Hollywood Legend and Dachshund Lover Tony Curtis Passes

Kisses from Tony Curtis via his blog Tony Curtis, The Art of HollywoodOur hearts go out to the friends and family of actor Tony Curtis, who died in his Las Vegas area home yesterday.  Mr. Curtis was 85.  In addition to his wife, Jill VandenBerg, Mr. Curtis is survived by Kelly Lee Curtis and actress Jamie Lee Curtis, his two daughters with Janet Leigh; Alexandra Curtis and Allegra Curtis, his two daughters with Christine Kaufmann; and a son, Benjamin Curtis, with Leslie Allen.He is also survived by his lovable black and tan smooth Dachshund, 'Bronx.'  Thanks for the memories Mr. Curtis.Related:  Dachshunds in Pop Culture: ...

Frankenmuth Brewery Adds Frankie's Root Bier to Repertoire

A smooth blend of sassafras, vanilla and licorice flavors, with just the right amount of carbonation - just another reason to stop by the Frankenmuth Brewery the next time you're in Michigan.  The new root beer features the brewery's unofficial mascot on the label:  Frankie the Dachshund.  Via mlive:The design and the story that goes along with it originates with one of the brewery’s earlier owners, John Geyer. As brewery legend would have it, Geyer owned a brood of purebred Dachshunds and used the image of Frankie, his top dog, in ads, signs and packaging for the locally-brewed beer.“Why not embrace it?” brewmaster Jeff Coon said....

Dachshund Relaxation: Piebed

A bed fit for a PiebaldWe can't thank our MidWest Dachshund Rescue friend Alison enough for surprising your Long and Short of it All host 'Joey' with this new bed to help in his recovery after surgery.  He LOVES it.  Joey was so excited when Dad removed it from the packaging, and it complements his piebaldism perfectly.  He rolled around in it immediately, tail wagging at full speed.  "It's a big giant ME!," he must have thought.  Alison made this herself!Joey continues to recover well after his long ordeal.  He's still getting adjusted on his medications for Addison's Disease.  The daily prednisone he...

Some Hope and Some Despair

In the "hope" department, it's a sad day when your Dachshund is stolen, but a happy one when she is found.  That's what happened to these one and three year-old girls who hail from Newington Close, Southend, UK.  Their cute Dachshund puppy 'Rolo' was stolen from inside their home last Saturday evening.  Their Mom received an anonymous tip where the puppy could be found, and it was right around the corner from them!  After the police refused to help get the puppy back, stating that "it wasn't a priority," a family friend knocked on the door of the house and stated "I believe you have my neighbour’s dog and I...

Buffing Up For Animals

Dachshunds are the source of his strengthHere's one for the ladies: Ricky Alvarez, the owner of Ricky Bakery in Coral Gables, Florida, poses for a calendar shoot with his four Dachshunds.  The calendar, which will feature local business owners, will benefit the Miami-Dade Animal Services Department shelter.  Alvarez says:  "A lot of animals are put to sleep, are abandoned and mistreated. I hope this calendar brings awareness of how great it is to love animals.''Read all about the calendar project and see more photos at The Miami Herald....

Love Is Blind

'Dexter,' a 7-year-old Dachshund owned by John and Mindy McFarland of Newtown, Connecticut, was born without eyes due to a genetic disorder — but his sense of smell is keen. Here, Dexter shows great concern for 'Smudge,' the month-old kitten that has come into foster care at the McFarland home, as the kitten receives a bottle of formula.  The McFarland household is full of special needs animals who need lots of love and care.  "Dexter will sit in front of the crate and jump up and down, hoping we will take the kittens out," said Ms McFarland. "He loves to lick them, and has this motherly streak in him," she said.  Read all...

13 Rescued Dachshunds • Models for 2011 CTDR Rescue Calendar

Grab a cup of coffee, put a Dachshund on your lap, and enjoy this newest video by one of our favorite youtubers, Verysupercool, who note:  Central Texas Dachshund Rescue rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dachshunds in need. This video shows all the rescue dogs that are featured in the 2011 Central Texas Dachshund Calendar. These dogs had a "ruff" start but were given a second chance to have a great life thanks to CTDR.You can order your calendar now at CTDR.What have I got to do to make you love meWhat have I got to do to make you careWhat do I do when lightning strikes meAnd I wake to find that you're not thereWhat do I do to make you want meWhat have I got to do to be heardWhat do I say when it's all overAnd sorry seems to be the hardest wordIt's sad, so sadIt's a sad, sad situationAnd...

Jump Start Your Monday

Sydney Savage, 9, is assisted by her mother Stacey Savage after falling over Saturday when 'Weenie,' her aunt Gloria Kost's Dachshund, leaped forward prior to the beginning of the “Running of the Wieners” during the Beardstown Fall Fun Festival in Beardstown, Illinois.  Weenie is a real go-getter!  Forty-three dogs raced to raise $304 to go toward the Dog Pen, a local no-kill animal shelter.  Way to go! Sour...

Vintage Dachshund Beauty

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~ UnknownVintage hoto circa 1966, source unkno...

Vintage Dachshund Pride

Well, aren't you proud of your Dachshund?Vintage 1950's photo source unkno...

Kackel Dackel in Action

Thanks to Carla Herzog for leaving the link to this video in the comments on Shopping For Dachshunds:  Kackel Dackel.  Apparenlty in Maintal, Germany, Kackel Dackel games were recently given out to folks who showed up to demonstrate the proper way to dispose of dog waste.  Kudos to the makers of this game.And an anonymous person just posted the link to this promo. Thanks! We may never eat Cheetos Puffs again.  Oh, who are we kidding, yes we will....

Dachshund Quilt Raffle

This beautiful handmade queen-sized quilt is being raffled off at Dachshund Rescue of North America.  Wouldn't this look great on your bed?  Just gotta keep those pesky real-life Dachshunds off it!  Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Winner announced December 19, 2010 - just in time for the holidays.  Get your raffle tickets at the DRNA Doxie Store.  Thanks to Maria Adams for sending in the link! ...

Wirehair Wednesday

It's been a while since we've had a Wirehair Wednesday, and they have been sorely missed.  Thanks so much to Mary Baker for sending in such a nice image.  She writes:  Dear Joey & Maggie,I wanted to share a photo of my very sweet & special bearded lady with you all. Her name is Lonnie and she just turned one year old. Attached is a picture of her with her daddy, Brewer, attempting to sleep in on Mother's Day 2010. (Mommy was up and busy sneaking pictures of the...

FarmVille Dachshunds

Apparently over 60 million people play FarmVille on Facebook - guess that's about everyone except us - and maybe you.  But if you do, you may be excited to know that Dachshunds will soon be available for your farm in cream, black and tan, and red.  Excerpt from Games.com:  In the near future, FarmVille will be adding an adorable trio of Dachshund puppies to FarmVille's selection of dogs. Dachshunds, wiener dogs, hot dog dogs, sausage dogs, it's all the same lovable companion despite what name you call them by, and soon you can have your very own in FarmVil...

Vintage Dachshund Fun

Watch where you're pointing that thing Davy Crockett.Mid-century photo source unknown....

My Poor Shadow :(

Earlier this week, one of the two dogs I walk, Shadow, had a terrible, unexpected episode.  I was walking with he and Carly, with someone walking towards us on the sidewalk.  This was a regular occurence, though at most the dogs will pull slightly to sniff at the person.  Carly, whom is a bit overly friendly, I was in the process of guiding out of the pedestrian's way, when Shadow did the unthinkable.  Normally, he stays right by my side and couldn't care less about people, but he decided to launch himself at this particular pedestrian, and actually scraped the guy's leg with his teeth with full intent to bite, before I was...

Dachshund History: ANOTHER BLOW TO FRITZ: "DACHSHUND NO GERMAN DOG"

'Whiskey' is the last surviving specimen of a turnspit dog, albeit stuffed.  What's a turnspit dog?  Find out at Gathering the Jewels, the website for Welsh heritage and culture.We found the below article while conducting Dachshund research at a local University.  It was originally published in the New York Times, November 25, 1923, nearly 90 years ago, and discusses the origin of our beloved Dachshund.  And boy are our paws tired from typing this out from an image:ANOTHER BLOW TO FRITZ:  "DACHSHUND NO GERMAN DOG"What has become of the roly-poly Dachshunds that used to go waddling through our streets looking...

The Doxies Need Your Vote

Heidi says voting is easy!While we don't normally post voting requests - we get quite a few - this contest has proceeds which could go to Dachshund rescue, and it's not pitting one Dachshund group against another.  Besides, 'Heidi,' seen above, is just too darn cute to turn down, so let's vote away and bring home some cash for Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas.   Thanks to Carolyn Heineken for writing:Dear Joey and Maggie,You once featured a story about Rainbow when she was found in the bathtub paralyzed the day she was rescued from the puppy mill. Rainbow has made a full recovery and is now helping to return the...

Trouble at Cincinnati's Running of the Wieners 2010

Dozens of Dachshunds dressed as Hot Dogs dashed their way through Fountain Square in Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, kicking off the "nation's biggest Oktoberfest celebration," Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati USA. The day couldn't have started worse when 'Charlie,' the two-time defending champion of the annual wiener dog race, bit Fox News reporter Meghan Mongillo in the fingers as she was interviewing him.  Maybe Charlie has seen Fox News.  Regardless, it wasn't the nicest thing to do and karma got the best of him this year as he was dethroned, and the crown went to pretty red smooth 'Greta!'  Way to go girl!  In Charlie's...

How do Pirates Communicate with Dachshunds?

Pirate: AARRRrrr!!!!Dachshund: AAARRRRrrrfff, AAAAARRRRrfffff!! Ahoy there me scurvy dogs!  It be a holiday fit fer th' seven seas and if ye landlubbers are not  knowin' what we be speakin' of, then ye've not been properly interduced te Talk Like a Pirate Day!  This be th' holiday te be celebrated on th' nineteenth o' September and in honor of such a fine day we bring ye these tokens of our love.  Above, lass 'Honey' will be AAAARRRRrffffin all tide in her swashbuckler outift, an' below she be joined by laddie `Teddy` on th' poop deck!   Aye, much thanks to Doxieone for th' photos! And if gamin' be...

Friday Night at the Movies with Joey and Maggie

Poor Pluto will do anything to gain the admiration of his beloved 'Dinah' the Dachshund.  This is Disney's 1950 cartoon titled 'Wonder Dog,' We've featured 4 other Dinah the Dachshund cartoons over the years, but they've all been taken down from youtube.  There are several back up at the moment though.  Related:  Dachshunds in Pop Culture:  Walt Disnery's Dinah the Dachsh...

Shopping For Dachshunds: Kackel Dackel

Here's the perfect gift from crazy Dachshund-loving Aunt Marge to give to all her nieces and nephews for the holidays this year:  Kackel Dackel, the game that teaches kids the importance of cleaning up after their dogs when they go potty.  Made by game company Goliath in the Netherlands, here's info loosely translated from Amazon Germany:  The Kackel Dachshund is always hungry! Throw the dice to see if you feed him or take him for walkies.   Oops ...!  What has happened now?  Kackel Dachshund has put a heap on the road! This is not good, because dogs can not simply do their business everywhere. Collect...

Super Lance Revisited: Paralyzed Pooch to Therapy Dog

We're sure that you remember handsome red smooth 'Lance,' the Florida therapy Dachshund on a mission to brighten the days of the patients at Miami's Children's Hospital.  Lo and Behold, The Associated Press has recently done this Video Essay on Lance!    They note:  when their 6-year-old dachshund became paralyzed, Caio Stinchi and Claudia Machado had a specialized wheelchair made. Now little Lance has become "Super Lance", a therapy dog visiting sick children in Miami.Keep up with Lance at his super website.&nb...

Running of the Weenies

Mindy Brucker imparts a few encouraging words to her Dachshund, 'Marley,' at the starting line of The Running of the Weenies contest at the 39th annual Germantown Festival on Sunday in Germantown, Tennessee near Memphis.  According the The Commercial Appeal, defending weenie race champion 'Tux' took top honors again, leaving all other dogs in the dust in his preliminary heat and a final championship round. The USA-flag-clad Dachshund's prize winnings will go to the Collierville Animal Shelter.  Way to go Tux!  Read all about the event at The Commercial Appeal....

Dachshunds in Pop Culture: Marilyn Monroe

Just when you think you've seen all the possible major players in Popular Culture with a Dachshund, a kind Dachshundist sends in a new gem.  Yep, it's Marilyn Monroe.  Who?  We think you know.Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), born Norma Jeane Mortenson, but baptized Norma Jeane Baker, was an American actress, singer and model.  Her early film appearances were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950) were well received.  By 1953, Monroe had progressed to leading roles. Her "dumb blonde" persona was used to comedic effect in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes...

Waiting...and walking...and watching.

I've arrived back at school, but the prospect of a greyhound hasn't left my mind, and continues to give me something to look forward to when I sadly have to move out of my beloved apartment. I still like the name Winry. I start to wonder though...will she be all I hope she'll be? And is it asking too much? I currently follow Never Say Never Greyhounds where I read about Jennifer's greyhounds as they compete in agility and obedience training, all of them looking wonderful, but all of it sounding so challenging. Yes, I want a greyhound for the sake of their low maintenance reputation, but I also want to be able to take the dog anywhere with...

A Note From Joey and Maggie: Joey's Follow-Up Vet Visit

Your 'Long and Short of it All' hosts Maggie and Joey relax on the porch, Tuesday evening, September 14, 2010Joey continues to recover very well following his recent surgery and the complications which ensued.  Today was his follow-up visit with his Internist, as it has been nearly 2 weeks since he was discharged from the doggy ICU, and he was due for his second monthly shot of DOCP, a drug which he must now have for the rest of his life because he doesn't have any adrenal glands. When we walked into the Veterinary Referral Center for the 1 PM appointment, all the ladies behind the front desk got excited - "JOEY!!  Joey's here!" ...

Time For a Treat

You know you're having a great day when you come home and find a package on your doorstep.  It gets even better when you open it up and find a super cool Piebald Pale Ale t-shirt from III Dachshunds Beer Company inside!  While we can't decipher who the package was from, we've got a pretty good idea.  Thanks!  Unfortunately Dad didn't have any Piebald Pale Ales stocked in the fridge to go with the t-shirt, but he said the III Dachshunds Root Beer he usually has around was "pretty darned tasty."...

The Vintage September Dachshund

September can only mean one thing:  that's right, our favorite month of the year, Dachtober, is right around the corner!Calling All Girls, September, 1...

I Heart Sausage Dogs

I heart sausage dogs by Dane FlightyOur Kansas City pal 'Dash' writes (way back in the middle of August - we're so behind!) with this great little image:Dear Joey and Maggie,I hope all is well in Chicago. It is brutally hot here in KC, so everyone is staying inside (or in a pool!) as much as possible. I came across this today as I was looking for some prints for my house. I may not be able to pass this one up . . .I hope Joey is feeling better!Take care,D...

Dachshund Dearest

Ms. Crawford relaxes with her beloved 'Pupschen' in 1939I think the most important thing a woman can have - next to talent, of course - is her hairdresser.  ~Joan Crawford Photo Source Unkno...

Reggie the Dachshund Driving the Bulldozer at the Rough & Tumble Parade of Power

That video title pretty much sums it up! The Parade of Power is put on by Rough & Tumble, an Engineer's Historical Association in Kinzers, Pennsylvan...

Vintage Dachshund Relaxation

Mid-Century photo source unknown.&nb...

Never Forget

Within hours of the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, specially trained dogs were on the scene, including German Shepherds, Labs, and even a few little Dachshunds.  Source:  99 Fun Facts About Dogs.Tomorrow is DRNA's 14th annual Midwest Dachshund Festival at the Vermilion County Fairgrounds off U.S. Route 150 near Danville, Illinois.  We won't be attending this year with Joey recovering from surgery, but hope that everyone has a great time!  Above is this year's patriotic t-shirt design.  Read all about the festival at the Commercial News, or the official MWDF site.   There...

The Life and Times of a Post-Surgical Dachshund

Your 'Long and Short of it All' host 'Joey' continues to recover well at home after his surgery!  It's a busy time, hence the lack of updates, but all your prayers and well-wishes have sure helped get him to this point.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  For those just joining us, here is Joey's diagnosis post surgery:Post operative bilateral adrenalectomy and spleenectomyIatrogenic hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease after removal of adrenal glands)Resolving PTE (pulmonary embolism - blood clot in the lungs)Resolving pancreatitisBlunt tail trauma from tail wagging This is a list of his medications:Plavix 75 mg...

Home, Sweet Home

Please accept our humblest apologies for not updating the past few days - it's been a whirlwind of activity.  A lot of folks have been worried, but the good news is that your 'Long and Short of it All' host 'Joey' is indeed home!  He came home on Wednesday afternoon to much fanfare.  While Dad's friend picked him up at the hospital, a lot of the hospital staff came out to the lobby to wish him a fond farewell.  Dad left work early to meet his friend at her house where Maggie was also staying for the week.  Joey was sure excited to see his Dachshund friends, and also his sister.  Maggie and Joey seemed a little...