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  • Vote For Melissa Langer’s Dog Fabric

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    Once again, Melissa Langer proves she is the craftiest person I know.  Behold her whimsically chic dog art fabric she designed at Fabric on Demand.  Right now it's an entry in their online contest.  Please vote for Melissa, #207, (as many times as you like) here. Don't you want to see what she will create with the $500 prize?

    See more of Melissa's dog art, mostly inspired by her Pug, Emmitt, at her blog.

    Contest ends July 31, 2009.

    P.S. You can purchase this 100% cotton "Groovy Dogs" fabric at Melissa's Etsy store.

  • 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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  • Valentino’s Pugs

    A day in the life of the most fabulous Pugs in the world…

    …from the new movie Valentino the Last Emperor directed by Matt Tyrnauer.  Love the one-sheet too…

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    Upcoming screenings.  Become a fan on facebook.

    Related links:

    Win the Valentino Pug poster shown above.  Click here to enter.

    (Click here to see Emmitt the most fabulous Pug in Colorado.)

  • Westminster Dog Show and Dog Art Auctions Round-Up

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    Uno and the “ah-roo! heard ’round the ring.”
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    Uno, the perfect 10 Beagle, won the Super Bowl of dog shows this week with his precociousness and precision. The crowd went wild, chanting his name as he made his final lap before the judges. And when judge J. Donald Jones stood before the contestants and asked for the Beagle, Madison Square Garden erupted with cheers and gave Uno the show’s first standing ovation. If the Longhaired Dachshund, who came in second in the hound group (I was devastated), had to lose, I’m glad it was to “the people’s dog” who went all the way. Congratulations, Uno, you are just perfect!

    The New York Times has a great behind-the-scenes fashion slide show. Here are some of my favorite shots.

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    Megan Fracrik, a handler, with her brushed-out Tibetan terrier.
    Photo: Timothy A. Clary/Agence France-Presse – Getty Images

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    Mariah, an Old English sheepdog, with Jeff Yutzy.
    Photo: Michael Falco for The New York Times

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    Geri Kelly with Buddy, her miniature schnauzer.
    Photo: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

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    Vincent, an American cocker spaniel, is ready to be shown.
    Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

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    Mary MacQuiddy caged with Louie, an otterhound.
    Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

    In dog art news, Katya Kazakina of Bloomberg.com reports on mixed results. The John Emms 1889 Foxhounds and Hunt Terriers on a Bench, which also featued some perfect Beagles, was the top lot at the Bonhams’s Dog Art Sale going for $66,000, just over its low estimate of $60,000. But 33% of the lots failed to sell.

    Over at Doyle New York’s 10th Annual Dogs in Art Auction, one of Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s famed “dogs
    playing poker” paintings entitled Only A Pair of Deuces sold for $193,000 well above its high estimate of $80,000.

    Another surprise was the bargain Lynn Florian found at Bonhams, where she picked up the five pug collars previously owned by the Duke of Windsor for $1,680 below the presale low estimate of $2,000. No word as to whether she will frame them for display or let her two English Cocker Spaniels wear them. Lynn, please send me a photo of your pups in the royal collars if you do.

  • The William Secord Gallery: 19th Century Dog Paintings Exhibition

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    Brindle French Bulldog Head Study With Collar by Monica Gray

    The William Secord Gallery, the premier gallery specializing in fine 19th century dog and animal paintings is holding a special exhibition to coincide with the Westminster Dog Show. Nineteenth Century Dog Paintings opens on February 9 and runs until March 22, 2008. If you can’t make it to New York, view the wonderful paintings online.

    Here are some of my favorites.

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    Boubus by John Emms

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    Best Friends by Samuel Fulton

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    Gordon Setter by Frank Paton

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    Jumbo, Cherie, Salembo, Chloe and Topsy by the British School

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    Nellie by R. Brown

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    Dachshunds At Rest by Ludwig Voltz

    William Secord is the world authority on nineteenth century dog painting and the author of three excellent books on the subject; Dog Painting 1840-1940, Dog Painting, The European Breeds, and A Breed Apart, The Art Collections of The American Kennel Club

    For collectors, read what Smart Money and Country Living say about The William Secord Gallery and the hot dog art market.

    Information:

    William Secord Gallery
    52 East 76 Street, New York, NY 10021
    212.249.0075

  • Bonhams Dog Sale

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    Lot No: 225 – John Emms Foxhounds and a hunt terrier on a bench. Estimate $60,000 – 80,000.

    Auction house Bonhams is holding its next Dog Sale to coincide with the Westminster Dog Show on February 12, 2008 in NYC. Here are some of my favorite dog art picks.

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    Lot No: 27 – Early 20th century pair of British glazed ceramic tiles by Minton and Hollins Co. depicting a pointer and a setter in glazed relief set in a gilt frame. Estimate $600 – 800.

    Spaniel_phesant
    Lot No: 17 – Victorian watercolor and pinprick picture of a spaniel with a pheasant. Estimate $400 – 600.

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    Lot No: 29 – Victorian pierce-carved oak and needlepoint slipper holder with dog’s head. Estimate $800 – 1,200.

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    Lot No: 143 – A pair of diamond and ruby golden Labrador cufflinks. Estimate $1,200 – 1,800.

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    Lot No: 33 – Victorian wool needlepoint depicting a recumbent spaniel. Estimate $800 – 1,200.

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    Lot No: 38 – American cast bronze ‘Doggie’ doorknob. (I love the paws!) Estimate $7,000 – 9,000.

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    Lot No: 205 – Sir John Lavery R.A., R.S.A., R.H.A. (1856-1941). Dog on a chair. Estimate $30,000 – 50,000.

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    Lot No: 58 20th century silvered metal bulldog curling iron. Awesome!!! Estimate $300 – 500

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    Lot No: 206 – Arthur Wardle two Fox Terriers. “Anticipation.” Esitmate $30,000 – 40,000.

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    Lot No: 127 – Five leather Pug collars and one leather lead belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. One tag reads “I belong to the Duke of Windsor, Blencathra, Bell Boy” on one side and “Thomas” on the other. Two other are inscribed with the names “Rookie” and “Preesie.” The Windsors adored their Pugs.
    (Melissa, maybe Emmitt needs one of these.) Estimate $2,000 – 3,000.

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    Lot No: 126 – Three woolen Pug coats made for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s Pugs. This is one of the most beautiful pieces of dog apparel I’ve ever seen. Perhaps it was made by a royal taylor in a Savile Row shop. Exquisite! Estimate $1,500 – 2,500.

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    Lot No: 259 – 1925 William Walls Pekingese painting. Estimate $400 – 600. (Wendy, this is for you.)

    Thanks to the fabulous Michèle of Eurodogtraining for the heads up on Bonhams’s Dog Sale.

  • Melissa Langer: Pug Gifts Today

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    I know all dog owners are ga-ga for their breeds. But, Pug owners, like the dogs themselves, are unique. They seem especially devoted to their breed, maybe because their dogs ARE so unique – I mean that in a good way. Pugs are adorable!

    If you or someone you know is Pug-obsessed, you’re in luck. At Melissa Langer’s Pug Notes website you can do all your Christmas shopping in one place – well maybe two if you go to her Etsy shop – but you need look no further than Melissa for perfect Pug presents. Follow these step-by-step instructions and cross the Pug lover in your life off your list today.

    First choose a Pug gift item. I love her new Pug collages

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    or Pug soap

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    or a print of one of her Pug paintings

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    or Pug playing cards

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    Or a Pug puzzle, key chain, magnet, cutting board, pillow, mousepad, swtichplate, mug, book, dog bowl or other Pug gift that strikes your fancy.

    Then pick up her wonderful hand printed Pug gift cards

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    And finally, wrap it all up with her one-of-a-kind Pug gift wrap.

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    There you go! Now, on to the next breed. Pugs will be hard to top. Thanks Melissa! And best to your darling muse, Emmitt : )

  • Pug Nerd T-shirt For The Pug Lover In Your Life!

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    The adorable black Pug in yesterday’s post reminded me of this Pug Nerd T-shirt I recently discovered at Rainbow Pugs, a great spot for Pug gifts for holidays throughout the year (like some fun Halloween items). And Christmas is exactly 3 months away today. Get shopping!