I Just Want To Drink Wine And Pet My Dog

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Northbark Dog Park

Make some new 4 legged friends this weekend at Northpark Dog Park an off the leash dog park in Dallas. The dog park has a separate large (over 30 lbs) and small dog areas as well as a separate area with a pond. All areas include plenty of open space and shaded areas. The park also has a walking trail, a dedicated parking lot and restrooms. There are also 4 picnic tables under a pavilion that sits on a flagstone observation deck.

The Lucky Dog Barkery

The Lucky Dog Barkery is the store a healthy, stylish and fun dog would build if he could. Their catchy slogan healthy dog, stylish dog, fun dog, says it all. Located at Preston and Northwest highway, in Preston Center Plaza. If your looking for great food, a fun toy, new leash, or tasty treats visit The Lucky Dog Barkery today!   

Get To Know The Collie

Although a large, active dog, the Collie is both elegant and graceful, appearing to float over the ground as it runs. Loyal and affectionate, the breed is naturally responsive to humans. Marked characteristics include the beautiful coat of the rough variety and the breed's lean wedge-shaped head. The coat can be rough or smooth and the four accepted colors are sable and white, tri-color, blue merle and white. The best-known Collie is, of course, the famous Lassie.

Source: AKC ORG 

Life Is Golden!

This is too cute. It is handmade fine silver with the wax seal Life is Golden. Complete with a fresh water pearl. Check out HappyGoLuckyJewels on Etsy today for more fabulous accessories and items. 

Downloadable Prints Now Available

Instant downloadable prints are now available on Etsy as well as my personal website! For just $5 you can instantly download a print of my original work. 

These can be used for ANYTHING: 
Art Prints for the home
Making greeting cards to pass out to family and friends
Use as wallpaper
Use for scrap booking
Make into stickers
Make wrapping paper out of prints

Facts About The Chihuahua - Did You Know?

The Chihuahua comes in two varieties: long and smooth coat.

The Toltecs, who existed in what is now Mexico as early as the 9th century AD, possessed a breed of dog called the Techichi. The breed was small, but not tiny, and heavy-boned. This breed, regarded as indigenous to Central America, is the progenitor of the Chihuahua that exists today.

The breed derives its name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua, where the earliest specimens of the breed were found.

The Chihuahua is clannish, preferring companions of his own breed.

Pictures of dogs resembling the modern Chihuahua appear in ancient paintings in Mexico.

It is assumed that the small size of the modern Chihuahua results from a cross of the Techichi with the small hairless dog brought from Asia to Alaska over the land bridge that is now the Bering Strait.

Source: AKC ORG

Home Is Where Someone Runs To Greet You!

How cute! This picture says it all. Find yours on Etsy by DexMex. 

LAST DAY of Christmas In July Sale!!

It's Christmas in July! This month all of our items including paintings, custom art and home decor will be 30% off! Check out the fabulous items I have on sale in my Etsy Shop and save big!

Get To Know The Chihuahua

Graceful, alert and swift-moving with a saucy expression, Chihuahuas are highly intelligent and should not be underestimated even though small in size. The breed can be any color - solid, marked or splashed and the coat may be long or short. These sassy little dogs are well known as "purse dogs" like the famous Bruiser in the movie Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon.

Source: AKC ORG

Dog Lover Key Chain

I laughed when I saw this! Every pet owner knows this feeling! Check out Personalizedsite on Etsy for more designs and styles. 

Facts About The Cavalier - Did You Know??

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is AKC's 140th breed.

The Cavalier became fully recognized by the AKC in January 1996.

The Cavalier was featured on the hit HBO series, "Sex and the City", as Charlotte York's dog.

The Cavalier was a favorite of King Charles I of Britain (the breed's namesake).

When the house of Stuart fell, it became a political liability to be associated with the dogs of King Charles (the Tudors favored the Pug), and the Cavalier breed became extremely rare.

Queen Victoria brought back the breed, but the Cavalier had changed radically from its original form; the original version of the breed had all but disappeared.

In 1928, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club was founded in England in attempts to support a revival of the "Old Type", and since then, the dog has grown to become one of the most popular breeds in Great Britain.

Source: AKC ORG

Its The Last Week of Christmas In July!!

It's Christmas in July! This month all of our items including paintings, custom art and home decor will be 30% off! Check out the fabulous items I have on sale in my Etsy Shop and save big!

Looking For Something Fun To Do Today?

Take a trip to The Dallas Museum of Art. Their latest exhibit Minds Eye: Masterworks On Paper From David to Cezanne features more then one hundred works on paper. For hours and ticket information visit DMA. 

Pupcakes!

Spoil your pet with these homemade dog treats! Visit BellasPupCakes on Etsy to purchase yours today! 

Facts About The Bull Terrier - Did You Know??

Bulldog-terrier crosses, of various sizes and colors, became popular as sporting dogs in the early 1800s. Around 1860, in response to the growing interest in dog shows and the demand for pet and prize dogs, James Hinks - a Birmingham dog dealer - developed a more refined version of these crosses, distinguished by its all white coat. These dogs soon established themselves as a new breed - the Bull Terrier. In Hinks' day they were often referred to as White Cavaliers.

In developing the Bull Terrier early records indicate that Hinks employed existing Bulldog-terrier crosses, his own white Bulldog Madman and the now extinct White English Terrier. Also it is believed he added Dalmatian and possibly Greyhound to the mix.

In the early 1900's Bull Terriers were back crossed with brindle Staffordshires to produce a colored variety. So today they come in two varieties, the White and the Colored. The modern white Bull Terrier often sports a colored patch on its head.

Their coat is short and glossy and requires very little grooming.

The Bull Terrier loves games with a ball or other toys and all sorts of outdoor activities.

Bull Terriers do not bark unless there is a good reason. When a Bull Terrier is barking, pay attention.

Source: AKC ORG 

Paw Print Soap

Pamper yourself with these adorable paw print soaps! Check out NatureEscapes on Etsy for more scents and designs!

Last Week of Christmas In July Sale!!

It's Christmas in July! This month all of our items including paintings, custom art and home decor will be 30% off! Check out the fabulous items I have on sale in my Etsy Shop and save big!

Get To Know The Bulldog

Known for their loose-jointed, shuffling gait and massive, short-faced head, the Bulldog is known to be equable, resolute and dignified. A medium-sized dog, they are not your typical lap dog, but would like to be! They are one of the most popular breeds according to AKC® Registration Statistics due to their lovable and gentle dispositions and adorable wrinkles. The Bulldog may be brindle, white, red, fawn, fallow or piebald.

Source: AKC ORG

Facts About The Briard - Did You Know??

The Briard is a very old breed of French working dog.

The Briard is depicted in French tapestries as early as the 8th century.

In early times, Briards were used to defend their charges against wolves and poachers, but they eventually became more peaceful herding dogs.

History credits both the Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson with bringing specimens of the Briard to the Americas.

Legend has it that Chien Berger de Brie - the early name of the breed - is actually a misnomer of Chien d'Aubry, from a 14th century recounting of Aubry de Montdidier as having erected a cathedral in memory of his valiant dog - supposedly a Briard -who saved his son's life.

In 1909, a French society called Les Amis du Briard (Friends of the Briard) was founded which eventually drew up a precise standard in 1925.

Thomas Jefferson became interested in Briards while serving as minister to France. He purchased a pregnant female named "Buzzy" and started his breeding program. Lafayette also sent Jefferson purebred dogs - two Briards to help protect his sheep.

Source: AKC ORG