If I had my way, I'd do all my entertaining on the front steps. ~Alan Ladd
Vintage photo circa 1951: Alan Ladd, son David, and the family Dachshund, source unkown.
Related: Dachshunds in Pop Culture: Alan Ladd
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Dachshund Dearest
Kisses!
I am just too much. ~Joan Crawford
Late 30's - early 40's photo source unknown.
Adele Gives Us a Shout Out in Vancouver?
British jazz-blues singer Adele entertains a sold-out audience at the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday.
Thanks so much to Elizabeth Rosalyn for leaving a comment: So... Adele just gave a huge shoutout to your blog at her Vancouver concert tonight. :)
Wow - we're so honored - boy do we love Adele. She's the hottest Dachshundist around - selling over 8 million copies of her latest album?
We're not sure what she said, but The Vancouver Sun notes:
Adele would spend plenty of time chatting up her crowd between songs - talking about her wiener dog, her blog, fans she had met at the airport earlier that day and other lighthearted matters - and having quite a laugh throughout.
If anyone has any more info, please leave a comment!
Read more about Adele and her Dachshund 'Louie' in the archives, check out her official site, and buy her music. You won't be sorry. Seriously.
Grand Dachshunds in History: A Royal Love Affair
It's not always about the Corgis, or the "Dorgis." There had to be a Royal Dachshund or two.
Photo source: unknown
Wirehairs in History: A Presidential Presentation
A historical moment for the Dachshund fancy. At Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club's 52nd All-breed Dog Show, May 2, 1976 out of a total entry of 1533 dogs in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
President Gerald Ford presented the Best in Show Trophy to Ch Spartan's Sloe Gin Fizz MW, Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund. Shown by Jerry Rigden for Christy Ann Gordon-Creed, Oldland Kennels in Camden, South Carolina.
Left to right - Judge Edward W. Bracy; President Gerald Ford, Handler Jerry Rigden and Ch Spartan's Sloe Gin Fizz MW; Mr. George Bruning, President of Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club; Mr. C.J. Boudreaux, Show Chairman; and Mr. Leland W. Nitzsche.
Related: Dachshunds in the White House
Dachshund Lover Elizabeth Taylor Passes
Her son Michael Wilding stated: "My Mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humor, and love," he said. "Though her loss is devastating to those of us who held her so close and so dear, we will always be inspired by her enduring contribution to our world. Her remarkable body of work in film, her ongoing success as a businesswoman, and her brave and relentless advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS, all make us all incredibly proud of what she accomplished. We know, quite simply, that the world is a better place for Mom having lived in it. Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts." Source.
Brooke Astor's Beloved Dachshunds Won't Use The Doggy Door
The late Brooke Astor's Dachshunds, 'Girlsie' (left) and 'Boysie,' eat a gourmet meal at the Iris Love residence in Lincoln, Vermont, 2009
Archaeologist and Dachshundist Iris Love was dining with friends including Liz Smith and Helen Gurly Brown on Monday night when the subject of 'Girlsie' and 'Boysie' came up, the Dachshunds who belonged to the late Brooke Astor, and who are in the care of Iris Love. NYMag reports:
So how aaaare the Astor dachshunds — Boysie and Girlie — these days? Apparently they take after their original owner. "I was with Girlie [should that be Girlsie?] over the weekend," Love said. "She's DIVINE. The only thing is, although I have dog doors all over, Girlie will not go out a dog door. She sits in front of any door and barks for someone to open the door for her, and then she goes outside and plays and does what she wants to." Wait, an Astor wants someone to do things for her?! "She comes back and barks again, because the door has to be opened," Love continued. "I said to someone who didn't believe this, 'The only thing that Girlie would prefer more is that the person who opens the door wears white gloves!'"
Related: Dachshunds and Brooke Astor
Celebrity Dachshund Watch: Kelsey Grammer
Woof Woof Woof! We had no idea 5-time Emmy Award-winning American actor and comedian Kelsey Grammer was a Dachshund Lover! The star who worked himself into our hearts playing Frasier Crane has been in the news as of late, with a bitter divorce from wife Camille, and recent wedding to Kayte Walsh. This marriage will surely last - with a Dachshund involved, right? Here's the scoop on this photo from The Daily Mail, where Kelsey and his new wife check out a New York apartment:
They celebrated their marriage with a lavish wedding reception at New York City's Plaza Hotel last month.
And now newlyweds Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh are apparently looking to set up home there.
Kelsey, 56 and Kayte, 29 were spotted walking into the Plaza yesterday, where they are said to be viewing one of the apartments.
As well as being a high end hotel, the famed Plaza also offer private residences for sale.
They start at approximately $2 million for a one bedroom residence to duplex and triplex penthouses starting at $15 million. The couple took along Kelsey's five-year-old son, Jude, from his marriage to Camille Grammer, and their dachshund dog.
Smiles! A photo from last fall details this cute red smooth pup in one of our awkward growing stages! If anyone knows the pups' name, or has any more info, by all means leave a comment!
Dachshund Dearest
Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell. ~ Joan Crawford
At home with Ms. Crawford, circa 1940.
A Night At The Oscars
For all of our Dachshund pals popularly-named 'Oscar,' tonight is your night. Don't go too crazy when you hear your name again and again during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards! While we're sure that you produced some Oscar-worthy performances last year, we haven't heard that any Dachshunds are up for an award.
We wanted to profile some of the many Dachshund Lovers who have been nominated or who have won Oscars in the past, but one name shot to the forefront: Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, or Liz Taylor, who turns 79 today. Happy Birthday, and may there be many more. Well-wishes are sent to Ms. Taylor, who is currently in Cedars-Sinai, hospitalized since earlier this month. According to People Magazine: She plans to watch the Academy Awards with family and close friends and will be rooting for The King's Speech. A proper birthday celebration will be planned for when she returns home."
All About Adele's Louie
Singer Adele speaks candidly to PEOPLEPets about her beloved red smooth Dachshund 'Louie.' Thank the good lord above she didn't name him Britney! She says: Adele, 22, tells PEOPLEPets.com that her first choice for the male pup's moniker was Britney. "He was born on the night I went to see Britney Spears at the O2 in London," she reveals in the clip above. "I almost called him Britney even though he was a boy. [But] it only lasted a few hours until my hangover stopped."
Other options included Aaron Lennon, one of the singer's favorite soccer stars, but once the pooch started howling along to a Louis Armstrong record, Adele knew she had to name him Louie — with an "e." Next year, she plans to get a second dog and name her Ella, after the jazz star Fitzgerald.
Louie, who has lots of four-legged "mates," has had many adventures in his 19 months of life. Recently, he was attacked by a Jack Russell terrier in the park across from Adele's home, and ever since, refuses to revisit the grassy spot. "I bought a house right opposite a park … for him to go for a walk in every day," she laments.
Dachshund Lover Adele's New Album '21' Out Today in America
Adele and her Dachshund 'Louie' via the February 11 issue of Nylon magazine
Hot Hot Hot Soulful songstress and Dachshundist Adele's sophomore album '21' sees its American release today, so if you haven't already gotten your copy, head on out to your local record shop to pick one up! Released on January 24 in the UK, the album is still Number 1 on the charts there, outselling all the other albums in the Top 10 combined.
Her popularity has pushed her first album, '19' back in to the UK Top 10 as well. Adele is the first living artist to achieve the feat of two top five hits in both the UK Singles Chart and the UK Album Chart simultaneously since The Beatles in 1964.
Her handsome red smooth 'Louie' has been in the press with his beloved human as well in recent weeks. Something stinky happened during an interview with the Irish Times: We are 20 minutes into a right old natter, and Tottenham’s Aretha Franklin is wrinkling up her nose. “I’m so sorry, but the dog has farted.”
Louis Armstrong, Adele Adkins’s petite, tubular dachshund (aka Sausage), is soiling the atmosphere of XL Records’ headquarters in London’s Ladbroke Grove, but the apology is shot through with a bit of a cackle and a carry-on-regardless demeanour. Spend any length of time in the company of Adele and you’ll come to learn pretty damn quick that the classiest singer of her generation has little time for airs and graces.
Adele has even quipped that her third album will be all about Louie. Via UK's Daily Star: Having vented her romantic spleen on 19 and 21, Adele is ready to move on to a more positive topic, namely puppy love.
“My dog Louie is the love of my life,” she laughed, referring to her miniature dachshund. “The third album will be all about him I promise.”
Keep up with all things Adele, including her world tour, at her official website. Did you catch her on David Letterman last night? Fantastic!
Related: Shout Out From Adele
The great lead single off of '21,' Rolling In The Deep
Celebrity Dachshund Watch: At Home With Dita Von Teese and Eva
Dita and Eva via InStyle magazine, February, 2011
It's no secret that we worship at the altar of burlesque artist, model, and actress Dita Von Teese. She's the complete package: classic beauty, charm, impeccable vintage style and, oh yeah - Dachshundism. Her red longhaired beauty goes by the name 'Eva.'
If you missed her on CSI last night, don't despair, pick up the February issue of the American InStyle magazine, available now at your local news stand, with photos of her at home.
Can we get a WOOF?!
Keep up with Ms. Von Teese at her official website or her twitter feed.
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Dachshund Dearest
I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door. ~Joan Crawford
Photo: January, 1940.
Wiener Dog Brings Norm Chips
Thanks so much to Sheila for sending in a link to this fun video - she writes:
Hi Joey and Maggie,
I wanted to share this video that my husband and I stumbled upon tonight. It's from a show called Norm that was on in the early 2000's. I though you might enjoy it.
Boy do we ever! We've looked for clips of Wiener Dog from Norm in the past without success. Thanks so much! Wikipedia has this to say about Wiener Dog: A Dachshund, Wiener Dog lives in Norm's apartment and is a devoted pet. A running gag throughout the series is that Wiener Dog is quite smart for a dog, which Norm does not truly appreciate. (One example sees Norm asking for chips. Wiener Dog brings in some poker chips, but Norm says he wanted potato chips. When Wiener Dog returns with a bag of corn chips, Norm angrily says, "Potato chips!") Nonetheless, Norm has often used Wiener Dog in an attempt to make decisions (such as barking if he should do one thing or not). Also, Norm once tricked Mr. Denby into hiring Wiener Dog at the office.
Wiener Dogs should be in every sitcom.
Dachshunds in Pop Culture: Nico
Thanks to Susan Sears for sending us a link to the above recently unearthed photo which begs the question: Did Nico have her own Dachshunds? Not from what we can tell. This photo seems to originate from recently available Mark Shaw photos offered for sale at Svenska Möbler. They elude that the Dachshunds belonged to Parisian interior designer Henry Samuel:
"Nico With Dachshunds"- Mark Shaw Editioned Fashion Photo, France, 1960's
Original Limited Edition Mark Shaw fashion photograph. This is from a never published series taken by Shaw for LIFE magazine. Pictured here is Nico who went on to be the lead chanteuse of "The Velvet Underground" as a young model in Paris. She is posing with a pair of dachshunds in the apartment of legendary Parisian interior designer Henry Samuel. These prints are archivally prepared and stamped and numbered at the Mark Shaw Photographic Archives. Please call us in Los Angeles for details.
Admittedly, we aren't the hugest fans of Nico's voice, but the iconic album The Velvet Underground & Nico wouldn't have been as great without her presence.
Coming Soon: Lou Reed
Dachshund Dearest
Welcome Home!
If I can`t be me, I don`t want to be anybody. I was born that way. ~Joan Crawford
Photo source unkown.
Dachshund Dearest
I have always known what I wanted, and that was beauty... in every form. ~Joan Crawford
August 12, 1937, For Immediate Release: PORTRAIT OF A LADY: On the left is the original and on the right the modernistic portrait by Edward Biberman which recently caused great controversy in Hollywood. It pictures Joan Crawford as an Egyptian goddess, which is the way the artist said he saw her. The portrait hangs in the drawing room of the star's home, where this picture, with her two prized Dachshunds, Baby and Boopshen, were taken. Under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, her next picture is soon to be announced.
Photo source: press release scanned from Joey and Maggie's personal collection; photo by legend George Hurrell.
The Dachshund Factor: Donald Rumsfeld Attends Dachshund Dash
On Sunday morning, Yeas & Nays spotted former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and his wife Joyce at the Jack Russell Terrier Races & Dachshund Dash in St. Michaels, Md. Rumsfeld, who has two dogs of his own, told us he's lived in St. Michaels for three years and loves it there.
As of 2007, Mr. and Mrs. Rumsfeld's Wiener Dogs were 'Reggie' and 'Chester.' Hope they had a great time.
Related: Famous Dachshund Quotes: Donald Rumsfeld
The 'Muhammad Ali of Wiener Racing,' Baron Passes
One Handsome Smooth
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of 'Baron,' the "Muhammad Ali of Wiener Racing," after hearing of his passing on October 3rd. The Placentia, California native was just a month shy of his 18th birthday. Excerpt from the OC Register:
Baron, a mahogany, standard dachshund who made numerous television appearances during his racing career – including two on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" – died at home last week.
Even with winning the 1997 Wiener Nationals, 1998 Champion of Champions, and 1999 Ultimate Challenge at the Los Alamitos Race Course, Rowland said he will remember his dog's greatest accomplishment as being a wonderful pet and companion.
Ron Rowland and his wife, Betty, bought Baron from a Northern California breeder when he was 14 weeks old. The Placentia couple didn't intend to race Baron when they bought him, but quickly realized their dog had the gift of speed.
Weighing in at 35 pounds, Baron trained at Champion's Park in Placentia and the Yorba Linda Community Center.
Baron was featured on numerous television programs during his career. His last major appearance was in the 2008 documentary "Wiener Takes All."
Read more and see lots of photos of this Wiener Champ at the OC Register. Watch him run at his official website.
'The tremendous heart and courage Baron displayed throughout his life not only helped him win races, but also helped him tackle his later years with grace and dignity,' his owner, Ron Rowland wrote.
