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Baron von Sputnik - Swamp Dog

zdepski's illustration of his great aunt's dog, Baron von Sputnik
The Tantes had a swamp mongrel they named "Baron von Sputnik", hybridizing their ever present German heritage and the Soviet threat hovering high overhead. The poor mutt was a collarless pup that never saw a bathtub, other than the occasional Spring rain or rolling in a bog. Since my great aunts survived on canned sardines and Quaker Oatmeal, I don't think the dog had a diet of anything else.
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Honeydew Branchweed said…
Wow, I sort of envy the Tantes. I just returned from a well visit for our new puppy and was handed about 150 brochures explaining everything I need to do to keep Fido healthy and happy. My head is in a tizzy. I resemble Baron VS without the hovering flies. Cool illustration. :)
March 21, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Connie said…
Great drawing a probably a pretty good diet for all of them!
March 23, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Unknown said…
Nice character Paul. I feel sorry for the old mutt
March 23, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Shirley said…
Great expression and illustration!
March 23, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Cindy D. said…
What a great dog! I love his face. I would not be surprised if he hunted up a bit of lizard or other small critters to supplement his strange diet.
March 23, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Coreopsis said…
Delightful drawing! He doesn't look like he has a clue, but that's okay, because is a dog.
March 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Creations By Mit said…
Love your dog, & have been enjoying the story!
March 27, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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