Little Super Hero on the Wall

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ammo

ammo the dachshund custom painting

You might remember that for Christmas I got a special little gift card from my Mom & Dad to get a custom painting of myself from Yellow Brick Home. Well, a few days ago a little package arrived at my door from the very talented Kim Vargo.

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Photo Credit: Kim @ Yellow Brick Home

I couldn’t believe how much it looked like me! Mom says she even captured the special feisty little look in my eyes.

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After modeling for a few photos with Mom and sending Kim some of my favorites from years past, I was so excited to see the results. Kim even said I was the very first Super Hero she got to paint! (I’m the cutest too, right?)

ammo the dachshund custom painting from yellow brick home

Mom hung it up in my home office for me, and I really can’t help but stare at it all day long!

ammo the dachshund custom painting from yellow brick home

Oh handsome little hero on the wall – you are just way too cool!

You can get your own custom pet paintings from Kim @ Yellow Brick Home (make sure you tell her the cutest Super Hero EVER sent you!)

*I was not paid or perk’d to write this post – I’m just super super excited about my new portrait!

Mastering the Catwalk

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Ammo

ammo the dachshund on the catwalk

Last night I went to my agility class, and guess what?

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I mastered the catwalk!

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It’s actually quite fun once you get the hang of it.

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So this is what it feels like to be 4′ tall, I could definitely get used to this!

Ponies, Racing, and Super Heroes

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Ammo

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

Have you met my friend Minnow?

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

He’s a super talented painting pony who also happens to be one of my bestest friends (I know him!).

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And it’s because of my bestest pal Minnow that I get to go to super cool events like the Brandywine Point to Point Races and watch horses race through terrain and over fences at lightning speed. Super cool right?

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

But, do you know what else is cool? Super Heroes. And this little Super Hero loves to work the crowd at super cool events where horses race through terrain and over fences at lightning speed.

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I mingle with the ladies.

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And draw in the crowd with my sleek look and awesome cape.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

I even get the laughs when I bust out my stunt helmet for my death-defying tricks.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And just when they think theres no more, I bust out the big guns and amaze everyone with my big finale “bang” trick. It’s a tough job, but someones got to do it.

xoxo,

Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ammo

This Sunday, April 1st (weather permitting) I will be attending the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Races in West Chester, Pa with my pal Minnow the Painting Pony. If you are unfamiliar with what a Point-to-Point is, it’s essentially an amateur horse racing event meant for fox hunting horses in which they race over fences.

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Neither Minnow nor I have been to a Point-to-Point before, and although they do feature races where ponies are eligible (ridden by children) we won’t be there to race.

ammo the dachshund with the painting pony

Instead we’ll be entertaining the crowds in the Children’s Activities Area from 11 – 3:30pm. So if you are in the area on Sunday make sure you stop on by my booth and visit! Gates open at 11am and tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children. You can check out more of the events I will be attending this year on my calendar.

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P.S. I promise to jump through my hoop way better than this if you come to visit me!

Super Hero Beach Day

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Ammo

On Monday I decided to take a break from every day life and head to the beach with some of my pony pals. We took a two hour ride down to Cape Henlopen in Delaware for a little romp by the seaside.

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My pal Boomerang was so excited to get to the sand that he couldn’t even make it all the way to the beach before he excitedly began to roll around in it. He certainly knows how to have a good time, doesn’t he?

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

Boomerang and Blitz (the two pinto’s in the front) have the ocean in their blood – their parents (just like my pal Minnow) were born wild on Assateague Island in Virginia. They seem to feel right at home on the beach.

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

I may not have the ocean in my blood, but I was extremely excited about my trip to the beach.

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

This is my super excited crazy run that I do when I can hardly contain my excitement.

ammo the dachshund visits the beach

My ponies had a super excited crazy run too!

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In fact it was so exciting that “Super Ammo” made an appearance!

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“Super Ammo” really enjoyed protecting the beach from intruders – but wind & super capes don’t always mix.

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The wind threatened to pick me up and blow me away!

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Good thing my mom and the ponies saved me though – or I may have drifted out to sea.

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

Eventually I decided wind or not, I wasn’t going to let it spoil my trip to the Beach.

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

The “leash law” kept me from venturing too far out to sea, which is a shame because I had my inner tube packed in the car for just this occasion! Inner tube or not though, I had the best time at the beach with my friends and I’m counting the days until we can go back again.

ammo the dachshund trip to the beach

Any other sea loving dogs out there? Or know of any other good dog beaches I could visit? I’m thinking I should take some surf lessons next time too! Yay!

Agility for Super Heroes

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ammo

Yesterday I started my beginner agility class at Wagsworth Manor. So, knowing that I would need to get in shape beforehand, over the weekend I broke out my super cape to help me get the party started.

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There is something about that little piece of fabric – that just makes you want to fly!

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…and fly….

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….and fly….

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…and fly some more!

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And it’s a good thing I did all that flying beforehand…..

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…because this is all my classmates saw on my first day of agility class as I soured over the jumps, sped through the weaving poles, and dashed through the tunnel! I can’t wait until next week’s class!

The Super Hero Code

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Ammo

ammo the dachshund super hero

Being a Super Hero means many different things. Not only do you have duties to uphold, but you also have to live by the Super Hero Code. And since you are my friends, I’m going to share with you the super top-secret Super Hero Code. Which means this is on a need-to know basis….and I better not find it all over Facebook! *wink*

Ammo’s Super Hero Code

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1. You have to look extra dashing in your Super Hero cape (spandex tights are optional – as not everyone can pull those off).

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2. You have to have a charming smile that makes everyone instantly fall in love with you. (This one’s for the ladies).

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3. You need to be able to bark in the face of danger (growling can be substituted if need be), because Super Heroes can’t be weenies.

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4. Your greatest weapon is your nose, and a great Super Hero can smell friend or foe from a mile away.

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5. You need to have bulging muscles and the ability to think on your toes.

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6. You have to be smart and courageous or at least hide the fact that you like to snuggle under the covers with your mom at night.

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7. All Super Heroes like cookies. (and we’re never too proud to accept donations – please see my mailing address below) *wink*

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8. You must never take yourself too seriously, and laugh everyday.

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9. You must have a heart of gold

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10. And most importantly….Super Heroes don’t have to clean their bedrooms, pick up their toys, or brush their teeth. Did you hear that mom? It’s in the code! *wink*

Now go forth and be Super everyday!

Visit to the Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Ammo

Last Friday I took a trip to the Uwchlan Hills Elementary School for Reader Appreciation Day & Dr. Suess’ Birthday. I’m certainly no Dr. Suess, but I did bring along one of my favorite books, Superdog: The Heart of a Hero.