Anthony Weiner’s Apology Speech (Presented By Guilty Looking Dachshunds)

If you have five seconds to spare, head on over to BuzzFeed and read the entirety of Anthony Weiner's apology speech as presented by guilty looking Dachshunds.  As they note:  This is the most adorable way to read it.

(Wheaten) Wirehair Wednesday: Meet Ringo!

Thanks so much to Nancy Nesser for sending in a link about her handsome wheaten wirehaired boy 'Ringo.'  Ringo was featured in a story at NewsOK a few weeks ago about an adoption event which was taking place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  The event, Central Oklahoma Humane Society's Midnight Woofness Adoption Marathon was hoping to adopt out over 500 dogs and cats in less than two days and set a new national record.  Ringo was adopted at the event last year.  Turns out this years event adopted out 565 animal companions!  Wow. Way to go!   Excerpt from NewsOK:

Nancy Nesser lined up shortly before midnight to adopt her new dog, Ringo. He was there — waiting in the middle of the night in a parking lot with a couple hundred other homeless dogs.
“I knew I wanted another dachshund, just because I'm crazy about them,” said Nesser, who lives in Oklahoma City. “I have always heard that the wirehair dachshunds are the clowns of the breed.”
Nesser adopted Ringo during the Central Oklahoma Humane Society's Midnight Woofness adoption marathon last June, and Nesser said the dog has been a perfect fit with her and her two other dogs.

Ringo's family includes two smooth Dachshunds.  We're so glad that Ringo found such a great home.

Wirehair Wednesday: Meet Gustaf!

What beautiful photos of an extremely handsome wirehair boy!  Meet 'Gustaf,' who hails from Fall Creek, Oregon.  His human, Tamara Kabush writes:

Dear Joey and Maggie,

Love your site, love your doxies! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

I check in every morning to savor all the Dachshund photos and stories. What a great way to start the day!!!!!!! Thank you!

In honor of Wirehair Wednesday, I'm including a couple photos of Gustaf, my 11 year old Wheaten Wirehair. He is my best buddy, soul mate and the love of my life.

Someone doesn't want to get out of bed.

Gustaf sure looks great for an 11-year-old guy!

2011 Florida Wiener Dog Derby

Congratulations to all the Dachshunds who raced at the 2011 Florida Wiener Dog Derby on Saturday, March 19 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Florida.  Judging by the 58 photos of the event posted at the News-Press, a great time was had by all.  Special congrats to 'Karmyl' for taking the crown this year.  Also catch a fun and spirited professional video from the event at the News-Press.

Tip For Making Your Home A Cozy Zone This Fall: Get A Dachshund

Accessories are an easy way to up the coziness factor of a room. Pillows, blankets and rugs can all create that nice, warm feeling we crave after coming in from a winter’s day. Of course company like 'Oliver,' a wirehair Dachshund, doesn't hurt either.  Read more tips to make your home cozy at The Lawrence Journal, out of Lawrence, Kansas.

Wirehair Wednesday: Diving Dachshunds!

Then followed that beautiful season... Summer....
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape
Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.  ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Awesome new video via youtuber EllieMaze who notes:  2 wire haired Dachshunds having some big time fun!

Those Special Dachshunds: Meet Winston!

Winston on the Lake Ontario shore (click any photo to enlarge and admire)

It's Wednesday, the most mysterious day of the week.  That's because we feature those mysterious Dachshunds with the wire coat who hardly ever seem to be in the news.  Yep, it's Wirehair Wednesday!   Thanks so much to Jill Lunney and Teague Patchett for sending in photos of their incredibly handsome wirehair 'Winston!'  Without any further ado:

Happy Spring to Joey and Maggie!

Our handsome furry 'son', Winston, came to us about a year and a half ago. A victim of neglect in his earlier years, Winston was rescued by a dachshund lover who owned a cattle farm outside of London, Ontario.  He turned out to be not the best farm dog, chasing the cows and nipping at their heels, so she sadly had to re-home him. Lucky for us though, we found her ad on the internet, and fell in love with Winston.

He is such a great little dog, full of personality and lovable doxie stubbornness! He has found is forever and ever home, and we couldn't be a happier little family.

Here are some pictures of our little wizard-face man!


Enjoy the sunshine!

Winston staying cool on a hot summer day

Winston and his 'dad', Teague, enjoying some quiet time on the dock