Play?

Untitled from Sean Van Damme on Vimeo.

Thanks so much to Elizabeth Kost for uploading this video to Vimeo so we could share it.  There were problems with the youtube video, and then problems at another site, but third time's a charm, as they say!  Without any further ado, enjoy the ever-so-handsome 'Gaius' in Play? - A Dachshund and his tennis ball take a trip around Richmond VA.
We know this will make your Friday.  Turn up the volume and have a great one!

The Dachshunds of President Grover Cleveland

In a follow-up to last November's Dachshunds in the White House story, where some university research uncovered that the only Dachshunds to have lived in the White House were that of President Grover Cleveland, more research has uncovered how President Cleveland came to be a Dachshund Lover: the Dachshunds were a gift for Mrs. Cleveland.  
From the New York Times, September 26, 1893:

WASHINGTON, Sept 26 - Three young Dachshunds arrived at the White House this morning, after a journey over land and sea of 4,000 miles.  They were sent to Mrs. Cleveland by Mr. Merritt, the United States Consul at Bremen, Germany.

Read all about the pets of the Grover Cleveland White House at  Dachshunds in the White House.
Grover Cleveland was our favorite President. 

Meet "Super Lance," Therapy Dachshund!

Ashton Prieto, 4, takes Lance the therapy dog for a walk during a visit at Miami Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida. / PHOTO BY CHRIS CUTRO

Need some Dachshund inspiration on your Friday?  Look no further than handsome red smooth 'Lance,' a disabled Dachshund who hails from Coconut Grove, Florida.  While most Dachshunds spend their time sleeping away the day, Lance spends every Tuesday at Miami Children's Hospital, putting big smiles on childrens' faces.   

Ashton Prieto, 4, (above) had been a patient at the hospital for two weeks when Stinchi, Lance's human, saw him on his yellow car stroller calling for Lance.
``The dog is mine. He's pretty,'' said Ashton, taking the leash from Stinchi and toddling away with Lance.

Read all about Lance and see lots of great pics at the Miami Herald. Lance was even included in a new mural painted in the lobby of the hospital!  Go Lance Go. 

Weenie Dog Nativity

Thanks to our good pal 'Polly' for sending in the link to The Weenie Dog Nativity Set! This Dachshund nativity set would brighten any Christian home for the holidays, and includes Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus. It's a hand-made one-of-a-kind creation that can be yours for $75 from The Pink Koala at Etsy. 

As a funny side note, we've got a Dachshund friend in Chicagoland who puts out her larger Dachshund figures next to the sheep in her nativity scene on her lawn for the holidays. We're sure the neighbors love it!

Moxie, The Dachshund of Fallingwater

Moxie, The Dachshund of Fallingwater is a brand new children's book written and illustrated by Fallingwater's Curator of Education, Cara Armstrong. "Fallingwater," also known as the Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr. Residence, is a house designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934 in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.  Original Fallingwater owner Mrs. Kaufmann raised Dachshunds as show dogs!
This children's book romps through Fallingwater through the character of one of the Kaufmann Dachshunds, a longhair named 'Moxie.' With humor and intelligence, Armstrong not only provides a wonderfully imaginative child's tale, but also teaches the child many basics of architecture in general and of Fallingwater. While the book won't be distributed nationally and internationally until April 2010, signed copies are available now, only at the Fallingwater Museum Store.
Find out even more about Moxie and the Kaufmann Dachshunds, and see some illustrations from the book at Inside Laurel Highlands.

According to Pittsburgh Live, the author recently had a book signing at Fallingwater, and actor Val Kilmer, seen here as Jim Morrison in the movie The Doors, picked up a few copies for his children.

Dachshunds in History: Meet L.B., who is a Very Important Pup

In honor of Veterans Day, 2009, we bring you this patriotic Dachshund tale.

Meet L.B., who is a Very Important Pup
via the American Dachshund magazine, September, 1967

L.B., a Dachshund under a year old, disembarked in June at Long Beach, California.  She had been aboard the USS Maddox, a destroyer that ploughed the waters off Vietnam with the 7th Fleet.  LB was part of the effort to keep shipments of weapons and supplies going to the Viet Cong.
Disembarking with LB was Marshall Lichterman of Alhambra, California, yeoman 3rd class and ship's postal clerk.
When the Maddox called at Wellington, New Zealand in May, a newspaper there, The Dominion, reported that she was named LB for Long Beach, the Maddox's home port, that LB had 15 assorted sweaters for different kinds of weather, two naval uniforms tailor-made for her at Hong Kong, and two polo-neck jerseys for really cold weather.
Also, LB had her own miniature lifebelt.  She slept in her own bunk.  She had her own identification card with pawprints and details of height, length, and weight, her own liberty card, and a service record.
Though frightened at first of the Maddox's 10 guns, she became accustomed to them, but she went to the bow if the aft guns were operating, and aft if the forward guns were firing.
"Many of the ship's visitors aren't at all interested in the guns or the torpedo tubes," said the New Zealand newspaper.  "All they want to see is LB."
The crew said that LB, like a good sailor, had sturdy sea legs.
Virginia Glass, Long Beach, California, who supplied this information wonders whether there ever before was "a lady war Dachshund."   About 1950 The American Dachshund told a similar story about a gentleman Dachshund who sailed Navy style.
Mrs. Glass talked to the commanding officer of the Maddox, and reported the crew thrilled to think their mascot's picture would be in The American Dachshund.  A copy of this issue is being mailed to Lt. Joshua Johnston.
(Editor's note to LB:  Please con the Navy into trimming those nails.)

Woof, WOOF!  Don't miss some amazing stories of Dachshunds and the military from the archives:

Happy Memorial Day

Veterans Day and Dachshunds

Dachshunds in Pop Culture: Fritz and the "Jane" Cartoon Series

Dachshunds in History: The Saga of Sgt. Wally D. Hund

Dachshunds Reunited with their Dads in the News

Dachshunds and Veterans Day

Dachshunds Teleconferencing with their Dads in Iraq in the News

Dachshunds in History: Mimi, A Most Unpopular Dog During WW2

Memorial Day Dachshund: Meet Gus

Dachshund News Roundup! - story on Vietnam War Veteran Jim Quick and his dachshund

Dachshund News Roundup! - story on Iraq War Veteran Scott MacKenzie and his new rescue boy

Dachshunds in History: Hark! Hark! The Dogs Do Bark!

Dachshunds in History: Dogs of War

Dachshunds and Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day!

Dachshund Homecoming

Continuing on with honoring those who served in the military on this Veterans Day, there's no homecoming quite like a Dachshund homecoming, right? From youtuber becksdh: After nearly eight months away from home on deployment with the U.S. Navy to Kuwait, my two dachshunds were very happy to see me again. Franklin is the black and tan male and Sally is the red/brown female. Both are two years old and both were rescue dogs. For more information contact Southern States Dachshund Rescue at ssdr.org and Dachshund Rescue of North America at drna.org for more dachshunds in need of a good home. They are the best dogs ever.

Rescue Dachshund Nurses Rescue Kitties

Uh Oh.  Cute Alert.  What happens when 4 abandoned kitties need a momma and the only momma at the shelter is a Dachshund who just had 2 puppies?  That's right, she took in the kitties as her own.  Meet 'Jackie-O,' her 2 puppies, and 2 of her 4 adopted kitties, who are calling the Young County Humane Society Shelter in Graham, Texas, their home for now.  Excerpt from The Graham Leader:

Kim Baxter put one cat in the cage with the mother dog and her two 4-day-old puppies and was surprised to see the dog immediately take to the kitten. She slowly put in the other three.
“She took them right away and started cleaning them,” Baxter said.
Over the last few weeks, the kittens have become part of the litter, eating with the puppies, playing with the puppies and sleeping with the puppies. As a result, the mother dog and her litter believe they are all puppies.

Love it?  Read all about it at The Graham Leader.

Related:  Dachshunds Nursing Kitties in the News

Related:  Dachshunds in the News:  Kitty Induces False Pregnancy and Nursing Response

Related:  Red Piebald Dachshund Mom and Pups Adopt Kitty (video)

Dachshund Lovers

Photo:  Emily Robson/The Morning Call

Meet Jim and Pat Schin and their four Dachshund girls, 'Gretel,' 'Lili,' 'Magda,' and 'Zuzu,' who hail from Coplay, Pennsylvania.  The dogs' tricks include nap-taking and manipulating their humans, who note:  If we could, we'd get 97 more and make a movie!  Dachshunds rule!

Read all about them at The Morning Call.

Dachshunds in Pop Culture: Roddy McDowall

Who?  We think you know!  Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude "Roddy" McDowall (17 September 1928 – 3 October 1998) was an English-born actor and photographer who will always be best known for his roles in "How Green Was My Valley," "Lassie Come Home," and "Planet of the Apes."
Via the internet movie database, Roderick McDowall was born in London, the son of a Merchant Mariner father and a mother who had always wanted to be in movies. He was enrolled in elocution courses at age five and by ten had appeared in his first film, "Murder in the Family" (1938).   His mother brought Roddy and his sister to the US at the beginning of World War II, and he soon got the part of Huw, youngest child in a family of Welsh coal miners, in John Ford's "How Green Was My Valley" (1941), acting alongside Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara and Donald Crisp in the film that won that year's best film Oscar. He went on to many other child roles, in films like "My Friend Flicka" (1943) and "Lassie Come Home" (1943) until, at age 18, he moved to New York, where he played a long series of successful stage roles.  In addition to making many more movies (over 150), McDowell acted in television, developed an extensive collection of movies and Hollywood memorabilia, and published five acclaimed books of his own photography. He died at his Los Angeles home, aged 70, of cancer.
The above image was taken from an old Friskies ad.  Unfortunately we don't know the name of his handsome red smooth Dachshund, but if anyone has any more information, by all means send it in!

These two photos are via A Tribute To Roddy McDowall.  The second photo shows Mr. McDowall with his father.

Roddy once shared a hot dog with actor, singer, and former teen idol Tab Hunter. 

"Planet of the Apes"

Wieners Race at Sunday's Seattle Seahawks-Detroit Lions Game

The Dachshunds entertained a sold-out crowd of 67,003 during halftime at Sunday's Seahawks-Lions game in Seattle, Washington.  One of these wiener dogs really likes her big ball!  Via youtuber charliemac64.

Those Special Dachshunds: Meet Toby!

Toby rocks the beach.  (Click photo to enlarge)

Thanks so much to Nuris Fanning for sending in the story of 'Toby,' a handsome, silky-looking wirehair rescue who will start your week off right.  Without any further ado:

The story of little Toby began when my minature dapple short haired Dachshund Ringo
passed away from an enlarged heart. I couldn't bear the pain of not having
my little buddy around , so I search and search for another little buddy, when
I came across Underdog Rescue in Bradenton, Florida. I saw so many loving Dachshunds available for adoption, so we drove from the east coast of Florida all the way to the west coast to Bradenton, Florida where I was lucky enough after 2 hours of waiting to finally see
him. The minute I saw him, I knew he was mine. He was severely beaten and had
barely any hair, he was covered with pooo still in his coat which they told me he had
been given numerous baths, he had wired stitches because he was neutered and still had
them. I immediately took him in my arms and cried. He is truly my little man. He
guards me with his life. At first he wouldn't trust anyone, now he enjoys treats,
like little cones with whip cream. I spoil him rotten, because he loves me so. He loves
the beach, as a matter of fact, we spend all 2 months of summer at my sister's
beach house. Now, I believe he is one happy tail!

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A Note From Joey and Maggie: A Blissful Indian Summer

It was seventy degrees all weekend in Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters to The Long and Short of it All.  We took advantage of the nice weather and enjoyed long walks in a nearby park both days.  We're just exhausted today though.  We met 2 other Dachshunds on Saturday, and 6 on Sunday!  It was almost as fun as a Dachshund meetup!  We also met a little black and tan chihuahua on Sunday, and his human remarked "Finally he's meeting some dogs who are shorter than he is!"  Thank goodness we were at least longer.
We're hoping the weather was just as nice in your neighborhood, and that you enjoyed it as much as we did; the long cold winter is right around the corner.

Your Long and Short of it All hosts, 'Joey' and 'Maggie,' at nearly nine years old.

Yours in Dachshund Love,
Joey and Maggie

Dachshund Calendar 2010: Picture A New Life

If you enjoyed the 2009 Calendar as much as we did, you won't want to miss the 2010 "Picture A New Life" Dachshund Calendar with photos by Teresa Berg for Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue. 

Check out the fantastic Preview!

"Picture A New Life" features Teresa Berg's beautiful photographs of our rescued dachshunds and includes mini interviews with each dog about their new life. Each 11" x 17" calendar is spiral bound at the top and printed on high quality paper. The cost is the same as in previous years - only $20 (plus shipping). All proceeds go directly towards the rehabilitation and placement of rescued dachshunds in our program, so that they, too, may Picture A New Life.

Support rescue and get yours before they're gone at Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue. 

Thanks to our good pal 'Dash' for sending in the link! 

In The Darkened Underpass

How great is this new Dachshund mural in Toronto, Canada? Photo: davenport daschund drive by photographer Tanja-Tiziana who notes:

This Davenport/Junction area underpass is just around the corner from the studio yet I didn't notice the mural going up. Seems like a few days ago it was blank and suddenly today -- this adorable 'wiener' dog. I literally found myself laughing and pointing like a tourist. Glad I wasn't on my bike as it was dangerously distracting.
//CN railway bridge underpass at Davenport Rd & Caledonia.

Send this as a free e-card to your Dachshund-loving friends at DoubleCrossed.

I Have Two Wieners

Thanks so much to singer-songwriter Tommy Oregon for letting us know about this fun song he penned some time ago called I Have Two Wieners.  He notes: 

I wrote this 16 years ago or so for my 2 old mini dachshunds, Henry & Lola.(Lyrics below) I think this was recorded up North in 1996. A canine love song from a slightly different point of view. 'I HAVE TWO WIENERS' 1) I was lonely not too long ago, I would not even go on a date. I sat home stuffing my mouth with food, Had to force myself just to, masticate. My friends said "Tom, you really need to get out, find a hobby, or somebody new". So I trolled around, and soon realized another human, just wouldn't do..... CHORUS- Now I have two wieners. One black one reddish brown. I always play with my two wieners, when no one else is around. One is always sitting up erect, one is always playing dead and laying down. I have two lovely wieners, one black one reddish brown. 2) I thought hard about the dating scene, I wondered If things were still the same. A couple of nights that I painted the town, let this player know he did not, know the game. My friends said "Tom, try a little patience, or you will grow older and blue". So I made the rounds, and thought to myself, why should I love one, when I can love two...... CHORUS 3)...My friends say "Tom, you're really over the edge, you treat them like a king and a queen. Always kissing and pettin' those things" If they had two they wouldn't think It so strange..... CHORUS.  (c)1995 W&M-Tommy O.

Bless The Beasts: Churches Going To The Dogs

Donna Merz and her red longhair Dachshund aptly named 'Gracie' attend services at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, California. The 30-minute worship, complete with individual doggy beds, canine prayers and a tray of dog treats for the offering, is intended to reinvigorate the church’s community outreach while attracting new members who are as crazy about God as they are about their four-legged friends.
Our grumpy grandpa would say "Those wild bleeding-heart, tree-hugging, pinko liberal California hippies!" 
Read all about the innovate service at Abilene Reporter-News.

Nina and Cooper Fun in the Mud

This is the 3rd or 4th video we've featured over the years from the fantastic youtuber WienerWorld.  Always great stuff, and this new one featuring "the mud hounds" is just too much!

Dachshunds To Watch Out For: Meet Lily

Red smooth 'Lily,' a champion Dachshund "owned" by Pueblo, Colorado native Don Perko, will be among 1,300 dogs competing this weekend in the Southern Colorado Kennel Club's annual AKC show at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.
Lily's mother won the Westminster Dachshund division in 2005 and Lily has taken over 40 Best of Breeds.  Go Lily!
Read all about her at the Pueblo Chieftain.

The Gift Of Dachshund

Carlene Akins, seated, and her mother, Annette Cole (second from left), were thrilled when Stephanie Spinks (far right) presented the family with their new dog 'Cocoa' last week. Akins’ toy poodle was stolen recently from the family’s yard in Tifton, Georgia, and a group of people adopted Cocoa from the Tifton-Tift County Animal Shelter and gave him to Akins, who has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair.
While giving a dog as a gift may not always be the best idea, we can tell by the smile on this happy chocolate smooth mix that this is a match made in heaven.  Welcome home Cocoa!
Don't miss the whole heartwarming story at the Tifton Gazette.

Those Special Dachshunds: Meet Geneva!

(click photo to enlarge)

Finally, it's a beautiful red longhair after our own heart:  'Geneva' has a thing for really big trucks and heavy equipment!  Her human, Cynthia Drummond, from Snug Harbor, Rhode Island writes:

Dear Joey and Maggie,

The dog in the photo is Geneva, a standard longhair. She's 13 years old and doing great.

Geneva has always enjoyed the outdoors, whether it's hiking, kayaking, or as she is seen here, "driving" a backhoe.

I am a gardener and whenever possible, Geneva accompanies me on jobs. She's happy just hanging out and making sure I don't miss any weeds. She also has a thing for really big trucks and heavy equipment. She's a great traveller, always up for adventure, and the best friend I have ever had.

After following Joanie's story and its tragic ending, I felt I had to do something to acknowledge the appreciation, admiration and love I have for my own Dachshund, and this wonderful breed in general.

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The DRNA Christmas Raffle

Christmas is less than 2 months away.  Are you ready?  Support Dachshund Rescue of North America's medical fund and spruce up your house at the same time by winning all these goodies in DRNA's Christmas Raffle.  Tickets are just $5 or 5/$20.  Winning ticket drawn November, 28, 2009.  Above, your tree will be the envy of all your Dachsie friends, when they see this tree skirt appliquéd with Dachshunds enjoying Christmas festivities.

Your mantel will be a welcoming sight to Santa when he fills this Dachshund stocking with goodies for you or your beloved little pupper.

The delightful Dachshund train will be the center of attention for young & old as it is proudly displayed on your Holiday table for all to enjoy.

And finally, don't forget the matching ornaments for that Dachshund tree skirt. 

Vintage Dachshund Ear Munch

Chomp.  C'mon Dad - LET'S PLAY! 

1950s photo source unknown.

An Update From The Fire At Dachshund Rescue North West

Thanks so much to Margo Mossburg, Director and Founder, Dachshund Rescue NW and Dachshund Club of Spokane, for taking the time to leave a few comments, thanking readers for their support, and providing an update from the tragic fire which occurred at the rescue on Monday, October, 12th:

She notes in Sad Times For Dachshund Rescue North West:

Thanks everyone. We are taking one day at a time and working to rebuild here so we can get open once again and start rescuing. Home will mostly need to be rebuilt so until we get a home the rescue is closed for a while.

And in More On Dachshunds Rescued From Fire At Dachshund Rescue NW:

Thanks for posting this.

We have all of our personal dogs back home except one now so only one is foster that is ours, the Assistant Director of the rescue, likes our very senile and very old Auggie-doggy. She wants to keep babysitting him for me while we are working on the house.

One more adoptable dogs in foster is Bob Dog. But the rest are home with my husband and I finally which we totally enjoy.

We still have two adoptable ones that came out of the fire at http://www.drnw.petfinder.com They are looking for their forever homes after being tossed outside in dog crates from a burning building they are fine. No lasting effects for either of them or all of our own dogs except for the seven we lost of course. I will miss those as long as I live.

I managed to throw them all down on the floor before they were breathing too much smoke like me. The fire started early morning so many were sleeping in dog crates or I threw them into crates to get them outside.

Some were offended being tossed outside that day but all are well and happily being happy now. Glad I could save 16 plus our two ancient kitties too. The house we can replace but totally worth losing some lungs for a while to save some lives.

Sorry we do not ship our rescues, but if you know of someone in the Pacific Northwest looking to help a homeless Dachshund then please send them my way.

Thanks,
Margo Mossburg
Director and Founder, Dachshund Rescue NW and Dachshund Club of Spokane
Spokane, Wash.

Wiener Dog Eats, Drinks, Burps

We've gotta admit, the end of Daylight Saving Time has really done a number on our internal stomach clocks.  Your Long and Short of it All host 'Joey,' is stomping his feet and doing circus tricks at this very moment in anticipation of his breakfast, which is now THIRTY MINUTES OVERDUE according to his belly. 

Video by youtuber BryanMBowen who notes:  A typical start to the day for Lou the Wiener Dog.

We feel for you Lou.

The Sheridan Avenue Boys

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'Jack,' 'Jetson,' 'Jordan,' and 'Lincoln' are known as The Sheridan Avenue Boys. Handsome, handsome, handsome, and handsome.  What a great Halloweenie they must have had.  We actually met 'Jack' earlier this year, in a fantastic video called 'Jack Talking To His Pillow.'  Rememeber that one?  Thanks so much to their mom for sending in this awesome photo, and keep up with the boys at their blog.

The Passion of Joan of Ark

It is with a heart so very heavy that we report Joan of Ark, aka 'Joanie' has passed away.  Cynthia from Rhode Island writes:

I just read on the All Texas Dachshund rescue website that Joanie died yesterday morning.

What a sad story this has been. My heart goes out to the kind people who cared for her and probably provided the few months of love and happiness that this courageous little dog had ever known.
 
Read of her passing at All Texas Dachshund Rescue.
 
Please consider making a donation to All Texas Dachshund Rescue, the Dachshund rescue organization of your choice, or the animal welfare organization nearest to your heart, in honor of this beautiful girl, so that her Dachshund spirit will live on and on.
 
Related:  Joanie

Dachshund Rescued After Spending Six Days Trapped In Badger Hole

There sure are certain risks involved with being a Badger Dog - like getting stuck eight feet underground in a badger sett for six long days.  Meet beautiful wire-haired 'Lucy,' who hails from Burley, a village in New Forest, Hampshire, England.  Lucy was walking with her humans, John and Janet West, when she went missing, but thankfully her dachsie-mom 'Kitty' alerted them to her whereabouts by sitting at the badger hole with a puzzled look on her face.  Excerpt from the Sun:

Over the next five days the couple, from Burley, Hants, tried to coax the dog out by leaving her favourite food of hot tripe at the entrance of the hole.
The fire service set up specialist listening equipment and a "snake eye camera" was sent underground to examine the network of tunnels but could find no sign of Lucy.
The stricken sausage dog was eventually unearthed using a mechanical digger in a delicate three hour operation using a variety of types of high-tech equipment.

We're glad you're safe and sound Lucy.  Read the whole troubling story at the Sun, and also read more and see another pic at the Daily Echo.

Neneh Moonwalks

From youtuber Dennis Sanchez who notes:  Baby Neneh moonwalks for first time to honor MJ.

We'll wait patiently for the video titled Neneh's Revenge!

Chicago Halloweenie

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So yesterday we went to the 5th Annual Halloweenie Gala in our own hometown, Chicago.  There were so many cool costumes among the 35 or so Dachshunds there, it was simply amazing.  This is big black and tan smooth 'Ike,' who you've met once before. If you live near Chicago, you know that Interstate 290 is mostly known as the Eisenhower Expressway, or "the Ike."  Our new friend walked away with the top award for the day - The People's Choice Award.  Way to go Ike!  Surprisingly only one of the cars fell off the back of the highly active boy who turns one year old in a few weeks. 

'Autumn,' a sweet little blind girl came as the Wicked Witch with her 3 Dachshund siblings who were flying monkeys!

One of their Dads is a professional costume designer, can you tell?  The outfits were spectacular.  The hats are actually attached to the collars so that they don't have to be worn on the head (we hate that!)  The wings seemed to fly as they walked around.

Our good friend 'Peanut,' a doxie-mix from Wisconsin was Sherlock Holmes!

Our Dad is going to have to do better than banana costumes from Target next year.  But what a fun day!  And another Dachtober, our favorite month of the year, has come to an end.

Five Dollar Footlong

Oh, the humanity.  Though not on the menu for the Halloween costume contest - kids only - 'Snickers' arrived to the Gucci Courtyard for the Worth Avenue Halloween costume contest Saturday in Palm Beach, Florida with human Stacy Reams.  Source.

Halloweenie Wannabe

Our pals 'Kirby' & 'Wally' write:

Hey Joey & Maggie!

Attached see a pic of "Gourdy" the Dachshund. He was a centerpiece for the Madison Area Dachshunds Group Halloweenie Party last Sunday in Wisconsin. We had 33 Doxies and 22 humans in attendance and had a blast! There's still time to make your own "Gourdy" for trick or treat!
 
Kirby & Wally
"Life is a wonderful pairadoxie"
 
Hey you two - that's just about the coolest thing ever.  We thought that ours was pretty nice until we saw yours.  Either way, the Dachshund-like gourds are a great new Halloween trend!

Sing It: Hallow Wiener Dogs

With just days before the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, it has been reported that two Dachshunds have been roaming the streets protecting New Yorkers from evil spirits and Soho ghouls. A song memorializing our new canine folk heros, Frank & Stein, has been written and recorded by Lovenotes Records artist, songwriter and performer Murray Weinstock with his group, Furry Murray & The Bow Wow Babes.

The song is being featured as a free download on the Dog Tunes website. We envision years of Dachshund events and videos featuring this fun new song from the folks who brought us The Dachs Song. 

Have a listen by clicking here, or head on over to Dog Tunes.  Great stuff! 

Hollow Wiener Dogs by Murray Weinstock

Spoken: It was a full moon night in Sleepy Hollow,
          And the headless horseman was being chased by two Dachshunds, Frank and Stein..

Verse

Winds will howl and leaves will fly,
Dragging chains clatter, pained voices cry.
The season's here when witches thrive,
And all things buried come alive!

When the moon is full, see the vampires crawl,
Listen and you'll hear a werewolf call.
A chill comes up and down my spine,
From a face in the clouds comes Frank and Stein!


Chorus


Hollow Wiener Dogs, guarding us at night,
Hollow Wiener Dogs, showing teeth so bright,
No MONSTER'S safe from the beastly bite
Of Hollow Wiener Dogs till the morning light.

Verse

Beasts and bats go into hidin'
When the headless horseman comes a-ridin.'
That hallowed day, so filled with fear,
Is saved when Frank and Stein appear.

 Ghostly bones will weep and whine,
When they see our heros, Frank and Stein.
No evil spirit's safe in the dark,
When Stein and Frank come to bite and bark!

Chorus

Hollow Wiener Dogs, made of witch's brew,
Chews up monsters and leaves no clue.
No Goblin's safe from the beastly bite
Of Hollow Wiener Dogs till the morning light.

© 2005 Furry Murray Music (ASCAP)

Have a great Friday!

It's A Dachshund Halloween Party!

Wag those tails Wiener Dogs, it's a Hallowiener!  Via youtuber AnimatchDogAdoption who notes:  Warning: this is a very scary video!

Dachshunds in Hot Dog Costumes

No Halloween would be complete without seeing a Wiener Dog in a hot dog costume.  Meet 'Cooper,' a 4-year-old red smooth who won top dog in the Halloween Pet Photo Contest at the Bradenton Herald, out of Bradenton, Florida.  This is a well-deserved honor for the handsome nose-licker!  See all the entries at the Bradenton Herald.

And if you live near Los Angeles, don those hot dog costumes and get to Blvd 16 Restaurant and Lounge:

The "Sit, Bark, Sip" happy hour includes $3-$5 snacks for both you and your pooch, as well as cocktail and beer specials. (Duke might want to hold off on the Cosmos though.) There will be a costume contest for the pooches, as well as an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records for the most dachshund wiener dogs in costume. The event will take place on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Source.

Related:  In case you missed it, 'Willis,' the little brown Dachshund, ponders another Halloween wearing a hot dog costume in the awesome new video from the children's book:  It's Halloween, Willis!

Dachshund 101

These two informative clips on the Dachshund breed standard look to be from an AKC presentation.  Very nice.  Via youtuber Adoptiicaini.




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Halloween Dachshund: Mummy Print

This spooktacular Dachshund print by Etsy artist NoosedKitty has SOLD OUT!  We see why.

Rolling Dog Ranch To Receive the ASPCA's 2009 Henry Bergh Award

Congratulations to Steve Smith and Alayne Marker of the Rolling Dog Ranch who will be honored for the hard work they do by the ASPCA, as recipients of the ASPCA's 2009 Henry Bergh Award on Thursday in New York. 
The Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Montana rescues and shelters disabled animals. Every animal who arrives at the sanctuary gets another chance to have a safe and loving home. Residents include blind dogs, blind horses, deaf dogs, blind cats, and animals with other neurological and orthopedic disabilities.  They shelter many Dachshunds, including handsome red smooth 'Bailey,' above, who has spinal issues. 
Read all about it at USA Today, or keep up with the Ranchers at their always entertaining blog.

Project Dachshund: Fleas and Biscuits

Meet 1-year-old dappled chocolate and tan 'Oscar,' who hails from Ridgewood, New York City.  His human, John Vega, recently started a fashion line for dogs after attending the Fashion Institute of Technology.  The collection is inspired by children's wear from the 1920's, and features handmade jackets, neck warmers and collars.  The grand opening sale offers a 10% discount and free shipping through December 1st at Fleas and Biscuits.  Read more about the designs and the designer at the New York Daily News.

Your Long and Short of it All host 'Joey' has his eye on this Prince Charles Autumn Coat:  made of a pohka-dot cotton denim with off-white wool twill collar. It features a chocolate brown wool/cashmere center stripe which house three recycled-material silver buttons. It also has a chocolate brown belt. The coat is lined with cotton for his/her comfort.

Would You Prefer Ketchup Or Mustard On Your Hot Dog?

We live in Chicago, and we'd get kicked out of the city if we chose ketchup.  Thankfully, these two Dachshunds from Alabama don't have to worry about such condiment conundrums, but they sure looked tasty as they competed in the costume contest on Sunday at Woofstock in Mobile, Alabama.  Read all about the event, and see some fun pics, including a wiener race photo at the Press Register.

I Dogga Feeling

Finally, video evidence of what those Dachshund boys do while you're away - they dance, party, and watch Glee!  Hilarious new video from youtuber morgangster who notes:  being a graduate can be fun, seriously. look what we did whilst you were probably studying for midterms.

Pinups For Purpose

Meet smooth dappled black and tan 'Vinny,' and his human Lisa Woods, who hail near Santa Rosa, California.  Woods, a pediatric nurse, is one of 13 breast-cancer survivors who posed for photographer Jeanette Vonier to create the “Pinups for Purpose” calendar which will benefit the non-profits that sell them, and also the Sutter North Bay Women’s Health Center.  Read more about the project at the Press Democrat.

Dachshunds in Politics: One of the 50 Most Beautiful Dachshunds on Capitol Hill

Andrew Noyes is a reporter for National Journal's CongressDaily where he focuses on technology policy topics including intellectual property; Internet governance; antitrust and competition; and privacy and data security.  Uggh.  We're bored already.  He was also voted one of the "50 Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill," and was just hired to be Facebook's new manager of public policy communications.  Let's just see his Dachshund already, huh? 

Meet sexy red longhair 'Lex.'  We're officially proclaiming him one of the 50 Most Beautiful Dachshunds on Capitol Hill.  See more pics at Andrew Noyes Online.

Don't Drag Our Good Name Into Your Healthcare Mess

We'd rather not get involved. Listen for the lines: IF WE GET A PUBLIC OPTION, WE CAN SNIFF OUT WASTE JUST LIKE A DACHSHUND. COSTS COME DOWN!

Via youtuber Billionaires for Wealthcare who note: AHIP is the powerful insurance lobby that spends 5 million dollars a week trying to kill health care reform. Billionaires for Wealthcare is a grassroots network looking to stop them - with song.

San Diego HalloWiener

Over 300 Dachshunds had a great time at the 2009 San Diego HALLOWIENER Dachshund Picnic on Sunday in Balboa Park, San Diego, California.   Work it, Wiener Dogs!  Fun video by youtuber pishydish.

Las Vegas Hallowiener

Check out THIS costume!  'WIENERBOT' was selected as the most creative costume for the 6th Annual Halloweiner, which took place on Saturday at Barkin’ Basin dog park in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The event, which included wiener races, contests, raffles, and silent auctions, was sponsored by Hot-Diggity Dachshund Club and Rescue and had an estimated crowd of over 500 people!  Read all about it and see some fun pics at the Las Vegas Sun.

Dachshunds Make A Difference

Maria Saucier (left), president of the VFW 1736 Auxiliary, and Megan Nugent, a Holy Savior Menard Central High School student, brought cookies and her Dachshund, 'Twix,' to Tioga Manor Nursing Home in Pineville, Louisiana, on Saturday, where residents, including Norman Dauzat (center), got a chance to pet the dog.   The event was planned as part of Saturday's national Make a Difference Day.  Read more at The Town Talk.

Video on Otto, "The Oldest Dog in the World"

This is a nice video introduction to 'Otto,' the Shropshire, England, Dachshund mix who is the oldest dog in the world according to Guinness World Records.  We hope we are as happy and healthy at 20! 

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He's No Devil

'Maximilian,' a six-month-old dachshund dressed as a devil dog, rides atop Kenny Williams' shoulders during the 2008 Woofstock celebration in Mobile, Alabama. This photo was used to promote this year's Woofstock which took place yesterday.  We'd go just to meet Maximilian!  Source.