Monthly Archives: April 2012

Lola & Bruno

Posted on April 30, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Lola, the red longhair, and Bruno, the red smooth, are a bonded pair. As evident by the pictures, the two were very comical to photograph. At the time of the photos Bruno was 1 and a half and Lola was … Continue reading →

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Emily is blossoming

Posted on April 29, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Our little 8-week old rescue pup continues to blossom. At 5 months Emily is maturing in to a very fine example of a black and tan smooth dachshund.

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Mischievous Milo

Posted on April 28, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Today’s post is dedicated to Milo after a scare on Thursday. Milo was out in the backyard exploring as usual, when all of sudden I noticed from the kitchen window that he started to limp and lick his front paw. … Continue reading →

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I heart Rufus

Posted on April 27, 2012 by rufusontheweb

I never grow tired of looking at Rufus. His communicative tail, his expressive ears and his beautiful brown eyes tell a story that I could listen to all day. I love Rufus.

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Rescue doxie alert Chandler

Posted on April 26, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Introducing the 12-year-old longhair piebald dachshund Chandler. He is a big ball of loveable fur. The senior doxie was surrendered by his human, an elderly person. His adoption is being overseen by Southern California Dachshund Relief. For a special Flickr … Continue reading →

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Get well soon Colin

Posted on April 25, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Our friend Colin, the longhair English cream dachshund, is recovering from back surgery. As lovers of the breed we know potential back problems are a natural risk for any doxie, but that never makes it any easier when it happens. … Continue reading →

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Rufus votes for the underdog Sharon Needles

Posted on April 24, 2012 by rufusontheweb

I make it a habit to rarely participate publicly in popular culture television voting or discourse, especially since everyone usually has a strong opinion.  Today I’m coming out of the closet as a RuPaul’s Drag Race fan. It’s reality TV … Continue reading →

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Doxie lines

Posted on April 23, 2012 by rufusontheweb

I absolutely adore the silhouette of our dachshunds. I love the natural lines of a doxie’s body, head and ears. These pictures and post celebrate those recognizable profiles.

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Sophie the brindle doxie

Posted on April 22, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Today we’re celebrating the unique coat of a brindle dachshund: Sophie. The coloring is more commonly seen in boxers and other big dog breeds, but our diverse dachshunds mean to represent. Sohpie’s beauty serves as the inspiration for her namesake … Continue reading →

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High alert

Posted on April 21, 2012 by rufusontheweb

“Do you hear what I hear,” Rufus ask Emily. She replies, “Do you see what I see?” Birds, squirrels and butterflies beware, this yard is guarded by dachshunds.

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