Collecting

Posted on January 9, 2011 by nac1909

Antique Dog Photos

(Check back from time to time for future articles about dog art and antiques. Also, starting with this entry I will post a “Dog of the Week” photo in a new page.)

Sleeping Dog, CDV (2.5"x3.5") c.1860

Humans love collecting things. Go to any garage sale, estate sale or antique show and you will see people carefully inspecting items in vendor’s booths on tables or in boxes. As antique shows gradually become a thing of the past, the Internet provides a major outlet for finding antiques and collectibles.  The Internet is especially helpful when what you collect is not common or easy to find.

Collecting dog-related items has become increasingly popular over the past 10 or so years. Dog objects are fun items that dog lovers can use to personalize and decorate their spaces. The possibilities for collecting dog related items are endless. Today there are dealers who specialize in dog art, objects, books and photographs. Continue reading →

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Winterizing

Posted on December 13, 2010 by nac1909

December 2010

Teddy and Quinn pause on the shoveled path.

Winter has come early to this part of western New York State and the snowfall has already been above average for this time of year.  Temperatures have been abnormally low as well. I am accustomed to many years of snow but the first significant snow always manages to catch me off guard. The same seems true for the dogs.  The first sign of snow and suddenly Quinn is reluctant to find a spot to eliminate.  Lena might look out the door and pull her head back in, like a turtle disturbed by a child. Only Teddy seems to relish the snow. Maybe it’s his Tibetan roots. He rolls in it and will sit for long periods, nose in the air, while his body absorbs the falling snowflakes. Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by nac1909

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There’s a Dog in the House:

A Practical Guide for Creating Today’s Dog-Friendly Home

This just-published book There’s a Dog in the House: a Practical Guide for Creating Today’s Dog Friendly Home, created by two dog lovers, one an experienced design professional and the other a recognized dog expert,  addresses in serious and entertaining fashion the dynamic relationship between dogs and home design. Continue reading →

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