Monthly Archives: August 2012

Lucy spotlight

Posted on August 31, 2012 by rufusontheweb

We met Lucy yesterday, and I think for many of us it was love at first sight. We all can’t adopt her so the next best thing is to enjoy her in pictures. I really like the idea that one … Continue reading →

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Introducing Lucy

Posted on August 30, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Lucy was turned into a shelter as a stray and is about 7 weeks old. I got to spend a full day with the darling wirehair puppy and she is simply precious. I had to show some serious restraint because … Continue reading →

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Thor

Posted on August 29, 2012 by rufusontheweb

It’s my pleasure to introduce the mighty Thor, a blue-eyed black and tan smooth dapple doxie with a big name and small stature. Thor was a sweet dachshund initially very shy and reserved, but by the day’s end we were … Continue reading →

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Doxie rescue alert: Barbie & Beau

Posted on August 28, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Yesterday I got to meet two adorable rescues: Barbie the red smooth and Beau the one-eyed red longhair. Barbie seemingly smiles she’s so happy. Some may consider Beau handicap with only one eye, but no one apparently told him because … Continue reading →

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Just dachshund

Posted on August 27, 2012 by rufusontheweb

“Low to ground, long in body and short of leg, with robust muscular development; the skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling. The Dachshund is well-balanced with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. His hunting … Continue reading →

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Adorable puppies

Posted on August 26, 2012 by rufusontheweb

These two adorable wirehair puppies are from Sophie’s litter (earlier this year). May they bring you some Sunday cheer.

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High Hopes cupcakes

Posted on August 25, 2012 by rufusontheweb

We have been celebrating Rufus’ birthday all week long and one of his gifts was High Hopes Celebration Cupcakes. I baked and served, and the pups loved them. Probably none more so than Milo, as evident by the photos. Dachshunds … Continue reading →

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Cali and Kani

Posted on August 24, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Cali and Kani were two fun doxies I photographed last July. Want to caption the photos?

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Friends

Posted on August 23, 2012 by rufusontheweb

The dachshund community has been a real friend to Rufus and me. Thanks to LA Doxies, our local meetup group, we’ve made lasting friendships with people whom we might have never known if it wasn’t for our mutual love and … Continue reading →

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Backyard watching

Posted on August 22, 2012 by rufusontheweb

In the South it’s tradition to sit out on the front porch for hours and watch the community. I think it’s similar for Rufus and Milo as they sit on the backdoor threshold and watch and listen to the varied … Continue reading →

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