103. Make Your Own Stuffed Toy Miniature Dachshund

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

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

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

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

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

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-/

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.

75. A Non-Dachshund Owner’s View

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

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

Photo courtesy of Coast2Coast Dachshund Rescue