Wirehair Wednesday: Diving Dachshunds!

Then followed that beautiful season... Summer....Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscapeLay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.  ~Henry Wadsworth LongfellowAwesome new video via youtuber EllieMaze who notes:  2 wire haired Dachshunds having some big time f...

Two-Face

double dapple dachshund "two face" 2 by flickrer SoggydanA dapper double dapple Dachshund enjoys the 2010 Dachshunds On Parade in Ellensburg, Washington. ...

Blind Dachshund Wanders Into Traffic; Causes Wreck; Reunited With Humans

Thankfully, neither the driver nor the Dachshund were injured in Liberty, Missouri, when a blind Dachshund found its way into traffic, causing the driver to smash into a curb.  KansasCity.com reports:There are happy endings.Police reunited a blind dachshund with its owners this afternoon, about 14 hours after it meandered into traffic causing a wreck.Police were able to track down the owners through the dog’s rabies vaccination tag. It took a while to reach the owners because they were out looking for the lost dog.The owners didn’t know the dog had gotten away. It wandered into the street about 10:45 p.m. Monday near Sumac...

Real Men Love Wieners

Get this new design on a t-shirt for the one you love for just $14.99 at Wiener Tales, who notes:  Wiener Tale's fans have been waiting for this one for some time now. "Real Men Love Wieners!" Created specifically for those of you who have been searching for a not so cutesie version of a Dachshund lover's shirt. After many requests, Mike, our design pro, came up with this one. This is a must for our more masculine wiener dog fans out there. Currently only available in black.   Live Long is another fun new design, and 100% of its proceeds goes to Dachshund Rescue.Related Real Man:  Dachshunds in Pop Culture:  Clint Ea...

Pendleton Wiener Dog Races 2010

Kisses!  The fourth annual Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon's Wiener Dog Race, with the theme "Snow White and the Seven Dachshunds," took place June 25 on Block 4 of Pendleton, Oregon's Main Street. The event included a Wiener Dog race and costume contest, raffle, food, and kid activities.  Were you there?  Tell us about it!  See 14 nice photos from the event at the East Oregonian.  2010 fl...

Rochester Dachshund Parade 2010

The 9th annual Rochester Dachshund Parade took place at Washington Square Park in Rochester, New York on Saturday June 26, 2010.  Obviously, a great time was had by all 'cause you just can't beat a big pack of marching Wiener Dogs!  See more photos and find out more about this awesome annual event at Rochester Dachshund Para...

Dachshund Collector's Corner: Dachshund Spool Holder

Thanks to an anonymous Dachshundist for sending in a photo of one of their favorite vintage pieces.  This old spool holder is a nice slice of Americana harking back to a time when sewing was a necessity and not so much a hobby as it is today.  What's your favorite vintage Dachshund collectible? Send it in and tell us about it!...

Amazing Dachshund Tricks - Slovenian Style!

Fasten your seat belts and turn up the volume!  Kicking off your Monday with incredible grace and style, meet insanely Handsome and talented black and tan double-dappled 'Darth!'  Thanks so much to his human, Jasmina Cakiči, for sending in the video.  She wrties:Hi Joey and Maggie!One big hello all the way from Slovenia!We're just sending you a short clip of what we know. Hope you'll enjoy it as much as we d...

Dachshund Lamp Shade

Dachshunds Light Up Your Life:  proving once again that it doesn't really matter what it is, you can get a Dachshund on it!  Thanks so much to Clara Gilbert for sending in the link to the Kathy Ireland Bowzer Giclee Lamp Shade:  This beautiful lamp shade is made using state-of-the-art scanning on canvas. Opaque fabric blocks illumination coming through the shade, focusing the light throw up and down.  $74....

Scuba Diving Dachshund

Apparently scuba diving isn't just for Russian Dachshunds - oh wait, this chocolate sweetie is in a costume contest!  Meet 'Henley,' who hails from Lindenhurst, Illinois.  Henley attended Petland's [comment withheld] Dachshund Derby and Costume Contest on Sunday in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Over 50 dogs competed in the races, which benefited St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Read all about it, and see some nice pics at the Lake County News-S...

Dachshund Watch: Tom and Jerry: The Tuba Tooter (1932)

Thanks so much to our friends at Dachshund Delights for sending in this great old vintage cartoon with a Dachshund.  Awesome!  Via youtuber wahwahwahwahwahwah who notes:  Plot taken from IMDb: A German "ohm-pah" trio is incomplete until their tuba player arrives on a boat from overseas. The resulting quartet brings the whole town out for a German dance party, until the police arrive to take the "tuba tooter" to jail.If great Dachshund harnesses, cool doggie supplies, and super service aren't enough for ya, make sure and add Dachshund Delights' brand new blog to your reading list:  peace, love and wiener dogs.&nb...

Joey, Summer 2010

(Sitting on Dad's Lap, Looking Out on the Boulevard)Joey took a bit of a tumble out of the big bed last night when he jumped down to get a drink of water without using the  doggie stairs.  His front right leg is hurting pretty bad, but he's on an herbal pain med and spent the day with good Dachshund friends while Dad was at work.  If it's still hurting tomorrow, a visit to the vet is in order.There's nothing worse than when they are in pain, no matter how small or gre...

Dickie

Dickieby ANITA ANDERSONFor the American Dachshund magazine, August, 1966-Great Heart in a Small BodyDickie was a beautiful red Dachshund. Friends who had a kennel-full gave him to us because he was either one-six-teenth of an inch too broad or one-six-teenth of an inch too narrow (I've forgotten which) across his chest; but he looked just perfect to us, and we were glad he didn't have championship conformation, for otherwise they would never have given him away.He was a happy dog from end to end of his long, low body.  He cocked his head first to one side then to another, as if surveying, first critically, then confidently, his new people...

SUPER-CALI-FRAGIL-ISTIC-EXPI-ALI-DOCIUS

CH HOLMDACHS FAVORITE'S ARLENESUPER-CALI-FRAGIL-ISTIC-EXPI-ALI-DOCIUSWe're not trying to sound precocious but it takes a large adjective to describe this smooth moving, beautifully proportioned bitch, sired by Ch Holmdachs Constant Favorite and linebred on Ch Albion's Own Forester.She's just the "spoonful of sugar" every Dachshund lover needs!MR. and MRS. S. ROBERT ORR3172 Woodland RoadLos Alamos, New Mexico, 87544Via the American Dachshund magazine, June, 1966Please Support Our Advertisers....

Wirehair Wednesday: Wiener-Vision

Free Webcam Chat at UstreamMeet 'Evie' and her little girl, who is only a few days old. By Ustreamer Ruger Dachshu...

Dachshund Collector's Corner: DoxieMania

(click photo to enlarge)A Dachshund Lover writes:Dear Joey and Maggie,I must have 500+ doxie items, and this is just one photo of one wall in my office. It's not organized, like you can see, and I need to 'clean up' a little to show you the other side. LOL. There are doxie items through the house too.What's your favorite Dachshund collectable?  Send it in and tell us about ...

I Reeeaaally Want That Biscuit

The eternal angst that occurs when a dog is denied a biscuit... By youtuber MochaJoeMedia.&nb...

I Wish Somebody Would Put Chili And Cheese On Me.

Thanks so much to our good buddy 'Gaius' for sending this in.  Surely you remember Gaius from the memorable video called Play? He writes:Hi Joey and Maggie,I got a hot dog at Dairy Queen today and I just couldn't resist sending you a shoot of the container.I know that's how I feel about chili and cheese. Wishing you well, An avid rea...

Shopping With Dachshunds For Dachshunds

Thanks so much to our good pal 'Dylan' for writing in, we've missed you!  Looks like he's busy spending some of that hard earned cash.  This 12" x 12" canvas print by Sofia Fox is $34.95.  He writes:Hi Joey and Maggie!I was looking for something special to decorate my Mommy's new office and came across this at Z Gallerie.  Along with a photo of yours truly, I think she will be the envy of the office!P.S.  Here's me doing my imitation of a Salvador Dali painting!Barks and Woofs,Dy...

Dachshunds On Parade Recap, Photos, and Video

Over 200 Dachshunds attended the 8th annual Dachshunds On Parade in Ellensburg, Washington on Saturday, with some folks traveling as far away as West Virginia to attend the event!  Cute little 'Bentley,' seen here, looks to be having a blast.  The Daily Record has put together a great recap which includes cool photos and a fun little video of the day's festivities.  Don't miss it. Congrats to all the Wieners, errr....WINNERS of the costume contests and Wiener races. Special Congrats to a Wiener named 'Oscar' who pulled a three-peat in the Standard Wiener race division, taking home the crown for the third year in...

Dachshunds On Parade in Ellensburg, Washington

Congratulations to Jessie Ross and her beautiful red piebald 'Ruby' for taking 1st Place in the Wiener Races at the 8th annual Dachshunds On Parade in Ellensburg, Washington on Saturday.  You're a CHAMP Ruby!  We can't thank Jessie enough for sending in such a nice photo - and Joey and Maggie want to add that if there was a lookalike contest at the event, you would've scored that as well!  Fantastic!   Jessie writes:Hi Joey and Maggie,This is a picture of me and Ruby, my 1 1/2 year old red piebald shorthair. Yesterday she came in 1st place in the miniature Dachshund races in Ellensburg, WA. Ruby runs...

Short-Legged Breed Shows Its Speed

Penelope, who claims Kevin and Michelle Davis as her humans, races towards the finish line during the races at the fourth annual Wiener Fest at AnimaLodge in Laurel, Montana on Saturday.  11-month-old Penelope took the crown - way to go!  About 150 people and more than that number of dachshunds of all colors gathered for the event, with proceeds going to Montana Dachshund Rescue. Here's an excerpt from the Billings Gazette:In the race Penelope ran, there was one false start after a contestant bolted the starting line prematurely. But after Wiener Fest co-organizer Sandy Alley called out “Ready, set, go!” the 11-month-old...

FestivALL of Wiener Dogs

The lawn of Stonewall Jackson Middle School played host to the annual Wiener Dog races again this year for the 4th annual FestivALL in Charleston, West Virginia, on Saturday.  FestivALL is a 10-day music and arts festival, and there were bands as well as an Art Parade, and a Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-Off on Saturday.  Obviously good times are made even better when there are Wiener Dogs involved!   Read more about FestivALL at WSAZ.c...

A Day At The Races

Kisses!  Jessica Pasko puckers up for a kiss from 'Max,' one of 28 Dachshunds that competed in the Wiener Dog Races Saturday afternoon at Walnut Beach in Ashtabula, Ohio.  The races highlighted the Ashtabula Kennel Club's Dog Day at the Beach, a day to educate people about different breeds and the fun and responsibilities that come with dog ownership.  Congrats goes out to 'Eddy' for taking first place in the adult division.  Way to go Eddie!  Read all about this fun race in a nice little article at the Star Beac...

Yarmouth's New Home

"Hi, yes we found someone to adopt him, she is a former puppy raiser of ours. Yarmouth is heading down to them this Tuesday! They live in Norfolk, VA and cant wait to meet him. Her vet has reviewed his records and she is prepared to give him whatever medical care he needs."Hurray for Yarmie. I hope he's a happy g...

Happy Father's Day

Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a Dad. ~unknownGive your Dachshund Dad a big wet kiss.Vintage photo circa 1930s; source unkno...

Dachshund Dads

Perfectly timed for Father's Day, meet Lynn Teate and his three long dog rescues:  'Whitney Elizabeth,' 'Eli Allen,' and 'Dharma Grace.'  Hailing from Macon, Georgia, Macon.com took a look at this alternative family:As a single man, it wasn’t likely Lynn Teate would hear the pitter-patter of little feet around his Macon home — let alone a dozen tiny feet.“There are several people who have said they wished they were my dogs,” Teate said. “They’re spoiled rotten, and it’s worth it — every minute of it.”What’s even more remarkable is Teate never had a dog until three years ago, when he was 41. He grew up in McRae without any pets. Now...

Dachshunds On Capitol Hill

You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog. ~Harry S. Truman The Washington Post has done a nice little exposé on the dozens of dogs who roam the halls of our Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill.  Is there a Dachshund to be found?  You betcha.  Meet 'Cali,' the cute spunky red smooth named after her home state of California, and who calls Rep. Ken Calvert (R) her human.  Here's an excerpt of the juicy Dachshund bits:A couple of years ago -- pre-Cali -- Calvert decided that his schedule was too hectic for him to own a dog. His communications director, Rebecca Rudman, offered to take care of the dog if she could bring the...

Dachshund Dearest

Ms. Crawford pampers one of her boys in 1939.Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell. ~Joan CrawfordHave a great Friday!Photo source unknown. Related:  Dachshund Dear...

Vintage Dachshund Humor

June 18, 2010:  My Dear Sugar, I spend my time loafing, lots of sunshine here.  The people are friendly.  Say hello to the old gang.  I'm feeling happy.  Devotedly, Joey and Maggie....

Dog Is My Co-Pilot

It's no secret that we love to profile stories of veterans and their Dachshunds around these parts.  Thanks to our Los Angeles pal 'Pee Wee' for sending in this story of U.S. Army Air Corps veteran John Waggaman of Rancho Mirage, California.  He talked briefly to The Desert Sun about his flying days and the Dachshund who served as his co-pilot; specifically the day he had to parachute out of his aircraft:Waggaman, who landed safely on a sandbar, was thankful his canine companion wasn't on that flight.“That was the one day I didn't take my little dog,” he said.Waggaman's dachshund — he picked up the little guy while he was on leave in...

Dachshund Relaxation: Dash the Dachshund

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Dachshund Fashion: Judith Leiber Fine Crystal-Embellished Clutch

We've featured quite a few Dachshund purses over the years, but never one with a price tag of $5,795.  It's the Judith Leiber Dachshund fine crystal-embellished clutch, and it's available at NET-A-PORTER:   Meticulously hand-detailed with multicolored fine crystals, Judith Leiber's exquisite Dachshund clutch bag is guaranteed to become a stylish woman's best friend. This decadent party piece will bring a flash of glamour to every cocktail look. Get your order in quick.Related:  The Dachshund Purse RevolutionRelated:  Dachshund ConsumerismRelated:  Dachshund Purses:  THE Fashion Trend for 2008Related: ...

Dog Days

'Oliver,' a scene-stealing Dachshund, yawns as he joins Tammy Nagely for a photo session. Nagely takes Oliver with her when she goes to rest homes. The residents love it when a pet visits.  Read all about Ms. Nagely's 25-year career at the Carlton Oregon Veterinary Clinic at the News Register.  “I really enjoy dogs. And people who love animals, I trust a little more,”  she says. ...

A Doll and Two Dachshunds in a Park

Woof!  This fine photo featuring model Sandy Paul was featured on the front page of The Pittsburgh Press on August 11, 1964 to promote the Western Pennsylvania Dachshund Club's Dachshund Clinic and pet Dachshund fun match.  Apparently this is the same model from last Friday's Vintage Dachshund Fun photo.  Source: The American Dachshund Magazine, October, 19...

Those Special Dachshunds: A Doll Named Dolly!

We can't thank Carl B. enough for writing in with the astounding tale of his beloved black and tan longhair named 'Dolly.'  Dachshund Love Story, indeed:  Hello Joey and Maggie,I just discovered your website today and I love it! I also learned a new term today that being 'Dachshundist.'For many years I did not like Dachshunds at all. My only familiarity with the breed was with my neighbors dog who was named 'Digger'. Digger loved digging underneath my garden fence therefore allowing other dogs to get in and destroy my garden. That fence is now gone but I still have a garden and the funny thing is now that the fence is gone the town...

Wirehair Wednesday

His Master's Hat.  Vintage photo by Monsieur Henri Dimont, who traveled to dog shows in Paris during the period of 1930 to 1950 and photographed the Show Champions....

On Your Paws.....Get Set.....GO!

"Hhhmph. We'd rather just sit here and be admired by the 300 spectators." These two beauties look absolutely thrilled to race in the 2010 Dachshund Dash in Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia, this last weekend.  At least the weather cooperated this year, we seem to remember that it was a bit wet in 2009.  Regardless, we're quite sure that the 26 Dachshunds who competed wowed the crowd and provided some laughs.  Click here to have a listen to the report.  Congrats goes out to 'Gertie' for taking the crown in the 'over 2 years old' category, and Ted for grabbing the gold in the 'under 2 years old' category.  Read...

Freesia for the Summer

Gerta's other raisers have again headed to Texas, so I get their "new" puppy, Freesia, for the summer. Freesia is 8 months old (almost 9 now) and is a black lab related to both Gerta and Godiva. She is similar, but different in other ways. Specifically, Freesia is fantastic at all the hard stuff; meeting people, being calm in busy situations, and walking on a loose leash, are a piece of cake to her. However, she is not a fan of being left alone, tiny random plants, and licks waaaay too much. Furthermore, she is the most resilient dog when it comes to exercise. Doesn't matter if she gets 30 minutes or 2 hours, as long as she gets a power...

World Cup Dachshunds

Italy?  Really?  Dachshunds wear their hearts on their sleeves at the 2010 Woofstock, which took place in Toronto, Canada, over the weekend.  Blog Toronto took a look at all the canines supporting their favorite teams at the event, and had this to say about the Wiener Dogs:  I found it odd to see two Dachshunds, Lucy and Luke, dressed in Italian soccer jerseys. Perhaps their owners would rather have German wiener dogs pretending to be Italian than to own two Italian Greyhounds.Meanwhile, wirehair 'Migo,' who hails from Denmark, sends out his own tribute to the World Cup in this fun new video by hsmultimedia.We know where our...

Urban Dachshund Toronto @ Woofstock 2010

Woofstock, the "largest outdoor festival for dogs in all of North America," took place in Toronto, Canada, over the weekend, and the Urban Dachshund Toronto Meetup Group made sure that Dachshunds were well represented.  Apparently some 300,000 dog lovers and their canine pals attend this free annual event.  That's a lot of butts to sniff!  Enjoy the fun video by urbandachshu...

Canine Casanova

Kisses!  'Mikey,' a 7-year-old black and tan smooth Dachshund, sometimes hides under the park bench at Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood, Illinois, so he doesn't get run over by the big dogs.  We feel your pain, Mikey.  Mikey's more of a lover than a fighter and is not afraid to show his affection in public to David Crimmins of Channahon, Illinois. Most dogs are too busy for kissy face at the dog park; they're off playing fetch or digging a hole to China. Not Mikey, who has the canine soul of a Casanova. Source....

We're Tired of Being So Pretty

We'd really rather just roll in something stinky.  Owners and their dogs take a break at The 78th Greenwich Kennel Club's All-Breed Dog Show at Taylor Farm in Norwalk, Connecticut on Saturday June 12, 2010.Photo: Stamford Advocate, Kathleen O'Rourke / Stamford Advocate...

Zeus Ends Reign As Top Dog At Indiana Wiener Dog Nationals

After 4 years as the reigning champion Wiener Dog, Zeus didn't cut the mustard this year at the 17th Annual Wiener Dog Nationals on Saturday at Germanfest in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  There's always next year Zeus, and we hope this doesn't put you in retirement!  This race comes after some tough talk in the comments section of Budrick Howls Foul About Ft. Wayne Wiener Nationals just a year ago:Anonymous said... Budrick won the race. It was a good race but all my friends and I were at the finish line and Budrick won by at least half a dog. Its almost a year later and the truth must be told.April 4, 2009 11:44 PMTRUTHHURTS said...Blogger...

So What's Your Favorite Breed of Dog and Why?

Kick-starting your week into high gear, enjoy stinky wirehaired 'Fritz' in Fritzel schnitzel Dachshund "Hannibal dog VS Skunk" by youtuber dashydox1 who notes:  Our wirehaired dachsie Fritz, got sprayed by a skunk. Pee-Yew!!! Poor Fritz.&nb...

Hot Dog

We can't stop laughing!  Thanks so much to our Israelian pal 'Michael' for sending the link to this great design he spotted at Lovely Package:  Designed by Subconscious Co. Country: Thailand“TrueCoffee, the coffee shop that serves coffee and bakery with high-speed internet in a cozy and modern atmosphere, expanded their food range to a quick bites like hot dogs. They wanted hot dog packaging that would attract teenagers. We reinterpreted the word ‘hot dog’ and created a lovely Dachshund character.”Attracts Dachshundists, too.&nb...

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Vintage Dachshund Fun

Amy Winehouse should have such fine style.  Sandy Paul attends the Western Pennsylvania Dachshund Club's 1964 Dachshund Clinic and pet Dachshund fun match.   Source:  The American Dachshund Magazine, October, 19...

Four Little Crooks

Very early 1900s "Rotograph" Series vintage Dachshund postca...

Get Lincoln On A Hallmark Card!

We're sure excited for our pal 'Lincoln!'  Regular readers of The Long and Short of it All will recognize him as one of those strikingly handsome Sheridan Avenue Boys, whose wonderful photos often grace our pages.  Now you can find Lincoln at your local card store!  Thanks so much to Kay Taylor for writing in, and congratulations!:Hello Joey and Maggie,Just wanted to let everyone know that Lincoln's Hallmark Card is starting to show up in stores now. Lots of people have been asking how to get one. Someone wrote me yesterday that saw it in a Walgreen's in NY.  Here's the site that will tell you what stores in your area...