“Life’s a Ball!” Long 1:6 Scale • Joy Beckner

My standard, smooth dachshund, Ch. Retdachs Brwneyed Hansomboy, AKA Edgar Allen Nose, or J. Edgar Pooter inspired the life-sized bronze. As a puppy, Edgar often played with his Buster Cube™. He would twist and turn his body while trying to wrestle food out of this toy. His contortions, strength, and determination fascinated me. The cube evolved into a ball, “On the Ball.” The pup evolved into a “man” and the ball into a bigger ball. Edgar was a happy, outgoing boy; HE inspired the title! This long-haired version was commissioned by a couple who live on the east coast. Thank you for the opportunity to help you realize your long-haired boy as “Life’s a Ball!”