Carved Beagle by Ralph Shoop

Beautiful little carved Beagle dog by Ralph Shoop.  I love the expression on the little dog's face!  The carving is dated 1991.  I've done a little research on Mr. Shoop, and believe that he was from Maryland, however, I have not been able to find out much more about him or his work.

Beagles!

Is there anything cuter than a Beagle???

Snoopy in San Francisco Dangle Earrings

We loved these vintage Snoopy earrings the moment we saw them!


The earrings are each approximately 3/4" tall x 1/2" wide; they are multicolored cloisonne style enamel. Oddly, one earring is silver tone; the other is gold tone - I purchased together and this is the first time I've noticed that they are a different metal! Snoopy, that cute Peanuts beagle, is laying on top of a San Franciso cable car ... in the same manner that he is usually seen lounging on top of his dog house.

These are United Features, Aviva Taiwan. 

In Memoriam: Lucy

Lucy

1993-2010

Some Lucy's favorite things:

• Snuggling with her family
• Broccoli and sugar snap peas
• Sunbathing
• Rides in the car
• Gismo
• Walks with Cocoa
• Curling up with Grandma Josie and watching television
• Spring crocuses
• M&Ms
• Walking in the garden

We'll all miss you, sweet little Lu!

A Display in the Museum

The Museum houses a lot of small figurines in the collection!  This is one of the wall displays.

The Playful Little Dog - A Wonder Book Featuring Archie, a Boston Terrier

This adorable book was written by Jean Horton Berg and beautifully illustrated by Maurice Robertson.   The book is copyrighted 1951; this version is from 1983.  In the story, Archie - a cuter than cute Boston Terrier - and his family move from a "no dogs allowed" apartment building to a home in the suburbs.   This is the story of Archie and his new friend - a large boxer with a big bark.

Max Factor Royal Regiment Figural Perfume Bottle with Dalmation

Vintage Max Factor Royal Regiment "Coldstream Foot Guard" limited edition Leather cologne decanter. Of course, the reason this bottle is in the Dog Pound Museum is because of the smiling Dalmation at his side!