Great Dane Puppies | Pictures | Note From Twinkie

Dearest furiends and friends,

Life at the Twinkersons has been terribly hectic since the gentle giants arrived. Everything is A-okay. I, the tiny chihuahua, am still in control. I may weight only 4lbs and have only 3 good legs, but I mean business and the Great Dane Puppies have been "informed".

You can see me in action here, supervising the pack.

My sister Linguini, the senior spotted dog, is doing well. She gets along with the Great Dane puppies although she hasn't really warmed up to them. She was never one to engage with other dogs. She loves humans more. The most important thing is that she is as healthy as any dog her age and size can be.
My other sister, Frankie, the brindle chiweenie, is doing really well too. She's appreciating the fact that our devilish chihuahua puppy bro, Pedrito, is busy with the danes. She gets along with everyone and enjoys the increased one on one time M is putting in all of us these days (she wants us all to feel loved and not to worry about being dethroned by the new puppies).
My brother Pedro, the incredibly naughty 9 month old chihuahua puppy is having the time of his life. He is in love with both Danes and shows it. He has become adorable and obedient overnight. He is in charge of the Great Dane puppies. He watches over them, leads them around the yard, drags his toys in front of them to get them to engage . . . M tells everyone about his change with teary eyes! As for me, I've got tears of joy in mine. He's finally left me alone! The pressure's off thanks to our new pack members.

 Pedro is having a chat with his Great Danes.

Pedro is watching over his puppies as they sleep.

The seven cats have their own issues to worry about and the presence of the Great Dane puppies hasn't made a big difference in their lives. The cats are mostly indifferent to the gentle oversized pups.

M is working overtime doing what she always did, but the addition of the puppies and the fact that she's back in school have added a bit of stress to her life. It's okay though because whenever she gets any breaks, she visits with us and all her trouble disappear. We make enormous doggy piles that always make her smile (that is when Sasha is not eating M's hair).

That's pretty much it as far as our news goes, but I also wanted to tell you about a new friend we made through our blog. Her name is Bek. She'll tell you the rest . . .

Hey Twinkie Tiny Dog,

 

I’m working on a short film that I thought you and your extended pup pack might be interested in.  The film, SICK AS A DOG follows Maggie, Betty, and Ginseng, three canine companions that have been forced to confront the ill effects of chronic disease, age-related illness, and poor diet.  Throughout the film, the dog’s humans get support from some of the Bay-Area’s top acupuncturists, dermatologists, water rehabilitation therapists, and other specialists in an attempt to help keep the dogs happy and healthy.

 

I recently launched a “Kickstarter” campaign to cover the final costs of producing the film so we can get it out the door ASAP.  I have only a few days left to reach my funding goal (until June 13th) and I am already 60% of the way there. There are some great perks for donating, including copies of the DVD and SICK AS A DOG keepsakes.   

Your sis Linguini has already been a huge help by letting us use her x-ray photo for the cover art!

 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE NEW TRAILER AND LEARN MORE!  

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1026469290/sick-as-a-dog-documentary?ref=live

 

Hope you enjoy,

 

Rebekah Meredith

and the SICK AS A DOG Production Team

Do stop by to check out Bek's work and see what she's done with our Senior Spotted Dog's x-ray!


M and I are working on figuring out how to better maintain my blog. She says that we can't keep going at this pace and that we should post updates once a week. I say MEEP! It's my dog blog after all and I get the final word on this. 




Bottom line: We're one big happy family and it shows! Right Ziggy?

Lots of love,

Twinkie

Blue Heeler Break

Got some fun blue heeler pictures of my barn friends, the rescue dogs, Holly and Maddie.

I hope you enjoy Sunday's Blue Heeler Pictures!

[The little confused pink dot is the comic relief]

 Check out the athleticism of this ol' girl.

Maddie, straining to grab the ball mid-air, is a senior dog. She's almost 12 years old.

And many more good years, furiend!

 Maddie and the rest of her rescue dog siblings, obviously a rather mixed pack, having "a ball".

 Boomer, the chihuahua attached to Maddie's tail . . . well that's where he spends his time when they play ball. Yes, always.

 Really!

 The two blue heelers have had enough for now.

[And the pink dot moves in, look closely]

He he [the coast is clear]. Enjoy, brave chihuahua puppy . . .

Have a lovely Sunday!

Twinkie

Dog Digging 101 | Dog Training Tips

Pedrito Has Found His True Calling

Our latest adoption, Pedro, the chihuahua puppy is completely unruly. One of his latest talents is . . . dog digging! The proof is in the pictures.

Pedro will share with y'all his dog training tips.

First, look around and make sure nobody is watching.

Good.

Proceed with enthusiasm.

Wipe nose, so you don't look guilty.

I said, "Wipe nose! Tsk tsk."

Listen to me, chihuahua puppy! You're going in the dog house again.

Twinkie

It's My Stuffy, Neener Neener

Darling Pedrito, the chihuahua puppy, is at it again. He steals all our stuffed dog toys!

Not only does he steal our stuffed dog toys, he also taunts us and sticks his silly dog tongue out to us!

Tsk tsk

Twinkie

Risky Business II | Negocios Riesgosos II

The word is out. The Geffen Company is about to start filming the remake of their 1983 hit teen comedy, Risky Business, staring Tom Cruise. Tom's sexy underwear dance to "Old Time Rock and Roll" has become Hollywood folklore, especially the part where he dances on the couch.

Mr. Cruise turned down the offer to shoot the sequel, but the studio's willing to proceed without him. They finally locked in their main male lead.

The new male star of Risky Business II is no other than:

Pedrito, the chihuahua puppy

Ms. Rebecca De Mornay, the original movie's female lead, has also refused to star in the sequel without her co-star. Rumors have it that they are considering a certain Ms. Francine Chiweenie to replace Ms. De Mornay.

We'll keep you posted

Twink!

The Ugly Duckling | Kitten Update

GIGI SMUDGE

7 mos

Pointed Kitten

Little Gigi was a not-very-attractive kitten. Her head was shaped like a water melon and she appeared to be swollen. Her colors were also rather diluted.

Her development was average, with the exception of her eating habits. She was the first to dip her lil' nose in the milk bowl; the first to eat something other than her mommy's milk. To this day, she's the chubbiest of the kittens and the one that loves food the most.

Gigi does practice proper kitten hygiene.

She's an excellent huntress of artificial mice and usually beats her litter-mates to a toy.

Gigi was, and still is, subjected to the abuse of Pedro, the chihuahua puppy.

She has brown up to be a rather beautiful pointed kitten that does not enjoy human interaction much.

Gigi is momma's girl. She loves to hang around her mommy and be groomed frequently. 

Twinkie

Our Eating Formation

All of us dogs eat in the kitchen

Linguini, the spotted dog, finishes her meal first and starts looking around for more. If she could, she'd whistle!

Usually, she and Frankie, the brindle chiweenie, finish first. Frankie starts looking around too. Frankie and Linguini end up licking each other's food bowl. 

Pedro, the chihuahua puppy, finishes next.

I, Twinkie, the teacup chihuahua, end last.

No dog food aggression in this household!

Twinkie

Happy Valentine's Day

Love, exciting and new
Come Aboard. We're expecting you.
Love, life's sweetest reward.
Let it flow, it floats back to you.

Love Goat soon will be making another run
The Love Goat promises something for everyone
Set a course for adventure,
Your mind on a new romance. 

It's the Love Goat-ah! It's the Love Goat-ah!

 

 

The Cast

Your Captain : The Love Goat

July : Beautiful Linguini,  spotted dog

Doc : Pedrito,  chihuahua puppy

Your Bartender: Twinkie,  teacup chihuahua and most fair blogdom Judge

Gopher : Frankie,  brindle chiweenie

We all want to wish you

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

--Twink--

Dog Teeth Cleaning

Dog Teeth Cleaning has become popular. Pedro, the chihuahua puppy, will demonstrate proper tooth brushing techniques.

As for me, Twinkie, I'd rather skip it altogether. There's nothing wrong with my dog breath.

Twink!

Not A Brownie

Nowadays, brushing your dog's teeth is becoming more and more pup-ular. 

Let's see what Pedrito, the chihuahua puppy, has to say about that.

That's what I have to live with! This potty mouth, annoying, stinky breath, pushy, yappy, dog-treat stealing baby bro. Ugh!

Twinkie

The Age-Old Question

Age-old questions continue to entice scientists who have recently turned their attention to a little chihuahua puppy for answers. The main such question that concerns today's scientists, after "which came first, the chicken or the egg", is:

What tastes better?

 cat poo

OR

horse poo?

That is the question!

While British scientists claim to have solved

one of the great mysteries of life

(they have scientific proof that the chicken came first),

researchers from all over the globe are impatiently awaiting the tiny chihuahua's empirical response. 

Twinkie

Bribery Is NOT A Form Of Corruption

Who cares about Linguini's (my ailing senior dog sister) health update,  Pedro's (my chihuahua puppy step-bro) shenanigans, or Frankie's birthday (the brindle chiweenie's arbitrary barkday is today) when there are pawesome bribes to be had. 

I just want you all to remember that you have been warned (yesterday)

I'm ready to announce the first runner up and potential winner of the category I'm judging.

Insane Cracker Dogs BEWARE

There's a tough competitor among you.

No, Phantom, Thunder and Ciara, it's not Pedrito the tiny terrorista--although the thought did cross my mind. After lengthy deliberations, I decided that if Pedro was part of the actual competition I'd have to recuse myself for lack of impartiality.

No, Buffy. Posting about my children's book is not an official bribe. I have lots of spares lying around my home, ugh.

Yes, dearest comedian furiends, Benny and Lily. Feel free to keep up with the crazy talk and don't forget to send your virtual bribes to me asap (even though you're not in my category BOL).

Not sure about your comment, Ms Lola Pei. If you can beat the bid for best bribe, feel free to enter this category instead of the diva one (although we all know you are shameless!).

And btw, I'm sorry I didn't hear you were having the sickies before today. I'm glad you're all better!

NO dearest ol' furiend, Frankie Furter, the monogamous dog. There will be NO BRIDES on this blog. I like to keep my options open. I do love your new white dreadlocks however, ehem, your honor (BOL). 

PS Let us know if you need a breathing apparatus

And NOW, the moment you've all been waiting for. 

Proud to announce the MANGO MINSTER 2011 first runners up in the INSANE CRACKER DOG category are:

Sam and Pippen!!!

WHY?

Because I said so!

Because I'm the judge.

Because I have taken an oath to NOT be impartial NOR fair . . .

. . . along with the fact that Sam and Pippen came up with the best bribe so far  * and then they threw in a heated dog bed for good measure. That's why!

*click and learn

Twinkie V. Twinkerson

United Pet Blogdom District Judge

Trojan Terrorista

USC Campus Shut Down as Police Investigate Terrorist "Poop Art" Threat

Authorities shut down parts of the USC campus as they investigated an apparent threat made by a tiny but mighty dog. The caller and perp at first tried to remain anonymous, but after interrogation by the 911 operator confessed that his name was Pedrito.

Law enforcement sources told The Times that the university received a call from someone claiming he had planted "poop art" inside a campus building by scooting his tiny hiney high up against a wall. 

 The sources said the caller was BOL and sounded intoxicated. He said he'd overdosed on his roommates' catnip. 

Nonetheless, USC campus police were searching the area, said the sources. 

Students and staff on campus reported parts of the campus had to be close off and fumigated. 

Now, as you all know, I, Twinkie Van Twinkerson, the teacup chihuahua have my special sources. The truth is that the USC chihuahua puppy threat came from no other than my own baby bro, Pedro who was returned home, alas, safely, earlier this evening (ugh). 

At this point in time, Pedro is not only wanted on the USC campus, he's also blown any chance of visiting his human sister on campus ever again!

Pedrito also blew his chances of graduating from USC like me

Reporting live from the living room heated dog bed,

Twinkie

Happy New Year

A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.  

~Pedrito, the chihuahua puppy