Texas Winery Dogs

08/23/2024

Riga, Latvia: Great city and nation with two quirks:
1) Everybody smokes;
2) Why did they name their country after the fatty part of a virgina?

04/05/2024

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Punctured work is being offered at Sotheby’s New York after 20 years—and could fetch a record for the Italian post-war artist

08/13/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dogs-of-the-week-elway-and-blueberry-ron-yates-wines

by Andrew Chalk Ron Yates Wines between Johnson City and Hye is the home to two magnificent examples of the state dog of Texas - the Blue Lacy. Elway is the elder statesman and so named because owner Ron Yates is a huge Denver Broncos fan. Blueberry is only 2 and was named by Yates’ daughters. Blu...

07/30/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dog-of-the-week-stella-mcpherson-cellars

by Andrew Chalk Wine club members and regular visitors to McPherson Cellars in downtown Lubbock always look out for Stella. Thomas Turman (Hospitality and Event Director) got her 8 years ago as a two year old dog to detect seizures. She is part collie (for intelligence) and part Labrador (for friend...

07/21/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dog-of-the-week-buddy-ab-astris-winery

by Andrew Chalk Buddy is a miracle dog. Erin Smith, co-owner of Ab Astris Winery, tells the story: “Buddy adopted us about two and a half years ago. Driving home on RR 1 along the river we noticed the cutest dog alongside the road. We both commented on him, wondering how such a cute dog was out on...

07/03/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dogs-of-the-week-annie-and-pirate-rustic-spur-vineyards

Fredericksburg, Texas Hill Country by Andrew Chalk Jim and Ranae Mills own Rustic Spur Vineyards near Fredericksburg, but their three dogs run the show. Annie and Pirate are Border Collies and Tannin is a Border Collie Mix. Tannin was away on a film contract so we will focus on the other two here. T...

06/25/2021

We are signing copies of Texas Winery Dogs at McKinney Farmer's Market at 4R Ranch's tasting room, tmorow, Saturday 3-5pm.

See y'all there!

06/11/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dog-of-the-week-6

by Andrew Chalk Cazador (Caz) may be the rarest breed of dog in the Texas wine country. Years ago, Kerrville Hills Winery owner John Rivenburgh adopted a dog for the family named Oreo who was a wonderful faithful friend before he passed after 16 years. Orea was part Drentse Partridge Hound, a Dutch....

06/05/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dog-of-the-week-5

by Andrew Chalk Edge of the Lake Vineyard and Winery is a great place to visit and under an hour from Dallas. When you go, be sure to meet "the boss". That would be Lola, the friendly, child-loving Rottweiler who doubles as a vacuum cleaner with food particles guests drop on the patio. Just be ready...

04/24/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dog-of-the-week-1

by Andrew Chalk Cash is a German Short-Haired Pointer and like all self-respecting examples of the breed he has his own instagram account (it’s , note double underscores). He splits his time between Inwood Estates Vineyards Fredericksburg winery and their facility in Dallas. Since h...

03/25/2021

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/new-dog-of-the-week

Turner of Hilmy Cellars is in Texas Winery Dogs Turner, the 6 year old Golden Labrador at Hilmy Cellars, is a newcomer to Texas. He came from California about a year ago with Ron Moore, his owner and Hilmy Cellars General Manager. Ron says Turner’s name should really be Houdini, because he can esc...