Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Kentucky Bluebird.

Did you ever just want to curl up and take a nap on the fluffiest, softest thing you can find? Well thanks to my pals at Kentucky Bluebird, your search for the fluffiest napping spot is over!

Kentucky Blue Birds Kennel Bed Product Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Kentucky Bluebird kindly sent me over one of their 100% certified organic canvas dog beds to take for a spin, and let me tell you, this thing is like napping on a cloud! The insides of these beds are stuffed with recycled polyester fill, and are securely stitched into place – so even the most powerful diggers (ahem, me) can’t tear them apart.

Kentucky Blue Birds Kennel Bed Product Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I was sent a 28″ x 18″ bed in fern green, but these beds come in lots of sizes and 9 different colors, and can even be custom made to any size you need.

Kentucky Blue Birds Kennel Bed Product Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My Kentucky Bluebird bed fit perfectly into a dog kennel that I already owned.

Kentucky Blue Birds Kennel Bed Product Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t have a kennel? These can just as easily be used as dog bed in any room, and I even think it would be great to travel with as it’s just big enough for me to curl up on but not too big to take up a ton of space.

Kentucky Blue Birds Kennel Bed Product Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see it’s 6″ of fluff was so comfortable that I had trouble even keeping my eyes open long enough for mom to take pictures.

Kentucky Blue Birds Kennel Bed Product Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom even caught me napping in my crate several times over the past few weeks with this fluffy bed. And if you know me, you know this is VERY RARE, because I don’t particularly love being in crates.

**UPDATE** Save 10% on your next Kentucky Bluebird purchase with code ONLINEAD!

Kentucky Blue Birds Kennel Bed Product Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And now for the best part…

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a Fern Green 28″ x 18″ Bed from Kentucky Bluebird (the perfect size for dachshunds)

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 11/19/13 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. 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 Easy 123 Art Giveaway! 

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kentucky Bluebird, but all opinions are entirely my own!Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press – Dog Silhouette Stationary and Gifts

FIRE HYDRANT PRESS specializes in dog breed silhouette stationery and other fun personalized gifts. You can even choose which dog silhouette you want printed on all their items! Perfect gifts for the dog lover who has everything or the dachshund who wants to have themselves on everything!

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

From playing cards to notepads, iPhone cases, and more – I’m pretty sure these would make the perfect gift for all your friends! You can fetch some for yourself too at Fire Hydrant Press.Ammo the Dachshund

Movember

I heard it was Movember, you know the month formally known as November in which men all over grow mustaches in support of men’s health issues. (You can even sign-up to help raise funds)

Movember // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I started early, and I’ve already got the most luscious mo’ you could ever imagine!

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In fact I’m so great at growing mustaches that I just might grow a different one each day!

Movember // Ammo the Dachshund

You’re totally jelly aren’t you! Ammo the Dachshund

In the Studio with Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

You might have noticed that some of my photos have been looking a little bit different lately.

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

Dare I even say a bit more “professional”?

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

No, I haven’t hired a professional photographer, mom has just been getting a little camera happy after she purchased me some studio backdrops…..fancy right?

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

It’s the perfect excuse to have a little photoshoot! And while we’re still just using natural light to snap my photos, mom hopes maybe someday we’ll add some real studio lighting to the mix for an even more professional look!

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

For now I’m just enjoying feeling like a celebrity and practicing for when I have my own big deal modeling gig!

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

Pretty soon the paparazzi is gonna start following me around and I’ll be as big a deal as the Kardashians!

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

But don’t worry, when I’m uber famous I’ll still be the same old cowboy I’ve always been!

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

And perhaps you’ll fall in love with me even more!

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

But for now I’m quite content just being me, the King of my own backyard! Ammo the Dachshund

 

October 2013 Monthly Recap

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in October, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Without them I wouldn’t be able to keep my website up and running.

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If you would like to find out more about my advertising rates, click HEREAnd thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!

And now a look at everything I’ve been up to this past October…

Birthday Week: Ammo's Birthday Wish List // Ammo the Dachshund

October kicked off my Birthday Week Celebration, and I started off by sharing my Birthday Wish List.

Birthday Week: Ammo turns 5 // Reader Survey // Ammo the Dachshund

I created a little Birthday week survey for everyone, and even answered some of your burning questions.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a tutorial on how to create a DIY Piñata for your dog!

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I created a free desktop wallpaper so you can smile all day long!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

I turned 5 years young on October 5th!

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom helped me bake Birthday Cookies!

keystone dachshund races

I started training for the Dachshund Races.

Ammo's 2014 Wall Calendar // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

I announced the release of my 2014 Calendar!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I recapped my adventures at the Oktoberfest Dachshund Races.

Clean Run Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

I introduced everyone into the world of dog agility toys.

Adventure Awaits // Ammo the Dachshund Button

I introduced my new Ammo Buttons!

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

I went to the Fair Hill International Event with my pal Trooper.

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

I had a photoshoot with my pal Shilah and her new pink Glowdoggie collar.

Bump in the Night // Happy Halloween // Ammo the Dachshund

Things got spooky around my house as I prepared for Halloween.

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

I shared my 2013 Halloween costume, and my new found love of pizza.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my halloween party adventures with everyone.

What kind of fun did you have this October? Ammo the Dachshund

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Easy 123 Art.

Growing up in a family of artists (including myself) there never seems to be a shortness of creativity. But did you know that even if you aren’t of the artistic nature, that it’s still as easy as 123, with Easy 123 Art!

Makers of the Photo by Numbers Kit, I was super excited when they offered me up the chance to test out their mini 8×8 paint by number kit.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So first things first, I had to choose one of my photos that I wanted to turn into a paint by number. This was no easy task if you have seen the number of photographs my mom takes of me on a daily basis. So we finally settled on this shot of me on the Cape May Beaches this summer.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

We sent my photo off to Easy 123 Art, and they sent me back this nifty little paint by number kit a few days later.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Complete with brushes and acrylic paints numbered to match the blocks on your art, it was time for mom to get painting!

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom decided to use some of her own paintbrushes she had on hand for the detailed stuff, but it was noted in the directions that you could trim the ends of the brushes included with a pair of scissors to get a more detailed brush.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Starting with the smallest numbers first, slowly mom began to make progress on my painting.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Over a week, working on it here and there at the shop, my painting was starting to take shape.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After the painting was complete this is what it looked like. Mom decided to do a little editing herself though and painted over the id tag from my collar that she didn’t think was necessary, and when it was all said and done it looked like this….

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I was quite impressed, and the only thing missing was a frame! So being that I work in a custom framing shop I just couldn’t leave this work of art unfinished.

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So here’s the finished product, which is happily hanging on the wall at the shop!

Easy 123 Art’s Paint by Numbers kits come in several different sizes, and the coolest part is that you can turn ANY photo you have into a work of art. These would make great gifts for the holidays, so make sure you add them to your Christmas lists!

Easy 123 Art Paint by Number // Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And now for the best part…

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN an 8×8 Mini Paint by Number Kit

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 11/12/13 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. 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 Sleepypod Air Giveaway! 

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Easy 123 Art, but all opinions are my own.Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs

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

Happy Halloween Friends!

Yesterday I shared my homemade Halloween costume for this year, and today I thought it would be fun to share some of the details from my annual Halloween Party!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As you know I dressed as Raphael from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but for the party I added an extra special accessory. My red mini glowdoggie was the perfect accessory, and as a bonus it kept me safe too.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One year during our annual Halloween party I happened to escape out the front door, but thankfully I was wearing my Glowdoggie, so I wasn’t lost in the dark for long. So now every time we have a party my Glowdoggie is a necessary accessory!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was so excited to show off my costume to all my friends, but of course everyone was fashionably late!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

My dad dressed as Mr. Clean, even going as far as to shave his head! Now that’s Halloween dedication.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom was Inspector Gadget, and I was just really bummed that her go go gadget helicopter didn’t actually work!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We were all decked out and ready as the first party guests started to arrive.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was excited to see my pal Trooper showed up dressed as a soccer player, but I really couldn’t figure out why he kept screaming GOOOOOAAAALLL all night long when the soccer ball was tied to his own back!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper loved my costume and was convinced I had pizza hiding under my turtle shell, so all night long he kept checking!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As more and more guests started to arrive I was excited to see that we even had a horse guest! Now the party was really getting started!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We partied and partied and then partied some more, but wouldn’t you know, my pal Trooper was the first one to hit the floor. He just can’t hang like I can!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As my guests headed home for the night the spooky figures in the front windows of my house waved goodbye….I’m pretty sure some of the party goers had nightmares!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sad that the Halloween season is coming to an end, but I’ll have one last hurrah tonight as I bark at all the trick-or-treaters!

Happy Halloweenie!

Make sure you check out what my pals, the Painting Ponies, dressed up as this Halloween! Ammo the Dachshund

Cowabunga Dude!

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

Bump in the Night

With Halloween just around the corner, things have gotten quite spooky around my house. Over the weekend my mom and dad held their annual Halloween party, and while you’ll still have to wait just a bit longer to see my homemade costume for this year, I couldn’t help but get into the spooky spirit!

Bump in the Night // Happy Halloween // Ammo the Dachshund

Pretty scary right?

Bump in the Night // Happy Halloween // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom told me that all the ghouls and ghosts come out at night to haunt little puppies who do naughty things during the day.

Bump in the Night // Happy Halloween // Ammo the Dachshund

I might just start hiding under the covers now! Eek!Ammo the Dachshund