Dachshund or Angry Beaver?

I don't know,what do you think? There are those who think that Little Sandie, Sandra Dee here actually looks a bit like Norbert from the Angry Beavers cartoon. I must say at times there is a striking resemblance. Sometimes we call her Norbie Girl. She's not angry by any means though, in fact she's one of the happiest little dogs I know. Maybe its because we rescued her from the lady with the 15 cats, and now she has dachshund friends to play with and lots of good vittles.Whatever the reason were glad she's here, she's sweet and funny and a great addition to the pack.

Sandie has been assimilated

Resistance was futile.I knew it was only a matter of time before Sandie was assimilated into the group. There was never any serious confrontations, part of it is when she felt comfortable with every one. The official sign was when she felt like she could sleep in the pile with everyone else. She is a very happy energetic girl. She can keep up with Spaatz, and that is great for him, but she also plays with Foozie, and that is making him act younger than his 7 years. Miss Peaches is still the boss around here, so she just lets everyone know that in no uncertain terms every once in awhile. Nothing rough, just make no mistakes about it, in case anyone was wondering.



           Spaatz--------->
    Miss Peaches------>
           Foozie--------->
      Miss Sandie ----->

Miss Sandie

Dogpile

Have a Wienerful Christmas!

Yes, I saw this inflatable dachshund Christmas decoration and decided that I must have it. Seems there is a number of dachshund items to decorate your home with this holiday season. There going fast, so don't delay.

This pillow was essential too. I'm glad I didn't hesitate on this one. Another lady was looking for it soon after I picked it up. Oh no, Its mine! Ha ha. We chatted up our dachshunds, she had two, while I'm up to four. Showed each other photos on our phones, she'll just have to order the pillow. My sister was sweet enough to give it to me for an early gift. Otherwise I would have to buy it myself. While I don't usually pick up all dachshund merchandise, there is a lot out there These were a couple I really liked.

Here is the gang from last year, I will have to work on a new photo for this year that will include Miss Sandie

Have a good holiday season!

And The Their Were Four

Miss Sandie joins the group

Stop the world I want to get off! Wow, this little video brought to you by my new phone makes one feel like there is either an earthquake going on or we're on a boat. It's not so bad that  the dogs a moving, but everything is moving. I'm sorry if you look away and everything is still moving. 

Anyway, looks like Sandie is going to stay, I won't be changing the name of the blog, but she will be featured regular as Spaatz, Foozeball and Miss Peaches are. She has several things going for her. First, she is a wire hair, which I find unbearably cute. She's actually half long hair, so the fur on her ears and tail are extra long. That's cool. She listens really well, which for a dachshund is great. In less than a week she is able to do things that Rango (another dachshund we fostered) couldn't do after 2 months. I just see a lot of potential with her. I think she will be an awesome addition to the pack, she's a happy, fun lovin dog.

What a face!

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.