6 doxies | October 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels

It has been a wild and crazy dachshund weekend. I’m a huge advocate of doxie play dates and sleepovers. I believe they’re great for our dachshunds’ continued development and overall socialization. They’re also good for the human soul. Sleepovers allow us to temporarily enjoy a bigger pack without the long-term commitment of getting another dog. This weekend I hosted a total of six dachshunds. It’s not something I’m willing or able to do every weekend, but it is absolutely fun when I can. Here they are from left to right:  Leo, Milo, Emily, Rufus, Ralphie and Polie.

6 doxies | October 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels