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Over the past week, Ferguson started defecating 5-6 times per day instead of 2-3, and was going A LOT. We're talking like three full bags of poo. No diarrhea...just lots and lots of formed poo. Because I was tired of picking up so much and a little concerned at the amount, I took a sample into work with me, just to make sure there wasn't anything going on I should know about. Well. This is what we found:Kinda cute, right? Uh huh. Well. It came from this:Say "Hello" to Mr. Hookworm!!! Well, I suppose MRS. Hookworm, in this case. For even more pleasant images, feel free to google "Hookworm" and take a gander at what is residing in poor...

Bird Catch

On Saturday, Ferguson and I went to visit our friends in Baltimore. I took him out to their small fenced yard for a potty break, but upon returning to the door, a bird that was maybe a foot away from Ferguson decided to sporadically move and jump in front of his face. Needless to say, the bird, whom we think was maybe learning to fly, will never master that skill.I was impressed with Ferguson though. He grabbed it instinctively (I mean, come on, it was right in his face), but dropped it immediately and came back to me as soon as he was commanded to. Of course, it was probably too late for the bird, who was maybe still alive but not for long,...

Another One Bites the Dust

We were expecting a song by Queen as well, but it's Angry long-haired Dachshund eats dandelions...by Vimeoer Maxx Preston.This reminds us of how hungry we a...

Happy 18th Birthday Toby!

May bones rain from the sky for handsome red smooth 'Toby,' who hails from Vancouver, Canada.  Toby turned 18-years-old on May 23rd.  Toby's thoughts on life:  "Yes, sometimes life can be very tough. But I'll tell you what:  doesn't matter if you have too short legs or too long nose. If somebody loves you, you are the winner . . . (I said winner, not wiener) dog!"Read more about this guy who finally had his first birthday party at The Provin...

How To Pick Up A Dachshund

Poor 'Trixie' got her nose stung.   Youtuber Myk63 notes that if you were looking for how to lift a Dachshund instead of how to pick one up in a bar there should be a video by tiggermiss on th...

Memories We'd Rather Forget

WW1 American Patriotic Postcard:  Uncle Sam Grabs Kaiser DachshundBut it's important to remember our history so we never let it happen again.  We hope you had a great Memorial Day.Postcard from Joey and Maggie's personal collecti...

'The Long and Short of it All' Turns Four Years Old

Prost!  It's our fourth anniversary and we're gonna party like it's 1929.  We had no idea that four years after our very first post on May 28, 2007 that we'd still be blogging about Dachshunds - day in - day out - ad nauseum for even some of the most ardent Dachshundists.  Still, we move forward, documenting all the Dachshund news, art, history, and popular culture that we can get our stubby little paws on.  Every year at this time we examine where we are, where we've been, and where we're going with the site by looking at our "About" statement to see if we are still on course:As the internet's first daily Dachshund news magazine, we're...

Hot Fun in the Summertime with Turbo and Lily

As summertime draws near (yes it is coming!), we paws to reflect on that day when the humans toil to get the swimming pool ready for the season.  Thanks to our lucky pals, handsome 'Turbo,' and beautiful 'Lily,' who hail from suburban Chicago, Illinois, for telling their side of the story:Dearest Maggie & Joey.... The short 90-day window we like to call 'summer' brings some very peculiar rituals to the humans in our household. For instance; they repeatedly burn perfectly good meat in a shiny silver box in the backyard till it resembles charcoal briquettes. Then they water the grass on purpose so it grows and they have to cut it more...

My Blue Angel

Only he has not much to be blue about these days ^_^.CGC test a week from Monday...still practicing, but doing well.Also, his coat is shiner than ever.Today, I also essentially wrote a novella for the GEGR forum on how and why I got Ferguson, and because I put so much into it, I'll go ahead and post it here. If you already know the story, feel free to skip along. Enjoy the weekend!"Since I was 15, I raised and trained Labradors for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. I would receive puppies at 8-9 weeks of age and socialize and train them extensively for the first year and a half of their lives before returning them to the guide dog school for even...

Dachshund Relaxation: Geneva's 15th Birthday!

Thanks so much to our beautiful pal 'Geneva,' who hails from Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, for sending in such a great photo from her special day.  You may remember that Geneva has a thing for really big trucks and heavy equipment!  She writes:Dear Joey and Maggie,While you're on an outdoorsy kick, I thought I'd send you a photo Mom took of me when we visited the beach at Chatham on Cape Cod recently. I had just celebrated my 15th birthday, and I got to go on a fabulous day trip and get sand stuck to my nose. As you can see, I was all smiles!As you should be Geneva!  Happy 15th Birthday!Patti Page would've surely fallen in love with...

Police Buy Dachshund Puppy For Canadian Girl Scammed On Internet

What a nice gesture by the Hamilton Police Service Division Three, out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.  Laura Gallego Roldan had sent off her money to the scammers, and of course the puppy never arrived.  Excerpt from The Toronto Sun:Laura Gallego Roldan thought her dreams of having a puppy of her own had been crushed — until some Hamilton Police officers stepped up and bought her one.Ten-year-old Laura found a little Dachshund on a well-known Internet classified site and convinced her parents to pay for the puppy which was supposed to be coming from eastern Canada.The financial transaction took place but no puppy was ever delivered —...

Dachshund Lost In Tornado-Related Wreck Found 5 Weeks Later!

With tornadoes devastating much of the United States this spring, it's awesome to hear a story of hope when there is such despair.  Excerpt from WTOK out of Meridian, Mississippi:Newscenter 11 told you the story of a lost dog, Ruby, who was missing after her owners were involved in a storm-related traffic mishap April 15 in Kemper County.Amazingly, after five weeks on her own, Ruby has been found and reunited with her owner from south Alabama.The year-old dachshund was traveling with her owner, Tabitha Ankerson, along Highway 45 when they encountered a deadly tornado. Ankerson's car was flipped over, and afterward, Ruby was nowhere to be found."Ruby somehow got out of the car and she has been living in the woods for five weeks now," Ankerson said.During those five weeks, Ankerson said...

A Note From Joey and Maggie: Maggie is Doing Great!

Maggie relaxing and reading some old Dachshund magazines, May 25, 2011Thanks so much for all the well-wishes, thoughts, and prayers for your 'Long and Short of it All' hostess Maggie.  She is doing very well after her surgery yesterday for removal of her anal tumor.  Although it was getting pretty large, the tumor was removed relatively easy without any complications according to the good veterinarian.  Dad was surprised at how alert and happy she was when he picked her up from the vets late last night.  She needed to stay very late to get lots of hydration after surgery in hopes of preventing another pancreatitis...

A Note From Joey and Maggie: Maggie's Big Day

Maggie, May 24, 2011The day has finally arrived - your Long and Short of it All hostess 'Maggie' gets to have her anal tumor removed, so we'll be a little short on the posts for a few days.  She's also going to have a dental while she's under; she's got a slab fracture which will most likely be removed.  It's a risky surgery for her - she's 10.5 years old, she's got Cushing's disease, a heart murmur, and she just had a pancreatitis attack about 2 months ago.  The pancreatitis is what we're worried the most about - surgery can cause pancreatitis to flare up, the same way Joey developed a really bad case after his bilateral adrenalectomy...

Dachshund Relaxation: Chester and Gretel Adventureweiner: Crossing the Stream

Spring has finally sprung - we weren't so sure it was going to make it this year!  Now's the time to set aside a cool morning to take your pals on a long nature walk - just you and your dogs.  Chester and Gretel are sure having fun here at the Spruce Railroad Trail on the shores of Lake Crescent, about 20 miles west of Port Angeles, Washington.  Good exercise like hiking strengthens your Dachshund's backs, gives humans peace of mind, and is a great bonding experience with your furry friends. Via youtuber adventureje...

Cracker Barrell Dachshund Bag

Now this would certainly be nice to take to the grocery store for your re-usable bag!  Thanks so much to 'Dean' and his mom Marissa, who write:Hi Joey and Maggie,Just wanted to share a picture of a large shopping bag I found at Cracker Barrel last weekend. It shows the front and back of the bag. The best part: it was only $1.99!I love reading your blog!Dean, the spoiled rescue Dachshund Typed by my mom, Marissa, because we don't own a paw-friendly keyboardUp and at  'em Dean, you've got shopping to ...

Dachshund Wearing Chainmail

Thanks to our pal 'Sasha' and her human Allen in Monterey, California for sending in the link and description:In the ancient and medieval worlds, before firearms became prevalent, armies employed dogs to strike fear into the hearts of their foes. The ancient Romans had whole companies comprised of vicious dogs, which were often starved before battle and equipped with knife-covered collars and anklets. And according to The New Dog Encyclopedia, “During the Middle Ages, dogs were armored as completely as the knights and their charging horses. Suits of canine armor — plate, chain and canvas — were worn into battle and for the chase.” We’re guessing...

Let's Play...Where's Ferg?

Because I was a bad Mommy and failed to take nearly enough pictures, I've been fortunate enough that there were OTHER good mommies and daddies at the picnic that DID take lots of pictures...enough that Ferguson pops up in some of them! So, a few hints:Ferguson is red (duh) though many of the dogs were. But, he has a green muzzle! Let's see if you can spot him in these pictures where I was able to. Okay, so this one is a bit more obvious...(Thanks to Ferg's foster, Chris! These are wonderful :D)One note to self amongst others that I will surely add on to later: Carry camera at all times and take a zillion pictures next ye...

Our First GEGR Picnic :)

What a day it was. I think Ferguson and I are still a bit worn out from it!There was lots of good food, music, and of course, a ton of greyhounds. Unfortunately, with all the excitement, my camera was not as handy for the best parts :(. But, Ferguson did get to run, wade in water, and collapse in a baby pool, all in the company of his greyhound friends. (And Eric too, of course ;))My little black crocheted greyhound was auctioned off, and Ferguson was able to get a new muzzle (due to a mishap that occurred while my parents were babysitting). Ferg also got to say hi to Uncle Chris, his foster. By this point, Ferguson was quite tired, but...

Happy Birthday, Ferguson!

Watch Ferguson get his birthday present here: Or, alternatively, here:https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150186233141960&savedHopefully one of those works. Anyway, my boy is four years old today! In celebration, he ate breakfast out of his purple egg toy with a few extra snacks, and we went for an hour long walk, partially down a trail he'd never been before. He also ran a few laps around the yard with his tire toy, and is currently hanging out on his bed, chewing away on his antler. Unfortunately, the day is a bit cloudy and rainy, but I'm glad we got to do all these things before it started raining. Alas though, I'm going to be a terrible mom and leave him for a bit. My friends recently moved to a new house, and since I'm off as requested, I was going to go help them move...

Macy and Abby: Therapy Dogs

The residents at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo, New York know there's nothing in the world like a warm cuddly Dachshund.  Way to go Macy and Abby.  Via NBC2 - WG...

A Dachshund Family Update: Meet Deacon!

DeaconBack in April of 2010, we helped celebrate a special Dachshund's first birthday.  His name was 'Samson,' and his mom, S. Kate Fletcher, had sent us in some of the most stunning Dachshund photos we had ever seen.  We were devastated to find out that Samson left this planet just a few months later.  But it's a new year, and we couldn't be happier to report that a new Dachshund is with the family now, and boy is he a looker!  It's 'Deacon!'  His mom writes:Dear Joey and Maggie,June 5th, 2011 will be difficult. A year ago on that day, as you previously reported, I lost my dear Samson in a terrible accident. He...

3rd Annual Hawaii Wiener Derby!

The 2011 Hawaii Wiener Derby took place on Saturday, May 14th at the Hawaiian Humane Society.  Over 130 Dachshunds came out to enjoy the event which included on-site adoptions, contests, games, food, and a mini expo!  The Hawaii Wiener Derby is one of Hawaii's leading dog events!  Thanks so much to 'Nickel' and 'Ruby,' HWD Race Coordinators for writing in with awesome photos:Aloha!It’s Nickel and Ruby again shouting out from Kaneohe, Hawaii. Well we had our Hawaii Wiener Derby again! Our third one was a great turnout with 130 plus doxies baking in the Honolulu sun. But we had great fun and just wanted to share our highlights with...

The Wonderful World Of Smiling Dachshunds!

Great Grin Jasper!Thanks so much to our readers for sending in some awfully cute photos of your smiling little selves.  Sure puts a smile on our little mugs to see such happy Dachshunds!  'Jasper' and his mom Amy Francisco from Louisville, Kentucky write:Dear Joey & Maggie,Hi, my name is Jasper. I am a 2 year old Dachshund, and my mom and I love your blog. When we get online, it's one of the first things we go to. We watched the "Dachumercial" and while we agreed with a lot of what was said, we were surprised when she said that Dachshunds don't smile... of course we do!! I smile all the time, I'm a happy dog!!...

'The Long and Short of it All' is Brought to You by:

PURINA:  Your Pet. Our Passion.Thanks so much to Kellie MJ, a friend of an anonymous Dachshund Lover for sending in the link to this Frankly Fabulous advertisement.  It's sourced from three-cents, and is noted to be a print execution for Purina by ad agency Publicis Montreal.  Can we get a woof?Please Support Our Advertise...

A Dachshund Custody Battle: 'We can't live without him', say Bailey's Humans

Nothing like a little hot drama to spice up your week.  Meet Gary and Moira Rowlinson who hail from Offerton, Derbyshire, UK.  They are holding a picture of their beloved smooth chocolate 'Bailey,' who they gave to family friend Steven Spencer, after Bailey bit their 2-year-old granddaughter.  They realized their mistake the next day and asked for Bailey back, but Mr. Spencer refused.  Now it's going to the courts.  Excerpt from The Daily Mail:Now, in a bizarre and bitter tug-of-love custody battle, the fate of Bailey will be settled by a judge at Stockport County Court on June 2 after Mr Rowlinson decided to take...

Ringo Says: Yes, Dachshunds Do Smile!

Smiles everyone, smiles!Thanks so much to our friends Debi, Ellen, and handsome happy 'Ringo' for writing in to clear up some misinformation in the latest Dachumercial video by Dogster's Julia Szabo (in the post immediately below this).  They write:Dear Joey and Maggie,We are long-time readers of your blog - first thing in the morning we get up, have breakfast, and then get online to check out all the doxie news! This morning we watched the "Dachumercial: Understanding Dog Breeds: Dachshund" video, and felt we had to write to you. The woman in the video said that Dachshunds do not smile. That is so untrue! To prove it, I am forwarding...