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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

THE DACHSHUND


THE DACHSHUND
 
My funny features may abound,
Short legs, long body, low to ground,
But I'm about the perfect pal
For man or woman, boy or gal.
I'm gentle, very playful, kind.
I housebreak fast
'Cause I'm refined.
I'm smart but never sly or foxy,
No!  Don't underrate the Dachsie!



By John J. Kelly III
age 11

Via the American Dachshund magazine, October, 1972.  Unrelated Mid-Century photo source unknown.

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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Hello, hello??? Anybody there???

    Marene&Penny

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  2. Trinket'smomJune 14, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I'm here! Loved the poem, btw, but just haven't left a comment till now. I did see a book at Barnes and Noble yesterday about a family owned by three doxies. I'll have to read it.

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  3. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Is TLATSOIA coming back?

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  4. Trinket's momJune 18, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    I hope so, Anonymous!

    I was watching an old Barbara Stanwyck movie the other set during WW I. The family had a dachshund, a black and tan smooth, that unfortunately suffered because he was a German dog and that wasn't acceptable.

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  5. GwenJune 21, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Bette? Rowdy? Where ARE you? I miss your postings.... and I'm worried too. Hope nothing is wrong.

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  6. AnonymousJune 22, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I'm new to posting and have wondered too where are Betty and Rowdy? Reading the book about the three dachshunds..it's called Hounded....really fun read especially since we will be getting our third daschund in September!

    Lucy and Kora's human

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  7. Trinket'smomJune 22, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Did anyone else see the litter of black and tan smooths on Too Cute today? It was on Animal Planet at 6 eastern. The doxie pups really were too cute!

    Still keeping my fingers crossed for Rowdy's, Bette's and Carson's return.

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  8. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    May Mr. B, Rowdy and Bette be happy and safe,
    and may their hearts be filled with joy.
    May Mr. B, Rowdy and Bette live in security and in peace.
    May Mr. B, Rowdy and Bette dwell in perfect tranquility.
    Let no one do harm to Mr. B, Rowdy and Bette.
    Let no one put the lives of Mr. B, Rowdy and Bette in danger.
    Let no one, out of anger or ill will, wish Mr. B, Rowdy and Bette any harm.

    Metta Sutta (Stuttanipata)
    translated by Thich Nhat Hahn, adapted by a friend.

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  9. Trinket's momJune 24, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Thank you for sharing that mantra, Anonymous!

    It's lovely!

    _/|\_
    Trinket's mom

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  10. Heidi + Gretchen's DadJune 24, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    We will all be here when you are ready to come back.

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  11. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Where or where are Bette & Row-dy
    Where or where can they be???
    With their overbite and wirey hair
    Where or where can they be????

    Come back come back we miss you so!!!

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  12. AnonymousJune 27, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    CARSON!
    You owe it to your "good friend" ;) to post something - if only a picture of Bette (Ike's been wanting to see what she looks like now!) Doggie date soon?

    Melanie and the boys

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  13. AnonymousJuly 8, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    We miss you.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Anyone heard from Carson?

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  15. Trinket's momJuly 13, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Carson,

    Do you need some of us fellow dachshundists to help with TLATSOIA? I think some of us would be willing to help out.

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  16. bartokmdJuly 18, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Hoping that all's well with Bette, Rowdy and Carson!

    Jenny and KAte the hot-dog on the East Coast!

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  17. KerriAugust 1, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Hoping all is well with y'all.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 1, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    We miss you three and the wonderful blog!

    Becky, Michael, and Eli

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