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Tag: beagles

  • More Cyrk Dog Posters

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    Headstand on Pole by Maciej Urbaniec

    Last June, after I featured Cyrk Contemporary Posters on Dog Art Today, company owner Donald Mayer generously allowed me to pick out one for myself.  After some excruciating deliberations.  I chose Headstand on Pole by Maciej Urbaniec.  Yes, he was shocked too that I didn't pick a dog poster. 

    When this came in the mail, I was completely blown away.  As I said to Donald, "It is so beautiful I could cry."

    Thank you so much.  I just adore it!

    Here are some more Cyrk Polish poster dogs to round out my day of circus themed art.

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    Two Headed Dog by Marek Freudenreich

    Cyrk_poster_3 Dog with Soccer Ball by Danuta Zukowska 

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    Three Beagles by Wiktor Gorka 

    Cyrk_poster_5 Two Balancing Poodles by Danuta Zukoska

    Read my original Cyrk post here.   See Cyrk's collection of dog posters here.  See all their posters and pick one for yourself here.

    I'd love to hear from you if you do.

  • Oops! Top Dog Breed List Revised!

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    OK, now I know how the “Gray Lady” feels when she’s made a mistake…foolish. I spent the last 10 days counting down the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. only to realize this morning that I was working from an outdated list. So, after a momentary lapse in courage when I debated sweeping the whole incident under the virtual rug of the blogosphere, I decided to come clean and make a correction. Truth be told, the list wasn’t jibing with my perception anyway. I knew Yorkie’s were higher than 5th on the list. They’re actually 2nd! Here is the new rankng according to recent AKC dog registration statistics:

    1. Labrador Retrievers
    2. Yorkshire Terriers
    3. German Shepherds
    4. Golden Retrievers
    5. Beagles
    6. Dachshunds
    7. Boxers
    8. Poodles
    9. Shih Tzu
    10. Miniature Schnauzers

    This is my old list:

    1. Labrador Retrievers
    2. Golden Retrievers
    3. German Shepherds
    4. Beagles
    5. Yorkshire Terriers
    6. Dachshunds
    7. Boxers
    8. Poodles
    9. Shih Tzu
    10. Chihuahua

    As you can see, the poor Chihuahuas lost their spot to Miniature Schnauzers, who I owe a gift list and an apology. I take full responsibility for this error and deeply regret any harm I have caused to the above mentioned breeds or their owners.

    I’ve reorganized the countdown below in the correct order, and I’ve added Miniature Schnauzers to the number 10 spot.

    (Ashamed Dog photo courtesy of PetCareTips.net)

  • Beagle Gifts

    Beagles are the 5th most popular dog breed in the U.S. I think it’s because many Beagle owners feel they are like Lay’s Potato Chips, you can’t have just one. Here are my recommendations for excellent holiday gifts for the Beagle pack leader in your life.

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    Sweet Annie pop art print from dog artist Ron Burns.

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    Brett Rhodes Neal’s Beagle in Boots is one of my favorite pieces ever featured on Dog Art Today. At the time, I was blown away by his idea of making a painting of his Beagle sculpture covered in Picassos. But now, he’s outdone himself. Look closely at the sculpture seen above. It is a Picasso Beagle with a pop art — looks like a Lichtenstein — waistcoat! I love his mind and his work. See more here.

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    Property of my Beagle’s hooded sweatshirt. Whether you’re the coach or just part of Team Beagle, this design on a t-shirt, sweatshirt of tank top is perfect.

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    Beagle glass pendant. Hand made at Frums Glass Managerie and available on Etsy.

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    Beagle sunset photo from redrum foto. Awesome!

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    Smiling Beagle mug from Rebecca Collins of Art Paw Gifts.

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    Snoopy is perhaps the most famous Beagle ever. Seen here on a Year of the Beagle long-sleeved t-shirt.