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Field notes from
somebody else’s sofa.

Every sit leaves us with a story, a lesson and a mug we remember. Here’s the collection so far.

01A five-month-old Irish Wolfhound puppy sitting alertly on an outdoor deck.

Creature Feature · 21 August 2026 · 4 min

Five months old—and bred for wolves

Irish Wolfhound history is full of wolves, warriors and kings. The puppy in front of us was more interested in walks, couches and staying close to the humans.

The cup: Amber glass mug

02A modern sitting room opening onto a leafy balcony reading nook.

Creature Feature · 12 August 2026 · 5 min

Zeus and the retro coffee cups

Three meals, one dividing fence, two gloriously retro cups and the precise breakfast ritual of a dog who knew the house better than we did.

The cup: Amber glass and red stoneware