% off any purchase with code AMMO20 at Mattie & Margot! So you have no excuse not to add a little Spring ombre to your dog’s wardrobe!

And now for the best part…..

Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN a Ombre Collar of their choice from Mattie & Margot!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 3/18/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Save 10% off any purchase with code AMMO at Mattie & Margot!

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Charlie Be Good Bowtie Giveaway! Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: I received a collar from mattie and margot in exchange for a review, all opinions are my own.

Charlie Be Good Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Charlie Be Good.

Charlie Be Good is one of those dog accessory companies you can’t help but fall in love with. Their adorable handmade bow ties, dog duvet covers, collar, and leashes are so fun you’re going to want them all!

A few months ago I got to test out some Charlie Be Good products myself, and as you may remember I even took one of their striped bow ties with me when I vacationed in Charleston, South Carolina.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

My Charlie Be Good bow tie was the perfect thing to wear for my southern gentleman photoshoot, and when I strutted my stuff in downtown Charleston I got so many compliments! The great thing about these bow ties is that they velcro on to any collar you already own.

Charlie Be Good Bowtie & Dog Duvet Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I also got to test out one of their tweed and turquoise duvet covers. I tossed the cover on a dog bed I already owned and immediately was in love.

Charlie Be Good Bowtie & Dog Duvet Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The fabric was so soft that I thought I might just lay down and rest my eyes for a second.

Charlie Be Good Bowtie & Dog Duvet Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Before I knew it I had drifted off into dream land.

Charlie Be Good Bowtie & Dog Duvet Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Stylish, functional, and well-made – I can’t say enough good things about these products!

And now for the best part….

Charlie Be Good Bowtie & Dog Duvet Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

 

THREE Lucky WINNERS will WIN a Light Grey and Neon Green Striped Bow tie from Charlie Be Good!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 3/11/14 12AM EST. Open to Worldwide readers. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Don’t forget today is the last day to enter my Ruffwear Summit Dog Boot Giveaway!

Disclosure: I received a bow tie in exchange for a review (but purchased the duvet cover with my own monies), all opinions are my own. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Leather Dog Collars

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You know I love a good accessory, and when I stumbled across these handmade leather collars from Marlon Brand Leather, I was in love. Every leather item in their shop is original, created in North County San Diego and made to order. I’m in love with the bright colors and loving their line of thin leather necklace style collars – which would be great for lounging around the house in!

Friday Fetch: Handmade Leather Dog Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Leather Dog Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Leather Dog Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Leather Dog Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Leather Dog Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own handmade leather collar from Marlon Brand Leather for $18 and up.

Disclosure: I was not paid or perked to share this product. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars

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Lately I’ve been loving things with pops of bright color, and when it comes to dog accessories I love it on them even more!

Each of these Meredith Wendell Collar are made from Italian Saffiano leather. They include 2 D-rings to affix leash and tags and have gold hardware. I’m totally in love!

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own limited edition Meredith Wendell collar starting at around $60. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs

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Halloween may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little costume fun all year round! These Happy Hound Hats from Kalyxcraftopia are designed to fit little dachshund heads, but I’m sure they would work well for other breeds too!

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

My pal Baxter is quite the model isn’t he? His mom even made me a happy hound hat a few years ago….

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat

So if you’re looking to have a little fun with your pet, make sure you check out Kalyxcraftopia for some Happy Hound Hats!

P.S. Baxter’s mom also custom makes harnesses for happy little dachshunds (I own a few), so make sure you drop her an e-mail if you’re looking for something special for your dog. Ammo the Dachshund

Cowabunga Dude!

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Ok so it’s one more day until Halloween, but I just couldn’t wait any longer to reveal my 2013 Halloween Costume!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Fittingly I decided to dress as another Hero of sorts, Raphael the Ninja Turtle, who even happens to be named after a famous painter. So I thought it was pretty appropriate that I chose to dress as him, since I am a painter as well!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Now being a Ninja Turtle doesn’t come without it’s own set of responsibilities. I don’t just carry around my Sai’s for fun, I have to protect the city from bad guys, specifically Shredder!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

While I’m fighting crime my mask helps to protect my identity, although I’m pretty sure there aren’t too many masked turtles running around the city, but nonetheless!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

I’ll let you in on a little secret though, the real reason I chose to dress as a Ninja Turtle is I hear they get all the pizza they can eat!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Weapons, pizza, and heroes – now that’s my kind of costume!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

I even have an awesome turtle shell that my mom made to protect me from attacks! (and special thanks to Rebel Wag for custom making me my turtle hoodie) I’m totally ready for battle!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

So when the darkness creeps in tomorrow on Halloween, you better watch out…..

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

….because nobody, and I mean nobody, is gonna touch my pizza while I’m on duty!

Cowabunga, Dude!

 

P.S. I’d love to see what creative costumes all my fans have come up with! So post your pets Halloweenie costumes this year on my Facebook page so we can all oooh and ahhhh over your adorable puppies!Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Go! Pet Design

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Modern and stylishly designed pet items is the name of the game for Go! Pet Design. While studying industrial design at Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, Peter Pracilio found himself making his first dog crate for his rescued miniature pincher who needed his own digs. He furthered his love of design and pets by creating Go! Pet Design, which sells a variety of pet items, here are a few of my favorites:

Friday Fetch: Go! Pet Design // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Go! Pet Design // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Go! Pet Design // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Go! Pet Design // Ammo the Dachshund

 

Friday Fetch: Go! Pet Design // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Go! Pet Design // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch these products and more from Go! Pet Design. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books

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When a friend recently posted a link about a small company that makes journals out of ex-library books I knew I had to check it out. And when I spotted a few dog themed journals from Ex Libris Anonymous I knew I had to share it with all of you!

Not unlike a snowflake, a soft puppy, or a slice of warm pie, every journal we make here at ex libris anonymous is one-of-a-kind, unique, and completely unrepeatable experience. We start by exhaustively searching for the most interesting recycled books we can find, and after carefully curating our favorites, we salvage the covers (and selected pages) of the lucky book to create a very special journal.

The coolest part is that you can even send them one of your vintage books to be turned into your very own journal!

Here are a few that caught my eye:

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Handmade Dog Journals from Vintage Books via Ammo the Dachshund

Each journal even includes a few of the book pages as well as blank ones for you to journal in. I think I might have to snag one soon to keep all of my great adventures in!

You can fetchAmmo the Dachshund your own Ex Libris Anonymous Journal HERE for about $14.

Fashion Show with my Friends Mattie & Margot

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Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Have you heard of Mattie & Margot? If not, then you are missing out my friend. Makers of stylish handmade dog collars, Mattie & Margot carry every color under the sun, and they’re just what I needed to brighten up my summer!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I purchased one of Mattie & Margot’s Mystery Collars (in yellow) and received this sunny Yellow Gold collar – isn’t it happy? With their Mystery Collars you can choose a color range for $16 or let it be a total surprise for $12 – what a great deal!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

And because Rachael (the expert sewing machine operator behind Mattie & Margot) knew that us farm dogs always need a back-up collar, she sent along this snazzy Bluebird/Navy Collar too.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m still not sure which one I will stink up first on the farm, it’s a tough call.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I was looking so fine in my new collars that my kitty pal Spider got a little jealous. Too bad for her they don’t come in kitty sizes!

But for all you canines out there, I’m sure there’s a Mattie & Margot Collar just for you, they even come in a new miniature size! Which one would you choose?

[Shop] Mattie & Margot

[Friend] Mattie & Margot Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Whimsical Animal Wire Art Sculptures

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I came across these fun wire animal sculptures on Etsy made by Wire Art Ink. These nifty sculptures feature original handmade wire art that focuses on personalized pet portraits, whimsical wire animal art, and custom mixed media sculpture. How fun!

Friday Fetch: Wire Dog Sculptures from Wire Art Ink // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Wire Dog Sculptures from Wire Art Ink // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Wire Dog Sculptures from Wire Art Ink // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Wire Dog Sculptures from Wire Art Ink // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Wire Dog Sculptures from Wire Art Ink // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Wire Dog Sculptures from Wire Art Ink // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own personalized wire pet sculpture from Wire Art Ink HERE. Ammo the Dachshund