Ammo the Dachshund

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Dog Days of Cheer! Visiting Santa

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Ammo

Every year I take an annual picture on good old St. Nick’s lap. Since I was 8 weeks old I haven’t missed a chance to whisper in Santa’s ear all the goodies I’d like him to bring me under the tree (because we all know I’m always super good and would NEVER deserve coal).

And Santa, incase you’re reading this, it definitely wasn’t me that opened up all those Christmas packages that were sitting at my front door last week. I’m pretty sure we have a squirrel on the rampage!

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund Visits Santa

This year for my annual Santa visit I visited the mall! It’s not every day that us dogs get to visit such a shopping establishment (although if it were up to me dogs would definitely be allowed in the mall all the time!).

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund Visits Santa

I’m pretty sure I made all the other dogs jealous with my awesome Christmas gear (which by the way you can snag one of these super cool handmade holiday pet hats from my friend on etsy), and Santa even commented that I looked like I should be working in the North Pole! How cool!

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund Visits Santa

Now Santa and me are BFF’s, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he took me for a sleigh ride on Christmas Eve. Now if I could only figure out what to wear…..

Do you take your dog to visit Santa?

Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Ammo

Yay! It’s time for my holiday gift guides! I know you’ve got a special dog or dog lover in your life that you’re stumped on what to get them. Well have no fear! I’ve got the best collection of gift ideas for all your friends.

*this post contains some affiliate links

1. Reindeer Beanie

2. Roxxter Dog Toy

3. Rope Slip Leash

5. Bacon Flavored Dental Chew

6. Bark & Co. Barklyn Hipster Gift Box (use code AMMO for a surprise at checkout)

1. Dog Breed Mug

2. Wireless Pet Monitor

3. Ammo’s 2016 Calendar

4. Dog Cookie Cutter

6. Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund Book

So what’s on your pup’s Christmas Wish List this year?

Custom Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pet + A Giveaway

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Ammo

Disclosure: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Stardust Prints. All opinions are my own and I only share products that I think you and your pets will love.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Even though Thanksgiving hasn’t quite arrived yet, we all have the next big holiday on our minds, Christmas!

And as much as you don’t want to admit it, I know you’re all looking forward to one thing…..THE PRESENTS! (well and maybe all the holiday snacks too).

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Since I love presents about as much as I love rolling in stink on the farm (and that’s a lot!), I’m so excited to share with you Stardust Prints! They’re an online shop that can help you “Unwrap Imagination” by creating your very own custom gift wrap.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

See, if you look a little closer, you’ll notice that cute little dachshund in a Santa hat on my gift wrap is me!! How cool is that?

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

At Stardust prints you can upload your own photo and have it turned into wrapping paper!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Since Christmas is almost here, and I’ve got lots of goodies to wrap up for all my dog friends, I decided to use a photo of me from last year in my Santa hat. (but you can use any photo, even one that has a distracting background)

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Then you can choose a wrapping paper design from Stardust Prints. They have several to choose from, and not just Christmas themed ones either.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

I decided to go with the Hot Choc pattern, if only because it had an awesome polar bear on it!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Then the folks at Stardust Prints cuts the star of your photo (that’s me of course) out of it’s background, add it to your wrapping paper design, and mail you a 24 x 72-inch roll, which is enough to wrap 3-5 presents.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

When it arrived it was almost too cute to unwrap….but that didn’t really stop me from sinking my teeth in!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Well that is until mom informed me that there would be no unwrapping of gifts until December 25th. Boohoo!

If you’d like to snag some of this super fun customizable gift wrap for all your friends this season, be sure to visit Stardust Prints!

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Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

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New in the Shop! Ammo the Dachshund’s 2016 Calendar

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Ammo

I’m so excited to share with you my latest project for my online shop, Flying Hero!

Due to your feedback, I’ve created my brand new 2016 Calendar in a new size and all new images!

Even though in today’s World everyone has calendars and organizers on their phones, it’s still nice to have a happy little calendar to hang on your wall.
And there’s nothing happier than looking at my face every single day!

My 2016 Calendar measures 6″ w x 12″ h and comes punched with a hole for easy hanging on your wall or cork board. (each photo of the calendar measures 6″ x 6″).

The very best part though? I will be DONATING $5 from every sale to the Chester County SPCA. Yay for helping animal rescues!

Each month features a different photograph of me and all photos are printed professionally on archival quality paper. At the end of the year/month the photos would be great for framing and hanging on your wall. (you know if you can’t get enough of me!)

Currently I’m taking pre-orders, and they will begin shipping just after Thanksgiving – with plenty of time for Holiday Gifts!

You can snag one of my 2016 Calendars from my online shop, but hurry, there are limited quantities of these and once they sell out I won’t have any more!

What to Do on the 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Ammo

Happy 4th of July Furiends!

Don’t lie, we all know this is exactly what you’re doing today! Nothing wrong with that (I’m doing it too….although maybe not the beach part, but I sure wish I was). But I never forget to celebrate the Independence of the good old US of A too!

I’m Team America all the way! Happy Independence Day! xoxo,

Happy Easter Furiends!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Ammo

Happy Easter from Ammo the Dachshund

Merry Easter my Friends! I hope the Easter Bunny brought you something egg-cellent!

Incase you still need some Easter Fun, check out these posts I wrote from years ago:

A Round-up of Easter DIY’s for your Dog
5 Minute No-sew Easter Bowtie for Dogs
Easter Egg Hunt for the Dog
Easter Bunny Disguise

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Merry Christmas from Ammo

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

Merry Christmas Friends!!!

I hope you’ve enjoyed celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer with me! December has been quite the crazy whirlwind for me as mom and I have been working lots of overtime at the shop to fulfill everyone’s Christmas framing orders. So since I haven’t had a day off in about 3 weeks, I think I’m pretty much due for one. So I’m going to be taking a short little blogging break until after the new year as I spend today celebrating Christmas with my friends and family.

But incase you’ll miss my fuzzy little face (and wiggly tail), I will be posting over on my Facebook page in the meantime.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

And I’m awfully glad that Santa already delivered my presents…..because I just couldn’t help myself! But sometimes everyone deserves to be a little naughty!

Happy Holidays! xoxo,

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I look forward to a very special event in my home town. And that special event is the holiday Christmas parade! And lucky for me I always have a front row seat right outside my shop window in town!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course when the parade starts I’m always the first one out the door to cheer for all my favorite floats and parade attendees.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m always sure to sing along with the school bands in my best cheerful Christmas voice – because singing loudly for all to hear is the best way to spread Christmas Cheer!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Pretty colors, holiday happiness – it’s what makes this time of year oh so special.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

And lets not forget the Christmas clown…..because laughter always brightens everyone’s day!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Also, in case you were wondering, don’t worry, I wasn’t the only pup in attendance during the Christmas parade. Just check out this pup who took one for the team and dressed up as one of Santa’s reindeer! He looked so convincing I almost asked him for directions to the North Pole!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

But the very best part of the holiday Christmas Parade is always when Santa arrives!

I made sure to shout out my Christmas list as we rode by…..incase he missed my other 5 letters I mailed to the North Pole!

Merry Christmas!

12 Days of Cheer! The Annual Christmas Tree Murder

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Ammo

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I head off to the Tricolor Tree Farm to ~~cut down~~ murder my holiday tree.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

After spending a good while looking for our unsuspecting tree victim we take the obligatory selfie with the “chosen one”.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

All before chopping it down to bring into our home. It’s sort of a funny tradition if you really think about it, but my dad takes the tree murdering very seriously.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

And before you know it, the deed is done, and our tree is ready to be carted off to its new home.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

The friendly staff at Tricolor help to wrap up my tree, just incase there is any chance of it escaping on our way home.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

Tied and bound, he’s off on an adventure of epic Christmas tree proportions.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

And incase you’re feeling sad for our little Christmas tree friend. Don’t worry, I found him a nice spot in my living room, he has a fresh bowl of water and…..

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

…..I dressed him up to look even more fabulous than he already was!!

Happy Holidays!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Collar Flair

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Ammo

Yippee! It’s almost Christmas! And to get in the holiday spirit, I thought I’d share my fun an easy DIY for some holiday dog collar flair!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Festive Holiday Fabric (smaller patterns and words work best)
Fabric Button Kit
Elastic
Scissors

Following the directions that came with your fabric covered button kit, use your holiday fabric to create a button. For mine I used a 1″ kit.

Choosing a smaller pattern works best and may depend on the size of your button.

Then simply tie a small piece of elastic to the back of the button loop that will securely hold your button to the collar (thin elastic works best).

Then slip it onto your dog’s favorite collar, and you’ve got yourself some holiday flair!

Simple, fun, and oh-so-festive!

They were so easy to make that now I can’t decide which ones to wear….perhaps I should just wear them all!

Make sure to post your dog’s holiday flair on my Facebook page, so we can all join in on the festive fun! Happy Holidays!