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I watched the Westminster dog show on TV last week, and now I have about 20 ideas for dog breeds that I’m itching to design for the AmiDogs range! I was delighted to see that a beagle won Best in Show for the first time ever (yay Uno!), but of course I’ve already designed a Beagle…
So here’s the first dog for AmiDogs Set 3: a Siberian Husky (or is it an Alaskan Malamute? You take your pick!)
The grass is wishful thinking on my part - winter is almost over, isn’t it?
Woof!
I’m especially happy with his pricked ears and white-tipped tail. Hope you like him 
Wibit ( Brie) Said,
February 24, 2008 @ 9:28 am
Very cute!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love him, the yarn looks really shiny like bamboo? It really adds to his show coiffure!!
Jana Said,
February 24, 2008 @ 10:49 am
Love him! I can’t wait to get started on the penguin, etc. that I bought from you a few days ago! I am going to Jeddah (a BIG city on the Red Sea!) this coming weekend, and there is a mall there that actually has a tiny yarn shop! Gasp! Of course, it is run by MEN
I am hoping to find some of the eyelash yarn there. But, if not, then I will just crochet those little cuties with regular yarn! Once I get through THOSE patterns, maybe I will feel proficient enough to tame those DOGS! Don’t forget the Great Dane!!! But ala natural (NO cropped ears!)! I was even dreaming last night of a couple of other critters that I would like to try designing myself! Talk about ambition! LOL 
Thanks for a GREAT web site! I am telling ALL my friends about you!
Jana Hunter
Taif, Saudi Arabia
Kristen Said,
February 24, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
I think that it could be either a Husky or a Malamute. Husky’s are of a smaller build and usually are in the lighter grey patterns like your model but both breeds come in a variety of colors. Malamute’s are a more dense breed, they are much larger both in size and build, they are commonly seen in a black tipped topcoat with a white/cream undercoat. Both breeds are double coated breeds, meaning that they have alot of fur, making them out of a medium fuzzy yarn on the body and tail would make them more realistic looking.
I think that your patterns look really great! I have just ordered a bunch and can not wait to try them out.
Some ideas for dog breeds that I think would be neat, would include: Weimeriner, Visela, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Greyhound/Whippet, Poodle, St. Bernard, Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Mastiff.
A lot of breeds could use the same shape pattern with different color patterns or different types of yarn. If you watched the Westminster Dog show you will have seen that a lot of the differences in breeds are very small, some only being different color or type of coat.
I wish you hope in figuring out how to make the new breeds. AKC.org has pictures of all of the breeds that they recognize which might help you recreate them.
I will be waiting to see what you come up with next, so I can try it! You should publish a book when you have more breeds figured out.
Thanks,
Kristen
Rebekah Said,
February 24, 2008 @ 9:06 pm
I love him! Yet another great pattern. Any chance you’ll be creating a St. Bernard?
Keep up the great work. Can’t wait to see what else will be in Set 3.
Randi Said,
February 27, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
I want it!!!!!! How many patterns did you say you were going to design??? I don’t think you should stop! giggle
Crystal Said,
March 3, 2008 @ 9:08 pm
Wow. Great job! I always had huskies growing up. This one looks just like the one my parents have right now (Topaz). A whole family would look great in the grey and in black with blue eyes.
Julie Said,
March 5, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
Would love a fuzzy Australian Shepherd pattern!
I love all your dogs!
Doglover Said,
July 13, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
where’s the pattern?
June Said,
July 13, 2008 @ 6:09 pm