Celebrate Dog Art Today’s 2nd Anniversary: Win a Valentino Pug Poster!

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Win this poster!

In honor of my blog turning two today, I have a gift for one lucky reader, a Valentino Pug poster. This amazing prize was generously donated by the producers of Valentino: The Last Emperor, a documentary directed by Matt Tyrnauer that follows the Italian designer for the final two years of his celebrated career. The film is also billed as a love story about Valentino and his business partner of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. And, from what I can tell, it is also a story about two men and their love for their five Pugs who jet around the world with them as one big glamorous happy family.

This poster is now a rare collector's item as they were initially distributed for publicity purposes only, and now have been discontinued. I think it is a magnificent combination of art, beauty, fashion, history, and dog love.

If you would like to win it simply tell my why you love Pugs, or why you love Valentino, or why you love both in the comments section below. On Thursday March, 19, 2009 the contest will end at noon and I will select a winner. You can enter more than once if you have more than one thought on the subject.

Valentino: The Last Emperor opens in the following cities:

NEW YORK CITY – March 18 to 31
Film Forum
West Houston Street (W of 6th Ave)
Buy tickets online at www.filmforum.org

CHICAGO – March 27 to April 9
Landmark Century Center Cinema
2828 North Clark Street (at Diversey)

Buy tickets online at LandmarkTheaters.com

SAN FRANCISCO – April 3 to 16

Opera Plaza Theater
601 Van Ness Avenue

Buy tickets online at LandmarkTheaters.com

LOS ANGELES – April 3 to 16
Laemmle Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood
Buy tickets online at Laemmle.com

For more information visit the film's website.

Thank you Paul Pangman for helping me coordinate this giveaway and Melissa Langer of Pug Notes for putting me in touch with him. And thank you to all my Dog Art Today readers who make writing this blog so much fun!

P.S. I was curious about the Pugs' names and left a note on the Valentino Film's Facebook page. A few months later Giancarlo Giammetti kindly responded: Maude, Milton, Molly, Margot, and Monty.

So sweet!

P.P.S. Sorry to all my international readers, but this contest is limited to U.S. citizens only.

Winner Announced: Congratulations to Jan Glasser. You have won the Valentino Pug poster. Thank you everyone who participated for your kind words and clever entries. But how could I refuse Jan's request:

I was
hoping to win the contest for a fundraiser for our silent auction for
PetFix which is a mobile spay and neuter clinic for low income
families!!!!! We are having a hip fashion show/pamper night for women
and the dogs dress up as well. We sip Dirty Muttini's and Meowie Wowiies
and it's a blast!Last year,we raised 30,000 all for the animals! Check
us out at www.petfixnortheastohio.org Thanks for your consideration!

Way to pay it forward Jan. And the fact that I am origianlly from Cleveland sealed the deal.

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24 responses to “Celebrate Dog Art Today’s 2nd Anniversary: Win a Valentino Pug Poster!”

March 13, 2009

WendyB

I love pugs because they are basically bald Pekes! 🙂

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March 13, 2009

melissa

hi moira!
oh how exciting! first of all, happy two year blog birthday!
i love visiting your blog everyday! 🙂
i love pugs because well, they are the definition of love and joy for me.
i am so blessed to have my pug,emmitt, who teaches me wonderful life lessons everyday and inspires me!
xoxoxo
melissa

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March 13, 2009

Kristen

Heloo mi nam iz Franklin. Iyam a pug. My momy luvs me becuz i yam not lik othur pugz.
i lik to plai fech with anithing…ballz, stikz, kongz, kitty katz. mi ma callz me her “pugrador retreever”.
i alzo rilly luv sno. I stik mi fayce in da sno and it maks me look lik sumbuddy called scarface. i lik when ma thros snoballz in da air. i cach dem in mi mouthz!
ma haz also traned me to scrach mi clawz on sum ruff stair tred tape so mi nailz dun get to longz! i neber let her clip mi nailz, so she taut me dat.
so, mi ma rilly lubs pugs. specilly ME!

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March 13, 2009

Jason

My pug ‘friend’ Maggie, is undoubtedly the most maddening, sweet, petulant, loveable dog I’ve ever known. She either greets strangers with enthusiasm or indifference. I’ve never seen a dog with so much personality. I’ve grown up with pugs, and this one always brings a smile to my face. Well, except for when she’s trying to dig her way under my blankets at 3 in the morning. Then, she’s just a bitch.

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March 13, 2009

Rebecca

I love pugs because they are like little kids with curly tails

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March 13, 2009

May Lattanzio

I love pugs since someone gave us one to foster many years ago. She was an ugly, badly bred pug full of snorts,whistles and toots and the first dog to ever want to sleep under the covers. Her name was Pugsly. She was given up by her owner who was battling alcoholism.
One day we took her shopping and she started to go quite berserk, literally screaming and pulling. She had seen her old owner in the parking lot.
I realized then, how much dogs can remember, and for such happy, placid dogs, how traumatic and sad the separation must be.
She was placed into another home and I lost track of her, but now that I volunteer for a high kill animal control, I’m always on the lookout for them – they get first priority.
As for Valentino – lost is the grace and elegance that were his signature in haute couture. I think every woman would want a Valentino in her closet, including me, at 65!
The fashion world will have to look long and hard for another to even approach his standards.

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March 14, 2009

Kelly

I love Valentino because I think he designed beautiful, feminine clothes and handbags. He is the essence of elegance and style! I love a turquoise tote bag that is online right now at Nordstrom and if I had the $2000 it costs I’d buy it in a heartbeat!

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March 14, 2009

Jan Glasser

I personally know 2 pugs, and think they are totally adorable – I love hearing them snort! However;I was hoping to win the contest for a fundraiser for our silent auction for PetFix which is a mobile spay and neuter clinic for low income families!!!!! We are having a hip fashion show/pamper night for women and the dogs dress up as well.We sip Dirty Muttini’s and Meowie Wowiies and it’s a blast!Last year,we raised 30,000 all for the animals! Check us out at http://www.petfixnortheastohio.org Thanks for your consideration!

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March 14, 2009

Terri

The pugs whose lives I share are a constant reminder to me that pure goodness does exist.

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March 15, 2009

Jo Ann Holloway

I love Valentino, because he has real love for what he does, and has respect for people. He is a sincere, kind man, and from the things I have read about him he does not take advantage of people. And from loving my dogs I can understand why he has so many.

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March 15, 2009

manon doyle

Congrats Moira on your two year blog anniversary!! Yay!
Ok…. I don’t own a pug but I love them anyway! They have flat little faces like my Boston, Otis! Otis even has a pug friend named Pug!!
Who wouldn’t love Valentino? Such beautiful clothes he designs! I wish my wardrobe was filled with his clothing! It’s good to dream!

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March 15, 2009

Angie Ketelhut

I love pugs because they are just so cute and cuddly~how can one not love’em?! Those large buggy eyes and flat noses are so expressive and sweet. They have always reminded me a bit of E.T., especially when they smile. A friend of mine even named her pug Roswell! 🙂 But mainly I love pugs because they are dogs, and each day my dog, a BT, and other dogs inspire me. They remind me of what is most important in life. Life is not forever & dogs know how to live theirs to the fullest. They are such a joy and are such precious gifts to the world. Happy, full of spirit & life, dogs are non-judgmental & spread love & laughter, to all they meet.

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March 16, 2009

Linda O’Neill

Happy Blog Anniversary, Moira!
To love a pug is to know one…and I know Melissa’s Pug, Emmitt. How could you not love a pug after knowing Emmitt!!:)

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March 16, 2009

Leesia

i’ll pass on the pug comment to leave it open to those who really have a pug connection (of course i love them but have yet to have a session with one!!) to win, but wanted to say happy anniversary!! 🙂

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March 16, 2009

Emilee

I love Pugs because of their smushy faces, curly tales, and they’re just so darn cute! Plus, they’re kind of similar to Boston Terrier, and I’ve got one of those. 🙂 And Valentino… he’s VALENTINO! 🙂 I love your site!

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March 16, 2009

KiddBogart

I think Valentino is THE MAN! He’s got a great eye for beauty… I WANT THAT POSTER!

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March 16, 2009

Jacquelyn Solis (Fort Worth, Texas

The fact the Valentino loves his pugs more than anything elso tell us what king of person he is! He is a loving and caring person with a big and king heart! I to am owned and adored by 6 PUGS (and one that passed away in October, 2008) and 4 of them were fosters for the DFW Pug Rescue (Texas) and once they came in my door they didn’t leave as they were already at their forever home!! I know exactly how Mr Valentino feels!!

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March 16, 2009

Doug Coss

Congrats on two years! What a fun way to celebrate. I showed the picture to my pug and he made his funny little head tilt. I guess that means he wants the poster too! Cheers

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March 17, 2009

Grace

Happy Blogiversary! Gave you a shout yesterday on my blog. I love Valentino because he was passionate about what he loved (Fashion and pugs!) and it shows!

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March 18, 2009

Debbie

Congratulations on the documentary! Love the poster. Wish it was coming to my city! I have 4 pugs, Margarita, Harley, Rocco and TJ!

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March 18, 2009

Deb Vizine

My pugs are my children and Valentino and Giancarlo treat their pugs like we do ours, just like family members! today is my Harley’s birthday, he is 7 years old, we also have Margarita, age 9, Rocco the black pug, age 4, and TJ our baby, age 2! Would love that poster!!!!

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March 18, 2009

Punchbugpug

Happy Anniversary! I love Pugs because they are the perfect children and mine love to strut around in the fashions I create for them…ahhh, Valentino….maybe a new line?

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March 19, 2009

Angie Kindig

I missed the deadline, but I still love pugs. I have one and there is a saying, “You haven’t lived until you lived with a Pug”, and I agree! The Pug is the best breed…loyal and so loving! I sent out Puggy Christmas Cards this year with our Pug’s photo and the words, “Bah, Hum Pug!” Our Pug’s name is Tank & he’s a snuggle puggy! Life would be so boring without our Pug!

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March 20, 2009

Tweedles

Hello- Its me tweedles- I know I am a little late- but I wanted to join in the fun too.
I am just a petite little pug- but I would love to have Valentino design some new fasion for me- if he does it for fine ladys- he can do it for me. Or a poster!
My mama makes me some of the most beautiful clothes in the world- but I would be honored to have one of your designs or posters.
I love you because your on fire with your feelings for pugs and design! There must be a reason for that!
And next Happy 2 year birthday to you! That is awsome.
And next my mamas love pugs – because they think I have mended a broken heart when they lost their other pug Doodles of 14 years. They tell me I make them smile everyday- so they love all pugs just the same.
I am pleased to meet you
love
tweedles

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