THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH

From my own experience, doxie lovers are rabid about their doxies. I mean, we love them to death, and we don't think any other dog breed even holds a candle to dachshunds! Oh, I personally love German shepherds, huskies, and even the occasional boxer or border collie, but dachshunds are practically a part of my DNA, and most dachshund lovers feel the same way.

What is it about dachshunds, exactly, that gives rise to such undying love and devotion to them? Doxies are notoriously stubborn, difficult at times, too smart for their own good, and bark WAY too much. After much thought, however, I believe we love them so much because THEY LOVE US BACK UNCONDITIONALLY. Yes, they can be annoying (but I submit, so can human children!). Doxies are very attuned to their humans and watch us incessantly, knowing us far better than we often realize. Yes, they have less-than perfect personas, but to me, it's impossible not to love them--here are some of the many reasons why I personally love the breed, from personal experience:

1. Yes, they love us, and they want us to love them back
2. They're cute and endearing
3. They're foot warmers on a cold night
4. They take care of us when we aren't feeling well, and they instinctively know when that is
5. They miss us when we are away, even for five minutes
6. They seek our companionship, and love to show us how they feel
7. When that world out there seems daunting, doxies make things easier to face
8. They keep our secrets
9. They make us laugh every single day
10. They know how to give comfort: a doggie kiss goes a long way toward healing us

There are tons more reasons why I love dachshunds so much, because I have loved and lost several in my lifetime. Each one took a piece of my heart, and I've never forgotten the ache I felt when they passed on. They have left an indelible mark upon my life, and I am the better for having known each of them.

That's why I love dachshunds, one of God's amazing creatures--what about you?

ALWAYS . . .

 

Nobody likes to think about the time when we must say good-be to our beloved pets.  And, nearly all of us have had to do so at one time or another in our lives.  Duke turned seven in June, and he's beginning to get gray on his muzzle and paws where the tan fur is.  He's still plenty spunky and active, but those gray hairs are just a reminder that his days are numbered, just as mine (and yours) are.

Unfortunately, we sometimes have no chance to say good-bye to a beloved pet if an accident happens or an illness claims him/her suddenly.  That is all the more reason to cherish each day with them.

I am not getting morbid, but realistic.  Pets add so much to our lives.  Duke has so much personality that we just don't know what he'll do next!  He is at once loving, kind, sweet, cute, comical, maddening, annoying, and lazy.  But we wouldn't trade him for the world, because he is so intelligent and loyal as well.  And he makes me laugh at least once every day!  

Pets instinctively know when we don't feel well or are upset about something.  Duke does his best to comfort me when I am in pain or sad.  Those eyes look into mine, and I can see love and concern in them.  Oh, I don't care what veterinarians or researchers say--I know dogs can love me back! 

 

Duke is our fur child, and the grandchildren love him as much as we do.  Every time our four-year-old grandson comes, he and Duke are good buddies.  They chase each other, one giggling

and the other barking (and you can guess which is which), until both are tired and retire to the couch to relax together.  Asher often says wistfully, "I wish Dukie was my doggie.  He loves me a lot."

Asher and Duke

Yes, Asher . . . "Dukie" love everyone a lot!

Dachshunds . . . you gotta love 'em.

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