Cowdog Strong

Cowdog Strong Cowdog Strong Metalworks turns discards and detritus into timeless treasures. We re-purpose silverware and old coins into jewelry and other trinkets.

Other old metal objects and farm implements are re-imagined as as creatures and functional art. Kathy dabbled with metal stamping as a way to make ID tags for our dogs. Australian CattleDogs are intelligent, tireless, hearty, willful and often quite stubborn. Often referred to as“cowdogs”, Australian Cattle Dogs work hard and they play hard and that attracts like‐minded humans to the breed. In 201

4 several of our friends were battling cancer and they needed a reminder that they embody the traits that we are most attracted to in our beloved cowdogs. After a bit of browsing on Pinterest, Kathy started playing around with washers and leather and the very first “Cowdog Strong” bracelet was created. Shortly after the production of the original few “Cowdog Strong” bracelets a large puppy mill bust shocked the purebred ACD world. Kathy started pounding out bracelets and sending them all over the world to solicit donations to pass on to the groups that were rescuing the dozens of Australian Cattle Dogs that were seized as part of that raid. It wasn’t long before friends started asking if Kathy could make other customized jewelry items. What started as dabbling in metal stamping has now turned into weekends at Ginger’s Market in St. Joseph and at
local craft shows. Danny quickly tried to find a hobby that would complement Kathy’s jewelry and he soon found a passion for repurposed object metal art. Danny refers to himself as the “heavy metal division” of Cowdog Strong and his creations vary from whimsical creatures to functional pieces. Danny and Kathy both love repurposing horseshoes, silverware, golf, clubs, old glass insulators, plowpoints, old tools, etc. and using them for art and wearables. We love interacting with folks and trying to help them come up with the perfect gifts or pieces just for themselves. We remain true to our roots and proceeds from every sale go to help Australian Cattle Dogs in need around the country.

10/02/2023
Finished a few paw print garden ornaments that will be available next week at the ACDCA National Specialty.
09/25/2023

Finished a few paw print garden ornaments that will be available next week at the ACDCA National Specialty.

Greetings from the Cowdog Strong Heavy Metal workshop. I am busy making items for the ACDCA National Specialty starting...
09/23/2023

Greetings from the Cowdog Strong Heavy Metal workshop. I am busy making items for the ACDCA National Specialty starting a week from tomorrow. We will be at Purina Farms with the Cowdog Strong Booth and hope to see our Cattle Dog friends and hopefully make some new friends. See you there!

Hey Cattledog friends!!We are starting lists and sublists for our trip to Grey Summit next weekend. Danny and I were de...
09/23/2023

Hey Cattledog friends!!
We are starting lists and sublists for our trip to Grey Summit next weekend. Danny and I were debating what to bring and what not to bring so I am tossing it out for y'all!
Is there one or more of our SPECIFIC creations you are looking forward to seeing? We would hate to leave Christmas trees and Penguins behind in the workshop, for example, if a holiday enthusiast was really looking forward to seeing those items.
Picture for attention (and no, we will not be bringing an 8 foot giraffe, she was a one-off!) ;)

Another sneak peek. Video in the comments because some of these are two sided or wraparound.
09/09/2023

Another sneak peek. Video in the comments because some of these are two sided or wraparound.

A sneak peek at some fun new items we will have available at the ACDCA National Specialty in a few weeks! More photos a...
09/08/2023

A sneak peek at some fun new items we will have available at the ACDCA National Specialty in a few weeks!
More photos and a video to come to really show off the designs that wrap around the cups.

You asked I listened!More to come ;)
08/26/2023

You asked I listened!

More to come ;)

It is the final day of the Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival. The weather is GLORIOUS low 80's light breeze. T...
07/23/2023

It is the final day of the Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival. The weather is GLORIOUS low 80's light breeze. The festivities start at 12:00 pm. There are food trucks, music all day and did I mention WINE & WINE SLUSHES! The Cowdog Strong Metalworks booth is set up and we are "open" even though things do not officially start until 12pm. We will be open untill 6pm.
Come out and enjoy the afternoon. Be sure to stop by and Say "Hi!"

Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug. This morning we got a 4 am message from one of the security ...
06/25/2023

Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug.
This morning we got a 4 am message from one of the security guards in Lincoln Park. I have my phone set to silent so I didn't get the message until 6 am. I broke the news to Danny and we hustled over to Danville.
Old canopy discarded and new canopy put up....we ARE Cowdog Strong ❤️

Y'all...and yes, I cried! Thank you Danville Arts in the Park
06/24/2023

Y'all...and yes, I cried!
Thank you Danville Arts in the Park

The Cowdog Strong booth is open until 5pm today and 11 to 5 pm tomorrow for Arts in the Park . Stop by and say "Hi!"
06/24/2023

The Cowdog Strong booth is open until 5pm today and 11 to 5 pm tomorrow for Arts in the Park . Stop by and say "Hi!"

It is a Cowdog Strong Heavy Metal Workshop weekend. A lot of ideas bouncing around in my head that I need to make. Here...
06/09/2023

It is a Cowdog Strong Heavy Metal Workshop weekend. A lot of ideas bouncing around in my head that I need to make. Here is a finished idea from last weekend. She will be available Arts in the Park in Danville IL. The 24th and 25th.

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1322 County Road 2125 E
Saint Joseph, IL
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