CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF DACHSHUNDS

As all we dachshund owners know they are pretty much a fair weather dog. Although some snow can be fun, rain pretty much sucks. Not only do you get wet when you go outside, but there is no sunshine to lay in inside the house. No fun for walkies either. So that means we're most likely going to pester mom all day. Spaatz pictured here, will go under the chair and tug on my pants, or jam his head up between my knees and be staring at me, or just jump on my lap. Foozy will put his paws up on me in that kind of pleading way so I will pick him up. Peaches will makes her little "hhrrump" noise so she can sit with me. I try playing some inside ball, but that's mainly Spaatz's game. Today the boys are running amok around the house so at least they get their exercise.That's another good thing about small dogs is that they can get enough action inside, usually without breaking any furniture.

Sunshine lovin Dachshunds

 

Mr. Sunshine

Fooze does Blue Steel

Just call him Sunshine, 'cause that's where he wants to be. Soakin' up the rays, as if it might add to his copper color. He'll be out there on the hot days, but he can't stay too long. That's why this time of year is great in the northeast. You can lay in the sun all day and not get too hot. I also keep strategically placed dog pillows about the house so they can move about as the sun moves and always have a cozy spot to lay down. It must be nice when your only concern is when to move to the next pillow.

You Talkin to Me?

ANOTHER DACHSHUND SUMMER ENDING

Well another summer has wound down, but we are trying to stretch it out as much as possible. Yesterday was a beautiful day in the Hudson Valley. We like to take the dogs on the Greenway Trail in Wappingers Falls. There is a loop that has a stone bench that is by an old cemetery that has this awesome view of the river. Even the dogs will sit on the bench with us for a little breather. We let them go off leash on the trail. Good thing they listen well and wait up for us, because those little legs can cover some ground. September in NY is great, our favorite time of year.

 

Can a Dog Have BUNNY FEET?

Well of course they can't, but with Miss Peachy who is occasionally known as Miss Bunny Feet comes pretty close. Her feet are just so cute and fuzzy and sometimes when she sleeps they twitch. In all reality she would like to have bunny feet- in her mouth. On the way to conquering the pesky beast. Nothing would make her happier. I am glad they have come up just short in the hunting of wabbits, because next thing you know I have to step in a dispose of the body, an accessory after the fact you know. I don't mind the dogs have their sport with them, it keeps them out of the gardens but if they didn't finish the job properly not only do I have to get them to give it up, and find a final resting place, I would have to dispatch it. I can do it, I'd just rather not.

 

No Place Smells Like Home

Miss Peachy checking the air

We took the Gang out for their third camping trip. We were in Saugerties NY, staying at the Rip Van Winkle campground. We would highly recommend it. Long as you like being in the peaceful deep woods sitting by the campfire. The dogs really like it, its a sniffarama. The only downside being we can't let them chase the squirrels and chipmunks. Believe me there is a lot of them. We went on walks as usual, down to the waterhole in the stream. Miss Peachy loves to go in. This time there was a sizable snake in the water. Fortunately no canines saw it or there might have been a situation.
On the way home an event occurred that Watson always used to do that always amazed me. As we turned onto our road it was suddenly heads up, noses out the window and great excitement. Our road must have a unique smell to it because they can SMELL it when we are close. You know they were all snoozing then, but not until we were on our road, that the noses started working and they knew we were almost home.

Home Sweet Home

AWESOME DACHSHUND PHOTOS

Every once in awhile I will feature a photo that is worthy enough to be called "awesome" Don't you just love these guys?. Makes you want to jump in the pool and kiss their fuzzy faces. Maybe do it quietly so as not to disturb them too much.

Wanted: Toy that Squeaks that can't be destroyed

KONG: Another Failure
I am on a quest for a toy that squeaks, that can't be destroyed by Spaatz. I thought today I had finally found it. Pretty tough rubber with the squeaker hidden inside so he wouldn't puncture it. It was promising when I brought it home, he really enjoyed it, squeakin away, but then what happens is its just not tough enough and he proceeds to bite bits off the end. Once the structural integrity is lost its all over. He continued to chew for awhile, but the thrill is gone. One day I might just get my moneys worth, but alas today is not that day.

End chewed off another toy