Birthday Week: Ammo turns 3!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Ammo

ammo the dachshund's birthday week Welcome to Birthday Week! On October 5th I turn 3 years old, and since I think Birthdays are super amazing (especially mine), we’re going to celebrate ALL-WEEK-LONG!

I’m really just hoping that means I get presents and treats all week long too, but regardless I think it will be a really fun bash! I’ve even got some fun prizes for my “guests” (that’s you btw) and some super cool DIY stuff to share! So make sure you check in everyday (and sometimes twice a day), because this is gonna totally be a blast in a ~~glass~~ bowl.

So stick around for the fun, and make sure you check back later today when we really get the bash going!

Friday Fetch: Bambi & Friends

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Ammo

bambi and friends Halloween is just around the corner and it seems as if everyone already has their costumes picked out! I’m embarrassed to say that I still don’t know what I want to be yet.

Dogs like Bambi from Hope Images seem to effortlessly pull off the perfect costume. I’m a wee bit jealous, although to be fair, I really don’t want to dress up like a hot dog – the most obvious solution.

Doe-eyed Bambi here kinda makes me want to run into the forest and bring home a few fawns to call my own. Isn’t she just precious?

You can fetch these photographs of Bambi and her friends from Hope Images on Etsy for $15.

bambi and friends

Even these dogs seem to have gotten into the Halloween Spirit:

dog in mask

Kinda makes you want to play dress-up doesn’t it?

Found [via] Pinterest

Friday Fetch: Pet Calendars

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ammo

I’m probably pretty accurate when I say most people (and dogs with a busy schedule like me) check a calendar every day of their lives. How else are you going to remember ~~vet appointments~~ play dates, personal appearances, and trips to the pet store?

Well since your calendar is probably your most looked at item, it only makes sense that it should be full of pet swagger! Even though 2012 isn’t here JUST yet, I’ve gathered up some super cool pet-themed calendars from Paper Source.

You can fetch your own 2012 Calendars here.

P.S. If I can get my act together I’m hoping to have my very own “Ammo the Dachshund” Calendar available this Christmas! I’ll be sure to share more details when it’s ready!

Giveaway: Dachshund Scratch Art

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Ammo

***This Contest is no longer accepting entries***

Since my mom and minnow up and left me here alone all week while they are living it up on Chincoteague Island, I decided to have my own fun on this fine Friday. And what’s more fun than FREE STUFF?

ammo the dachshund giveaway - free

So I decided to GIVEAWAY one of my very own pieces of scratch art! I made it with my very own paws! This particular piece is called White Dachshund No. 11 and I created it by scratching onto a specially prepared surface that my mom helped me make. It’s on a mauve acid free matboard background – matted in blue to fit an 11×14 frame. Trust me, this thing is a beauty in person! It comes signed by me and includes a certificate of authenticity – so you know it’s not a fake!

ammo scratch art

Below is all the details you’ll need in order to win this super awesome prize!

And be sure to check out all my other super art for sale in the shop!

PRIZE: One original piece of scratch art by Ammo the Dachshund (White Dachshund No. 11)

TO ENTER: Comment on this post (you must comment on the BLOG – not on our facebook page) with the words “SCRATCH ME” and….

BONUS QUESTION: Tell me your favorite summer hideout. Is it the creek or the dog park, or do you prefer building a fort in your basement like me?

GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 5:00pm EST

NUMBER OF WINNERS: One

PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the World! Yeah!

RULES: one entry per e-mail address. Winner will be selected using random.org (meaning the winner is drawn at random) – and will be announced on Friday. Good Luck!

P.S. Guess what!? My mom and Minnow come home today! I can’t wait to see what they brought me!

Friday Fetch: Scott Lifshutz Pillows

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ammo

west elm dog pillows I don’t know about you, but at my house, the couch is mine! I like to watch my shows on there in the evening, there seems to me no shortage of warm laps to share, and it’s where I snuggle up in blankets for the night. So I figure since it’s MINE, I should probably get to decorate it however I like. That’s why I picked out these fun pet pillows for today’s Friday Fetch.

As part of an exclusive collaboration with west elm, noted pet portraitist Scott Lifshutz created a series of new paintings, including a happy pack of four-legged friends, a hound, and a horse, which are printed in artful watercolor-style silhouette on cotton pillow covers using a special technique to capture and preserve all of the painterly details and nuances of Scott’s originals.

He also designed a series of fun appetizer plates featuring some furry four-legged friends. You can check them out here.

You can fetch Scott’s designs at West Elm for $19 – $29

west elm dog plates

west elm dog pillows

Friday Fetch: Papercut Pet Portrait

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Ammo

In honor of me being a painter now, I thought I’d share another artist with you today. Check out these super cool custom pet portraits. I think Lemon Drop Land would totally be worthy of making a special portrait of yours truly – complete with super hero cape (P.S. my Birthday is in October!)

To create the papercut, I’ll begin with a sketch of the (fairly high resolution) photo that you email me. Once I’m happy with the likeness and “feel,” I’ll slice the image out of subtly textured, sturdy, acid-free, highly light-resistant, 60% cotton papers, ensuring a long life without deterioration. Each piece is signed and dated.

You can fetch your favorite pet’s portrait for $200 at Lemon Drop Land on Etsy.

And if you just so happen to own a Boxer then you are in luck! Pre-cut Boxer portrait – $80 at Lemon Drop Land. I’m a little jealous that it’s not a Dachshund!

P.S. You can also LIKE LemondropLand over on Facebook.

Friday Fetch: Dog-Gone Fun via Loose Leashes

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Ammo

For today’s Friday Fetch I figured since we’re heading into memorial day weekend that it might be nice to have a little fun! So I decided to grab some of my favorite shots from canine photographer, Ron Schmidt of Loose Leashes!

I hope that it’s a reminder to everyone to let loose a little and enjoy life.

All photography above from Loose Leashes. Found via Dog-Milk

P.S. Mr. Ron, if you are in need of a spunky dachshund in a super hero cape for one of your shoots, I would be happy to oblige!

I’d fit right in huh?

Friday Fetch: Anderson Bowls

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Ammo

It’s no secret that I’m a nature loving pooch. Hunting, digging, hiking – it’s totally my thing. So when I discovered the Anderson dog dish’s, I knew it was right up my alley!

Anything but plain, the simple cylindrical dog feeders are made of Natural Acacia Wood, highlighting its natural beauty. (Includes Stainless Steel Bowl).

You can fetch your own at Bitch New York. $35 – $64

Also check out the similarly styled Acadia Dish for $45- $108 (unfortunately no longer available). Your pooch will love eating his dinner and being eco-friendly at the same time!

I was not paid or perk’d to share this product. I just think it’s totally pawesome!

Easter Treats

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ammo

Well my Easter plan worked, because the Easter Bunny definitely visited my house!

Mom made me wait to open my Easter basket until after we went to the farm & fed all the ponies. As you can imagine by that point I could hardly contain my excitement! So when I finally got my paws on those presents he left for me – I went a little nuts.

Oh Boy!

Immediately I took cover under the bushes in my yard, because I knew Trooper would want to play with my new toys.

As you can see he found me.

But that’s ok, because Trooper’s gonna have this look on his face when I get even!….

hehe.

Hippity Hop

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Ammo

Oh hey. I guess you’re wondering what I’m up to for Easter.

Well I knew the Easter Bunny should hopefully be making a trip to my house. But I’ve been a little naughty lately. I’ve been having a little fun chasing the Easter Bunny’s friends in my back yard. I know I shouldn’t, but honestly it’s just way too much fun. So I was a tad worried that the Easter Bunny might skip over my house this year.

So since I’m so smart, I came up with a really good disguise so that he was sure to come visit me….

What do you think? I could totally pass as a bunny right?

Well, you’ll have to excuse me, because now I’m off to hunt for my Easter basket. I really hope my disguise worked! I’ll really be sad if I miss out on all those yummy Easter Eggs!