tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65293249696886737912012-01-30T06:23:09.898-08:00Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-454585663036271082011-09-24T18:10:00.001-07:002011-09-24T18:20:28.038-07:00Hi Everyone, it's Penny here. I have been a little too busy to blog lately. I had a bad weekend last weekend, I got really sick with a bad bout of my liver disease problems. My mom and dad took me to the vet this week twice! I don't like to go to the vet, but my mom says I have to because the vet will make me feel better! They did an ultrasound on my belly and are suspecting that I have a liver shunt again, ugh! I have to take lots of medicine now, which is kind of yucky. I will be going back to the vet in a few weeks to have my liver enzymes checked again. The vet will tell us then what he suggests for making me the healthiest at that time! <div><br /></div><div>One good thing though is that mom has been making me all sorts of special foods! I got to eat cod fillet twice this week and tonight I got to have macaroni with tofu cooked in chicken broth with garlic! She reads a book that tells her all about the best natural foods that will help heal my liver. Okay, I better get back to watching animal planet, talk to you soon!<div><br /></div><div>love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Penny Jane</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-45458566303627108?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-67193589506330168422011-08-12T10:34:00.000-07:002011-08-12T10:35:32.116-07:00<!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --> <br />Register below for a chance to be the winner of our $100 Sophisticated Pup Gift Certificate Giveaway! <br /><!--[if IE 7]><br /><style type="text/css" media="screen"><br /> .mc-field-group {overflow:visible;}<br /></style><br /><![endif]--> <br /> <br /><div id="mc_embed_signup"> <br /><form action="http://sophisticatedpup.us2.list-manage1.com/subscribe/post?u=3371b43fc4f64b699fc40d7b2&amp;id=d3fc711cab" method="post" 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If you haven't followed or liked us, please do so! Feel free to leave us a message on our page too! We love to hear from fans!<div><br /></div><div>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Soph_Pup">@soph_pup</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sophisticatedpup">sophisticatedpup</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks! We look forward to connecting!</div><div><br /></div><div>Penny &amp; Michelle :)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-4843658146932352758?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-16848251387384905922011-07-31T08:13:00.000-07:002011-07-31T08:21:02.104-07:00Penny here again, I know, two blog posts in 1 day~ what?! We are in the process of creating our newest collection! It is SOOOO exciting! Mom is letting me have the final say on everything, which is pretty cool because she would never produce a line that I didn't want to wear! Anyways, we are busy, busy, busy over here sources our fabrics, which can be a bigger job than some people might realize! We have to make sure that we pick just the combinations! We hope to have our newest line ready for launching in early September! Plenty of time for you early Christmas shoppers! We will be at a couple of shows this fall showcasing our newest goods, if you want to see them/try them on for size before purchasing! Here is where we will be so far:<div><br /></div><div>Lincoln Park Art Faire</div><div>Chicago, IL</div><div>September 10 &amp; 11</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For the first time ever that is VERY exciting, we will be at:</div><div><br /></div><div>H.H. Backer Industry Christmas Tradeshow</div><div>Rosemont, IL</div><div>October 14, 15, &amp; 16</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Either of these shows would be a great time to shop, try on, and make a purchase for your own pet or stock your store with fantastic Sophisticated Pup products!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be on site at both of these events signing autographs and shaking paws! My newest cousin, Maggie (who is also a pug!) will be there too! Together, we make quite a dynamic duo!</div><div><br /></div><div>Come out and see us and see what great new products we have in store! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Bye for now,</div><div><br /></div><div>Penny :)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-1684825138738490592?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-72524709268540248152011-07-31T07:51:00.000-07:002011-07-31T07:59:52.564-07:00It's Penny here, blogging on the balcony on mom's laptop. We are sitting together watching the world go by this Sunday morning. Did everyone see the deal that we are running on Petsimply.com today? It's a good one! It only has 12 hours left on the sale, so if you haven't seen it yet~ Hurry to get it before it's gone! You can get $30 worth of Sophisticated Pup products for just $15! What a steal! Click on this link if you are interested: <a href="http://petsimply.com/share/member/half-off-handmade-pet-products-from-sophisticatedpup">Sophisticated Pup Petsimply Deal</a>! Have a great Sunday friends!<div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div><br /></div><div>Penny</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-7252470926854024815?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-90542047565668620692011-06-21T13:28:00.000-07:002011-06-21T13:31:11.484-07:00It has been quite some time since we have blogged... we get so bogged down with our Facebook and Twitter pages, that we sometimes forget about this blog! <div><br /></div><div>Well, since we just redesigned our website, we are going to try to be better about blogging! We are moving full steam ahead creating our newest collections. We just released our collars with flowers, which are super cute! You'll have to check them out.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are so happy it's summer, but summer means starting to think about our holiday collections! Big things are in store for us, we hope you visit us often.</div><div><br /></div><div>Penny &amp; Michelle :)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-9054204756566862069?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-50844429068180317382009-01-16T16:18:00.001-08:002009-01-16T16:19:43.192-08:00We are currently trying to figure out what shows to hit in the coming months. We want to be at the best pet product shows that will help us to meet the best pups! Email us at: info@sophisticatedpup.com with suggestions! Thanks!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-5084442906818031738?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-45828958010037525702009-01-16T16:15:00.000-08:002009-01-16T16:17:11.652-08:00<div class="note_header"><div><div class="note_title"><span></span><span>Our company is seeking part-time sales reps for our expanding pet product lines in pet apparel, bedding, and collars/leashes. We design and manufacture our own unique handcrafted products and have the capacity to cater to all types of consumers and retailers. 100% commission based sales. A great way to make money with a fun, lovable product! Email: michelle@sophisticatedpup.</span><span class="word_break"></span>com for more information.</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-4582895801003752570?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-54883798748594539732008-12-29T10:51:00.000-08:002008-12-29T11:02:13.247-08:00Soo... I had a very merry Christmas with my family and was lucky enough to get lots of great stuff from Santa! I got a new blue hippo toy, that is awesome, and several others! My mom had a good Christmas too. We had a good time visiting everyone back in Indianapolis.<br /><br />During the month of December, we were in several shows! We did the Bucktown Holiday Art Show, we had a really good time and got to meet lots of new people! We also did the Jingle.Mingle.Shop event that was held at Germania Place at North and Clark in Chicago, it was fun too.<br /><br />Below is a pic from the Bucktown Holiday Art Show:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SVkd7EZGfMI/AAAAAAAAAEs/IXoXxe_g7xw/s1600-h/DSCF1184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SVkd7EZGfMI/AAAAAAAAAEs/IXoXxe_g7xw/s400/DSCF1184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285288538324499650" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-5488379874859453973?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-24804096782364826832008-11-10T19:18:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:40:42.592-08:00We are stoked to be exhibiting at the Bucktown Holiday Art Show this season. It is the largest holiday art show in Chicago and takes place December 6th and 7th at the Holstein Park Fieldhouse at 2200 N. Oakley in the Bucktown neighborhood. Over 100 artists will be participating in the 10th year of this show. We will be there with tons of great doggie gear, ready to fill the stockings of pups citywide! As our special guest, you can get free admission to the show! I have included our postcard for you to download and come out and see us! Just click on the image to enlarge and then hit print in your browser.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SRj7N58trDI/AAAAAAAAAEA/G3zShFWYNoE/s1600-h/Bucktown_Holiday_Art_Show.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SRj7N58trDI/AAAAAAAAAEA/G3zShFWYNoE/s400/Bucktown_Holiday_Art_Show.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267235980522138674" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-2480409678236482683?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-55389980176900192602008-10-25T09:55:00.000-07:002008-10-25T10:05:10.257-07:00We exhibited at the Louisville Pet Expo on September 27 &amp; 28. We had a good time, and met a lot of our Southern doggie friends. We also found out about many other Pet Expos that we look forward to exhibiting at in the coming year. One BIG Bummer of the weekend was that I got VERY SICK and had to see the emergency vet. My mom rushed me to the Jefferson Animal Hospital, I was having a lot of stomach and bladder problems. My mom and grandparents were with me and I as SO SCARED! I was shaking the whole time we were at the vet. They gave me a bunch of medicine. My mom had to leave the Expo a little early with me on Sunday so that we could get back to Chicago. My mom rushed me to the emergency vet once we were home because I was still just sooo sick. They gave me some new medicine and I started to feel a little better within a few days. I feel GREAT now! I am going to include a picture of my mom and I at our our booth at the Louisville Pet Expo (this was taken BEFORE I got sick!)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SQNRDXQLB9I/AAAAAAAAADU/i3qCTxP6RCk/s1600-h/DSCF1070.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SQNRDXQLB9I/AAAAAAAAADU/i3qCTxP6RCk/s400/DSCF1070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261137907922175954" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SQNRZk8znBI/AAAAAAAAADc/C5HWdfYHM7Q/s1600-h/DSCF1063.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SQNRZk8znBI/AAAAAAAAADc/C5HWdfYHM7Q/s400/DSCF1063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261138289556167698" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-5538998017690019260?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-28875110631267031982008-10-25T09:47:00.001-07:002008-10-25T09:55:02.734-07:00We had a great time over the summer at the Doggy Happy Hours at Joe's Bar on Weed St! My mom has been teaching a lot of art lately, so we haven't been able to blog as much as we would have liked! We had lots of friends come out to see us, and made many new friends! My mom introduced the newest line of doggy t-shirts at the happy hours, and they are just now finally available on our website! I love them and wear mine all the time!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SQNO_Ftw7sI/AAAAAAAAADM/kKEYkHCiP0s/s1600-h/DSCF1041.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SQNO_Ftw7sI/AAAAAAAAADM/kKEYkHCiP0s/s400/DSCF1041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261135635471724226" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-2887511063126703198?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-36660926646043121602008-09-12T14:43:00.000-07:002008-09-12T14:45:43.052-07:00We will be at the Lincoln Park Art Faire this weekend. Come out to see our wonderful dog t's, coats, collars, leashes and many of our heirloom quality dog beds! We are soo excited and can't wait to show off all of our great new products!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-3666092664604312160?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-70435414288329150902008-08-09T06:03:00.000-07:002008-08-09T06:05:41.014-07:00<div class="note_header"><div class="note_title_share clearfix"><div class="note_title"><span>Upcoming Sophisticated Pup Events!</span></div><br /></div></div> Be sure to attend these upcoming events to see the newly released product line from Sophisticated Pup. Our new line includes designer collars, leashes, graphic t-shirts and our exclusive "design your own" products.<br /><br /><br />Come join us:<br /><br />August 20- <br />Joe's on Weed Street co-hosted by Sophisticated Pup<br />Doggy Happy Hour from 5-9pm<br />New products will be raffled off.<br /><br /><br />September 13, 14-<br />Lincoln Park Art Faire<br />Chicago, IL<br /><br /><br />September 27, 28-<br />Louisville Pet Expo<br />Louisville, Kentucky<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-7043541428832915090?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-17409008052929117432008-08-07T08:13:00.000-07:002008-08-07T08:16:34.626-07:00<div><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >Do you love our products? As a Sophisticated Pup hostess, you can earn free products by hosting a party! Introduce your friends and family to Sophisticated Pup by inviting them to your home. Michelle Cleek, Sophisticated Pup’s founder will be on hand to guide you through the whole process (We are currently limiting this option to a 3.5hr radius from downtown Chicago)! She will tell the guests about Sophisticated Pup and many of our products. All you do is invite your friends (and most likely their pooches too!)<br /><br /></span></div><div> </div><div><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >Have a “Design Your Own Dog Coat” party! Invite your friends over for wine and cheese and have fun selecting your favorite fabrics to make your very own dog coat!<br /><br /></span></div><div> </div><div><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >Sophisticated Pup is constantly creating new product lines. 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/></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-84648494103773840952008-08-06T21:45:00.000-07:002008-08-06T21:50:59.569-07:00The Sophisticated Pup "Doggy Design Shop" is up and running! It has been a loooong process getting it online, but it is finally up! It has its kinks... it's a little slow loading due to the massive size of the file... but be patient, it's worth the wait!!!<br /><br />There are sooo many different fabric options and they all have to load before you can switch between the fabrics freely, but once they are up, it is smooth sailing! Those of you with slower internet connections may be at a disadvantage.<br /><br />I will continue to work to tweak the "DDS" but in the meantime, I am just ecstatic that it is finally up!<br /><br />Here's the link:<br />http://www.sophisticatedpup.com/id106.html<br /><br />Enjoy!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-8464849410377384095?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-63324028375823134642008-07-22T12:03:00.000-07:002008-07-22T12:05:21.024-07:00The Race for the Cure, benefitting the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation will be September 27 in Chicago. <br /><br />Gear up you pup with a Bark for the Cure or Think Pink T-shirt! <br /><br />For more information on this Race for the Cure, visit: www.komenchicago.org<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-6332402837582313464?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-1775035655281179732008-07-22T12:02:00.000-07:002008-07-22T12:03:40.494-07:00The doggy happy hours at Joe's on Weed Street will be on JULY 30 and August 20. In my last post I accidentally put June 30. Sorry! I hope to see you from 5-9pm on July 30!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-177503565528117973?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-67103732723938043952008-07-20T22:15:00.000-07:002008-11-12T19:36:29.865-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SIQbidHIVjI/AAAAAAAAADE/6Oml-rY04qg/happy-hour-ad_web.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SIQbidHIVjI/AAAAAAAAADE/6Oml-rY04qg/happy-hour-ad_web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225331746400654898" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-6710373272393804395?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-11558744456771971792008-05-19T19:00:00.000-07:002008-11-12T19:36:30.137-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SDIx-q5XZuI/AAAAAAAAAC8/N47cqi6e9CA/s1600-h/Mich_Penny_Yawning.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SDIx-q5XZuI/AAAAAAAAAC8/N47cqi6e9CA/s400/Mich_Penny_Yawning.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202275472302892770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SDIx265XZtI/AAAAAAAAAC0/FiIvNri9CSI/s1600-h/Mich_and_Penny_pink_shirts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/SDIx265XZtI/AAAAAAAAAC0/FiIvNri9CSI/s400/Mich_and_Penny_pink_shirts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202275339158906578" border="0" /></a><br />So... my mom and I went to the Pug Party at Joe's a couple of weeks ago, let me tell you, it was SUPER FUN! I had a great time! I wore my favorite "Think Pink" T-shirt and everyone loved it! My mom wore a pink sweater and we had a photo shoot with a pet photographer. I have never seen so many of my relatives in one place, there must have been 300+ pugs there! I can't wait until next year! There was a costume contest, but my mom didn't know about it, so we didn't get registered. We definitely will next time!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-1155874445677197179?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-82081852509049258162008-03-22T13:42:00.000-07:002008-11-12T19:36:30.386-08:00This is Penny's mom blogging today, I just had to share this! Unfortunately, my loving boyfriend may be able to relate to this poor guy! <br /><br />(If you click on the picture it gets bigger)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/R-Vv7YqA6eI/AAAAAAAAACs/gblYZlohbIk/s1600-h/DearAbby_pugs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/R-Vv7YqA6eI/AAAAAAAAACs/gblYZlohbIk/s400/DearAbby_pugs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180670012381260258" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-8208185250904925816?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-9677637653570740242008-03-12T20:09:00.000-07:002008-03-12T20:18:08.606-07:00So, normally I'm a pretty positive, upbeat pup on my blog. Well, my mom and I have bone to pick with the inconsiderate dog park snobs at Coliseum Park (14th and Wabash). <br /><br />So... it is a super nice day and my mom came home from work and surprised me with a nice long walk around the neighborhood. Anyways, we go to Coliseum Park and my mom let's me go into the dog run area (I USUALLY love it). Well, today it was just all big dogs and they wouldn't let me play! I didn't like it at all! <br /><br />To top things off, one of the big dogs ran over to my mom and jumped up on her and got her adidas track pants all muddy! All that silly, sloppy, drooling, completely uncooth dog mom did was say, "Oh we know better than to wear light colored pants here." No apology, no nothing! Can you believe it?! <br /><br />My mom was so irritated! But, being the nice, dog mom that she is, she didn't say anything to the annoying dog park snobs. It is true that we don't go to that park all THAT much, but when we do, we should be allowed to play! <br /><br />Some people can be sooo clicky in their dog park crowds, we don't like it. :(<br /><br /><br />I guess we'll have to go to Cottontail Park from now on. Coliseum Park, we are really disappointed!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-967763765357074024?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-44573322571152008172008-03-05T14:01:00.000-08:002008-03-05T14:07:29.878-08:00Voting has opened!! You can vote for me now in the Bissell Vacuum Pet Photo Contest!!<br /><br />Here is the link to cast your vote!!<br /><br /><a href: http://www.bissell.com/Page_id/47116/Place_Your_Vote.aspx?ImageUrl=http%3a%2f%2fimages.bissell.com%2fimages%2fIncludeContent%2fMVP%2fPeriod9%2f7404.jpg><br /><br />http://www.bissell.com/Page_id/47116/Place_Your_Vote.aspx?ImageUrl=http%3a%2f%2fimages.bissell.com%2fimages%2fIncludeContent%2fMVP%2fPeriod9%2f7404.jpg<br /></a><br /><br />If we win, we get to choose a pet charity to have $10,000 donated to! We have so many that we love, it will be hard to choose!!!<br /><br />We will also get a Bissell Pet Hair Vacuum to keep, we definitely need it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-4457332257115200817?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-37519136110342927212008-02-26T22:02:00.000-08:002008-11-12T19:36:30.522-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/R8T9qjaqQpI/AAAAAAAAACk/SQH6gfc888Q/s1600-h/Penny-Cleek.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/R8T9qjaqQpI/AAAAAAAAACk/SQH6gfc888Q/s320/Penny-Cleek.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171537179631567506" /></a><br />My mom entered my picture tonight in the Bissell Vacuum Cleaner MVP Pet Photo Contest!!! You can't start voting for me until March 4th, but once that date hits, vote for me!! <br /><br />Here is the website: www.bissell.com/mvp<br /><br /><br />You can search by name, which would be Penny of course! <br /><br />Here is the picture that my mom submitted, it is one of my modeling photos!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-3751913611034292721?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-81792486515468525592008-01-22T14:14:00.000-08:002008-01-22T14:21:30.501-08:00Well, it's about time for Sophisticated Pup to release some new designs. I keep telling my mom that the dogs need some new stuff! We would like to ask all the dogs out there for suggestions-what kind of designs do you want? My mom has an abundance of ideas in her head, it is just hard for her sometimes to get them produced! Being a doggie designer can be time consuming! Anyways, please send us your ideas! We want to hear it straight from the dog's mouth! Thanks, have a great Tuesday!<br /><br /><br />Penny Jane<br /><br /><a href:http://www.sophisticatedpup.com>www.sophisticatedpup.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-8179248651546852559?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-27134834752450447382008-01-01T16:52:00.000-08:002008-01-01T16:54:24.437-08:00My mom got me a kind of dog food this week, she thought that maybe I didn't like my old one very well-she was right! So, she went to Petsmart and got me some Royal Canin food. It is the best! I get so excited when she puts it in my bowl! I ate 3 bowls right away!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-2713483475245044738?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-18738080989415895592008-01-01T16:46:00.001-08:002008-01-01T16:52:26.897-08:00Christmas was a blast! We went to my grandparents house and I got to play with my cousin Simon, he's a lahsa apso. My mom and I brought a bunch of gifts for everyone and I got a bunch of gifts too! I got a pink poodle stuffed toy, LOTS of balls that squeak, a monkey that squeaks (it's my favorite!), a magazine about pugs (I've decided to take up reading!), and lots and lots of treats! It was the best! My uncle Ryan flew in to Chicago and visited us for a few days. Then we headed down to Indianapolis with my other favorite Ryan. I had a sleep over with my grandparents while my mom was gone one of the nights! It was fun!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-1873808098941589559?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-77425488122553519142007-11-29T09:22:00.000-08:002007-11-29T09:31:15.205-08:00My mom and I were very excited to come across this article of dog-friendly bars in Chicago. I LOVE to go out on the town with my mom and in the summertime we often go to many of the restaurants and bars here in the city that allow dogs like me to sit on the patio and enjoy lunch and a nice cold drink. But once it gets cold here in the Windy City, I do mean it gets cold- BRRR!! My toes freeze when we go for walks, there are less places that will let me go inside with my mom, and I end up stuck at home when she goes out to dinner with her friends.... But, now that we know of these places that let the doggers INSIDE- I'll get to go with my mom even in the winter, how great is that!!<br /><br /><a href=http://centerstagechicago.com/bars/articles/dog-friendly-bars.html>http://centerstagechicago.com/bars/articles/dog-friendly-bars.html</a><br />Maybe you'll run into us at Maeve or Dugan's here in the near future. Have a great Thursday!<br /><br /><br />Penny Jane :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-7742548812255351914?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-19677686499662751972007-11-23T12:10:00.000-08:002007-11-23T12:20:15.586-08:00I had a great Thanksgiving with my family. I went down to Indianapolis to visit my grandparents and it was so fun! I wore my <a href=http://www.sophisticatedpup.com>Sophisticated Pup</a> Monica Coat and everyone loved it! I was a big hit! My mom was nice enough to sneak me pieces of turkey under the table while everyone was eating, she's the best! I really wanted some pumpkin pie, because I've never had it before, but my mom says no sweets, since I don't brush my teeth all too often she doesn't want me to get cavities. We came back to Chicago last night, and my mom and I have been snoozing on the couch all day. Thanksgiving can wear you out! We have a big week ahead of us, me being the sales dog and all, we have to go visit some of the pet boutiques here in the Chicago area. So, we're getting all rested up now. I LOVE to get to go to work with my mom, it is great that she takes me with her to visit the boutiques. Sometimes they give me treats, and sometimes there are other dogs in there that I get to chat with. I just love making new friends! Well, we're still in our sleepy after -Thanksgiving mode, so back to the coziness of our couch! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving too!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Penny Jane :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-1967768649966275197?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-41276536873704505352007-11-13T21:04:00.000-08:002007-11-13T21:09:18.000-08:00We couldn't be happier with the response we are getting with our new line of SP doggie T's. We LOVE to give back and to support wonderful causes, and we were thrilled to launch our SP Collection for a Cause. We are so excited that many boutiques here in the wonderful city of Chicago are sharing in our excitement of this line. Breast cancer awareness is a serious cause and one that hits home with my mom. Her grandma was a survivior of breast cancer and since my mom is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, and their National philanthrophy is the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, we are tickled pink to be doing our part!! Help show your support and get your pup outfitted in a Think Pink or Bark for a Cure T today!! We may be small, but with Sophisticated Pup, we are fighting breast cancer one dog at a time!! <br /><br />Thanks and many kisses,<br /><br />Penny Jane :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-4127653687370450535?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-28241213090891811702007-11-05T06:04:00.000-08:002008-11-12T19:36:30.684-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/Ry8j2gWj1aI/AAAAAAAAACc/dqItaaFwgCc/s1600-h/SP_Collection_For_A_Cause.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/Ry8j2gWj1aI/AAAAAAAAACc/dqItaaFwgCc/s320/SP_Collection_For_A_Cause.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129357919902750114" /></a><br />I am soooo excited! My mom launched the newest Sophisticated Pup t-shirt line last week, and I love it! Not a day has gone by that I haven't sported one of the shirts. They look great! My mom was really excited to create a line of pet apparel for a cause and what could be a better cause than breast cancer awareness? My mom is giving a portion of the proceeds to the the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation to help find a cure! We absolutely LOVE this line and we hope that you will too. Please go to our website at: www.sophisticatedpup.com to place your order today! Thanks, Penny :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-2824121309089181170?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-25228544888552914032007-10-18T21:20:00.000-07:002007-10-18T21:28:06.017-07:00Wouldn't you know it, we slacked on our blog again. I guess my mom forgets I can't type all that well with my paws considering I don't have any thumbs!! Well, I just wanted to share with all of my dog friends out there about our upcoming doggie T-shirt line, it is soooo exciting! They are in the works and should be available online at our website,<a href=www.sophisticatedpup.com> www.sophisticatedpup.com</a href> by the end of next week! They are soooo cute! I love them and we are are so excited that proceeds from this line are going to support some awesome causes. It's all about giving back, and we just want to be able to do our part!! So, please check back to the Sophisticated Pup website next Friday, October 26th for the big release of our excited limited edition T-shirt line. This is just the start of many exciting lines to come! Thanks for stopping by our blog!<br /><br /><br />Penny Jane :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-2522854488855291403?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529324969688673791.post-63574280159315876302007-07-12T20:06:00.000-07:002008-11-12T19:36:31.052-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/RpbuPM3M6SI/AAAAAAAAAAM/apMld1U656A/s1600-h/michpenbeachpartyweb.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/RpbuPM3M6SI/AAAAAAAAAAM/apMld1U656A/s400/michpenbeachpartyweb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5086514774079760674" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/RpbuPc3M6TI/AAAAAAAAAAU/GG_xTj5d83o/s1600-h/l_670d1a62d1a4cf5a02440deae6af1825.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uUOfiZI4HFU/RpbuPc3M6TI/AAAAAAAAAAU/GG_xTj5d83o/s400/l_670d1a62d1a4cf5a02440deae6af1825.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5086514778374727986" /></a><br />We admit, we kind of let our blog slack...it was against our better judgement, but my mom was finishing grad school and of course the wonderful Chicago summer has been taking up her time a little too much lately causing her to forget to help me blog!! I'm not the best typist, so my mom has to help me. Well anyways, back to what has been going on in my life, my mom's and with SP!!!!<br /><br /><br />First of all, we have been going to many PAWS Chicago events lately, that is mom's favorite animal rescue organization here in the city, she's on the junior board. They always put on wonderful events for all of us doggers to come play at!! I, of course always come wearing a stunning SP outfit!! (Usually mom designs a one-of-kind outfit for me) All the other dogs and their moms always drool over my apparel!!! Last night we went to the annual Beach Party held at Castaway's on North Avenue Beach. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the PAWS Beach Party!! This was the second year I went and the third that my mom went! She went one time before I was born!!! It was great, my buddy Hillary was there, play I got to meet lots of other dogs. I am going to include some pics of my mom and I and Hillary and her mom Kristen. <br /><br />We look forward to hearing from other dogs and their parents soon! <br /><br />lots of love, Penny Jane<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6529324969688673791-6357428015931587630?l=sppenny.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091528122833736463noreply@blogger.com0