Remember the bobblehead and Beanie Baby craze of the last few years? Well, there’s a company now called CuddleClones that’s making stuffed animal replicas of your pet — which could be the next big trend! (BuzzFeed)
Category Archives: Dog Art Dog Pictures
#DoggiesForAnthony Breaks the Internet!
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then 500,000 doggie photos is priceless! In what has to be the feel good story of the year (okay, I know it’s only been a week so far, but I have a feeling this one will be remembered for a long time) — Anthony Lyons, a young teenager with cancer, isn’t allowed see his dogs while he’s undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, so a family friend came up with the idea to create a “Photo Doggies For Anthony” Facebook page for well-wishers to send in funny dog pictures to brighten his day.
Well, it didn’t take long for the doggie photos to come pouring in from all over the world, as the FB page went viral, and now over 500k doggie pics have been submitted for Anthony and all of us to enjoy! (USA Today)
#DogsofTwitter meet the #Dogs of Photo Books!
If you’re a serious dog lover, then you probably enjoy cuddling up with a good dog book — especially ones with just pictures! Well, there’s a new litter of doggie photo books out there just in time for the holidays — Dogface (Barbara O’Brien), Dogs In Cars (Lara Jo Regan), and The Life and Love of Dogs (by master animal/nature photographer, Lewis Blackwell). Say woof!
Yeah, #Dogs Rule by @MarkUlriksenArt
One of my all-time favorite (dog) artists, Mark Ulriksen, has a new book out called Dogs Rule Nonchalantly, which is a humorous storybook for kids and adults, featuring some of Ulriksen’s greatest illustrations kibbles ‘n bits from The New Yorker and other fine publications that make up this touching, dog-crazy tale. (Amazon)
Underwater Puppies For You #Doglover!
The swimming pool might be closed for the summer — but that’s not stopping these Underwater Puppies from diving into the deep end! That’s right, it’s another photo book by doggie photographer, Seth Casteel.
Listen to the NPR interview here! (NPR)
GoPro For #Dogs!
Interested in seeing the world from a dog’s eye view? GoPro, the waterproof camera originally created for surfers and adventurers, has created a new animal-friendly version for dogs called Fetch. (But watch out — as there have been some recent Monkey business over copyright issues on animal selfies!)
However, if you do decide to strap on a pet cam, perhaps your pooch could be the next Doggie Ansel Adams! (NY Times)
Felt #Dogs For You, My Friend!
Don’t have the time or living quarters to have a real dog?
Well, now you can make your own feel-good soft puppy via Mitsuki Hoshi’s adorable Felt Dogs (Chronicle Books), which shows you step-by-step instructions on how to create your super-cute new best friend!
RIP #RobinWilliams in What Dreams May Come
Maira Kalman Presents #Dogs Illustrated
In honor of last month’s announcement that The New Yorker was opening up its archives for FREE to readers (back to 2007) — I thought I’d suggest this essay on the colorful illustrator/writer/dog lover, Maira Kalman, whose work you’ve no doubt seen on the mag’s covers for years! (Slate)
French #Dogfriendly Book for Kids…and #Chiens
If you enjoy the artwork of Maira Kalman or Wendy MacNaughton (Lost Cat), then you will surely love the witty illustrations of Jackie Clark Mancuso in her new kids book, Paris-Chien: Adventures of an Ex-Pat Dog.
The charming dog tale is all about Hudson, a curiously inquisitive Norwich Terrier, trying to fit into the Parisian lifestyle. Bon appétit! (Picture Book Review)
Miley Cyrus Remembers Her Dog
Miley Cyrus has never been shy about expressing herself — e.g., the recent twerking phenomenon — and she has been especially vocal about celebrating her late dog, Floyd, with not only a tattoo — but also by busting out a giant inflatable Floyd for her pooch-loving concert tour. (Hollywood Life)
Jeff Koons: Lover of #Dogs
If you’re in the Big Apple for the upcoming 4th of July weekend — you might want to catch the Jeff Koons Retrospective going on all summer long at The Whitney Museum of American Art.
Koons is the artist who’s famous for his huge balloon dog sculptures — but has some other provocative, non-canine-themed pieces as well. Of course I prefer his dog art. But I have to admit, the gigantic Play-Doh installation looks pretty cool! (The Guardian)
Mayor Gets Pooped On!
A dog-loving California mayor has resigned from office because of PoopGate — yes, he was busted on security camera for throwing his dog’s poop onto a neighbor’s yard, presumably because he didn’t warm to the neighbor’s aggressive “No Dog Poop” sign.
On a related note, HuffPo published a fun batch of Dog Poop Signs From Around the World slideshow for everyone’s enjoyment. Hmmm, I smell a childrens book coming soon! (HuffPo)
Nat Johnson #Dogs Video
If you like dogs, cartoons, and music videos — then you will probably dig this simple, soulful animated video from British singer, Nat Johnson, courtesy of Brainpickings.
Hipster Puppies #Puptrousers!
A few years ago, a cute, fashion-funny dog photo book called Hipster Puppies came out.
But trends come and go — even in the dog world — and now it appears that #puptrousers are what it’s all about (although I guess the furry ear flap hats never go out of style)! (BarkPost)
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