Posh Pooch Designs, Where it all Began | Posh Pooch Designs

Posh Pooch Designs 

Who came first?
Posh Pooch Designs or Maximo and Rosie?

See the Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

It All began with a little white spotted 

Chihuahua named Maximo.

My sister helped me find him. I really wanted a little girl dog,

But when we went to pick him up,

 I think we bonded on the spot.

The door was opened and he walked out, a little thin, a little scraggly, in need of a bath, but so beautiful.

 My sister picked him up and handed him to me.

He looked at me and licked my face.

That was it! I was his.

I named him Maximo because it means Bright little child.

He was very smart and learned his name 

and my commands quickly.

I started making him little sweaters and 

hats because he was cold all the time.

As most chihuahuas are.

I was worried that he was lonely when we were gone from the house and So we decided to get him a little sister.

When we got Rosie she was 14 weeks old 

and weighed 1.4 lbs.

 She was tiny and under fed, but I saw a special 

spark in her eyes and bounce in her step.

We were going to call Her Lily Bell, but when my

 husband saw her, he changed her name

to Rossita Bell -  Which means Rosebud.

At First I had to give her puppy milk, 

everything else made her sick. Eventually, she was able

 to eat real puppy food. 

As she grew bigger and stronger, 

her bond with Maximo grew as well.

He mothered her like she was his baby.

She was very playful and he was very patient.

Today they are inseparable. If one goes to the Vet. 

They both have to go or the other 

will cry the whole time they are gone.

Maximo and Rosie are the heart of 

Posh Pooch Designs

These two sweet and loving pooches are

 the reason I started designing

 and creating dog Sweaters, hats and a bunch more.

As well as, the reason I keep on designing.

You will rarely see on pooch without the other.

 I was a little bothered that now that Maximo 

and Rosie or 7 and 8 years old, that they are 

considered Senior Dogs.

They are still so young and playful, such patient 

Dog models.

They will do what ever is asked of them for the 

payment of a dog cookie or 2.

I still design Dog items, but also design items for people.

 That is why my I changed my theme from,

"Where crochet has gone to the dogs."

to

"Designs for pooches, designs for people,

 and designs for fun!"

The Life of Dog Models - Maximo and Rosie Bell

I received an email this morning,

that stated, and  I quote, 

""I can always spot a Chinese company. 
I can tell because your dog models 

are overworked and tired. You stink!"

As you can imagine this made me mad 

and hurt my feelings 

as my dogs are very happy, 

very spoiled and living in the

 beautiful state of Colorado.

Here are just a "few" Photos to Show 

you exactly how my

Dog Models,

 Maximo and Rosie Bell Live.

This is where we sleep.

This is where we relax each morning

This is also where we relax, some nice mornings.

This is how we spend a sunny afternoon.

Sometimes we have to take a bath.

Sometimes we go on vacations.

Sometimes we "play" in mommy's yarn.

Sometimes we get new sweaters.

We love our mommy.

And love to give her kisses.

We especially love to go off roading

 in the beautiful mountains in Colorado!!

Maximo and Rosie Bell 

are our furbabies, 

and we love them  and spoil them.

Just to set the record straight.

Maximo and Rosie Bell Doing a Few Tricks!

This is a Quick little Video of

 Maximo and Rosie Bell

Doing a few tricks.

See this Video on my Youtube channel at this LINK

Maximo and Rosie Bell

are the real inspirations of

Posh Pooch Designs

The are the smartest,

 best dog models ever.

Yarn Bomb -- Big Spool!

UPS left this on my Doorstep...

I was so excited, I thought it was a big spool of yarn!

NOT!

Well, when my hubby was done with his project,

he gave me the empty spool.

I decided to Yarn Bomb it!

First,

 I covered the center with Home Town USA yarn,

wrapping it around, and around, and around......

And around, till the center was covered.

Then I crocheted a circle top,

using different scraps of yarn.

By doing decrease stitches on the last 2 rows,

 it naturally fit over the edge.

Lastly, I made a circle on the top of the bottom,

and sewed it in place.

I was going to use this as a nifty side table

 in my craft room,

But I think Maximo and Rosie Bell

Have other ideas.

I Love How the Spool

turned out....

What do You think?

April Fools Day Fun!

I ran out to get some more packaging supplies,

and as I was walking past the check out  
counter I saw the glasses
with a  nose and mustache, hanging on an end cap.

I just could not resist buying some!

(I wonder if the dogs will wear these.)

I put them on "Buffy" the Stuffed dog model...

Rosie just looked at her. 
Rosie is always scared of new things,

so I thought she might not be afraid
 if I set them on her friend.

Then I put a pair on Maximo. 
He is such a sweet, gentle guy that he

 just sat there looking at me,
 Rosie just looked at Maximo and then at me.

  She still was not happy with this whole Glasses thing.

Then I added the cool Jamaican hat!

I think Maximo was posing like a true Jamaican would.

Rosie was not having any of it!

I put the Rainbow stripe hat on her, 

She didn't mind, she is used to hats,

but then I put the glasses on her.... NO WAY!

(Maximo just waited patiently.)

So we left it at the Cool hats.

Jamaican Dog Hat Crochet Pattern 

can be found at this LINK

I Love these Dogs with their

so different personalities.

They are the best Dog Models ever,

and they make my life so Fun!

We Are Famous - We made the "What Not to Crochet" Blog!

Yes, We are Famous...
We did make the
 What Not to Crochet Blog!

Please , do go check it out!

Maximo modeling the Sponge Bob Hat

Crochet Pattern

 I was up set at first. It sort of made me mad,

not the article but the comments. 

  Not everyone understands what I do or why I do it.

But everyone has a right to their opinion,

 and my dog hats are really cute!

Plus it is free advertising!

I really enjoy the "What not to Crochet" blog. It is fun and entertaining.

I am not mad or up set at them, it really just makes me giggle. 



Angry Birds Dog Hats ( white and blue are available too)

Crochet Pattern

The Truth is, some of my Dog Hat designs are silly.

 They are made to be.

Many are bought as photography props and for family pictures.

The fact that they are warm, is a extra plus.

And all of them are custom made to fit your pooch.

The Cupcake Dog Hat is one of my best selling hats!

Crochet Pattern

This hat is purchased so much, for Birthdays of course!

Now About my dogs!

Both Maximo and Rosie are well treated, spoiled 

and well trained Dog models.

From the time I got them , I have taught them to

model by word commands. 

 You know  "Sit"  "Stay"  "Come" , then they learned,

 "Down " and "Up", then "head down" ,

 "head up" and "turn".

All I have to  say is  "time to model"

and they jump up or stop

 what they are doing and run to me. 

They love it!  And they are rewarded

with"dog Cookies".

Now, About them looking sad!

You know Dogs cannot smile.

They show thier happiness by wagging thier tails.

I cannot capture that in a still photo.

Disney Style Mouse and Duck Dog  Hats

Crochet Pattern Mouse and Duck

Believe Me they are

Happy Dogs!

The Bunny Dog Hat is another example of a Photo prop or Family pic prop.

Crochet Pattern

Wouldn't this look great on your dog sitting in front of a Easter basket

or  next to a child in thier Easter Sunday Clothes.

Now These are just a few examples of my Designs.

Please head over to my Artfire store

and see all the other hats, Sweaters, Crochet patterns

and other items I design for pooches.

"Christmas Peanut Butter bites" Dog Treats

Christmas Peanut Butter Bites

Holiday or Everyday Dookies  for pooches

My dogs love Cookies - I use them to train them to

 model and do other things, too.

  They can  sit, ,stay,  up, roll over, dance in a circle,

 "give me some paw" and several other commands. 

So I am always on the search for dog cookies to buy

 as well as make.

Since it is the Christmas season I decided

 to look for a recipe to make

 them some festive cookies. I am pretty crafty,

 I can crochet anything.

 I am even a pretty good cook, but baking..... 

baking is another story.

My motto is "If it has more then 5 ingredients...

I am not making it".

 Well, this recipe only has 5 ingredients so I am going to try it!

Christmas Peanut Butter Bites

Ingredients


1. 3 cups of all purpose flour

2. 1 and ½ cups of whole wheat flour

3. 1 and ½ teaspoons of molasses


4.  3 tablespoons of peanut butter

5. 3 tablespoons of canola oil

Preparation


1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a bowl mix the all purpose flour and the whole wheat flour
 together and set it on the side. In a separate large bowl stir the molasses,
 peanut butter and oil together. Then add the flours mixture into the molasses
 mixture and mix it until it is smooth.

3. Use your hand to break the dough into small ball size pieces and roll each
one into log shapes around ½ inch in diameter.
 Then cut the longs into 1/8 of inch thick discs.

Or, roll out on a floured surface and cut with cookie cutters.

 Place the discs onto ungreased
 baking sheets and put them in the oven.
Bake them for approximately
30 minutes or until  golden brown.

4. Once done allow them to cool completely before serving.



Maximo and Rosie working for Cookies!

Labor Day Week-end Adventure!

My husband and I purchased a New RV, so we decided to take it for a test run over the labor Day Weekend. Maximo and Rosie were so excited..They knew something fun was going to happen.

Of course, I packed too much food, but off we went to Branson, Mo,  to the Ozark Country RV park. They has everything you could think of needing, A store, shower/laundry , a large pool, a large Pavillion, and  a library complete with pool table, puzzles and books!.. It even had a dog park!

We were so excited, a special park just for dogs to play, and poop! (Remember to always pick up after your pooches) They loved it!

We had a great spot, it was long enough to pull through with the car trailer. We pulled a trailor with our convertable, so we could drive around Branson. Every spot had a table and chairs and a grill, or you could go over under the big pavillion and use the gas grill. YUMMO!

And a great time was had by both human and furbaby!     Sniff, sniff........ I do smell barbeque!!!!!