Thursday, May 26, 2016

THIS AND THAT, DOXIE STYLE

Duke staring out the window, trying to
find something to bark at!


"Please hold me. I'm lonely."


 How's this for my I-want-a-treat smile?"


Home is where the human bed is!


Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em (and their attitude)!

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

AH, THOSE BLACK-AND-TAN DOXIES!

Granddawg Shadow resting

It's no secret that I am kinda partial to black and tans, because my doxie and my granddawg doxie are both black and tan. Oh, I love every doxie, and they're all my favorite, but there's just something about those black and tans:



Puppies galore!

Exploring nature

Smooth coat twins
Duke wanting a bite of my snack!


Talented!



Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em, no matter what color they are!

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

WHAT IS A MINIATURE DACHSHUND?



A mini doxie is just like the standard, just smaller. And I think the meme above pretty much nails it about dachshunds, don't you? Their bark is so loud, they sound like a huge dog, then you look down, and there it is: that little doxie with a big attitude!

Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em. (How can you not??)

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

LOOK! SAUSAGE AND SAUSAGE, JR.!


The baby doxie above looks like a clone of the mama, don't you agree? They are both as cute as can be, and I'd like to hug both of them! How the photographer managed to get them to lie still and have the same facial expressions is amazing.

Here are a few more sausages and sausage juniors:






Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em (and it's not very hard to do)!

Friday, May 13, 2016

NEW BOOK: DACHSHUNDS, LAUGHS, AND RANTS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

 *NEW BOOK RELEASE* 


I'm excited to announce that my new book, DACHSHUNDS, LAUGHS, AND RANTS: HUMOR AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR TRYING TIMES, is available in Kindle e-book for pre-order for 99 cents: 


When released on May 31, the e-book price will revert to $2.99. So, do yourself a favor--get your copy right away!



Free Kindle reading apps are available and can be used with a tablet, smartphone, or computer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/digital/fiona/kcp-landing-page

COMING SOON: The paperback version! 

Thursday, May 12, 2016

"MAMA'S GONNA KILL ME!"


Dachshunds have never been considered perfect, but close! They, like other breeds, like to "get into" things they have no business getting into, like the trash, any food within reach, and some even chew on things they're not supposed to. 

Below is a prime example, and the look on the doxie's face says it all:

"WHAT HAVE I DONE?? MAMA'S GONNA KILL ME!"

Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em, even when they mess up something!

Friday, May 6, 2016

DACHSHUNDS, LAUGHS, AND RANTS TO BE RELEASED THIS MONTH


COVER REVEAL! My new book, DACHSHUNDS, LAUGHS, AND RANTS, will be released this month!
Although nonfiction, it HAS to include pieces about our beloved dachshunds, right?
From the back cover:


"We all have annoying times, and this little book is for those moments when we need a break from it all. Composed of short pieces ranging from encouragement to humor (and everything in between), there truly is something for everyone within its pages.

"Dog lover? Great ! There’s a section about the dachshunds Ms. Hinton has owned, complete with their antics and unconditional love. Need some commiseration for annoyances you’ve suffered? Then you’ve come to the right place as well. Ranging from exasperating experiences with customer service to pet peeves we all grit our teeth over, you’ll find yourself smiling about “the human condition” common to us all. And for those difficult times of sorrow, discouragement, or despair, Ms. Hinton shares how her Christian faith has personally sustained and uplifted her during such times.

"At some point, the spirited content of this little book will spur readers to take it off the shelf again and read it anew."

Thursday, May 5, 2016

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO DOXIE MAMAS!


If you are a female and own a dachshund (or two), then you are a doxie mama!

May you have a wonderful Mother's Day! Some of you have human children, too--but your fur babies love you, too.

Also have a great weekend . . . we're celebrating Mother's Day on Saturday, since Sunday is so busy for our family.






Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOXIES


I often give friends on Facebook who are having a birthday a doxie card, because it's just fun. And it reminds them that I love dachshunds!

Here are a few of them:










Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em!

Monday, May 2, 2016

HOT DOGGIN' IT


Remember the movie TOP GUN? Those ace pilots, when showing off, were considered "hot dogging it," so I think it is appropriate to say that for this photo. I love the expression on the doxie pilot's face, too! 

As doxie lovers know, dachshunds are usually fearless--and they think they are the same size as German shepherds, St. Bernards, and other large animals (see below). I've even seen a video of a doxie herding cattle, and they obeyed him.

Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em!