Your Dachshund Dog

Dachshund Fetches Help When Owner Collapses

2010-08-15T08:42:00.000-07:00

When Charlie Burdon suffered a vertigo attack and collapsed his gutsy eleven year old dachshund Missy ran to his friend's house to get help. She then got his attention and circled the house several times to indicate something was wrong. Here she is pictured with her owner who thinks she's a hero.

At: kval.com
you can see a news video of the story.

Bathing Your Dachshund

2010-06-01T04:23:00.000-07:00

You CAN bath your Dachshund as often as you like!

There are lots of huge myths about washing dogs too frequently being bad for them, and they are only partly true. It relates to working dogs only - who, were they washed frequently, would lose the oil and therefore the waterproofing properties in their coats.

You can bath your Dachshund (or any pet dog) as often as you want to. In fact there is no reason why you cannot bath your dog every day if you like. Just ensure you dry him properly afterward.

People basically wash dogs to prevent them smelling in the house. So if your dog smells OK and you only wash him once a month, then that is fine. If you use a flea treatment on your dachshund, do not wash him for three or four days after applying the treatment.

Like the video above shows, it makes sense to bathe your dachshund in the sink. This keeps you pet at the right level and your posture correct, making it less likely to hurt your back. There is also less room for your dachshund to wriggle about, so you can control bathtime well and get it over with as soon as possible, if your dog hates having a bath.

Dachshund Bookends Gift

2009-10-08T07:27:00.000-07:00

Here's a great gift for dachshund owners who love reading. Original bookends made of a two-part sculpture of a dachshund.

It's available from Barnes and Noble Here.

Lucky Dachshund Pup Survives Swallowing Needle

2009-09-21T01:45:00.000-07:00

Lucy, a lucky Augusta dachshund puppy is returning home after veterinary surgeons removed a sewing needle from her brain on Friday.

Lucy had apparently swallowed the needle after she got into some sewing supplies. Veterinarians from Columbia, South Carolina say it was one of the strangest cases they've ever seen.

Lucy the amazing dachshund puppy is only 10 inches long, and the sewing needle was an inch and a half long. The vets were able to retrieve the needle successfully, and say apart from possible balance problems, she should be a happy, healthy pet.

Wow. The needle must have driven itself from the mouth to the brain. Unbelievable! I'm curious to know how her owners knew something was wrong. Maybe they caught her as soon as she found the sewing basket and whisked her off to the vet straight away. Watch an NBC video about the story Here.

Maybe there's a reason she was called Lucy - only one letter away from Lucky!

Photo by NBC News

149. Dachshund Lost in Storm Found

2009-08-06T08:09:00.000-07:00

A miniature dachshund who went missing after a freak windstorm on July 21 has been found safe and is now happily back home.

The Edmonton Sun reported that Devin Schneider is delighted to have her back, although he says "She's pretty skinny".

The distraught owner had put up a reward of $1,000 for Charlie’s safe return, but the kind people who returned him refused to take the money. Wasn’t that sweet?

Read the whole story Here.

Photo by David Bloom of Sun Media.

148. Miniature Dachshund's Killer Cop Identified

2009-06-18T12:30:00.000-07:00

I wasn't going to include the story of the Danville cop who shot dead the helpless elderly miniature dachshund, because I much prefer happy dachshund stories than tragic ones. But the news has obviously moved so many people who have voiced their outrage, that I feel something somewhat positive may have emerged after all.

Read more about the story Here.

And now that images of the unreasonable cop have been posted on the internet, at least this man will not be able to hold onto his anonymity.

It's tragically ironic that the dog's name was Killer, but neighbors say he was a tiny harmless pet, so his owners clearly had a sense of humor when naming him.

To see how little and defenseless the trigger happy cop, Murrill McLean is, go Here.

147. World's Oldest Dog

2009-06-06T09:09:00.000-07:00

Some people have come forward to say that Chanel is NOT the oldest dog in the world, and no doubt The Guinness Book of Records obviously going to have to amend their records, but I did wonder when I wrote the original post if this would happen.

Well there's no point in deleting Chanel's post, as she is still the world's oldest dachshund (as far as we know!)

Read more about Smokey the Shih-Tzu Here.

146. Double Tragedy For Tiger Cub Adopted by Dachshund

2009-05-20T16:03:00.000-07:00

A nine year old male wired haired dachshund, Monster, adopted an orphaned tiger, at Stroehen Zoo in Germany, but tragically Monster too died in an accident, leaving the tiger without its surrogate mother.

Monster's daughter, one year old Bessie, pictured above with the tiger cub, then took over the mothering the cub after her father was hit by a mail van. The zoo said that although it's not uncommon for dogs to adopt other species, it is unusual for a dog as young as Bessie to do so. The one week old unnamed tiger is twice Bessie's size, but Bessie just "fell in love" with the orphaned predator said Stroehen Zoo.

Read more Here and Here to read more about this amazing story.

Photos: Fabian Bimmer / Associated Press

Also check out this awesome video from the BBC Here

145. World's Oldest Dachshund

2009-05-18T05:05:00.000-07:00

Love this story of Chanel the 21 year old dachsie. It's been recorded by the Guinness Book of Records that she's the oldest dog in the world, but does that mean there cannot be other dogs out there that could be older?

I've heard of plenty of dogs that live to more than 20 years old, and they are the ones fed on a good diet of fresh meat and vegetables instead of tinned dog food.

Read more of Chanel's story Here

Wow she looks like Greta Garbo in those shades!

Photo courtesy of wcbstv.

144. ‘Deer Perfume’ sniffing Dachshund

2007-11-21T11:40:00.000-08:00

Here’s Maggie – aint she cute? She greets clients at Jake DeBlieck's barber shop on Main. And she especially likes the hunters who smell of dead deer – lovely!

Read more Here.
Photo courtesy of Jean Ruzicka/Enterprise

143. Winnie The Winning Weiner!

2007-11-14T03:07:00.000-08:00

Eight year old dachshund Winnie has won the hearts of people who voted her the Number One Calendar Pin-up Dog in Longview News-Journal's second annual online Pet Star Calendar Contest.

Brave little Winnie’s owner Janet died on November 6th, so she didn’t get to see Winnie become Calendar Girl. Winnie had fallen from a tall porch four years ago, and broken her back. It took six months for her to walk again using her unique custom-made wheelchair.

To read more go Here.

Photo courtesy of Jacob Croft Botter / News-Journal Photo.

142. Dachshund / Pig Love

2007-08-08T15:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a great photo of a dachshund snuggling up to a pig, but I don't know who to credit for the picture, as I got it from a Chinese site.

141. Best Dressed Dachshund

2007-07-25T14:01:00.000-07:00

On Saturday you’ll be able to dress your dachshund up and compete at the German Fest at Maier Festival Park MI. For more details go to Here.

Illustration by Carolyn Ryan

140. The Term ‘Hot Dog’

2007-07-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

Here’s a link to the possible history of the phrase ‘Hot Dog’ – but read it carefully though, it is talking about two sausages, and not two live dachshunds!

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=23&id=14245

139. Best in Breed Dachshund

2007-07-23T14:37:00.000-07:00

Perfectionist Diane Graham breeds miniature wire haired dachshunds to show, and she’s just had a Best In Breed winner in the form of Moreta. Well that’s his SHORT name anyway!

Read more here:
http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/124670

138. More Dachshund Art

2007-07-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

Found this on etsy.com where there are tons of dachshund art by lots of talented folk. It was difficult to choose a favorite, but as I love lots of color, this had to be the one.

It is called Murphy The Dachshund, and is by Rebecca Collins (artpaw) who has her own site at Artpaw.com

If you are creative and are wondering how to sell your images online, Etsy might be a good place to start.

137. The Correct Dachshund Bag!

2007-07-17T14:52:00.000-07:00

This is the kind of thing I was after! Lots of different colored little doxies pictured end to end.

Although I wonder if any of Mary Lynn Blasutta’s designs ever made it onto a bag. I love her dachshund designs, as you may have read!

136. To Carry A Dachshund

2007-07-16T12:33:00.000-07:00

I put a search in Ebay for Dachshund Bag as I wanted a nice stylish dachshund shopping bag, but this is one of the things I found!

That pink creature looks more like a lamb than a dachshund, but it made me chuckle anyway!

135. She Worked Hard For The Dachshund!

2007-07-15T14:49:00.000-07:00

Nine year old Corryl saw last year’s Wiener Nationals and vowed she would get her own dachshund and train it to win races.

She pleaded with her Dad to let her have one, and he only gave in after she read a whole book allowed to him about caring for the breed, and when she agreed to pay the $300 herself by doing lots of extra chores. She was holding lemonade sales and selling lots of stuff. She baby-sat friends’ pets and even washed their dogs in her yard!

And now she has her beloved pet Roxanne she isn’t going to forget her vow. Roxanne is being trained by perfectionist Corryl.

You HAVE to read this story if only to find out how involved her parents are in making sure their children are stimulated and learn the value of money. Corryl is a true entrepeneur!

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/local/lagunahills/article_1766849.php

Photo courtesy of Orange County Register

134. Dachshund and Kitten Family

2007-07-13T02:21:00.000-07:00

Lillie the Surrogate Mother to kitten Tahoe has really made headline news all over the world, but I notice this report tells exactly the same story except that the cat is now a girl, not a boy!

I don’t know if they just got it wrong, or if they only just found that out!

http://www.imedinews.ge/en/news_read/50886

133. Largest Number of Racing Dachshunds

2007-07-12T00:47:00.000-07:00

On Saturday July 14, 87 dachshunds will race 50 yards at Los Alamitos Race Course for the 12th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals, raising money for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, a charity that finds homes for stray animals in Orange County.

The winner will receive a Wienerschnitzel crystal dog collar pendant, and their owner will win $1000. They will also be able to compete in the finals at the Holiday Bowl Big Bay Balloon Parade at Christmas.

2007-07-09T07:38:00.000-07:00

132. Dachshund Feeds Kitten

We reported a few months ago the story of a mother cat who nursed dachshund puppies. Now we found a story of the other way round!

This is quite remarkable! Tahoe was named because his new owner found him in the engine of her Chevy Tahoe, after she’d been driving around for a few minutes and heard meowing!

Then the new owner’s long haired dachshund Lillie was spurred into a false pregnancy and started producing milk after she saw that Tahoe needed a Surrogate Mother.

Read the full story here:
http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/428/story/86290.html

131. Awesome Discovery of the Trashed Dachshund

2007-07-06T14:59:00.000-07:00

A long haired dachshund called Awesome was happily reunited with his owner after he was found in a dumpster by an anonymous caller.

What is the matter with some people? I'd like to put THEM in a dumpster.

Read the full story and watch the video of the rescued dachsie here:
http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_070507_animal_dog_dumpster.475e9e9d.html

130. Another Blasutta Dachshund

2007-07-05T13:07:00.000-07:00

There are so many images of Mary's that I'd like to put up here, but I'll just stick with two.

I'm going away for the weekend but I'll have plenty dachshund tales (or should that be tails?) when I return.

2007-07-02T14:09:00.001-07:00

129. Dachshund Clubs and Events

As it’s summer, there are tons of dachshund events popping up all over the country, such as the events held by The San Diego Dachshund Club, photographed here by Lea Achivida, the club’s photographer.

I am however a tad confused by the dates shown, as all the photos and comments on her Fotopages page seem to jump from 2004 to 2010!

Maybe Lea and her dachshunds are expert time-travellers as well!

See the page here:
http://sddachsieevents.fotopages.com

128. More Dachshund Art

2007-07-01T13:58:00.001-07:00

I’ve seen Mary Lynn Blasutta’s work before but I didn’t know just how many dachshunds she has featured until now. She has been illustrating ad campaigns, book covers and magazines for over 25 years. She often has dogs in her work. Other favorite breeds she uses are poodles and Scottish terriers. I love her retro style.

See lots of her work here: http://www.blasutta.net/

She clearly loves shoes too!
image by Mary Lynn Blasutta

127. Dachshunds Are Funny

2007-06-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

As if we didn’t know! And so are some people who write about them! Here’s a humorous article about the 2007 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/bayarealiving/ci_6231535

Just a shame there are no photos, but well worth the read.

126. Weemee And Dachshund

2007-06-26T15:11:00.000-07:00

Over at Friends Reunited they have added lots more features to the weemees. When I first joined there were only a few hair styles, tops, bottoms, shoes and accessories. And there was only one type of dog – which was no particular breed.

But now there are lots of recognisable breeds, and I’m delighted to see a black and tan dachshund in there!

When I work out how to put it on my blog properly you’ll see the animated version with the dogs tongue sticking out! But for now you’ll have to settle for the screen capture jpeg.

Image courtesy of Friends Reunited and Mee!

125. Dachshund Weighed Down With Tags

2007-06-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

I found an interesting story about a little dachshund who works as a therapy dog, and her owner Gail Kirkegaad is not in favor of being asked to have a licence for her. Her pet already wears three tags, and Gail says “She's not likely to get lost with one more tag, because she won't be able to move!”

I think therapy dogs should be exempt like other service dogs, such as guide dogs for the blind.
Read More here;
http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Stories/Pets/General-Pets/Story~326036.aspx

124. Rocky The Dachshund Keeps On Truckin

2007-06-24T12:35:00.000-07:00

Little Rocky may not seem too excited because he cannot wag his tail, but his owner Pam Head insists that he is just as happy as any other dog, despite his disability.

Not only that but he entertains and inspires humans who are also confined to wheelchairs at Creative Enterprises in Gwinnett in Georgia.

Read more at:

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=39&url_article_id=29165&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2

2007-06-22T16:04:00.001-07:00

123. Where To List Your Dachshund Event

If you have an event coming up, and want maximum exposure, be sure to let your local newspaper know. Put up flyers in Petshops, libraries, dog clubs, etc.

Then find as many local dachshund related online forums as you can, and post to them to tell them about it.

And don't forget to let local businesses know. Expecially the local Hot Dog trailer! When you are organising an event, local businesses always want some of the action. If there are going to be lots of people there, they will want to make some money.

Use your imagination, and go through the yellow pages - who will benefit from being there?

If you are having an event to raise money for a charity, why not contact a celebrity? Maybe you know of a famous dachshund owner who is willing to help out. The press will know how to find them, or find their agent online.

Good Luck, and you can start by listing your event here at http://www.dachshundgifts.com/events.html

122. Dachshund Makes Friends With Seal Pup

2007-06-21T14:48:00.000-07:00

I’ve been away but dachshunds around the world have still been making the news, such as this caring, nurturing one year old dachshund, Rudy (pictured here with his new pal, an abandoned seal pup) For more see here:

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/348/gallery/109402-a109438-t2.html

121. Dachshund Diner

2007-06-07T14:59:00.001-07:00

Here’s an interesting story about dog friendly restaurants. Many restraurant owners have learned that pet owners in general have a good disposable income, and of course they treat their pets as well as their children. So it makes sense to some of them to allow pets into their establishments, and it is not harming their profits either.

For more info go here:
http://www.fastcasual.com/article.php?id=7840&prc=115&page=55

120. Firefighters Save Dachshund

2007-06-06T12:59:00.000-07:00

Thanks to an equipment donation by the Lexingotn Kennel Club to the Fire Department, the life of a dachshund named Rooney was saved on Wednesday morning.

Because he had inhaled a large dose of carbon monoxide, he needed to be given pure oxygen as soon as possible. He is still undergoing treatment, but is expected to make a full recovery.

Read more here:
http://www.wtvq.com/midatlantic/tvq/search.apx.-content-articles-TVQ-2007-06-06-0009.html

Maybe one day all fire departments will have this vital equipment.

119. Dachshund Art

2007-06-05T14:03:00.000-07:00

Here’s some of my own artwork from a photo I took of 1 year old miniature dachshund, Gemma.

She got the canine equivalent of ‘Red Eye’ which is ‘Green Eye’! So I put her for a spin in Photoshop. Actually I thought she looked cool with emerald neon pupils so I'll publish the original.

Then I got a bit carried away and went for a pop art look. I’m trying to make a dachshund logo that hasn’t been done before, and this is a different position to most dachshund logos. Still needs more work though.

both images by Joy Osman

118. Dachshund Magnet

2007-06-04T04:07:00.000-07:00

Check out this site to get your dachshund car magnet. Love the dachshund puppy illustration!

http://www.fridgedoor.com/dacarma.html

117. Dachshund in Wizard of Oz

2007-06-02T06:19:00.000-07:00

The part of Toto in The Wizard of Oz was originally meant to be played by a dachshund named Otto. He was owned by Margaret Hamilton who played the part of the Wicked Witch of the West in the film.

The above photo of Dorothy and Otto was shot from unreleased footage of the film, where Dorothy sang ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’. They re-shot this scene after the studio fired Otto, and the original footage was never shown.

He was replaced because dachshunds were believed to have come from Germany, who were the enemy at the time.

At this website they say that dachshunds originated from Africa. I really don’t know, as nearly source I have found says they come from Germany. The site also gives more information about other dachshunds in the movies.
http://home.pacbell.net/jcreitz/Andouille_Dachshund_Page4.html

116. Dachshund Puppy

2007-06-01T10:52:00.000-07:00

Is this the best picture to depict ‘Trust’ or what?!

And it wouldn’t be the same if the little fella didn’t have his tongue out a little bit either, would it?

I found it on my internet travels at this site:
http://stripduke.web-log.nl/stripduke/fun_pictures/index.html

where there are lots of interesting canine duo photos. Check them out!

115. Dachshund Pool Video

2007-05-31T13:39:00.000-07:00

Here’s a nice video of Archie the doxie enjoying his pool. Watch it to the end – he doesn’t just go round and round, but even that’s cute to watch.

If the embed link doesn’t work, go here to watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiTvgYRUKFg&mode=related&search=
video coutesy of Peggy100

114. Mocha The Dachshund

2007-05-30T15:47:00.000-07:00

Over at wienerdogs.org they have a Featured Dachshund section where they invite visitors to send in photos of their pet dachshunds, and they pick out their favorite ones. They picked Mocha this time, and as a professional documentary photographer, this is what makes a perfect photo for me.

It is just as good as any professional shot; almost everything’s in shade except the subject; it has clutter, which makes it more ‘real’ than a lot of staged pro shots; it’s of a goreous dahchsund!

So there you go – slightly biased! But I love this photo
image courtesy of owner Amanda Roden and wienerdogs.org

113. $2,500 Reward To Find Dachshund

2007-05-29T07:19:00.000-07:00

Another dahchsund has gone missing. This time it’s Gus, a rare cream colored dachshund in New York who is believed to have been stolen. His owners have even hired a detective to help get him back.

Read more here. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070528/NATIONWORLD/705280361/-1/LOCAL17

112. Dachshund Mug

2007-05-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

Is it just me, or is this spooky? The body’s flat on the mug, but the head’s 3D – and coming to get you!

Yeah, maybe it is just me!

Buy it from:
http://www.centralcrafts.com/pp/Ceramics/Dog_Mugs/Dachshund.html

111. Neglected Dachshunds

2007-05-27T12:06:00.000-07:00

Twelve dachshunds have been found neglected and abused so badly that they don’t even have any fur. They all had infections and are now being cared for by Dachshund Adoption, Rescue and Education (DARE).

One died but the others seem to be doing really well in their recovery, and if you watch the video at the following site, you will see just how adorable, playful and trusting they all are, despite their painful ordeal. Read more at:
http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=55654

110. 100% Dachshund?

2007-05-24T14:16:00.000-07:00

If you were sold a ‘pedigree’ dachshund but aren’t convinced you weren’t ‘had’ now you can find out for sure. DNA testing for dogs will tell you exactly what breeds make up your dog.

For many owners, it will make a huge difference, as they often have no idea what their dog is! Read more here: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070524/FEATURES10/70524010/0/FEATURES10

109. Slinky The Dachshund

2007-05-23T14:12:00.001-07:00

Well Slinky in the film Toy Story 1& 2 was a dachshund of course, and the following site claims that you can buy him:

http://www.funforalltoys.com/products/just_for_fun_3/slinky_dog/slinky_dog.html

But I’m not convinced it’s really Slinky. I think he’s an imposter! The eyes, eyebrows, legs and tail are different. Maybe there were copyright issues, but then again, they still called it Slinky Dog.

And who on earth would attach the leash to the poor little thing's FACE? For heaven’s sake!

108. More Racing Dachshunds

2007-05-22T03:11:00.000-07:00

Rusty the dachshund was the overall winner at Mineola's first ‘dachshund dash’ at last week’s May Day celebrations. Here he is with his owner Tracy Creech. Dachshund owners ran alongside their dogs and shouted and encouraged them in the right direction.

Read more at:
http://www.tylerpaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070521/FEATURES01/705180345
There’s another photo there similar to the photo I posted yesterday too.
image courtesy of Amy Peterson at tylerpaper.com

107. Flying Dachshunds

2007-05-21T10:05:00.000-07:00

Hard to know who to credit for this picture. It does say at the bottom but I can't read it. It was taken at Belgrade’s Fall Festival but I don’t know what year.

I got it from http://www.naturescornermagazine.com/NaturesBlog/archives/2006/02/index.html so that’s who I’ll credit, although they do not say where they got it from. The same writer Sue reports at the top of the page the story of a bird who was a witness in a divorce trial, and it makes compelling reading but again, no source. So I can’t verify that it is true.

I hate that!

But never mind, enjoy the airbourne dachshunds. Let me know if you know who took the photo.

106. Dachshund Purse

2007-05-19T02:42:00.001-07:00

Here’s a photo of a dachshund purse, which believe it or not I’ve had to enlarge myself! Sadly the people aren’t too hot on marketing, and are losing out by having teeny tiny photos of their products. They should be utilising the website so customers can see what they have on sale.

It’s a shame because they could be quality products, and they do have links saying ‘Click to enlarge image’ – but the links just show the same tiny images – Duh!

I emailed them and let them know, but I’ve done that before for people, and instead of taking it for what it is; a bit of common sense business advice, some people don’t like to be criticised. Let’s hope they welcome the suggestion.

The site’s here at: http://www.beauregardsdoggiewindow.com/product/280-DH
image courtesy of beauregardsdoggiewindow.com

105. Dachshund Models

2007-05-18T07:43:00.000-07:00

This is Sausage, and he is a professional model (yeah he's taking a rest!) Film makers, Advertising Companies and other media need animal models all the time, and Sausage is on the books of model agency Pet London Models.

I was pleased to find there are other dachshund models on the same site called Kevin and Dave (I love dogs with ‘human’ names!), but was drawn to Sausage in this picture.
image courtesy of petlondonmodels.com

104. Yard Sale Dachshund Update

2007-05-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

In post 99 I wrote about the man who sold the dachshund at his yard sale, when it wasn’t his to sell.

Well, poor little Kringle still has not been found, but the man who sold him now feels remorseful, and has offered to help find him, by putting up flyers around the town.

I still haven’t managed to find a photo of Kringle – I hope there’s a photo on the flyers, or they may not have the desired effect.

Read more Here: http://www.wtkr.com/Global/story.asp?S=6520416&nav=ZolHbyvj

103. Make Your Own Stuffed Toy Miniature Dachshund

2007-05-16T16:21:00.000-07:00

Here’s a pattern and instructions for how to make your own Dachshund Cuddly Toy:
http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/dog/dachshund.html

From the text, I don’t think English is their first language: (“You can make one by your hand”), but it’s a great article and item!

And if you get the sewing bug, there are plenty more items to make on the site too.
image courtesy of dollmaker.nunodoll.com

102. Dachshund Puppies

2007-05-15T01:20:00.000-07:00

Bob and Lori at Boylan Farms in Dewitt, Iowa always take their time placing their dachshund puppies with the right people, and encourage potential buyers to ask lots of questions. Here is Lilly, and her three gorgeous pups (two girls and one boy) that will be ready to adopt at the end of May. Go here for full details, then scroll down: http://www.doxipups.com/puppies.htm
image courtesy of doxipups.com

101. What We Love About Dachshunds

2007-05-14T14:45:00.001-07:00

When asked what they like most about their pets, most dachshund owners say their playfulness. They have always been popular with city dwellers because they tend not to smell like some dog breeds do, so need the minimal baths.

(Actually, a lot of people believe that dogs should not be bathed, as it ruins their coat’s oils. This is only true of outdoor working dogs. Most dogs kept indoors should be bathed or they will stink!)

Other dachshund character traits that owners like about their pets, are intelligence, fun loving, stubborn and demanding!

100. Black and White Dachshund

2007-05-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

It’s not often you see a black and white dachshund, but here’s one. Well, ok, 1 year old Zachary is a dachshund mix, but he appears to be the shape of a dachshund. Pretty unique eh?

He’s another gorgeous dog up for adoption, so if you live in or near Temecula, California and have been put under Zachary’s spell, then ring (951) 674 0618. Info at:
http://www.temeculavalleynews.com/story.asp?story_ID=22699

image courtesy of temeculavalleynews.com

99. Stolen Dachshund Sold at Yard Sale

2007-05-12T13:00:00.001-07:00

I can’t believe this! A man SOLD a dachshund at his yard sale and it wasn’t his dog to sell. He then rang the owner to tell her what he’d done.

What is the matter with people? Clearly he didn’t have any quality items for sale at his yard sale, so he decided to steal a dog to sell.

The black and tan dachshund Kringle managed to slip out of his collar and got free, and now his owner is heartbroken. Read the full story here:
http://www.couriernews.com/story.php?ID=14751

I do hope the people who bought him have enough of a conscience to return him to his rightful owner.

98. Adopt a Tyler Dachshund

2007-05-11T14:17:00.001-07:00

If you live in the Rose Growing Capital of America; Tyler, Texas, do not own a cat, and are able to give a great home to this little lady, 4 year old Ann, all you have to do is call 903-597-2471.

Isn’t she sweet? Read more at:
http://www.tylerpaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070511/NEWS08/705100318

image courtesy of tylerpaper.com

97. Dachshund Painting

2007-05-10T12:47:00.000-07:00

Vicky Busby’s impressionist style paintings are amazing. I love the vibrant colors in her dachshund painting above. She also managed to capture the animation of the happy little dog playing. And there’s a brilliant cat painting on her website too at studio-629.com

image courtesy of Vicky Busby

96. Northern Dachshund Dog Show UK

2007-05-09T12:34:00.000-07:00

Two dachshund owners with their competitors

In the UK dachshunds are often referred to as sausage dogs, and they recently had their annual Northern Dachshund Dog Show in Sheffield, which you can read about here:
http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/news?articleid=2860893

photos courtesy of SheffieldToday.net

95. Potty Train Your Dachshund Puppy

2007-05-08T12:19:00.001-07:00

If you are having the same problem as Ann in Ohio, whose dachshund puppy is peeing indoors, then read this article, as she got a great reply from Connie Bloom. I happen to know that her techniques work, as I’ve had lots of success with many puppies using almost identical methods.

You need to train your human family members too! - as a consistent routine is extremely important.

http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/living/17113453.htm

94. Dachshunds Think Big!

2007-05-07T11:31:00.000-07:00

Great Birthday Card here at: http://www.swisherpens.com/catalog/avanti/avanti-happy-30th-birthday-dachshund-in-fun-house-mirror-birthday-card.htm

Inside, it says, “Your Day To Live Large!”

It kind of sums up what dachshunds think of themselves anyway. They may be small, but they know they’re important!

93. Dachshund Reporters

2007-05-06T16:16:00.001-07:00

Here’s a funny piece I found that Jonathan Maziarz wrote on dog translation and how a reporter aims to find a solution to the problem of being under-staffed.

I have to diisagree that dachshunds only have four emotions though: asleep, awake, hungry and I will take a chunk out of your calf unless you let me roll in that dead moose.

What does he do to his dachshunds to make them wants to take chunks out of his calves? I know he’s only joking, but there are least 18 emotions that I can think of!

Read it Here: http://www.tribune-georgian.com/articles/2007/04/20/news/opinion/1opinion4.20.txt

92. Dachshund Vintage Art

2007-04-25T16:45:00.000-07:00

Love this print, but you may need to do some refinancing to afford it, especially the large poster. The prices are in GBP so you basically double them to get the US dollars.

http://www.art.co.uk/asp/sp-asp/_/PD--12380423/SP--A/IGID--1749282/Very_Long_Dachshund_Causes_a_Problem_for_Traffic_When_It_Crosses_the_Road_with_His_Owner.htm?sOrig=SCH&ui=945388112E9B44469672E96AB6331230

91. Dachshund Racing involves wandering aimlessly!

2007-04-24T14:05:00.000-07:00

Here’s Frankie. Ain’t he cute?

He’s a runner up competitor, although, not that competitive. But that’s OK, because neither were any of the other contenders! His owners have at least tried to teach him to run in the right direction though, but most of the rest were sat at the starting line for a while before deciding to move. Others rolling in the grass, and looking around, instead of sprinting forward.

Frankie was running back-and-forth across the other lanes before finally running toward the finish line.

But does it really matter? As long as the dogs enjoy themselves, that’s what’s important.

I bet it was funny to watch though!

Read more here:
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2007/apr/22/dogs-have-their-day-spring-round-/

90. Dachshund Forums

2007-04-23T15:02:00.001-07:00

I’ve been checking some forums out lately and the great thing about pet owners’ forums and bulletin boards, is they each have such a friendly bunch of people. Everyone can swap funny stories and photos.

You can create an avatar as an ID. some are photos and some are cartoons of dachshunds, but they’re handy in immediately identifying the writer to the readers.

If you’re not a member of any forums, yet, go and sign up! Also, please feel free to let me know of any forums you reocmmend.

Here are a few:

http://hotdogblog.com/modules/newbb/
http://forum.doghobbyist.com/dachsund/index_a.html

this one claims to be a forum, but technically it’s a blog: http://www.dachworld.com/forum/

Here’s a popular forum where lots of friendly doxie owners hang out.
http://hotdogblog.com/modules/newbb/

if you want to show your dachshund, this is the forum for you: http://www.showdog.com/login/Breeds/philboard_forum.aspx?forumid=192

89. Long haired dachshund

2007-04-20T07:46:00.000-07:00

I’ve found some great illustrations of the long haired dachshund at: longhaireddachshundclub.co.uk
They’ve been lovingly drawn by Margaret Turner who knows what to look for when long haired dachshunds enter dog shows. The British organization has members dedicated to continuing the breed standard, and they have stands at the Hound Show and at Crufts every year. It’s a good website, apart from the graphic that attaches itself to your cursor on the home page, but that’s just a personal gripe of mine!

88. Still Poisoning Your Dachshund?

2007-04-19T12:09:00.000-07:00

I’m back on my dog food soap box again. I cannot reiterate enough why you need to buy food for your dog that is fit for humans.

“Pet foods are a $15 billion a year industry. Profit margins are huge — and the industry is poorly regulated.” says Marilyn Wilson

Please read the rest of her report at:
http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/Columns/articles.asp?articleID=6739

There are even suspicions that the poisonous melamine is deliberately added to boost protein. Read more here:
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2007/04/20/fda_tainted_pet_food_may_be_deliberate

87. Another Dachshund Escapes a Truck

2007-04-18T13:48:00.001-07:00

A week or two ago I reported a dachshund who escaped unharmed when a truck crashed into its owner’s fornt room. Now another one, this time a dachshund puppy also escaped death when a school bus crashed into a house.

What’s going on? Have motorists of large vehicles got something against dachshunds or something? Or are dachshunds just extremely lucky at avoiding serious injury?

Read more here at:
http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/156042.html

86. Dachshund Rescue

2007-04-17T01:55:00.000-07:00

On May 5th Southern States Dachshund Rescue will be holding their 3rd Annual Dachshund Derby Picnic event for dachshunds and their owners. It will be held at Henry Horton State Park, and they’ll be having nine contests including ‘Oldest Dachshund’ ‘Shortest Legs’ ‘Longest Ears’, best costume and of course racing.

It sounds a lot of fun, and you’ll be helping a very worthwhile cause. For more details go here: http://www.ssdr.org/picnic3.html

Southern States Dachshund Rescue also have a quarterly newsletter that you can sign up for from their home page. And if you are able to adopt or foster a dachshund, they have a form you can fill in too.
image courtesy of ssdr.org

85. Dachshund Underground Railroad

2007-04-14T14:50:00.001-07:00

For rescue dachshunds who find homes in remote places, a group of dachshund lovers have founded this organization of volunteers to help out. I think this is a fabulous idea, and the title is brilliant too!

If you would like to be a volunteer, sign up at:

http://www.doxie.org/

If you arte unable to be a volunteer driver, you can help out in other ways, such as buying form their cafepress store, or opening your own store and naming DUR as the referrer.

84. Can Dachshund Tucker The Terrible Be Tamed?

2007-04-13T12:39:00.000-07:00

Su Lum of the Aspen Times tells of how Tucker bullies two miniature dachshunds here at:

http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070411/COLUMN/104110029

I guess the moral is patience and perseverence. This seemingly little monster liked to attack puppies, and one thing I know about all dogs is that they do not attack for no reason. Tucker found puppies to be a threat. Why, we don’t know, but prove there is no threat, and you solve the problem.

All dachshunds, all dogs, and all people are good inside. It’s just fear that makes us behave badly.

83. Bernie the dachshund cross needs a home

2007-04-12T14:24:00.000-07:00

If you live in or near Montecito California, and would like to give a much needed home to Bernie, a 5 year old Dachshund / Jack Russell Terrier mix, then please contact the shelter at the end of this post to fix a time to visit him.

Bernie was overweight when he first came to K9 PALS but was very seet natured and energetic, and got along well with children, cats and other dogs. As you can see, he looks fantastic now. Could he be the next best thing to happen to you?

For more information on adopting Bernie, stop by or call K9 PALS, at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter, 5473 Overpass Road, off Patterson Avenue, 681-4369.

Read more here:

http://www.montecitojournal.net/archive/13/15/922/

image courtesy of montecitojournal.net

82. Dachshund Puppies Didn’t Make it

2007-04-11T14:46:00.000-07:00

Sadly, the two dachshund puppies that were fostered by a surrogate feline, died on Monday. They ended up having a second cat Maud attempt to feed them, but they just weren’t strong enough.

I hope their mother is a lot more fortunate, and survives her terrible ordeal. She has a lot of people rooting for her. Read the full story here:
http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2007/04/10/local/21939551.txt

81. Wire Haired Dachshund

2007-04-10T14:43:00.000-07:00

When I was little, my Uncle George used to have a wire haired dachshund called Dylan, but people used to look at me like I was funny, when I told them what breed he was. One woman said in a very snotty voice to her daughter as they walked off “I hate it when owners don’t even know what dog they have…” She clearly wanted me to hear, and I wanted to shout after her that it was she who was ignorant, but I didn’t. Well, she wouldn’t have beleived me, for a start!

Because the wire haired dachshund is the least common of all the dachshunds, lots of people don’t even recognize it as being a dachshund. Most people thought he was a schnauzer puppy even when he was 12! Dylan was the softest thing you ever saw. He was so gentle. I wish I had a photo of him, but he used to look a bit like this wire haired dachshund, Rupert, that I found at petsplace.co.za

80. Sick Mother Dachshund Gets Help From a Cat

2007-04-06T15:12:00.000-07:00

Miranda the dachshund, is one of 31 dogs recently taken away from a Union Grove dog hoarder. 27 dogs were discovered on March 25 crammed into dog carriers in a locked storage unit, covered in feces and without food or water.

Later their hoarder, Susan A. Ball of Union Grove, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, gave up four more dogs that she had in her home.

Many of the dogs in her possession were dehydrated and malnourished, including pregnant dachshund since named Miranda after the Sex and The City character by care staff. Ball was charged with four misdemeanors for her animal neglect.

At first staff thought Miranda’s unborn puppies were dead. But “Then somebody thought they felt some movement, and she got very sick” said Jody Halladay, the senior humane officer and animal services director at Countryside, 2706 Chicory Road.

On Monday night Dr. Tom Mano at Racine Veterinary Hospital, 5748 Taylor Ave., carried out a Caesarean section on the dachshund, and two female puppies survived.

But their sick mother was not well enough to care for them. That’s where Krissie the former stray cat stepped in to help.

Krissie had been brought to Countryside, then moved into a foster home with Jim and Joyce Bates of Mount Pleasant, who shelter dogs and cats for Countryside almost constantly.

Krissie was also pregnant. Her three kittens are now just over a week old.
And on Tuesday, the Bateses introduced Miranda’s two pups to Krissie.

The Bateses rubbed kittens against both puppies to give them the same scent. Then after placing the kittens back, they added the puppies.

Amazing! The heroic mother cat is now nursing her three kittens and Miranda’s two puppies.

But what about Miranda?

She is extremely underweight, debilitated in several ways and still undergoing the stress of birth. On Friday she was still extremely sick, not eating and only on intravenous fluids, said Liz Dahlstrom, the practice manager at the vet hospital.

But if Miranda recovers, the clinic’s staff may be reluctant to give her up to Countryside and adoption for a while, as they’re all very attached to her.

Dahlstrom said “When the dog came over here, everybody fell in love with her”.

Let’s hope Miranda pulls through. I get so angry when animals needlessly suffer like this.
Original story courtesy of journaltimes.com

79. Dachshund Limerick

2007-04-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

There was a young dachshund named Mellam
Who had an underdeveloped cerebellum
He went to Asda
To buy a Mazda
But soon found out they don't sell 'em

78. Dachshunds nearly gets run over – in her own home!

2007-04-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

On Monday night, an elderly lady sat in her living room, cuddled up in front of the TV with her pet dachshund Cleo, when all of a sudden a truck crashed into her house.

Amazingly, it was a wooden bar that her late husband built that possibly saved hers and Cleo’s life.

And more amazingly, Evelyn Sechrest forgives the young driver who was showing off in front of his friends, by trying to perform a skidding stunt. I wonder if Cleo forgives him though! Poor little thing.

Read the whole story at: http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/local/states/california/17024642.htm

The thing that made me laugh, was when on TV’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Heather Mills and her partner were about to take the stage, when Mrs Sechrest heard a “deafening rumble and boom, and the living room wall exploded inward”. I didn’t realise Heather's dancing was quite that bad.

77. Dachshund Bed Hog

2007-04-03T15:19:00.000-07:00

You need to buy the Chilly dog bed below when this begins to happen (above!)

Where the dog literally comes between you and your spouse. I love this painting on the china plate of the Dachshund Bed Hog, by Gary Patterson – they DO lay exactly like that, don’t they? Priceless!

I also like extra little details such as the pictures on the wall, indicating that doxies are so long, they won’t fit onto just one picture!

available from danburymint.com

Please feel free to leave a comment anywhwere on my blog - I'd love to hear from you!

76. Mini Dachshund Dog Bed

2007-04-02T16:52:00.000-07:00

'Chilly Dog beds' as they are known, are quality pet beds for small dogs who love a snuggle bed. The Chilly Dog bed is a washable, warm, and portable pet bed with a built-in blanket.

How suggley is this dog bed? It’s like a luxury sleeping bag for dogs, and as modelled in the photo, we have a lovely dachshund Maggie showing off with her Chilly Dog bed available from chillydog.com

75. A Non-Dachshund Owner’s View

2007-03-31T21:48:00.000-07:00

I’ve found an article written by a student about some of his observations of dog owners, in particular dachshunds.

“I have been a pizza delivery boy on and off for about four years now. And most of the time I can say it's a simple enough job. I get paid to drive around and eat free pizza. It's perfect, except that some people own dogs.

Firstly, dog owners act like a different breed altogether. Dog owners are used to shouting at their pets, having barking fits occur whenever the doorbell rings and picking up poop in little plastic bags. And the smaller the dog, the more dog-related memorabilia they buy. If you own a Great Dane, then your neighbors may not even know it exists. But if you own a dachshund you might be in the running for owning the third-largest collection of dachshund -themed knick-knacks in the United States.

Only the other night, I delivered a pizza to a nice family with a love of dachshunds. I could tell this because of the personalized vanity plates reading DACHSHUND or how about the sign reading, ‘This PAW-perty is protected by Weiner dog security system’. I rang the doorbell and was greeted by the smallest, but bravest dog I think I have ever seen. The owner turned up, grabbed the little dachshund and opened the door offering a little bit of wisdom: ‘Don't worry, he's more bark than bite’."

by Darren Andrews of The Collegian Online Edition

I think we all know what he means. Darren – you make it sound like a BAD thing!

74. Dachshund Heaven

2007-03-30T17:18:00.000-07:00

Lots of dachshunds and a few others thrown in for good measure!

Photo courtesy of Coast2Coast Dachshund Rescue

73. Dachshund Illumination

2007-03-29T14:41:00.000-07:00

Get a load of this cool dachshund lighting from alibaba.com!

This photo only shows four colors, but they are available in seven colors altogether: white, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

I think I like the blue best

Or if you’re very rich (or very mad), you could have all seven.

72. Winning Miniature Dachshund

2007-03-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

By Sue Loughlin of The Tribune-Star, Indiana

“Pet Idol winner finishes road to recovery
From being found on side of road unable to walk to contest champion

TERRE HAUTE — When veterinarian Michael Staub began caring for Reba, a 5-year-old miniature dachshund, the dog couldn’t walk and suffered from a fractured hip and pelvis.

Reba had been found last Aug. 8 on the side of an Edgar County, Ill., road — filthy, hungry and fearful. Staub, a veterinarian at Honey Creek Animal Hospital, believed Reba had been hit by a car or seriously abused.

Because of the extent of her injuries, “I almost was going to put her down … but I couldn’t do it,” he recalled.

Instead, he called Sandy Haggart, a dachshund lover who had participated in dachshund rescues and transports, and who has owned several of them as pets. Staub asked her to foster the abandoned dog until it could stand and walk again.

Between Staub’s veterinary care, and Haggart’s tender loving care, Reba became a survivor.

And now, Reba — so-named by Staub’s staff because of her beautiful red coat (after red-haired Reba McEntire) — is the Tribune-Star’s 2007 Pet Idol contest winner. Reba received 5,331 votes, although Haggart admits she recruited friends, family and co-workers to vote.”
Photo courtesy of tribstar.com

71. Dachshund Balloon Gift

2007-03-27T13:30:00.000-07:00

I’ve been unable to find a dachshund Easter Egg so far, but I shall keep looking. If I don’t find one though, I will settle for this dachshund balloon available from Amazon UK, and tie it to an appropriate Easter Egg.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Balloons-World-Walking-Dog-Dachshund/dp/B000GCFO7Q#moreAboutThisProduct

I also know a lady who decorates eggs with people’s names written in icing. Maybe if I gave her a template of a dachshund shape, she could draw it in icing too.

70. Miniature Dachshund Survives Fire

2007-03-25T03:55:00.001-07:00

Chester, an 18-month-old miniature dachshund survived an accidental stove fire that engulfed his home on Friday morning, thanks to firefighters who rushed him to the local veterinarian.

Sadly Chester's brother, Sparky, died.

Fire Marshal N. Reed Gustafson said of Chester "I knew he was going to be OK because when I turned the siren on, he started to howl,"

Emergency medical technician Peter Mendlinger held onto the cage as Gustafson drove. It was the first animal rescue for Mendlinger, a 14-year veteran EMT.

"A rescue is a rescue. You want to do what you can to save a life, any life," he said.

About 30 firefighters from the Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Department, Bozrah, Salem and Gardner Lake went to fight the blaze. Six firefighter cadets who were in school at Bacon Academy also went to the scene.

Read the rest of the story Here.
http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-colfire0324.artmar24,0,3489608.story?coll=hc-headlines-local

69. Long Legged Racing Dachshunds

2007-03-25T00:04:00.000-07:00

As if Puppy Mills weren’t bad enough now dachshunds are being targeted by unscrupulous puppy farmers who want to make a lot of money out of producing racing dachshunds.

As absurd as it sounds, the wonderful dachsie breed we all know and love for it’s long body and short legs, is now being bred with longer legs so that they can race faster.

That isn’t all. These longer legged weiner dogs are being raced at greyhound tracks, and we all know what an abusive industry that is, slaughtering thousands of animals every year. So these poor dachshunds are also party to the abuse of another breed because the track owners are profiting.

The racing dachshund owners are profiting from wins, and their greed is escalating the practice of breeding these ‘super’ dachsies.

Please always buy your dachshund puppies or ANY puppies from a reputable breeder.
and do NOT support Puppy Mills. Tips for Buying Puppies Here.

Thankfully the long legged dachsie in the photo above was not bred for racing. She is half dachsund and half border collie (we think!) - my two favorite breeds – so my perfect dog then!

Photo by Joy Osman

68. Addictive Dachshund Cartoon Game

2007-03-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

Every now and again, I get sidetracked when I should be researching what dachshunds are getting up to in the world, but when you find an archive of excellent cartoons such as those at notinmybackyard.com, it’s almost impossible to tear yourself away.

And when you finally do, you discover a game that is equally addictive! But the chances are, if I’ve just spent 15 mins playing a game on a dachshund site because it’s great, then you’ll probably love it too!

(I loved it because I won every time except once, when I wasn’t concentrating enough!)

Go here to access the game http://notinmybackyard.com/doghouse/memory

and be sure to check out the rest of the site by talented cartoonist, Dale Taylor.

67. Dachshund Jake Calls 911

2007-03-23T09:33:00.000-07:00

DOG CALLS 911 - More free videos are here

Wow! How cute is that dog? He's so playful. I love the way the TV station put in the transcript: "Jake: Oooooooo (roughly translated)"!

In my opinion, he knew people's voices came out of the phone, and he just wanted someone to talk to!

66. Miniature Dachshund Dies after Eating Contaminated Dog Food

2007-03-22T06:02:00.000-07:00

A lovely miniature dachshund called Sparky died after his owners changed his food, as he was becoming more and more choosy over food. But shortly afterward, he began vomiting, and ended up, not being able to keep any food down.

Celeste and Bob, Sparky’s owners had to take him to three vets before they found he was suffering from irreversible liver failure, and had to be put to sleep. Then they heard there was a recall on all Nutro dog food, and naturally believe it was the pet food that killed him.

An ingredient from a new supplier is believed to be the cause for the recall. When any company starts using a new supplier, it’s to make improvements to the company, usually to save money.

I don’t believe in giving pets ANY commercial pet food. What doesn’t kill them quickly, is killing them slowly.

In my opinion, if it ain’t fit for humans, it ain’t fit for dogs. Give your dachshund the best food you can, and add years to his or her life (and save on vets’ bills!)

Menu Foods, who make nearly 100 different pet foods have recalled all the possibly contaminated tins and pouches of food, and have listed all products recalled. There are 53 dog foods, and 42 cat foods.

Go to menufoods.com/recall for a list of all pet food recalled.

photo courtesy of recordonline.com

65. Dachshund Puppy Applique Quilt Pattern

2007-03-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

This is a dachshund puppy quilt pattern, but what’s to stop you using the same design for collage artwork, greeting cards, T shirts, hats, pins, stained glass work, embroidery or jewellery?

Maybe you can think of a better use for the design, but it’s free at fourtwinsisters.com so amble down there to see what else you can find.

64. Doxie Custody

2007-03-20T10:43:00.000-07:00

It is an ever increasing phenomenon that warring couples are battling to keep custody of their dogs, when they split up or divorce.

Because pets are not recognised in law at all, like children are, lawyers are having to come up with solutions such as determining which ‘parent’ the pooch goes to when called. But that doesn’t stop the couples resorting to some very underhand tactics, such as rubbing dog meat on their hands.

I suppose for dachshund owners (underhand tactics aside), the one who will allow them to sleep on the bed is always going to win!

63. Dachsie Action!

2007-03-19T08:09:00.000-07:00

These two photos are brilliant! Dachshunds are funny most of the time, but these are great!
The top image is of Ludwig and Antonie at http://www.flickr.com/photos/paolody/229471910/
and is by Flickr user ‘And…Action!’

And the bottom photo is of Wilbur at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mommamia/210433527/ and is by Flickr user ‘Mommamia’
Check out the other photos by both photographers too – they’re both very good.

62. Dachshund Trivia Lens on Squidoo

2007-03-18T06:20:00.001-07:00

I’ve made a ‘lens’ on Squidoo called Dachshund Trivia, so I’ll be posting stories and trivia up on there too, plus there are added dachshund resources, if you scroll down the page, or lens rather! Being a photographer, lens has a very different meaning in my world! To me the ‘lens’ on Squiddo is a profile, but there you go; each to his own.

I’ve yet to find out all that the site does, but I’ve already found lots of other interesting lenses created by other people. The main benefit though is to spread the word on whatever topic your lens is about, and gain lots of visitors to your site or blog. To see my Dachshund Trivia lens go to http://www.squidoo.com/dachshundtrivia/

61. Famous Dachshund Owners

2007-03-17T08:23:00.000-07:00

Queen Victoria loved Dachshunds, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s dachshund was buried beside him, and Queen Margrethe, of Denmark, appealed for help when her dachsie Zenobie, went missing, and thousands of her subjects searched forests waving sausages, but sadly he was never found. Napoleon Bonaparte, J.D. Salinger and Plato also loved the breed.

Picasso’s dachshund, Lump, is said to have inspired his work, and David Hockney’s dachshunds have featured in his paintings.

Both images courtesy of Amazon.com

60. P.G. Wodehouse's Dachshund Bertie

2007-03-16T03:54:00.000-07:00

In the last days of P.G. Wodehouse's life, he and his dachshund Bertie were inseparable. Bertie died from natural causes shortly after Wodehouse's death, as often happens. It is believed that Wodehouse's character Bertie Wooster (manservant Jeeves’ boss) was named after his dog.
image courtesy of worldroots.com

59. Dachshund Stampede!

2007-03-15T12:49:00.000-07:00

When you order 200 Oxen on the phone, be prepared to have 200 Dachshunds delivered! This Sprint commercial shows what happens, here at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v_IYA99iL0

Of course it could work the other way too: you could hire 200 dachshunds and end up with 200 Oxen – ooer! That would be scary!

Just how cute are those two little fellas tied to the cart of hay? That's quite funny!

58. A Dachshund Poem

2007-03-14T13:14:00.000-07:00

This little dog with ten inch clearance
Presents a ludicrous appearance
His legs are bowed, his feet turn out,
He gives us much to laugh about.
He's two dogs long, a half dog high,
In spite of which he's quick and spry;
So at his funny build don't smirk----
It's perfect for his special work.
For Dachshund plays a hero's role
In going down a badger's hole;
A badger is a savave fighter,
A vicious scratcher and a biter.
And folks who call him "dash-hound" show
Their ignorance and do not know
That dox-hoont is his proper name
In Germany from whence he came.

by lil_dachsie_angelle
image courtesy of Coast2Coastdachshund rescue

57. Stolen Dachshund Finds Her Way Home

2007-03-13T14:31:00.000-07:00

Almost a year and a half after a young dachshund disappeared, she has now been
reunited with her delighted family.

In October 2005 Ruthie an 8 month old dachshund, was sitting on the back seat of the family car in Long Island when her owner Nancy Noel stopped to go into a store.

But when she returned to the car only moments later, Ruthie was gone.

The police were contacted, and fliers were put up arouind their neighborhood, but all to no avail.

But last week she was seen roaming around the Bronx by a good samaritan who dropped her off at a shelter in Manhattan.

Luckily Ruthie had been microchipped, and workers at the shelter were able to contact her family. Now 24 months old and 10 pounds heavier, her family never thought they’d see her again, but are over the moon she’s back home.

The moral of this story? Ruthie would never have found her way home if she wasn’t chipped – So always get your dachshund microchipped!
image courtesy of themilwaukeechannel.com

56. Photography Ban on Beaches

2007-03-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

After yesterday’s report on possibly banning photography in the UK, many beaches all over the world are reviewing their photography policies, in order to protect children.

Sydney Australia have tried unsuccessfully to ban photography on beaches, but looking at their criteria, it does say that parents and tourists would not be affected. It just means that guards and people in general are going to be more vigilant in judging people who are taking photographs. I guess all us law abiding citizens who are just photographing the landscape and our beloved dachshunds have nothing to worry about then.
Image courtesy of
http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/forcek

55. Brits May Not Be Allowed To Snap Their Dachshunds

2007-03-11T15:02:00.000-07:00

The UK government is trying to pass a law that will heavily restrict photography in public places. At the moment you can photograph anyone or any dog you like in a public place in Britain. No-one is given the right to privacy. But if the law is passed you will have to have an ID card to be allowed the same freedom.

I do not know who will be eligible for ID passes, but how would this affect tourists or parents, or amateur photographers or pet owners? And how would it even be policed what with inconspicuous devices such as camera cellphones?

One thing’s certain, my favourite dog photographers could not have taken most of their best work with such a law in place. I mean they’d never put a ban on oil painting, or sculpting!

image by Elliott Erwitt at
ElliottErwitt.com

54. Dachshund Photo of the Week

2007-03-10T13:03:00.000-08:00

It may not have been posted this week, but this is the week I found it!

Actually the whole site is great fun. Well done Dot!

Image courtesy of nanopup.com
http://www.nanopup.com/indexFlash.html