Afghan Hound White glossy mug Clooney from The Dog Watcher

Drink your daily brew beside Clooney, the American Afghan Hound illustrated from Smith Stoner’s short story collection The Dog Watcher. This white porcelain mug converts a recognized literary character into a functional kitchen piece that withstands routine domestic tasks.

The artwork adapts a visual theme from a narrative centered on Rigel, an observer who quietly changes the living situations of dogs and their owners across multiple breeds. Designed for practical counter use rather than shelf display, the motif transfers directly onto a glazed ceramic body that resists chipping during routine thermal cycling. Each unit retains exactly 11 fluid ounces of liquid and measures 3.8 inches in height with a 3.2-inch outer diameter, creating a stable base that prevents tipping when filled to capacity.

Production & Care Guidelines

• Construction: High-fired glazed ceramic with a reflective white finish
• Volume & Dimensions: 11 fl oz capacity; 3.8″ H × 3.2″ W
• Surface Treatment: Vivid direct-print application rated for repeated washing
• Appliance Compatibility: Fully microwave safe and dishwasher safe
• Order Fulfillment: Manufactured individually upon request rather than held in bulk inventory

Purchase this vessel when you require a reliable beverage container that pairs technical specifications with established canine literature. The sealed glaze locks the illustration against abrasion, while the standardized barrel shape fits standard travel sleeves and desktop organizers. Integrate it into your immediate drinkware rotation or acquire it to match a dedicated reading station for long-form fiction enthusiasts.

This dog portrait is one of the characters in THE DOG WATCHER, this group of short stories tells about the dog watcher who enters the lives of people who need someone to care for their dogs, subtle and then wonderful changes occur. The dogs recognize Rigel, the dog watcher, for the angel she is. Their owners hardly notice her presence but because of her, their lives are changed forever.

THE DOG WATCHER tells the stories of: Kona, the rescued greyhound, Spar, the Newfoundland, Billy, the pound puppy, Gray Poopon, the standard poodle, Jewel, the Jack Russell, Clooney, the Afghan Hound, Mike and Ike, the twin Pomeranians, Jasper, the Airedale, Tika, the Great Dane, Maverick, the German Shepherd, Chukchi, the Husky and Roger, the black retriever who is a seeing eye dog. Their stories are interwoven by Rigel and other characters who appear throughout the book. Want to read a chapter or the whole book? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004R1Q14M/ has he kindle versions, or google "The Dog Watcher by Smith Stoner". You can get a printable and the matching chapter in my printable sections, a two for one purchase:)This wonderful original drawing will make you smile while you sip your tea or coffee with you afghand hound at your feet (waiting to be brushed of course!)


These novelty porcelain white coffee mugs are one of my most popular items and it’s easy to see why!


Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between—this mug's for you! It's sturdy and glossy with a vivid print that'll withstand the microwave and dishwasher.

• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter

• Dishwasher and microwave safe


This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction.