Here is a video on how to do Snoopy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PwSkyYL9ok As far as the dog house (mind you I’m no pro), I think making it out of fondant/gumpaste would end up being too heavy. I would use rkt since you don’t want cake.
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