French Vanilla Bully, German Chocolate Weenie, and the Butterscotch Terrier are a trio of valuable, scheming dogs who create all kinds of mischief. They might even infiltrate a wealthy home and rob it. These characters are made of sea shells and other materials I found on the beaches in Venice, Florida (and some paint, too).
I became fascinated with French Bulldogs thanks to YouTube videos and TV shows like Christina on the Coast. The breed is incredibly popular now and there's also a bit of controversy surrounding them. They are prone to breathing issues. As someone with Sleep Apnea, I can relate to their plight.
I feel like I have always had neighbors or friends with Dachshunds. And let me tell you, Dachshund enthusiasts are devoted to their feisty German hot dog buddies. I was shocked to discover that Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers (the name actually means "badger hound" in German).
And then there is the Scottish Terrier. In junior high, I had a math teacher named Mrs. Cross. Mrs. Cross was obsessed with Scottie Dogs. She wore Scottie clothing, had a Scottie clock in the classroom, and all sorts of Scottie office supplies. She also had a pet Scottie named McDuff that she always talked about.
I wanted to do a dog project for a while, and I was drawn to the extreme, comical proportions of the French Bulldog, the Dachshund, and the Scottish Terrier. Things fell into place with the dessert "flavor" theme---French Vanilla, German Chocolate, and Butterscotch (I landed on Butterscotch after getting a Butterscotch Dilly Bar at Dairy Queen).
