Dachshund Vs Golden Retriever

A Golden Wiener?  A Wiener Retriever?

This photo is making a splash on the net - it was originally posted on Reddit a few days ago under the title "This is what you get when you cross a Dachshund and a golden retriever."  Some 1300(!) comments later, it was posted to MSN where they noted:

You've got to wonder how this happened: "You've got a lot of confidence for a dog your size. I like that," a golden retriever said flirtatiously to a dachshund. "Well, today's your lucky day, because I've got a thing for tall blondes," the dachshund replied with a roguish wink. After a few dates in the park, a coy game of tug and war, the love of a lifetime blossomed between the fetching couple, and along came this guy, a gorgeous golden retriever-dachshund mix. You don't see this kind of dog very often, but we sort of want one. He makes us believe all those romantic comedies about how opposites attract.

What do you think this doggie is?  An English Cream?  An odd but pretty red longhair?  A red longhair mix?  Or is he/she really a Dachshund/Golden Retriever mix?

The £1,500 Dachshund Stairlift - Video!

We're quite sure that you remember last week's story of The £1,500 Dachshund Stairlift.  Here's a fun video about the story via Daybreak ITV1.  Fantastic cheery wallpaper by the way.

By youtuber smassudi.

The £1,500 Dachshund Stairlift

We gotta tell ya, we thought WE were living the dream with our $25 stool at the side of the couch that we use when Dad rarely lets us up there, but THIS really takes the cake.  A £1,500 stairlift just for Dachshunds?  Wow.  Thanks to our friend Mrs. Drummond for sending the link to The Daily Mail, here's an excerpt:

Climbing the stairs can often become a struggle as you get older – even when you have four legs. But it is no longer a problem for these three dachshunds after their owners bought them a £1,500 stairlift. Sheila and Harry Lee installed the lift after one of the dogs, six-year-old Pippa, had to undergo a £5,000 operation on her spine.
They had been concerned about Pippa and their other dachshunds – Millie, seven, and Heidi six – straining their low-slung bodies as they negotiated the stairs to their beds. ‘We saw an advertisement for the stairlift and thought “Why not?”,’ Mrs Lee, 57, of Ossett, West Yorkshire, said yesterday.

Read more and see more fun photos at The Daily Mail. 

Jack And His Flock Of Sheep

Round 'em up!

Your new 'Long and Short of it All' hostess 'Bette' got to attend her very first playdate with 'Rowdy' and our agility friends a few days ago.  'Jack' the Border Collie, who is just a puppy at 7-months-old himself, made a beeline to Bette to play with her and he got a little rough starting out, and boy did she whip her snout around and let him know what's what.  He didn't bother her anymore.  Later, they were playing together, and even with all the other Dachshunds around, the two of them took a nap together.
This wasn't your average playdate, either - it was also a spa day.  This crew gets together every two weeks for a spa day, and we were invited over to join them for "nails, teeth, and ears."  It took over three hours of hard work for the humans to drummel/grind 163(!) nails (each dog has dew claws, plus Rowdy has an extra nail on his back right foot), clean 18 ears, and scrape and brush lord only knows how many teeth.  It was exhausting.  But afterwards it was playtime in the yard.  One game we played was called "Find It!" where a handful of kibble was thrown in the grass and we had to sniff it out.  A few rounds of this was better than hunting for Easter Eggs.  You should should have heard us all barking we were so excited.  It was a funny sight. Hope we get invited back real soon.

Dachshunds in Art: My 3 Stars

Thanks so much to Canadian Artist Mandy van Leeuwen for sending in a photo of her beautiful painting titled "My 3 Stars."  Very nice.  Find out more about Mandy, who also does great mural work, at her website.

Happy Halloween(er)!!

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It wouldn't be a holiday without a special photo from our buddies The Sheridan Avenue Boys Gnomes.  Thanks to 'Jack', 'Jetson,' 'Jordan,' 'Lincoln,' and 'Lego' for being so incredibly handsome.

Wiener of the Day

Well, if your humans make you wear a muzzle, it might as well look like a duck's bill, right?  No?  Only in Japan.

Available in yellow, brown, or pink from 1,600 yen at Rakuten.


Thanks to an Anonymous Dachshundist for sending this in.

Peace and Independence

Look, look, look, look, look:  it's those handsome Sheridan Avenue Boys all groomed and gussied up for the 4th of July.  We're certainly hoping that it's a hot dog they're eyeing, what with the holiday and all. 

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Keep up with Jack, Jetson, Jordan, Lincoln, & Lego at The Sheridan Avenue Boys.

It's Gonna Be A Honey Of A Holiday

Honey is ready for the 4th of July by flickrer Doxieone

Who really needs to Oohhhhhh and Aahhhhhh at fireworks this Independence Day when you can Oohhhhhh and Aahhhhhh at the festive spirit of our pretty pal 'Honey?'

Dachshund Beautiful

Is there anything better than an afternoon nap?  In the June, 2012 issue of House Beautiful magazine, they ask designers to send them a photo of their favorite napping spot.  Here's what interior designer David Scott had to say:

This cozy chaise is my favorite spot to curl up with my dachsies, Ethan and Josie.  In warm weather, it catches the breeze from the adjacent screened porch.


What's you favorite place to nap with your Dachsies?

The Man Of Your Dreams

Snappy dresser, sharp accessories.  JONES NEW YORK via The Bay.

Thanks to our friend 'Rocky' for sending in the ad!

Easter With The Sheridan Avenue Boys

Dachshunds all over the world celebrated Easter Sunday yesterday, and those Sheridan Avenue Boys were no exception.  Handsome, Handsome, Handsome, Handsome, and Handsome, also know as Jack, Jetson, Jordan, Lincoln, and Lego, impressed the crowds wherever they went with their festively colored bow ties.  Thanks to their mom for sending in the awesome photos!

Cuddle Puddle

Mind if we squeeze in?

Via ihasahotdog.com

Thanks to our Slovenian pal 'Princess Lea' for sending this in!

Dachshund Vs. Penguin

Thanks to our buddy Phillip Jenkins, aka 'Philly' for sending in this video!  He writes: 

Dear Joey and Rowdy,

I found this link and figured you've seen this already but if not, it's fantastic! 



It sure is - thanks Philly!

Philly:  One Handsome Wheaten

Uli and the Weasel

It's generally never a good idea to listen to your toys.  They'll always get you in trouble.  Awesome Video by youtuber BandMeme who notes: 

A short film about Uli the Dachshund and her mission to improve her food.
Shot and edited by Danny Burke
Voices by Danny Burke
Music by Brian Casey and Danny Burke

A Note From Joey And Rowdy: Dachshund Vacation Photos

While Dad was off gallivanting around in Hong Kong (where?), we had a great time staying with our pals Sampson, Tommy Lee, and Gina Marie.  One afternoon, three of their friends came over, and boy was it a party.....a Dachshund Party!  All that was needed was a Border Collie to round us all up.  Here we are waiting for Ms. Human to give us a taste of whipped cream straight out of the can - let's repeat that:  whipped cream straight out of the can.  Joy, oh Joy.  Dad can stay in Hong Kong as long as he likes as far as we're concerned. 
Dad noted that he saw mostly poodles on the streets of Hong Kong, but he did see one Long Dog at a pet supply store - a pretty little red long-haired gal with hip problems who had trouble walking - but she didn't have back issues. 
Dad was going to bring us back some treats....maybe something that we haven't had before, something regional, exotic, and tasty - but the pet supply store owner quickly reminded him with her response: "I don't sell anything from China."  Yes.  And so.....the Kangaroo treats from Australia were awesome.  We love you Dad.

2012 Is Gonna Be As Sweet As Honey

Honey With Sparkles by flickrer Doxieone

Cause even sugar ain't as sweet as English Cream 'Honey.' 

New Year's With The Sheridan Avenue Boys

And they knew that it was much more than a hunch

That these hounds must somehow form a family

That's the way they became the Sheridan Avenue Bunch

The Sheridan Avenue Bunch

Keep up with these boys at their blog.  

Dachshunds Just Cannot Leave a Pile of Leaves Untouched

Right?  Via youtuber d23echo who writes:  Dachshunds and puppies having a blast playing in the leaf pile. Just a bit of Fall Fun for Everyone.

The Walk

Thanks so much to Mandy van Leeuwen for sending in this short sweet video of her short sweet Dachshunds 'Bastian,' 'Albie,' and 'Tegan!'

And this is a reminder to get out with your Dachshunds every day and weekend you can, while you can - Old Man Winter is right around the corner.