The "dogs" will be on hiatus for more character and story development.
SOOOO, we will be running a 'best of the dogs'!
Check here everyday for a 'not-so-new' strip!
Here's a few of our favorite fan letters.....

This is my new favorite comic!
Carmen, San Jose, California

Just wondering, how do I see the Dogs of C-Kennel comics that were dated before the first date on the archives?
Please tell me soon, I need my C-Kennel fix!!
P.S. You rock! Your comics are the best!!
Harrison, Kissimmee, Florida

Hi Harrison,
On Creators Syndicate site you can go back further.
On the right, find the 'view by week' pull down menu which goes back to Feb. 11, 2007. It's interesting to see how the strip has evolved over time.
Thanks for reading C-Kennel and for writing!
Peace,
Mick

Dear Mick,
I just discovered your strip and I have to tell you that it made me laugh out loud. As the owner of an Alaskan Malamute, I have learned first hand about dog humor. There are times I swear you must know my dog, Mystic.
Thanks for sharing your imagination.
Robin, Eagle Nest, New Mexico

Mystic is a 75lb spayed Alaskan Malamute who adopted a kitty, uncharacteristically, as Malamutes usually eat cats! I thought you might get a kick out of their story.
It began when Miss Kitty decided she wanted to live at our house. Knowing she was going to have to make friends, she started feeding Mystic through her kennel fence at night and in the mornings. Anything from birds, to squirrels. This went on for about 6 weeks. Then she started visiting during the day when Mystic had full run of our five acres (electronically fenced for her protection). Now they are inseparable friends. They can’t be parted without a great deal of emotion. Kitty lets me know when Mystic’s food bowl is empty and in turn, Mystic tells me when Kitty needs to come in. They sleep together with Mystic often holding Kitty like a teddy bear. Here is a snapshot I took of them watching prairie dogs in the field together.
Ever the camera hog, Kitty turned for the shot.
I love the kennel dogs, and can’t wait for your first bound collection!
Cheers,
Robin

Dogs of C-Kennel is my favorite strip after B.C. I read it every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I have to go to our local public library to do so because I don't have access to Internet from my cave! (Actually, I live in a house, but I'm a cave-dweller at heart).
Sincerely,
Paul, Vermilion, Ohio

I love the Dogs of C-Kennel!! They're expressively drawn, each has a distinct, winning personality and they're funny. I love the whole show! I've never seen this strip in any of my local papers; in what part of the USA is it published?
I'm a fan, now!
Phil, Maplewood, New Jersey

Aww, shucks, Phil... thanks! We're hoping you will see it in newspapers real soon!
Peace,
Mick

Over the long weekend, Mason, Mick, Bobby and myself attended the National Cartoonists Society's Annual convention. We had a fantastic time! Laughter and story telling flowed like the drinks!
Bobby caught up with some of Johnny's old cronies, Arnold Roth, Mel Lazarus, Mort Walker, Bunny Hoest and the likes while Mason and Mick schmoozed with the next generation of legends to-be.
The Hyatt Regency on the shore of the Hudson was a wonderful venue! Watching the Manhattan skyline light up in the evening was a treat.
On Friday we ferried to Manhattan for a look at the construction of the new WTC building. We viewed pictures of the proposed memorial pools scheduled to open on 9/11/2011. We strolled Manhattan, people watched, ate pizza and shopped the street vendors. We visited St. Paul's Chapel, built in 1766. That this structure, in such close proximity to the World Trade Center, survived the collapse of the buildings, is nothing short of a miracle! Even the sycamore trees in the cemetary still stand tall. On Saturday, we ferried to Liberty Island to see the Statue. What a grand gal she is!
All in all, it was a weekend to remember! Everything, from the food to the seminars to the music to the award banquet entertainment to the employees of the Hyatt, even the weather, was top notch.
As we were departing on Monday, a bell hop asked me what group I was with. When I replied, "the cartoonists", he said he and all the other employees agree we were the best convention group they've ever had. "They are so friendly and always smiling", he said. I replied, "that's because they make their living doing what they love". He smiled and asked, "Will you be coming back next year?"
Patti

Mason is one of 9 cartoonists who just returned from a trip to Germany to draw for the troops! Check out this article. The group are all members of the National Cartoonist Society and include, Tom Stiglich, Bruce Higdon, Chad Carpenter, Dave Mowder, Ed Steckley, Ray Alma, Rob Harrell, Stephen Silver and Mason. Thank you to Jeff Bacon for organizing the trip and the USO for sponsoring the guys! Click here for info on each member of the group.