101. What We Love About Dachshunds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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