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January 2025
Doggie Fashion Showdown The Mutt Couture Extravaganza You Didn’t Know You Needed!
Calling all dog lovers and style enthusiasts! It’s time for THE event of the year — the Mauk Dog Fashion Contest ! Forget the stuffy AKC shows; we’re putting the spotlight on what really matters: dog fashion . Hollie and Anna, my newest associates (and devoted dog moms), are ready to throw down with their stylish squads. Let’s break it down. THE CONTENDERS: A CANINE FASHION FACE-OFF • Hollie’s Army of Pugs (and one “bug,” because why not?) These pint-sized, squishy-faced divas have wardrobes that rival Paris Fashion Week. Expect rhinestones, tutus, and possibly a tiny leather jacket because pugs apparently do edgy, too. (Also, she’s been insufferable since Vito the pug won the AKC dog show. We get it, Hollie. Pugs rule.). • Anna’s Chihuahua Dream Team Anna’s star player, Penny, is a chi-
(Please include your name. Anonymous votes? Not happening. This is a classy operation.) THE RULES 1. Only clients can vote. Sorry, random internet dog enthusiasts. 2. Hollie and Anna are strictly forbidden from bribing you with treats, compliments, or unsolicited photos of their dogs in Halloween costumes. 3. May the best-dressed pooch win. Max (my American Bulldog) has already dismissed this event as beneath his dignity, and Ginger (our Vizsla queen) is stressed beyond measure — she can’t decide what to wear. So, we’re leaving this fashionista showdown to Hollie and Anna’s packs. Get ready to cast your vote, laugh at ridiculous dog outfits, and decide who will take home the title of Mutt Couture Champion 2025!
THE JUDGES (THAT’S YOU!) • Your task is simple: Judge the dogs (not the owners — unless you feel strongly about Hollie or Anna’s selfie game).
• Here’s the deal:
3 points for the most fashionable pooch 2 points for second place 1 point for third place
NO participation trophies. This is a serious fashion contest, folks. Let’s keep it competitive.
THE PHOTOSHOOT Open this newsletter to find:
• Two photos per dog (think sassy poses and couture vibes) • Two group photos (chaotic but fabulous) • One “owner with their mutt” photo (just for laughs — Hollie and Anna can’t resist a selfie moment)
weenie — half Chihuahua, half Dachshund, and 100% fabulous. Rumor has it she has a custom-
Let the judging begin!
HOW TO VOTE • Email us • Text us at 402-614-3389 • Call the office
–Christopher J. Grimmond
made bow tie collection. The other Chihuahua? Fierce and frilly, like a tiny runway model who demands steak tartare after every photoshoot.
Deadline: Friday, Jan. 31, by 5 p.m. sharp.
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INSIDE This Issue
Doggie Fashion Showdown
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Doggie Runway Looks
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The Surprisingly Quirky Origins of Figure Skating
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Skating Through
of ice skating, right? That’s precisely what people in Finland did thousands of years ago, using “skates” made from animal bones as a practical way to avoid lengthy detours around icy obstacles. DANCING ON ICE Flash forward to the 19th century, when figure skating began to embrace its inner dance. Inspired by the elegant waltz, members of the Vienna Skating Club took their ballroom moves to the ice, effectively inventing what we now admire as ice dancing. Swirling across the ice, these pioneers transformed a pastime into a dance of beauty on blades. A LEAP FOR EQUALITY Jump to the turn of the 20th century, when figure skating was making its mark in the competitive arena. Initially, the World Championships of 1896 were an all-male affair in St. Petersburg, Russia. But by 1902, the tides had turned at the London championships. The pioneering Madge Syers glided into the competition and
snagged second place right behind the male champion, Ulrich Salchow (yes, the guy who gave us the Salchow jump). This remarkable feat prompted the introduction of a separate division for women just three years later, setting the stage for gender equality on ice. PHYSICS ON ICE When skaters land a jump, they can exert over 1,000 pounds of pressure — imagine the force of a small car landing on ice! During those breathtaking spins, reaching speeds of 300 revolutions per minute, skaters experience forces akin to those faced by astronauts during centrifuge training. It’s not just artistry; it’s physics in motion! From bone skates to balletic leaps on ice, figure skating has evolved dramatically over the centuries. So, next time you watch a figure skating competition, remember the rich history that brought us those polished performances.
Who knew this graceful and frosty sport had such peculiar beginnings? Strap on your skates, folks — we’re sliding into the fascinating world of figure skating history, with a few spins and jumps along the way. BONE TO BE WILD Long before figure skating became the artistic and athletic spectacle we know today, it was a literal bone-shaking experience. Imagine strapping animal bones to your feet to skim across frozen lakes — sounds like an early winter version History How Figure Skating Twirled Into Modern Times
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