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Hair Hats
These have been popping up on a lot of people’s blogs, but they’re too beautiful for me not to post them here, too. Glorious work by Nagi Noda. I would love to own that lion or walrus! Sadly, no moose… maybe for the next set, Nagi?

Tags: animals, art, creative, design, hair, hat, nagi noda
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9 June

Fashion Pugs

Posted by Jules

Fashion Pugs
A great way to kick-off the week: PUGS!! “The Duchess,” from Vogue Italia by Steven Meisel.

Fashion Pugs

Via Fashion Addict Diary

Tags: animals, fashion, happy, italy, photography, pugs, vogue
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25 April

All About Pugs

Posted by Jules

All About Pugs
Jack works near a pet store and the other day I spied the most adorable pug puppy Sadly, I was not able to get a photo (he could not hold still!), but the above picture looks a lot like him. I almost melted into the sidewalk. We’ve been playfully talking about getting one for a long time, but it just isn’t feasible right now. I felt like doing a little bit of research for kicks, anywho. What fun little creatures!

It wasn’t until the end of the 1500s and early 1600s that China began trading with European countries such as Portugal, Spain, Holland and England. Small dogs presented as gifts returned from the Orient with the traders, and thus began the rise of the Pug type of dog in popularity in Europe. The Chinese had often interbred among the three types of dogs they favored, and so many times breeders would find a long haired Pug among a litter of puppies, as well as those with white spots on the head. But it is important to note that at this time, “breeds” of dogs were not recognized. Attempts to “recreate” dogs of this type are really only recreating a mutt or mix of dogs with similar characteristics. The definition of a “breed” is that the animals reproduce themselves in their offspring.
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A major impact on the Pug breed in the 1800s occurred when, in 1860, two Pugs of “pure” Chinese lines were brought to England. These two dogs, Lamb and Moss, produced a son named Click, and Click..well, he clicked! Click was bred many times, and his blood helped to mix the Willoughby and Morrison lines making Pugs a better breed overall and shaping the modern Pug of today as we know it.

Quoted from PugsCom

The stern expression of the Pug belies its true sense of fun. Pugs are sociable dogs, and usually stubborn about certain things, but they are playful, charming, clever and are known to succeed in dog obedience skills. Pugs are sensitive to the tone of a human voice, so harsh punishment is generally unnecessary. While Pugs usually get along well with other dogs and pets, they generally prefer the company of humans and require a great deal of human attention; they may become slightly anxious or agitated if their owner ignores them or does not play with them; however some may happily occupy themselves when the owner is away. In general, they are very attentive dogs, always at their owner’s feet, in their lap, or following them from room to room (so be careful where you step).

Pugs are usually friendly dogs who seem to have a special affinity with children.

Quoted from Wikipedia

Photo from Michael Online Pet Shop (Japanese).

Tags: animal, China, cute, dog, facts, pug, puppy, Trivia
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2 April

Happy Mop Dogs and Mashed Potatoes

Posted by Jack

Last night in what I’m sure was a selfless act of generosity our landlord locked a matching pair of Mop Dogs in the courtyard of our building.

New York apartment buildings often have courtyards in the center that act as giant echo chambers so you can hear what happens in the whole building, as well as letting in sunlight, both which contribute greatly to ambiance.

Last night was a special event though, as the concrete floor of the courtyard is generally inhabited by a vocal alley cat and decorated with the lost loved things fallen or thrown from apartment windows. The two off white mop dogs with their incessant barking and bearably cute, white, fuzzy ballet, yelped in the pouring rain for hours.

Being the friendly neighbors we are, we understood that the dogs must be happy to be sharing their evening with us, so we to celebrated the evening, them by sharing their voice and us with the moderately aged contents of our fridge. As a note I would not have expected instant mashed potatoes to make such a satisfying noise when thrown… er.. dropped gently from four stories up. So a treaty and a respite was achieved as long as the dogs were eating they were not barking. (BBQ sauce squeezed generously from a bottle makes a pretty cool sound hitting the ground to.) Really though I hope that they didn’t eat too much and were able to keep it down… at least until they got back inside.

But really I know that the pups were happy, and look, I found Proof!

happy mop dog barking
poster available from art.com