Mama's online Etsy find.

She said it's my early Xmas Day present.

The things she finds for me.

Well, at least it keeps me warm. Now I just have to grin and bear the looks I will get from the neighborhood.

2 more days til Xmas. I'm hoping Santa will bring me something a lot less CUTE and more tasty.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Woa It's Been Waaay Too Long!

Mama has been very busy with work, xmas shopping, and life in general.

I promised everyone that I would show you my new outfits from Japan that Uncle Kei & Auntie Michiko sent.

But it has been soooooo cold, all I've been doing is staying wrapped up in Mama's warm blanket....

And taking naps as much as possible...which is not hard to do.

When it's nene time (bed time), and before I get my last yummy treat (dried sweet potato wrapped with chicken jerky), Mama has a routine she does.

Okay folks be prepared. I have warned you.

Baby Seal.

Moose...but since it's Xmas, Reindeer.

And finally, Panda. Kung Fu Panda that is.

Mama starts giggling. I don't know what's so funny, but if it makes Mama happy, it's all good.

3 more days til Christmas. Mama and I will be bringing our extra blankets and towels to the Avenue Pet Hospital.

If you have gently worn coats, shoes & socks, please donate to your local shelter.

Everyone deserves something warm to wear.

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Mama was busy today figuring out what I should be for Halloween. Not that I'm going out anywhere, but I do get to greet the few kids that come to our home for their candy fix.

Mama said I can't have any of the candy in the Pumpkin pail.

Back to Mama's dilemma.

First she was a bit more conservative...

Then she decided to bring a little Japanese into my outfit.

This is the outfit my Uncle Kei & Auntie Michiko brought from Japan.

You wear this during festivals. Hapi Coat.

Then she got more adventurous.

She said I'm the perfect "Drag Queen" and that I should be on stage with the beautiful boyz at Tranny Shack.

I must admit I do like to dress up.

I think I should get at least one treat from that dang Pumpki pail after this fashion show I just put on.

Don't you?

Why Oh Why Does Mama Do This To Me??

Someone please tell me why.

Mama said she was bored one day and decided to take these photos of me sleeping.

Somehow to me and Dad they look a bit Playboyish.

What do YOU think?

Please don't call the Pug Police on Mama. She was just bored.

Big Weekend For Sure

This weekend Mama's brother Kei, his wife Michiko & son Ryo came for a visit all the way from Japan. They brought me a present which I will model for you on my next blog. We all had fun Friday night hanging out with the entire Horikiri/Nakahara gang. Do you see me in the background?

Also this weekend Auntie Pat's sister Sandy got married at a basketball players home. Mama said the house was beautiful. OH and Mama got to see Tubby too (Sumiko's new puppy). I could smell Tubby on Mama's clothes. But I'm not jealous. REALLY.

Mama brought me back a treat from Sandy & Chris' wedding.

Is that for me Mama?

Looks so pretty.

Smells so good.

Yum Yum Yum.

Congratulations Sandy & Chris! Delicious cupcakes.

This must be the year of expanding the family.

NO NO NO Mama is NOT having a baby. Jeez Louise.

I've got another new cousin!!! Meet my new cousin Mochi.

Isn't he cute? He's hapa. Siberian Alaskan and something.

All I know is Mochi lives just up the block. He's Auntie Nancy's new addition.

You remember that I had a sleep over there a few times.

Auntie Nancy and her family are real dog folks so I'm sure Mochi will be very very happy there.

Now we can have a slumber party! Woo Hoo!

On another note, Mama found a picture on a Japanese pug blog she's been following.

This old guy was 17 years old when he went to pug heaven.

Isn't he the cutest? Mama said he has a very gentle face.

I actually think he really looks like an ojiichan (grand pa) I saw in Jtown before.

Weird how dogs who live in Japan look Japanese. Go figure.

What dya think?

I wanted to show my Aloha Spirit today since it was pretty grey outside.

Can't you see me doing hula one day?

No? I can shake my bon bons pretty dang good if I say so myself.

I'm Baaaaack!

Sorry I haven't been posting lately. Mom's been very busy and you know I need her to type in what I am thinking.

I have some great news to share. I have a new cousin. His name is Tubby. No No No He's not tubby chubby, here look for yourself.

Isn't he the cutest? Mama and I love that brown patch around his eye. Tubby can't do a play date yet. Gotta wait til October. That's when he will have all his shots. Mama is already packing away some of my clothes that I can no longer wear. Tubby's mama is Sumiko. Sumiko got Tubby for her bday present. Lucky girl.

For now I have to hang with my friends. Mama calls us the 3 amigos.

They are both very famous. Pooh to the left, Totoro to the right.

Me stuck in the middle.

We huddle together to plan out our day.

Give each other "chu-chu" kisses. Whaaat? I love giving kisses.

They don't say much.

Don't worry guys I won't tell them what we talk about.

It's too dang hot for moi.

So hot I can't do anything except snooooooze.

Days like this I'm tempted to take off this coat and show my true self.

A Chinese Crested.

HEY I hear you laughing. It's not nice to laugh at a Pug.

Something New...

Tonight for dinner Mama gave me some of her Unagi Don (BBQ'd Eel on top of rice). And let me just tell you all... Where the heck have I been? How come no one ever gave this to me before????

I really really enjoyed the taste. Mama said I'm a Cat Dog. Did you ever see that cartoon on Nickelodeon? Anyway back to my first taste of Unagi. Man oh man I loved it. Like buttah (got to say that with an Italian acccent or like Tony Soprano).

So Mama drew this so that I can share with all of you my LOVE for Unagi.

Of course it I saw a real living Unagi Eel I would probably freak.

Parts of Moi

My mind has gone blank these past few days. I think because Mama and Dad had to send me off to Auntie Nancy's house while they were busy at the Nihonmachi Street Fair. I had fun at Auntie Nancy's home. I sat around with Kiku da Cat. Yes I get along with cats.

Why didn't they take me to the 36th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair? Because they were busy and it was too hot for me. Mama saw my friend Nikki. Hana didn't make it down. Auntie Sandy's Akita (sorry Auntie Sandy I forgot her name) but she didn't make it to Street Fair either. But Mama saw what may be my new friend Rice. If Auntie Pat let's Rice come home. I need a new friend Auntie Pat. Please bring Rice home.

So today's post will be a study of my body parts. Dooooon't worry it's not a pug porno blog. Jeez you all have dirty minds.

Just a glimpse of what make a pug a pug. Me a me. Moi a moi and so on. Take a good look.

Let's start at the top

They say that pugs have Chinese characters written on their forehead. If that is so, mine says mountain.

Nice round head is a must for us pugs.

A very flat face is a must. And what those judges look for on Westminster Dog Show. Mama said I can't enter cause I had an operation to take my nuts off. She said it was done so that I would stay healthy. I think she just didn't want me to bring home a girl.

Nice big eyes. Notice my permanent eyeliner? I even have a birthmark dot on my face just like my Mama.

And finally....

Oh crap wrong picture!

The curly pig like tail.

And that folks is what a Pug like moi looks like.

Who Dat?

Do you know who that is? He doesn't say a word.

Just stands there with this strange look on his face.

Remind you of someone?

No no no not me...I know you were thinking that!

The nerve.

I got a package from Japan today!!

My Uncle Kei & Auntie Michiko sent me a present today!!!

Heh-heh you will never guess. Okay okay, let me show you.

What dya mean what's that?

Here let me model it for you better...

Yup it is Judo-gi. I even got a black belt.

A sukoshi (little) tight, but I'm sure once I get back into training it will fit better.

I just think it looks pretty snazzy. Better than those striped hot pants.

I don't even want to talk about that any more.

A top view.

Wait what was that? Putting this Judo-gi on makes my animal instinct a little sharper.