Monthly Archives: February 2012

Emily joins in the family tradition

Rufus and I have been contributing writers for Examiner.com for the last three years, and today Emily made her official debut; offering her endorsement (along with Rufus’) for Kriser’s Studio City location. It was only a matter of time. She’s … Continue reading

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Emily weekly update

This Friday Emily turns 11 weeks old. She is growing so fast.

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Happy birthday Babe

February is filled with birthdays and today is Babe’s. The handsome smooth red dachshund is turning 2. Babe was part of a litter surrendered to a rescue at 8 weeks and has grown into a fine dachshund, I think. If … Continue reading

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Regal Rufus

My Rufus, the regal red smooth miniature dachshund, reminds me of a stately gentleman in temperament and stance. From a little 10-week clumsy pup, I have watched him mature to a handsome and confident dachshund complete with distinguishing gray accents.

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Hug-a-dog harness PSA

This past week a friend’s dachshund got out her collar while on a neighborhood walk and was bitten by another dog. Luckily the doxie was not seriously hurt, but it’s a great reminder that while on walks or hikes, that … Continue reading

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Happy birthday Benny

Benny is one of Rufus’ oldest friends and today is his birthday. I believe he is 7. Happy birthday to one of our favorite chocolate smooth dachshunds, and may there be many more birthdays to come.

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Puppy cuteness alert

Our friend just had a litter of puppies. Grand Champion Winfall Social Butterfly “Sophie” gave birth to 6 healthy puppies on January 4, 2012. Sired by another miniature wirehair champion named Clark, the puppies are already champions of cuteness in … Continue reading

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Rufus & Emily’s debut

You’ve seen pictures of Rufus.  You have seen pictures of Emily.  Now you are seeing pictures of Rufus and Emily. This is their photo debut of the two together. They really do melt my heart. The top photo embodies their … Continue reading

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Rufus & Milo

Before there was Emily, it was strictly the boy’s club with Rufus & Milo. It’s fun watching the dynamic in the house evolve with a female pup around, but Rufus and Milo remain the first ODs – “original doxies” on … Continue reading

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