Author Archives: rufusontheweb

More Lucy

Posted on September 7, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Still looking for that perfect forever home for our 8-week wirehair puppy Lucy. Interested prospective homes should complete an application online at Dachshund Rescue and Placement. This pup is a real doll, and she melts my heart each time we … Continue reading →

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Wall-e

Posted on September 6, 2012 by rufusontheweb

What I like in general about photographing the dachshund is its distinctive form, and Wall-e gave me good form. I like the outline of the dachshund head, the silhouette of the long body, the big brown eyes, the floppy ears, … Continue reading →

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Show and tell

Posted on September 5, 2012 by rufusontheweb

A few weeks ago in my Facebook feed, I noticed these posts with pictures of dogs declaring various habits or behaviors and other messages. It reminded me of cross between an elementary school show and tell and Catholic confession, because … Continue reading →

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Stewie

Posted on September 4, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Introducing the very sweet Stewie, a light red (blonde) dapple smooth dachshund now living in Arizona. I’ve known Stewie for years, but when we got together for our photo shoot last June he was suddenly shy. Despite his reservation, I … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day

Posted on September 3, 2012 by rufusontheweb

Rufus and Emily are wishing everyone a very happy, relaxing and safe Labor Day.

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Emily

Posted on September 2, 2012 by rufusontheweb

After yesterday’s tragic news, I wanted to highlight a success story: Emily. My darling black and tan pup is a rescue that is thriving today in her forever home. Someone’s discarded trash is our treasure.  There are happy endings.

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RIP Coco

Posted on September 1, 2012 by rufusontheweb

It is with great sadness that I am reporting our friend Coco was hit by a car this week and killed instantly. Coco was a lively longhair chocolate full of curiosity and confidence. The bold doxie was right at home … Continue reading →

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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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