Polly Frost

NOTE: When I'm not writing I love to doodle -- I call these my doggie doodles. Hope you enjoy them!

MY NEW DOG BREEDS

Welcome to Have It Your Way Kennels. As owner, my goal is to bring personalized joy to as many dog owners as I can. Over and over I’ve witnessed the joy an innovative hybrid pooch can deliver. In response to the demands and desires of today’s on-the-go lifestyle, I’ve applied my knowledge of genetics and customer preference to bring you the ultimate in hybrid dogs. Let me introduce you to my latest new breeds:

THE ECO-DOODLE

This planet-friendly pup is a greenie’s dream! Three generations of inventive breeding have resulted in a dog whose coat is 100 percent organic hemp. You’ll never stop uncovering this virtuous breed’s many benefits. Just a couple: 1) all shedding is guaranteed not just 100% recyclable but smokable too. 2) The EcoDoodle’s high fiber food preferences means that every time you use your Pooper Scooper you’ll be helping the world convert from petrochemical energy to biomass!

A warning: Although a vegan, this adorable environmentalist can show a tendency to chase down SUVs.

(As a February Special, I’m including a lifetime membership in PETA with each EcoDoodle purchase.)

THE MANOLOHUND

A high-fashion masterpiece of breeding for that special person who lives to dress her dog up. Why limit your doggie playtime to jackets and hats? The Manolohund has been specially bred to share your love of shoes!

THE SHIH-TUBE

Is your videocam never at your side when your pet does something that will attract online viewers? Could the hit numbers on your uploaded doggie video clips be higher than they’ve been? The ShihTube is the breed for you. This always-on bundle of pep is nothing if not camera-ready. He’ll climb and then go down your pool slide not just once but twenty times -- finally a dog that allows you the chance to change your memory card! That leg of lamb you’ve left on the counter? You can trust the ShihTube not to steal it until you’ve got the lighting and focus just perfect. But don’t fear that we’ve overlooked the basics: we haven’t! With the ShihTube, skateboarding isn’t a twice-a-year fluke, it’s an all-afternoon, every-afternoon activity. A little exhausting, yes, but you can be certain that there’ll be plenty of time for you to set up a tripod! Be aware, though, that this little superstar will get droopy if more than an hour goes by without a lens being aimed at him.

THE POO-BULL

For this year’s first new breed, I crossed the Standard Poodle and the Pit Bull. The result: a dog who’ll scare off intruders and be hypoallergenic. A happy side benefit: Animal rights activists who have purchased a PooBull report that that they now have the option of spending their weekends combating the evil of dog fighting. Just bring your PooBull to an underground dog fighting ring. Your Poo-Bull will make them giggle and put an end to that day’s dog battles!

THE iDOG

Let’s face it: today’s urban girl on the go needs a pocketable companion. Get in early on a furry proof-of-concept that combines wireless connectivity and elegant post-industrial design. This is one lovebug that does it all! Lonely? The iDog will deliver text messages of devotion even when your eHarmony dates aren’t happening. Bored? When you give your iDog a belly-tickle it automatically downloads a new game direct from the App Store! (MobilePuppy account $99 a year extra.)

 THE BOLLYWOOD TERRIER

Here's the perfect companion for your nights with DVD rentals: this terrier won't just watch Bollywood movies with you, he'll do all the dances as well!

THE ECONO-LAB

As you can see, this puppy is not one to demand excessive pampering and is the perfect pet for a tight budget. This little guy here is up for rescue adoption: his own took out a second mortgage on his dog house.