MyDogMug.com Ceramic Arts Site Unleashed

PRLog (Press Release) - Dec 02, 2009 -
Middleburg VA – If you’re shopping for the perfect gift this holiday season for the dog lover in your life, look no further than the newly launched MyDogMug.com where you’ll find unique hand-crafted ceramic mugs in over 180 popular canine breeds.  These distinctive three-dimensional hand-painted mugs are just some of the animal and pet-themed gifts – note holders, ornaments, salt and pepper shakers, banks and key chains - offered by MyDogMug.com.

An extensive catalogue of both popular and hard-to-find breeds – from Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers – are available on the site.   MyDogMug.com’s mugs are whimsical in that the handle of the mug is hand-tooled from clay to form the dog’s head and then applied to the molded cup.  After kiln firing and glazing, each piece is skillfully hand-painted by a small group of artisans who create the mugs in modest quantities of only about twenty per day per artist.

While the main focus of the website is canines, animal lovers will find a kaleidoscope of ceramic gifts as well.  Other animals – cats, exotic or wild, reptilian and aquatic – have a place along side floral and musical themed ceramic gifts.

“I fell in love with my own dog mug when I received one as a gift,” said e-store owner, Mark Metzger of Middleburg, Virginia.  “My two dogs – Sailor and Tuesday – have become MyDogMug.com’s official mascots.  I couldn’t be happier to bring these fabulous ceramics to the e-marketplace through the new website.”

Metzger has expanded his offerings to custom-painted mugs in the likeness of submitted pet photographs.  And, customers are encouraged to send testimonials with pet photos to the website for publication.

All of the MyDogMug.com ceramics are dishwasher and microwave oven safe.  No lead-based paints are used.  Currently, MyDogMug.com ships only to the United States and accepts major credit cards.

These remarkable ceramics make a perfect symbolic gift for the pet sitter, dog walker, pet bereavement, breeder or enthusiast.  For more information on how to order, phone 540-687-3647 (DOGS) or info@mydogmug.com – on the web at www.mydogmug.com.

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