The best things happen when a dog & penguin are dancing…

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Pup Fan

‘Twas the last No Frown Friday before Christmas and all through the blogs, my readers were wondering if I’d still post about dogs.

The answer is yes. Let’s do this.

First up, your punny pet names: Bark Griswold and George Tailey.
I guess we made it through that whole apocalypse thing okay, huh? At least it gave me this photo. And this pun. Worth it.
As the world did not end, your weird holiday traditions can continue unabated.
So, what should I watch to get into the holiday spirit this weekend? (Animal Planet totally stole that “pup culture” thing from this blog, right? I kid, I kid… although perhaps they should have hired me as a consultant. I could have provided some high quality puns. For example, they went with Fluffy Phelps, but I would have argued for Michael Whelps. Nailed it.)
Moving on… I’m digging some of these TV-themed Christmas cards.
If you are still not sure what to buy me for Christmas, my Lionel Richie wishlist just grew by one cheesy item.
Do you wrap presents for your furry family members?
Okay, these may not be appropriate for younger audiences, but the 25 Funniest AutoCorrects of 2012 are absolutely hilarious. I was laughing so hard I was crying. Consider it my present to you.

Finally, this week’s video:

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The Worst Noel

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Pup Fan

Bella Holiday Tip #42

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Pup Fan

You may not know this about Bella, but she loves to give advice during the holidays. Our annual holiday card contains a handy tip from the dog herself, and this year’s is no exception. I’ve shown you a few outtakes from our photo shoot, but are you ready to see the final product?

Here’s the front:

Inside, you’re greeted by this photo, and some sage advice:

Bella Holiday Tip #42

If you want to stay off the Naughty List, adopt a little brother and blame everything on him.

Finally, we added this photo on the back:

He’s got the egg… who’s got the nog?

That last one isn’t the best quality, but it sure is funny. I can’t resist a holiday photobomb.

Want to hear some more wise holiday advice from Bella? Check out her past tips from 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Do you send out holiday cards with your dogs (or cats) on them? If so, do you do a special photo shoot or use candid pictures you took throughout the year?

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Dog carols: Here We Come a Sniff-Sniffing & Deck the Bowls

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Pup Fan

It’s time for some more caroldies! Let’s twist some new tunes today…

Here We Come A-Sniff Sniffing

Here we come a-sniff sniffing
Among the yards so green.
Here we come a-tracking
The squirrels that we have seen.

Food and treats come to you,
And to you your rope bone too.
And dog bless you, and send you, a pup this new year,
And dog send you a pup this new year.

Dog bless the family in this house,
Dog bless the felines too.
Should you get a dog this year,
Rescue’s the thing to do.

Love and snuggles come to you,
And some puppy kisses too,
And dog bless you, and send you, a pup so very dear,
And dog send you a pup so very dear.

Deck the Bowls

Deck the bowls with lots of food,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Share your dinner or else you are rude,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Don we now our eating poses,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Don’t ignore our furry noses,
Fa la la la la la la la la.

Set some full food bowls before us,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
We’ll thank you with a barking chorus,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Eating gives us so much pleasure,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Today, our intake do not measure.
Fa la la la la la la la la.

We can smell the feast a-cooking,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
We’ll steal the ham when you aren’t looking,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Either way we’ll feel like winners,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
As we’ll have eaten five full dinners,
Fa la la la la la la la la.

Apparently, I’m not the only one in the mood for caroldies today. Stop by Something Wagging This Way Comes to learn the lyrics to Here Comes Puppy Dog, The 12 Days of Christmas (puppy version), and I Walked the Dog on Christmas Day.

Want to revisit some of the earlier songs I’ve shared on here? I aim to please:

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The calmest game of tug o’ war ever?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Pup Fan

We had a guy working on the house last week, so the dogs were upstairs with me while he was there. Apparently the dogs were bored, so this happened…

Notice how Bella keeps looking at the camera. It’s like she’s saying, “See? I’m a good big sister. Letting the little guy think he’s tough…”

(Want to check out some real mischief? Swing by the Monday Mischief blog hop!)

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Dogmerican Gothic

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Pup Fan

I should have made them pose with a pitchfork.

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Digging the black & white vibe we’ve got going on today? It’s part of the Black & White Sunday blog hop hosted by You Did What With Your Weiner, My Life in Blog Years, and Dachshund Nola. Stop by one of those blogs to link up and join the fun!

A place in the sun

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Pup Fan

My dogs are often in pursuit of sunbeams.

Two dogs, two sunbeams, no waiting.

A doggie duplex?

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Dance of the Sugar Plum Kitty

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Pup Fan

Happy holidays, friends! It’s time for your weekly link roundup…

First up, your punny pet names: Norman Tockwell, Mariah Hairy, and Brenda Flea. (Also, meet Salvador Doggy.)
Corgi with your legs so short, for sleigh-pulling duty, please report.
All dogs go to… law school?
Much like my own dogs during the holidays, these dogs are So. Over. It. (These cats, on the other hand, are making the most of the giant scratching post you so kindly installed.)
Is it time for Downton Abbey to return yet? (I always type that as Downtown Abbey, which is a show I would also watch.) Until then, enjoy Breaking Abbey.
Holiday overload? Yes, please.
I whipped up a batch of homemade butterbeer once. It was glorious. I think I want some right now.

Finally, here’s today’s video:

Epic.

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If you’re worried, and you can’t sleep…

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Pup Fan

Just count your puppies instead of sheep.

Recognize that movie? I had the chance to go see the stage version last night with a good friend (hence the fact that Thursday’s post is going up on Friday). It definitely helped get me in the holiday mood – snow even fell on us at the end. (Not just confetti, but wet snow. It was a nice touch.)

Third row, baby!

I know we’ve talked about favorite Christmas movies before. However, that was two years ago, so it seemed like time to revisit the topic. My question to you – what’s your favorite? I’ll start off the discussion. My required Christmas viewing includes White Christmas (obviously), Elf, and many more…

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Behind the Holiday Card: Outtakes

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Pup Fan

Now you know how the magic happens.

Are we done here?

Um, seriously... we're bored.

Enough already, pupperazzi!

I think we're done here.

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