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Category Archives: Dachshunds
Westminster Dog Show Crowns Champion
The schnauzers struck out at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night. None of the schnauzers, giant, standard or miniature, won in a group. Hickory, the Scottish deerhound, won best in show. While watching her trot around, I thought … Continue reading
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Tagged Dachshunds, Schnauzers, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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Best In Show Set For Tonight
The wiener dogs didn’t walk away with honors for the hound group at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last night. Neither the smooth-, long- or wire-haired dachshund placed in the top four. They were beautiful furkids, and the wire-haired … Continue reading
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Tagged Dachshunds, Schnauzers, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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Westminster Dog Show Begins Tonight
In addition to today being Valentine’s Day, it is the start of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, or Westminster as we call it around our house. Six new breeds will be welcomed this year. We love to see all … Continue reading
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Tagged Dachshunds, Schnauzers, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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Must Love Dogs
Ah the little joys of living with furkids, which ran through my mind this morning as I was piercing a fish-oil cap that squirted onto my face. Dog lovers put up with things many people would find objectionable. If I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, dog toys, Schnauzers
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How Smart Is Your Furkid?
On the Today show this morning a border collie displayed some amazing language recognition http://tinyurl.com/4tl4nda. Chaser knows more than 1,000 words and understands small sentences like “Fetch ball”. This made me inventory my furkids’ vocabulary. Jake, Hope and Windy know … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Puppy Mills, Schnauzers
Tagged Amish, Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, puppy mills, Schnauzers
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Weather Woes And Walking
Angel dog Duffy, West Highland white terrier, had superior waste management skills. Angel dog Justin, mini schnauzer, had ears that stood straight up. Ice and single-digit wind chill are not making walkie time worth it. Hope and Jake want walks. … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers, Uncategorized, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, poop, Schnauzers, Walking, Walks
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No One Wants Doggie Dentures
February is National Pet Dental Month. I’m not sure who decreed that, but it may get you to thinking about your furkid’s teeth. A small percentage of owners brush their dog’s teeth daily. I know of a friend who brushes … Continue reading
Waste Management Getting Tricky
The crazy Ohio weather is befuddling my furkids. The ice from yesterday melted last night, but high winds are re-freezing what is left. We have a ramp down the back steps to make it easier for the wiener dogs, who … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, poop, Schnauzers, Winter
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Dogs Don’t Think Ice Is Nice
The furkids’ toenails didn’t help them grip the ice this morning. All three slipped and fell while heading out to potty. No one was injured, and everyone took care of his or her business quickly. Here is how the day … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, piddle pads, Schnauzers
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Happy Birthday Jake
Jake is 12 or 13 today, which makes him in his 60s if he were human. Our dachshund owners group had its monthly meet-up yesterday, and we brought a cake. Jake did get a few bites of the white cake—no … Continue reading
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Tagged Dachshunds, dog aging, dog health
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