Life is Good- for dachshunds

Wouldn't be nice for your list of needs to be so short and yet fulfilled. Dogs don't need a whole lot, but its nice to be able to make them happy so easily. I took the gang for a walk, then I gave them some bones that had been cooked up just for them. They went their separate ways and had at them. I was thinking as I had my lunch that nap time would be upon them soon. Little Miss Sandie laid behind me on the chair, I scratched her head for her. I soon realized her head was swaying freely as I rubbed her and it dangled off the side of the chair. She was totally zonked out. Not a care in the world. Little walkies, little snackie, and so sleepy.

Grillin the Weenies

It was pointed out to me I didn't mention the cool dachshund fire pit that my husband and I whipped up. We like to have fires outside no matter the weather. I drew him some stencils, he cut up an old water tank in half and did the cut-outs with a plasma cutter. We can have a nice fire and cook up some burgers and dogs if we want, our old grill and top fits perfect. We are pretty pleased.

Meet Sandie

Sandie- Wire hair, long hair mix

This little fluffy pup is now known as Sandie. She was owned by a lady with 7 cats and 8 kittens and another dachshund that bites everyone. Basically a cat lady with a couple of unhappy dachshunds. My husband, the local dog warden was at the SPCA and met this lady, the topic of dachshunds came up and she said she was thinking of getting rid of at least one of the dogs. When we met the dog she barked incessantly. I'm thinkin this is not going to work. The lady had been unable to house train the dogs, that wasn't what I was worried about, but if I couldn't touch her and all she did was bark that was a problem. So we took her in the backyard to meet Miss Peaches who we had brought with us. She's the alpha female, but no fireworks erupted. Then we put a leash on Sandie and she suddenly calmed down and became my dog, friendly, climbing up my leg, wanting so much to lick me. Okay, maybe there's a chance. So we brought her home and she's getting along with everyone. She loves to fetch the ball and is giving Spaatz a run for his money. House training is going well and I've found her to be a really happy, loving dog. She's officially a foster here now, we'll see. She's in desperate need of groceries, I can feel every bone in her body. I think she'll be about the size of the boys when we get her back to health. Dachshund's just need people who understand them.

My Three Doxson's- Florida Style

Olivia, Lorelei, Rupert

Usually, I am in my home state of New York and have my constant companions, My Three Doxson's Peaches, Spaatz and Foozie. I was down south last week, in Florida to see my son on his birthday, but I did spend most of my time with my daughter. I didn't have to go through wiener dog withdrawal  while I was away because she has 3 of them too. She has 2 long hairs and one smoothie (who is Spaatz"s sister). I have 2 smoothies and a wire hair. So it was nice, I still had dogs on my lap and plenty of kisses coming my way. I did still miss the gang at home, but having these guys around made it much much easier.

My Three Doxson's - Southern Division

Dachshund- The heat seeking missle

They're long and lean with a pointy nose and a tail that helps them course through the table and chair legs on their way to the nearest dog bed that happens to be in the sunshine. I have several placed around the house so as the day goes on there is usually a bed strategically placed so they can lay in the warm sun. As we move into the winter months here in NY they really are seeking the warmth. These guys are spoiled though, not only do they have a fleecie, pressure sensitive, heated dog bed, but I make the point of moving it for them as the sun passes through the sky. Foozie is the #1 sun bather, he'll lay on the hot back top on a summer day. Spaatz loves the sun, but being under a blanket works just as well for him. The Peach, she loves the sun, but that wire hair coat makes her get too warm, so in warmer months she'll hang in the shade where the boys can stay in the sun. Stay warm my friends.

Ode to the Hunting Dog

Chipmunk's you must beware

for the dachshund's, they are here

by the window they do stare

while you might think

you haven't a care

but to have their way

you won't be spared

When you come out to feed

and in all your greed

packing your cheeks 

with all the bird seed.

Then the alarm does sound

someone's released the hounds

out in the yard, they do bound

Scurry and scatter

mad as a hatter

dachshunds on a mission

That's the matter

But with speed on your side 

your chance to hide

into the stonewall you did slide

for tomorrow's another day

as the dachshund's say

just be sure you don't 

get in our way

Dachshund volunteers for a bath

Miss Peaches does have quite the history of getting not just a little dirty, but off the charts dirty. She is always up to the same thing, looking for small woodland creatures. She hasn't got one yet, but that doesn't make her any less determined. So she has had to endure many of the ever-popular unplanned washing of the dog. In fact this week she had to get two baths. She is usually well behaved in the sink, but yesterday she did something unusual. She actually went into the laundry room and stood in front of the sink, instead of hiding. Actually accepting the consequences for going in the pond again on our walk. We were so impressed she got a treat. Not bad for a naughty little doggie.