My dachshund Duke definitely exemplifies ALL of the traits listed below, except chewing up inappropriate things--he doesn't do that very much at all, nor does he tend to throw up often. He makes up for those by having a double dose of the other traits, however!
What about your doxie? Leave a comment to share something interesting about your dachshund, a.k.a. chow hound extraordinaire.
Dachshund Books for Dog Lovers! (Heartfelt Christian Fiction and Nonfiction)
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
BEHOLD THE DACHSHUND . . .
Everyone knows that I love dachshunds, so I am posting several endearing dachshund pictures today - some of my favorites are below. Enjoy!
"Am I cute, or what??" |
We doxie lovers know this is a typical action of our beloved breed! |
"Oh, I am SO bored . . . " |
Doxie burrito |
"Hey, can I drive?" |
"Mama! Help! What do I do now??" |
That worried look that doxies are known for |
Our doxie Duke at 8 weeks - just before we brought him home |
Friday, July 27, 2012
DACHSHUND PROPERTY LAWS
"Just try to take this ball away from me!" |
1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If it's in my mouth, it's mine.
3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
6. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.
7. If it just looks like mine, it's mine.
8. If I saw it first, it's mine.
9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.
10. If it's broken, it's yours.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
DOXIE LOVERS: WE'RE IN GOOD COMPANY!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
DACHSHUND: PROFESSIONAL HUMAN TRAINER
And this post gets us to the crux of the matter: dachshunds truly believe what is written below! Once again, I did not originate them--but they reveal a lot about our beloved dachshunds.
Will train any human to perform the following basic obedience commands:
1. Fetch me a treat.
2. Rub my belly.
3. Pick up my poop.
4. Wipe my feet.
5. Speak baby talk.
6. Throw the ball.
7. Don't hog the bed.
8. Give me a kiss.
9. Buy me a toy.
10. Fetch me a treat (this one's worth repeating).
Will train any human to perform the following basic obedience commands:
"Behind our sweet, innocent faces lurk minds like steel traps!" |
1. Fetch me a treat.
2. Rub my belly.
3. Pick up my poop.
4. Wipe my feet.
5. Speak baby talk.
6. Throw the ball.
7. Don't hog the bed.
8. Give me a kiss.
9. Buy me a toy.
10. Fetch me a treat (this one's worth repeating).
Friday, July 20, 2012
DOXIES EXCEL IN RESTING . . .
Here is our doxie Duke "resting" with my hubby Clark. I don't know how much rest Clark got, but Duke loves to be close to his humans--especially when one of us is relaxing!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
DACHSHUND HOUSE RULES FOR VISITORS
These house rules are included here for you, doxie lovers. I didn't come up with them--they originated from someone else who happens to know dachshunds extremely well!
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I live here. You don't.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
■I am keeper of this house. The BOSS around here is ME. I have supreme and final authority at all times.
■I am LONG, LEAN and HANDSOME. I am DASHING, DAZZLING, and DEBONAIR. Although I AM VERY HOT STUFF, I am NOT a hot dog and I am NOT a wiener dog.
■THIS IS MY HOME. Everything in it belongs to me. That means the toys are mine, the bones are mine, the couch and love seat are mine, the beds, the humans and EVERYTHING ELSE ARE MINE.
■Be advised your visit to my home will be greatly enhanced if you bring me presents or feed me treats. If you neglect to bring me toys, gifts, or treats, you will probably not be invited back. Hint. Hint.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
DACHSHUNDS IN JAIL?
Monday, July 16, 2012
DACHSHUNDS FOREVER UPDATE
Shadow and Duke |
Several readers I met at a recent book signing asked about the status of this book, so I promised I would keep them posted. Therefore, here's my DACHSHUNDS FOREVER update:
Shadow's bat impression! |
I now have 120,000 words and still have a few chapters to go. Therefore, I will probably split it into two books, because I simply don't want to say good-bye to THE DACHSHUND ESCAPADES! In fact, I already have a title for Book 4: A DACHSHUND'S TRIBUTE.
Piper |
Tate |
Joey |
Stay tuned for further updates, fellow doxie lovers! <{{{<
Aslan |
Sunday, July 15, 2012
SHADOW THE DOXIE ANSWERS READERS' QUESTIONS
We recently interviewed the precocious dachshund author of I AM SARGE* and I AM DACHSHUND. We promised our readers that we would bring him back to answer some of their questions, so we are pleased to have him as our guest again today.
MDH: You have recently visited several dachshund rescue societies in various parts of the country. Would you like to share a little about those with our readers?
SHADOW THE DOXIE: First of all, thank you for having me back. I never miss an opportunity to promote my books! My main thrust in visiting the dachshund rescue societies was to commend the staff for work well done. My doxie buddies, I've found, don't have much interest in books--seems they mostly seek treats--so I focused on putting paw prints on copies of my book for the workers. They are special people, and it is wonderful how they help my fellow wiener dogs find a new lease on life in loving homes.
MDH: Well, then . . . what did you find to be the most fascinating detail about these rescue societies?
SHADOW THE DOXIE: As a dog myself, the most fascinating detail for ME in the societies was the dedication of the workers. Dachshunds of all colors, coats, ages, personalities, and health are accepted and loved. It is wonderful to see humans being so accepting of them. If humans want to adopt a dachshund, they should check out the rescue societies first.
MDH: Thank you for giving us insight on that. Now, let's get to our first reader question. This one comes from a dachshund owner named Patrick in Toledo, Ohio, who asks: "You have said that Papa Duke was your favorite character in your books. Since he is no longer on the scene, do you plan on having another favorite in the third book, DACHSHUNDS FOREVER?"
Friday, July 13, 2012
HAPPY FRIDAY (THE 13TH)!
There's no harm in that--much of the comments are merely in fun, anyway. Even though I am no longer a part of the work force "out there," I still love Fridays. Of course, my hubby is off tomorrow, and that's great. And I do work part time online with no weekend work. Soooo, Fridays are still days of anticipation toward weekends for doing things we enjoy, attending church, taking a nap if desired, etc.
With it being summer, many folks are headed to the beach, mountains, or vacation, since school will be starting next month for most families. Some children attend year-round schools, but do get a few weeks off in summer, anyway. Working is a part of the fabric of our society, but many have been laid off in recent years, downsized, had their hours cut--whatever you want to call it, and I pray for all who are still seeking work. My brother was cut last fall after working for a company for over 30 years. He just found another job a few weeks ago in the same field, thankfully, but with fewer responsibilities--which he likes.
Happy Friday (in general), people! <{{{<
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DUKE!
June 28 was Duke's fifth birthday . . .
With his siblings the day we met him |
Scared puppy: in the car on the way home |
He is introduced in I AM DACHSHUND, Book 2 of THE DACHSHUND ESCAPADES series.
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