Helen | June 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

Helen, the chocolate smooth dapple dachshund, quickly melts the heart. In the doxie community we easily recognize her distinct markings as dapple, but this native Texan sees the all too familiar Holstein cattle pattern. Of course, I don’t mean to call Helen a cow. Whatever you call her coloring, she is undeniably beautiful and eye-catching.

Helen | June 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels