The View from the Moo: New Venture!

Well check ME out!

Today is the "official" start of Mom's new venture:

PAWS Painter

It's a shop on Etsy where she'll feature artwork with

animals and offer custom pet portraits.

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Just for my Monday Moo blog,

Mom did a photo with all four ornaments of us,

her Cyber-sibes pack,

outside hanging on our little Blue Spruce:

I'm pretty sure anyone who's followed us for any length of time

will recognize Star, Sherman, Jack, & me.

In case you don't, we're identified the backsides:

They're really sparkly up close, there's iridescent glitter on top of that "snow".

Its too bad it isn't real snow, but I guess that wouldn't be too good for them.

They do have a sealer on them, but they're really for indoors.

There's 6 more smaller husky ornaments in the shop.

She'll add some paper & canvas pet portraits (as soon as she gets the photos done).

She'll also offer custom photoshop collages...

like the ones you see here on our blog.

They're great for things like cards and websites & stuff.

See, here's 3 new designs that are now cards:

Recognize this little mal gal?

It's Tess! Isn't she the cutest?

...and another for our family cards this year:

Mom has lots more Siberian-themed cards at JackStar Cards,

in case woo are looking for something like that.

Well all I can say is whew!

She's also been baking for a bake sale

and cooking chili for a cook-off... she is one busy mama!

Please pardon her absence from comments,

she still reading blogs & fb when she can.

And that's todays View from the Moo!

Toodle-woo!

Miss Moo

Sunday funnies

A funny thing happened on our walk by the ocean the other day....

Whoa! Hold up!

Do woo see that sign, Jack?

Ha-roo roo roo!

The people in this mansion must think that's pretty funny.

***sigh***

Its a sad reality of canine life....

the dog always get blamed!

Two innocent dogs,

jack a-roo & miss moo

Friday Fotos: Ocean Walk

We've had some surprisingly good weather lately (by human standards),

so Mom & her furiend took Jack & I for a nice long walk along the ocean ...

Its so peaceful by the ocean...

The wind swirls across the waves...

Fragrant late blooms stand out vividly

against their fall foliage...

so serene!

Woo got that right, Moo.

I could stand here in the sunshine

listening to the waves and snoofer the salt air all afternoon!

2 minutes later.....

Alright already,

enough of that poetic stuff, lets keep walking....

Woo know what they say,

"A tired human is a good human"

.....or something like that.

Hope you have a blissful beginning to your weekend,

Jack a-roo & Miss Moo

WoolessWednesday

The View from the Moo: Ha-roo roo roo!

Ha-woo everyone! Time again for the View from the Moo (that's me!)

Humans love to play jokes on canines almost as much as canines love to play jokes on them. (Although they don't usually "get" the joke)

Well.....Mom fooled us.... for a while!

Ha-roo roo roo! Good one, Mom!

*Laughter is good for woo -

hope your Monday starts out with a laugh and a smile!

and that's today's Veiw from the Moo!

Toodle-woo!

Miss Moo

*Laughter really is good for you! Here's why:

10 reasons why laughing is good for you

http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/health/179039/10-reasons-why-laughing-is-good-for-you

In fact, laughter therapy is a big deal and can improve your health in lots of different ways. Just check out these 10 benefits of chuckling...

By Rob Mansfield

'Laughter is the best medicine': we're always being told that, but there's actually more to a good giggle than just raising our spirits for a couple of minutes.
Research shows that while children laugh up to 400 times a day, adults do it only 17 times a day, on average.

1. Laughter boosts your immune system

Researchers have found that laughter actually boosts the immune system, increasing the number of antibody-producing T cells. This then makes us less likely to get coughs and colds. It also lowers the levels of at least four hormones that are associated with stress, so after a good giggle you should be far less tense and anxious.

2. Laughter relieves pain

A good chortle has been found to reduce pain. Not only does it distract you from aches, but it releases feelgood endorphins into your system that are more powerful than the same amount of morphine.

3. Laughter improves your social life

If you can make people laugh, then you're likely to have more friends, because everyone loves a joker. You're also likely to achieve more at work: if you have a good sense of humour you'll be more productive, a better communicator and team player.
In fact, most things we laugh at aren't necessarily actual jokes, but comments in everyday conversation. Laughter is as much about social relationships as it is about humour.

4. Laughter helps relieve depression

Laughter has long been known to help people who are suffering from the either SAD or full-blown depression. Laughing reduces tension and stress, and lowers anxiety and irritation, which are all major factors that contribute to the blues.

5. Laughter boosts your relationship

If you're looking to find a new partner, then laughter will help you find a new mate. Men love women who laugh in their presence and women actually laugh 125% more than men.
And if you're already with someone, then a shared sense of humour is an important factor in keeping your relationship running smoothly.

6.Laughter gives you a mini-work-out

We've probably all used, or at least heard, the phrase 'my sides ache' after laughing too much. Well, it's no real surprise. A good belly laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts your abdominal muscles and also works your shoulders. This will make you feel a lot more relaxed.
In fact, laughing 100 times is the equivalent to 10 minutes on the rowing machine or 15 minutes on an exercise bike, so break out those Only Fools And Horses DVDs and start watching!

7. Laughter protects your heart

According to a study by heart specialists at the University of Maryland, people with heart disease were 40% less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease.
Laughter has been found to benefit the way blood flows around the body, reducing the likelihood of heart disease. The research said that 15 minutes of laughter a day is as important for your heart as 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week!

8. Laughter lowers your blood pressure

People who laugh a lot on a regular basis have lower blood pressure than the average person. When people have a good laugh, the blood pressure increases at first, but then it decreases to levels below normal.
Breathing then becomes deeper and this helps to send oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body.

9. Laughter improves your breathing

Laughter empties your lungs of more air than it takes in resulting in a cleansing effect - similar to deep breathing. This is especially helpful for people who are suffering from respiratory ailments, such as asthma.

10. Laughter helps you lose weight

Burning off calories by laughing might not sound as if it has much use, but a hearty chuckle raises the heart rate and speeds up the metabolism.
If you're dieting, think about adding laughter to your exercise regime. A good sitcom might easily keep you laughing for 20 minutes or more.

Yum yum yummers!

In her continuing search fur stuff that will keep Miss Mighty Moo-jaws busy, mom tried a new treat - beef tendons.

We think these pictures say it all!

Happy yummy Saturday!

Jack & Moo

11/11/11 Veterans Day

We thank all our Veterans for their selfless service to our country in times of war and in times of peace. May we never take our freedom for granted.

May God Bless all who serve,

keep them safe from harm, and comfort the families

of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Amen.

We are proud of the generations of Military Service in our family. Grandparents, parents, spouse, uncles, nephews, and cousins both past and present have served in the Army, Navy, and Marines. We thank each and every one of you!

A note about the GSD's in the picture above: Please take a moment and read about Military dogs suffering from PTSD. Please keep these pups in your prayers. Thank you.

Wooless Wednesday: Its all a blur

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Monday's View from the Moo: Just Ducky

Hi every pup & peep! It's time for the view from the Moo once again.
Here's a few pictures from yesterday, our walk was just ducky!

Look! Duck duck goose!

Think they taste like chicken?

How to catch one....hmmmm

Here, ducky ducky ducky!

Follow me, ducky ducky ducky!

Here they come....

....and there they go!

The walk was great.

We had our usual dinner of kibble.

And that's today's View from the Moo

Toodle-woo!

Miss Moo

Cool Hat Challenge

Our furiends Zim and Rusty threw down the hat this morning. They posed with their human's cool Tilley hats, and tossed out a challenge to show off your human's hats.

Against our will we are pawticipating, sort of.* Our pawrents are both "hat people", so there are plenty of hats to try out. Admittedly, we don't look near as cool as Zim or Rusty, but hey, it was worth the treats! Here is the best of the photos.

Jack tolerates a Scala UV protection hat:

Typically, Moo has her own unique style

of wearing this Columbia drawstring hat,

refusing to wear

it in the normal fashion:

Woo! Have a fun Sunday!

jack a-roo & miss moo

*No dogs were harmed in this photo shoot, there were many, many, many treats involved.

Friday Friends

Let's hear it: "Awwwwww!"

Isn't that adorable? Its a husky vase she bought at the Siberian Nationals last week. She "just had to have it", cause its by the same artist who designed her other vase, see how sweet they look side by side?
Mom said it reminds her of Star, not only cause it looks like her, but cause she was such an itty bitty thing when they brought her home that their two cats looked like giants next to her!

It was the start of Star's life-long love affair with cats. We hope she's made a few angel kitty friends to play with over the Bridge!

Hope woo get to play with a few friends this weekend!

jack a-roo & miss moo

Wicked Wednesday

Thought we'd show woo our bellies á la Whitney's Wicked Wednesday!

jack & moo

Siberian + Obedience in the same sentence!

Ha-roo everyone!

We hope woo had a fun Halloween (if woo celebrate that in your part of the world). We did! Jack greeted every kid at the door, and got many many many pets! Moo joined him occasionally, not wanting to miss out on the attention. The best comment we got was from a little 5 year old girl who, after insisting she pet both of them, said "I really like your wolves". Awww, isn't that precious? Mom's pumpkin turned out nicely. we of course snoopervised its carving and Jack ate most of the carved out parts.

Check it out:

So today we're going to explore a phenomenon: Siberian Husky Obedience Trials at the Nationals! Yup, there are Siberians who have made agreements to "obey". Who knew? We're sure there must be some spectacular treats involved. We wanna see the contract. Ha-roo roo roo!

When mom arrived there were Siberians sitting unattended for up to 5 minutes at a time. Not doing anything, just sitting waiting for their owners to return to the ring to "release" them. Mom said she was stunned and it gave her hope.. Hope for what? A couple weeks ago dad turned to her and said "Have you noticed that Moo doesn't do anything we ask her?" (Moo says "That's my story & I'm stickin to it".) Then there were group trials. FYI: the fluffy fellow closest to us was the winner in these trials.

Later in the afternoon were "Rally team" trials. This is a group of Siberians and handlers that do synchronized movements. Mom sat next to a lady who does rally trials, so she got the scoop first hand. Here they are all ready for action: The guy in the cap is the "team leader" and calls out the commands as they are given to him by the judge.
They go around the ring, changing directions & pausing to sit & stuff. Here they are doing "weave poles" using peeps for poles:
This next task was interesting. All the dogs sit at one end opposite their handler. One by one they are called to walk across the ring and do a down stay on command while the others cross.
Last pup stopped a bit short, but mom was impressed.
Lastly, they are all told to "stay" and are allowed to do whatever they want as long as they don't get up. This part of the trial we understand! The pup that flopped over & snoozed got a big chuckle from the crowd!
After that, mom walked around & shopped. Our yogurt bones came from the Siberian Health Foundation booth behind this handsome guy, Yuri. Mom talked to his mom for quite a while. Yuri reminded her of Jack's best friend Moon, remember him?
Mom bought a few things (we'll post them later this week). Bus she says that in the next picture shows her with what she really wanted & she was ready to head home, ha-roo roo! (Its that adorable Moo-cousin Falcon again!)

Too bad she didn't bring him home, he would have been a lot of fun to play with! Ha-woo, we'll get to meet him next time we stay at Moo's Mom's B&B up north of here.

a-roos to yous, and toodle-woo,

Jack a-roo & Miss Moo