Smaller Leash Bags Are Here

Chow Chow

I wanted to add a smaller leash bag to my product line. This is my version of the attachable leash bag. The new bag measures 7x4 and has fabric ties to tie onto the handle or strap of the leash. I elected not to use metal clips to keep the price down. The absence of the metal clip also makes it easier to throw in the washer or dryer to clean.

Border Terrier

You can stuff the plastic bags inside the leash bag and they will not fall out. This allows you to be able to pull one bag out at a time.

Keeshound

The leash bag can be embroidered with many of the dog designs offered in my shop.

Schnauzer Design #2

Sale This Weekend

All weekend Mischyfpaws will be running a 10% sale on everything in the store.

Special sale item is the Walking Bag and Paw Towel combo.  

Pick your dog breed

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New iPhone, iPod, Blackberry and cellphone cases

I have been working on new items for my shop. I created patterns for Iphone, Ipod, and Blackberry cases. Covers are avalible in select embroidered dog breed designs.

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Meet President Obama Family Dog - BO

Look at this cute little guy. He is a black and white Portuguese Water Dog. This particular dogs name is Amigo’s New Hope aka Bo. Bo Obama to be exact. He is the Presidential family dog otherwise known as “The First Dog”. Bo was a gift from Senator Edward Kennedy to President Obama’s daughters Malia and Sasha. Bo became part of the Obama family on March 15, 2009.

Since Bo has entered the White House and has taken on his new title "The First Dog", the Portuguese Water Dog Breed has had a surge in popularity since the breed’s introduction to the U.S. in the late 1960’s.

Portuguese Water Dogs make a wonderful energetic family pet. They are classified as a working dog. They enjoy being given jobs to do that demonstrate their intelligence, strength and stamina. “Porties” as they are also known as a breed that sheds less fur than an average breed dog. This has miss lead some to believe it is a hypoallergenic breed.

The First Dog - Bo

Bo The First Dog of the White House. What a lucky dog to have such a large yard to romp in. =)

As with all breeds, please research the breed to see if it is a good match for your family before bringing one home to your family.

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The Puppy Has Arrived

Mischyfpaws is proud to be introducing our first puppy embroidery design. I have added a cute little Yorkshire Terrier Puppy with a ball design. I came across this design and thought he was absolutely adorable and I just had to have him. I selected him to be my first puppy design offered in Mischyfpaws.  This design is currently being offered as paw towels and walking bags. I will be introducing more puppies to come in the future, so keep an eye out!

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

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Large Tote (Pick Your Breed)

All totes are custom made. The totes have a patch pocket on the front that is embroidered with the selected breed. The embroidery continues with paw prints as a top border on the front and back of the tote. Totes are sold in medium weight cotton/poly blend in black or grey. The totes are fully lined.


Black or Dark colored breeds are made on grey or tan colored fabric in order for the details of the breed design to show up. These bags measure 12w x 11h x 4d.







Machine wash cold and dry low.


This item takes approximately 5 days to custom make. We do not start the custom process before payment has cleared. If you need a rush order, please email before purchase.

Our customers have also purchased these bags without embroidery (plain) and used them for crafts such as knitting, felt work or needlepoint. These totes can be used as a travel bag.Totes can be custom made in other colors upon request and availability.

Most breeds can be done in a similar coloring to your pet. If you wish to see a color variation of a particular breed, please convo us so we may be able to get test embroidery to put up online for you to view.


If you have any questions, please email us at mischyfpaws@yahoo.com








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Pomeranian

Popular Dog Show Breed

Pomeranian is a toy breed that came from the Pomerania region, now called Germany and Poland. This breed originally weighed 30 pounds but now weighs 7 pounds. Pomeranians were used as sheep herders. Pomeranians are an alert, extroverted toy breed. They come in all colors but are known for orange and red. This breed is an excellent family dog. Pomeranians were recognized in 1888 by the AKC.

Pomeranians are 3 to 7 pounds which makes them the perfect toy size dog to be carried around in a purse or carrier. They are also small enough that makes them ease to travel with. Pomeranians seem to be the prefect breed for the busy celebrity.

Celebrities that own Pomeranians are:
Jessica Alba named hers Lucky,
Carrot Top named his Jessica Alba,
Nicole Richie named hers Foxxy and
Paris Hilton named hers Kimchi.

Paw Towel

Mess Leash Bag

Pomeranian bags and towels are on sale at 10% off starting January 12, until January 18, 2010.

Pomeranian is the dog of the week from January 12 - 18, 2010.

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Chinese Crested

The Hypoallergenic Breed

There are two types of the Chinese Crested. The first is the Hairless. The Hairless is soft with silky hair on its head, tail and feet. The exposed skin is soft and smooth. The second type is called Powder-puff. The Powder-puff has soft, straight hair all over its body. Both types come from the same litter and come in many colors. Crested are on the hypoallergenic list for those with allergies. These dogs are receptive to skin irritations, allergies and sunburns. This is part of the toy breed. They are alert and playful companions that love family and children. Chinese Crested was accepted to the AKC in 1991.

Celebrity Owners:
Dane Andrew named his dog Rascal

Chinese Crested bags and towels are on sale at 10% off until January 11, 2010.

Chinese Crested is the dog of the week from January 5 - 11, 2010.

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Calendars

In the up and coming weeks I have decided to introduce a few different kinds of calendars for 2010 and a calendar contest for a paper calendar in 2011.

Stay tuned.

Below is a small sample of a stitch out (test sample) for the desk calendar series. The stitch out is not on fabric or in the completed final version. Design and breed may change.

Airedale, Spinone Italiano, Dogue de Bordeaux

These will be introduced in January 2010.

I am adding new embroidery breed designs to my list of breeds bringing my list to a total of 76. I’ve always been a curious person and the thought occurred to me that it would be interesting for me to know a little bit about each breed. Then I thought if I’m curious about the breeds, then maybe anybody seeing the embroidery design would be interested about them too. I decided to add a short summary of where the dog comes from, what it does, care and maintaining, basically anything I can find out about each breed being introduced.

Airedale

AIREDALE TERRIER

The King of the Terriers

The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terriers. Airedale Terriers are thought to be from Aire, England. These wonderful dogs are sweet and gentle but will stand up for them selves if cornered. They are quick learners as long as you can keep them interested. They love and thrive on daily exercise, making this dog a good breed for those that like to jog or walk everyday. Airedale Terriers were used as guard dogs during wartime in Great Britain and Germany. They were also used as rodent control and hunting small animals and birds. These dogs have done it all. Their fur is thick and wiry with a soft undercoat. They are easy to maintain but needs a regular brushing. Airedales were recognized by the AKC in 1888.

Spinone Italiano

SPINONE ITALIANO

The Wash and Wear Dog

Spinone Italiano is also called an Italian Pointer. These dogs are family oriented dogs. Their coats are wiry and thick. These dogs can take the cold water with ease. They should be brushed on occasion but not daily. Their fur is better left in the natural state. Their temperaments are robust, docile, active, energetic and sociable. There coats come in a variation of colors such as all white, white and orange and white with brown. This dog needs to be trained and socialized early. AKC recognized this sporting breed in 2000.

Dogue de Bordeaux

DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
The Drooling Dog

If the Dogue De Bordeaux looks familiar it is the dog that was used in the Tom Hanks film Turner and Hooch. Dogue De Bordeaux is a French Mastiff style dog. This breed was used as guardians, hunters and fighters. They are known to be excellent companions and attached to their families. They are calm, patient and affectionate. Their coat is easily maintained. Dogue De Bordeaux has a powerful, muscular, stocky body with a massive head. Dog weighs approximately 99 pounds. It seems their only draw back is the drooling. AKC recognized this working class breed in 2008.

Welcome to my new blog

For my first blog I thought I would write about what made me start my store on Etsy.com. 

In 2006 I came across a chow chow embroidery design and loved it so much I embroidered a baseball cap. I started to embroidery everything with the design. It wasn't long after that my roommate started to complain about the paw prints all over the floor. I bought a towel to hang by the door to wipe my chows’ paws when we come in from rainy weather. Of course I embroidered a chow chow on it.

Chow chow Design

When 2008 rolled around I started wondering what else I could do with the embroidery designs. I began to collect more dog designs until I could figure it out what to do with them. I came across a site called Etsy in March 09 and opened a shop. I posted 4 dog breed paw towels up and didn't sell anything for 3 months.  Finally, I sold two sets of towels to two separate people on the same day. In October I decided to try to get the shop going, so I could make some money from home. I set some goals and I started posting the different breeds of my paw towels. I also decided to buy the terry cloth and make the towels myself, instead of buying them from the store.

Paw Towel

Then I added a new product I call my dog walking bag. The bag is also referred to as the leash bag, mess bag or small travel bag. They measure 7x5x5 and are made of medium heavy cotton. These are hand made bags. They hold quite a bit for there size.

Dog Walking Bag

Yesterday, I finally completed my first big goal I set for myself in October. I finally have all 71 dog breed embroidery designs listed in my shop before Thanksgiving. Now we will see what happens over the Holiday. I hope to sell at least 4 items for my first Christmas at Etsy. They say your first year of Christmas sells are usually a bust but a good learning experience. For me, besides working on the orders I get, I will also work on setting next years goals for the store.

My Black Friday through Cyber Monday sell is FREE SHIPPING on everything in my shop. Please stop by and see my hand made items. http://www.mischyfpaws.etsy.com/

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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