Chunk. When she told me his name, I immediately pictured a hefty Bulldog, or a rotund Pug. Turns out he’s a little Chihuahua Shih Tzu mix, and he looks like a lion. An honest-to-goodness, miniature lion. How can you not love that??
Ferocious, no?
That snarl picture made me laugh for a few minutes. Not expecting it, and really cute.September 2, 2010 – 8:44 am
That is brilliant, I absolutely love the first shot. Looks like another awesome shoot Sarah 
KyleSeptember 1, 2010 – 10:23 am
Bwahaha… he really does look like a lion! Love that first shot!!August 31, 2010 – 1:28 pm
Wow!! This dog really DOES look like a lion!!August 31, 2010 – 9:38 am
He does look like a lion! Quite a cutie August 30, 2010 – 11:03 pm
Hehe, what a cutie!! I love the close-up yellow background shot! So beautiful!August 30, 2010 – 10:59 pm
what a ham! these are hilarious. that first one makes you think you’re about to see photos of a baby lion cub!August 30, 2010 – 10:41 pm
I so wanna add a RAWR to that pic on the right on the 4th row August 30, 2010 – 10:38 pm
You ROCK my world. I love every single one of these images and I want this pup. Bad.August 30, 2010 – 10:24 pm
OMG, that snarl is priceless!!August 30, 2010 – 10:11 pm
I love Chunk to pieces…. And I think Tito’s getting a lions cut for Halloween now. Favorite shot is the snarl August 30, 2010 – 10:05 pm
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July’s Sushi with your Poochie events were such a fabulous success, that we just had to do one more! Another huge thanks to Sidewalk Dog and Tiger Sushi for putting these together….. I, for one, always have a blast!
And who says photos are supposed to be in focus??
This handsome fella is a regular at many dog-friendly events in the Twin Cities:
These gals are Ladybug and Fern. Their mom makes killer cute dog coats…..
….. and clearly they all love sushi :)
My wonderful friend, Jessie Marianiello, is painting this handsome American Bulldog for an upcoming show!
This little bitty peanut was c.u.t.e.
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LOVE!! I wish there was a sushi w/ your poochie in my area… I’d be all about it. August 31, 2010 – 1:29 pm
So many cute dogs- I enjoyed that August 25, 2010 – 1:48 pm
These three lovely ladies were super well behaved and so fun to photograph. Ari (pronounced “Aerie”) the Miniature Schnauzer is still looking good at 16! This sweet old girl doesn’t do much, can’t hear or see very well, but she’s healthy, loves treats and loves her mom. Her younger counterparts are Clara, the Mini Schnauzer / Poodle mix (or “Schnoodle” if you will) with the crazy hair, and Bellah the beautiful Rat Terrier. This first photo of Bellah is a new favorite:
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I never knew my doggie nieces where such photographic models of the canine world! I want more photos of the Mom & Dad also…I understand they’re model material as well.August 24, 2010 – 8:34 pm
God I love schnauzers. So much character (and mischief…)! I should take some shots of mine this week August 24, 2010 – 12:33 pm
Handsome Jasper. We first met last summer at Scoopy Poo, then again this past March. Each time I see him he’s a bit more grey, but is always full of wiggles and headrubs. Sometimes it’s like he doesn’t even know he has cancer. The week after our session, they found his tumor had increased in size, his joints were stiffer, and he wasn’t very interested in food. But he wasn’t done yet! He got to come to Sushi with your Poochie with his dad on Wednesday, and I thought he looked pretty good. It sounds like they’re going to try one more kind of treatment, and then it’s just a matter of time.
Jasper’s dad started a beautiful blog about him, and his story has been picked up by Petopia, All Dog Blog, The Happy Wag, and even Bark Magazine. It’s become a way for them to cope with what’s going on, and to help others who might be going through the same thing.
As I was editing these photos, I had a smile on my face pretty much the entire time. Mostly happy, some sad, but all coupled with a full heart knowing just how loved this wonderful dog has been. I can feel it emanating from the images. I wanted to share with you something his dad wrote to me after viewing their photos for the first time. It made me cry and I dare you not to tear up as well:
“…as I was looking through the photos a thought crossed my mind. I’d never really seen photos of Veronika and I with Jasper (quite like this), and I dare say that the images show how much we really do love him and have cared for him. Knowing this actually comforts me and makes me feel like it will be OK to say good-bye because we’ve loved him so much. Thank you.”
The look on his face in this one cracks me up.
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that fourth one down is absolute perfection. lovely session!August 30, 2010 – 10:42 pm
these are so, so beautiful.August 30, 2010 – 8:41 am
Hi Sarah Beth! I came across your site randomly and clicking through, I burst out laughing at the one of Jasper with his parents in the background (the first BW one listed above…) I then showed it to my boyfriend who also found it hilarious, and my dog who wasn’t as amused. Only belated did I notice that you had written a note about his funny expression too
Beautiful pics. That moment you captured was so funny that I had to write something here! August 26, 2010 – 11:07 pm
You do such lovely work, and these joy sessions are so touching. It’s hard to pick a favorite because they are all so great, but I do love that funny expression! I also love the images in the meadow… so beautiful.August 23, 2010 – 7:59 am
Sarah, excellent work. You captured them so beautifully. One of your best session to date, so moving!August 21, 2010 – 11:09 am
simply beautiful, again! what a wonderful compliment from Jasper’s owner.August 21, 2010 – 6:11 am
Incredible series. Love your work!August 21, 2010 – 12:57 am
love that face…. beautiful family, beautiful shotsAugust 20, 2010 – 8:41 pm
Oh Sarah, these pictures are wonderful. I’m tearing up as I’m looking at them. I’m sure they love them. August 20, 2010 – 7:47 pm
what wonderful pictures Sarah. Thank you for sharing. Amazed at how much love and compassion is shown in your work.People are truly blessed to share this with you..I must admit, I too had tears.Praying the new treatment gives him more time.August 20, 2010 – 5:37 pm
Yup! Crying. How lucky they are to have these images and memories – and a great dog. Beautiful work.August 20, 2010 – 4:21 pm
Awesome story, awesome dog, awesome images. You did Jasper justice. Having a dog go through cancer is rough. Jasper has great people! (LOVE the fourth-from-bottom photo!)
-CaitAugust 20, 2010 – 3:35 pm
Really, really great work. Joyful, loving, and emotional. Makes me want to rush home and hug my dog August 20, 2010 – 3:26 pm
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