Proving once again that Dachtober may be over, but it's never too late to dress your Dachshund in costume, here's a Dachshund News Roundup on a seasonably cool, yet thankfully dry autumn day, Monday, November 16, 2009. Can we get a woof?! Above, 'Marcello,' a 5-year-old black and tan smooth who hails from warm Miami Beach, Florida, won best costume at the second annual
Paws in the Park fundraiser on November 8 in Miami. Over $15,000 was raised to benefit Friends Forever Rescue. Way to go! Read more and see lots of pics at
The Miami Herald.
Kisses! In Dachshund show dog news, 81 Dachshunds competed yesterday for Best of Breed at the 28th Annual Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County in Bern Township, Pennsylvania. Above, Carol Johnson of Flourtown, gets a kiss from handsome red longhair 'Rory' during the show. Congrats goes out to 'Briardach's Rock Star,' also known as 'Jagger' for taking Best of Breed. Read all about it at
The Reading Eagle.
In Dachshund healthcare news, smooth brindle 'Dezi Howell' receives therapeutic laser treatment after her spay at at Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Billings, Montana. Although the procedure is still considered alternative, research is showing that rarely do animal patients have inflammation or infection in the incision after the treatment. Read all about it and some other new veterinary technologies at
The Independent Record.
In Dachshund rescue news, this handsome senior black and tan smooth was found tied to a bench in a park with his Red Heeler-mix sister last Monday. A nearby Fred Meyer store employee found a note in an elevator which asked the finder to rescue her two dogs. He has been given the name 'Guy' at a nearby shelter. Read more at
The Curry Pilot.
And finally, in Dachshund sporting news, meet 'Bruce,' a red smooth on a mission at Saturday's master earthdog trials in Woodland, California. The event, sponsored by The Border Terrier Club of the Redwoods, featured dogs from all over the state showing off their tunneling skills.
Mike Delikowski of Modesto spent much of his time calling after his dachshund, Bruce, who went off exploring.
"Bruce, I've got the rat," he shouted, to no avail.
Read all about it at
The Sacramento Bee.
i've always thought Baxter would enjoy earthdogging but always wondered what he might do off leash like that. Thanks, Bruce. I suppose whenever we get around to doing it I'll need to be sure to bring a super high value treat.
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